Donovan McMahill, a two-time national champion at Western, is starting his 10th season as an assistant coach for the Mountaineers with the 2023-24 season.
During his time at Western, McMahill has helped produce 17 NCAA Division II All-Americans and three national finalists. He also has been a crucial component of Western's recruiting success.
Before returning to his Alma matter, McMahill spent the three years as an assistant coach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). During his tenure at SIUE he helped them finish their transition to NCAA Division I and coached their first national qualifier.
McMahill was the 2011 NCAA Division II National Tournament Outstanding Wrestler and Wrestler of the Year for Western Colorado. He went undefeated at the 197-pound weight class his senior season and completed his career with a 51-match winning streak.
A three-time All-American and two-time national champion, McMahill earned numerous awards at Western, including Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Year in 2009. He also was the Freshman Wrestler of the Year in the RMAC in 2008. He completed his career with a record of 137-20 that included wins over several NCAA Division I competitors.
McMahill was inducted into the Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame in September 2021.
McMahill graduated from Western in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology as well as exercise and sports science. He also earned his master’s degree in sport psychology from SIUE in 2013, and works with athletes as a sport psychology consultant.
