It didn’t take Jason Moorman long to find a new job after his surprise departure from King University. Moorman has landed in Stephensville, Texas, as the new head women’s wrestling coach for Tarleton State University. 

This is a promising move for Moorman and women’s wrestling. Tarleton State is on the verge of becoming an NCAA Division I women's wrestling program. He will be the club coach until the program is officially sanctioned.

Delaware State, Iowa, Lindenwood, Presbyterian, and Sacred Heart are D1 colleges that offer women’s wrestling. Tarleton State could be six. 

“I think it's an amazing opportunity and I’m extremely grateful,” Moorman said. “Pushing this across the line and getting a D1 program is what Texas needs and what women’s wrestling needs. I’m excited to be a part of making that happen. 

“Thank you to Allan Rodger, Steve Silver, Grant Leeth, James Hurley, and the Texas Wrestling Federation. Something special is happening here. Women’s wrestling needs this. Texas wrestling needs this."

Moorman is arguably the country's most successful women’s college wrestling coach after serving at King from the 2009-10 season until his exit on October 18, 2024. 

He led the Tornado to a 1-9 record during its inaugural season before building a national powerhouse. The Tornado won four WCWA Championships (2014-17) and placed in the top three at the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships since the tournament began in 2020. 

King At The National Championships Under Moorman Since 2011