Boston Jacobs

Interim Head Coach

Jacobs was named interim head coach of Cornell College’s women’s wrestling program in September 2023.

Jacobs, a native of Pekin, Ill., has worked with Cornell’s men’s wrestling program as assistant coach and strength and conditioning coordinator since the 2021-22 season. 

“We are very excited to have Coach Jacobs on board for our inaugural season of women’s wrestling,” Director of Athletics Jeff Meeker said. “Boston loves Cornell, is passionate about wrestling and will work very hard to make this season a success.”

Jacobs is grateful for the opportunity to shape Cornell’s 20th NCAA Division III intercollegiate varsity sport.

“I got into strength and conditioning so I could stay involved with wrestling. This is my dream job,” said Jacobs, who has worked as a personal trainer/performance coach at Anvil Gym in Hiawatha since 2013. “Part of the excitement is having a chance to build the program from the ground up. I can set the foundation, which is awesome.”

Jacobs has trained many female athletes and wrestlers as sports performance coach in the Cedar Rapids area. That includes current Cornell team member Chloe (Clemons) Loyd, a prized junior transfer who in 2021 became Indian Hills’ first-ever NJCAA individual national champion, competing at 123 pounds.

Jacobs is a 2014 graduate of Coe College, earning a bachelor’s degree in physical education and strength and conditioning. After an injury cut short his wrestling career, Jacobs served as student assistant strength coach for Coe’s wrestling, football and volleyball teams.

Jacobs has several years of experience coaching club wrestling at McDominate, TJ Trained and DC Elite. He’s been a keynote speaker for suicide awareness/prevention in the Midwest since 2015.

An active competitor in strongman contests, Jacobs has placed in the Top 10 at the National Amateur Strongman Championships six times. He finished in the Top 12 at the Amateur World Championships three times.  

Jacobs looks forward to building on Cornell’s storied wrestling tradition.

“Historically, Cornell has been known for its wrestling,” Jacobs said. “I’ve been fortunate to be a part of the men’s program. I want to carry those high expectations over to the women’s program.”