Jimmy Chung, coordinator of wrestling officials for the Atlantic Coast Conference for the past 10 seasons, was named the NCAA secretary-rules editor and weight management liaison for wrestling earlier this month.
Jimmy Chung
Chung will begin his new role July 1 and will transition into the position alongside Chuck Barbee, the current NCAA secretary-rules editor, whose eight-year term expires Aug. 31.
A veteran college wrestling official, Chung officiated the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships from 2010-13, as well as 14 Division I conference championships during his career.
After the 2013 season, Chung was hired as the first coordinator of wrestling officials for the Atlantic Coast.
"It was a role where I could help other officials achieve their goals, give back to the conference that afforded me so many opportunities and contribute to the sport I love so much on a larger scale," Chung said.
During his tenure, Atlantic Coast officials have made a total of 46 trips to the Division I national wrestling championships.
Chung recognizes the critical role the secretary-rules editor plays in college wrestling and thought his experience as both an official and conference coordinator might align well with the position.
One of Chung's top priorities will be to ensure that officials, student-athletes and coaches are up to date on the rules of the sport.
"The communication of not only the rules, but their correct interpretation and application to all parties, is paramount, particularly in a rules-change year," Chung said. "That will be my primary focus. I am humbled and honored to be named to this position. I look forward to working with the Wrestling Rules Committee, coaches and officials. I am excited to tackle this new challenge. I hope to make a positive lasting contribution to the sport."
