Hokie ClubLongtime Virginia Tech wrestling coach Jerry Cheynet, who also coached men's golf, men's soccer and women's soccer during his nearly 30-year in his tenure, will be honored by Tech head wrestling coach Kevin Dresser at Saturday's match with Chattanooga.
Cheynet served as the head wrestling coach from 1975-95, compiling a record of 188-161-6, the most wins by any coach in the program's history. Hewas named Colonial Athletic Association Coach of the Year in 1993 afterthe Hokie grapplers captured the CAA championship. In addition, Cheynetdirected the golf team from 1980 through 1983, leading the team to astate intercollegiate title in 1980.
Cheynet has played a huge role in the development of the Hokies'men's soccer program. He took over the head coaching role in theprogram's third year at the varsity level in 1974. As the head coach,he compiled a record of 238-213-37 during his career at Tech. Cheynetwas honored in 1997 as the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year.
In 2002, Cheynet took over as interim head coach of the Virginia Tech women's soccer team after the departure of Sam Okpodu.
A native of Wichita, Kan., Cheynet attended Kansas StateUniversity and competed in soccer and wrestling. He receivedAll-America honors in wrestling during his senior year with theWildcats. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical educationin 1966 and received a master's from KSU in 1967.
All former Tech wrestlers who competed under him are encouraged to make it back to Blacksburg for Saturday's special event. The match begins at 7 p.m., at Cassell Coliseum and admission is free.