COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Saint John's University parted ways with wrestling coach Kevin Schiltz on Wednesday, March 18. 

A search for his replacement begins immediately.

"We appreciate the contributions Kevin has made to the department and the program over the past 26 years," SJU athletic director Dan O'Brien said. "We wish him well in his future endeavors. SJU remains committed to the program."

Schiltz completed his ninth season as head wrestling coach SJU after serving 16 seasons as an assistant under previous head coaches John Elton '80, Brandon Novak '01 and Tony Willaert '11.