Jay Figgins enters his first year on the Duhawk Wrestling coaching staff, after having a successful career of his own on the mat as a Duhawk.

Figgins was a four year member of the Duhawk wrestling team. He was a three-time Academic All-American, three-time National Qualifier, a 2007 All-American, and left Loras with a career record of 125-37, which left him atop the Loras all-time wins list.

After graduating from Loras in 2008 with a degree in Accounting, Figgins worked as a Staff Accountant for Gosling & Company CPAs in Cedar Falls, Iowa from 2009-2012.  While working in Cedar Falls, Figgins was also the volunteer assistant wrestling coach at Waterloo West High School.

Moved to Dubuque in June of 2012 and is currently a Business Consultant for McGladery, LLP in Dubuque.