Staff Directory
Joey Prata
- Title:
- Assistant Wrestling Coach
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Davidson head wrestling coach Nate Carr Jr. announced the hiring of Joey Prata as an assistant coach for the Wildcats in October of 2024.
Prata wrestled at Oklahoma (2021-2023) and Virginia Tech (2016-2021) as a 125-pounder during his collegiate career. Over that time, the Richmond, Va., native complied a 73-45 record, qualified for the NCAA Championships three times and placed at the ACC Championships and Big 12 Championships two times apiece.
In his final two years as a scholar-athlete at OU, Prata twice earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors. He was also voted as the Most Valuable Wrestler and given the Warrior Award by his coaches at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season.
Prata wrestled at Oklahoma (2021-2023) and Virginia Tech (2016-2021) as a 125-pounder during his collegiate career. Over that time, the Richmond, Va., native complied a 73-45 record, qualified for the NCAA Championships three times and placed at the ACC Championships and Big 12 Championships two times apiece.
In his final two years as a scholar-athlete at OU, Prata twice earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors. He was also voted as the Most Valuable Wrestler and given the Warrior Award by his coaches at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season.
Davidson Cheerleading Midseason Virtual Event (11-13-25)
Friday, November 21
WEEK 12: Coaches Corner with Head Coach Saj Thakkar presented by Atrium Health.
Tuesday, November 18
The Inside Out Show (Season 2 - Episode 2)
Monday, November 17
FY26 Baseball Fall Virtual Event (11-06-25)
Wednesday, November 12
