NATIONAL COLLEGIATE GRAPPLING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION

NCGA OFFICIALS DIRECTOR
Don Turnage was born in California and grew up South Carolina. As a young athlete, he played team sports and wrestled in high school. He began to find a passion for combative environment after finishing college. Upon moving to Texas, he found his way into a boxing gym where he competed in recreational boxing and became a student of the sport in and out of the ring. As he studied the art of boxing, he began to gain interest in martial arts. In 1999, he found Carlos Machado and took his very first Brazilian Jujitsu class where he found a new passion. He began to train and compete, as the popularity of the sport continued to increase. 
Don holds a Black belt in Brazilian Jujitsu and still trains and learns every opportunity he gets. He currently officiates for the TDLR, OSAC and several other commissions. Don has officiated in most major MMA promotions and many grappling events over the years. He is passionate about growing mixed martial arts at the college level, giving these student athletes an avenue for collegiate competition while furthering their life long educational goals. 

   OFFICIALS DIRECTOR - Don Turnage

Don's job with the NCGA is to train and certify officials. Don also schedules officials for NCGA hosted events. 

To register for training, certification or to request officiating assignments 
Please complete the the registration form below.