Zeke Andrade was named Head Coach of Menlo College Men’s Wrestling, bringing extensive collegiate coaching experience, a proven record of program success, and a strong commitment to student-athlete development.
Andrade comes to Menlo after serving as Associate Head Wrestling Coach at Northern State University, where he helped elevate the Wolves into a nationally competitive NCAA Division II program. During his time at Northern State, the program recorded five consecutive winning seasons, earned more than 20 dual meet victories over nationally ranked opponents, and produced 18 NCAA qualifiers and six All-Americans. In 2024, Northern State placed 15th at the NCAA Team Tournament.
Along with competitive success, Andrade helped build a culture centered on academic achievement. Northern State was recognized as the 2026 NCAA Division II Academic National Champion and consistently ranked among the nation’s top five programs in team GPA, while producing more than 100 NWCA Scholar-Athletes.
Before becoming associate head coach, Andrade served as an assistant coach at Northern State, where he played a key role in recruiting, fundraising, scheduling, and student-athlete development. He also spent time as a graduate assistant at Dakota Wesleyan University, gaining experience in program building, technical instruction, and athlete mentorship.
A former collegiate wrestler, Andrade was a three-year starter at South Dakota State University and earned All-Academic Big 12 honors. He holds a Master of Arts in Education from Dakota Wesleyan University and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from South Dakota State University.
As Head Coach of the Oaks, Andrade is set to lead Menlo Men’s Wrestling into its next chapter with a focus on competitive excellence, academic achievement, and championship-level growth.
