PERSONAL
- Born: January 23, 1979 (Red Bank, N.J.)
- Spouse: Robin
- Children: Adalena (4) and Onaliese (1)
- Hometown: Lyndhurst, N.J.
- High School: Lyndhurst HS (1997)
- College: University of Wisconsin (2002)
- Degree: Sociology
COACHING EXPERIENCE (10 YEARS)
Assistant Coach, University of Michigan (2011-present)- Associate Head Coach, University of Wisconsin (2009-11)
- Assistant Coach, University of Wisconsin (2006-09)
- Assistant Coach, Hofstra University (2004-06)
- Volunteer Assistant, University of Wisconsin (2002-03)
HONORS & AWARDS
- Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Fame (2010)
WRESTLING EXPERIENCE
College:
- 2001 NCAA champion (165 pounds)
- 2000 NCAA champion (165 pounds)
- 1999 NCAA All-American (5th, 165 pounds)
- 1998 NCAA All-American (6th, 165 pounds)
- Three-time Big Ten champion (1999, 2000, ’01)
- Career Collegiate Record: 135-15
International:
- 2006 World Championships bronze medalist (74kg/163 pounds)
- 2007 World Cup bronze medalist (74kg/163 pounds)
- 2006 Pan American Championships silver medalist (74kg/163 pounds)
- Two-time Dave Schultz Memorial International champion (2002, ’05)
- 2001 New York AC Christmas International champion (74kg/163 pounds)
- 2001 Sunkist Kids International Open champion (74kg/163 pounds)
- 1998 Junior World gold medalist (70kg/154 pounds)