PERSONAL

  • Born: May 1, 1971 (Joliet, Ill.)
  • Spouse: Teri
  • Children: Zoe
  • Hometown: Frankfort, Ill.
  • High School: Providence Catholic HS (1989)
  • College: University of Michigan (1994)
  • Degree: B.A., Sports Management

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Associate Head Coach, University of Michigan (2013-present)
  • Assistant Coach, University of Michigan (2011-2013)
  • USA National Team Coaching Pool (2005-present)
  • N.Y.A.C. Club Coach (2005-present)
  • Owner/Head Coach, Overtime School of Wrestling (2000-11)
  • Illinois Junior Freestyle Dual Team Coach (2002-11) — National Champions: 2006, ’07, ’08, ’10, ’11
  • Illinois Freestyle National Team Coach (2002-11) — National Champions: 2007, ’10, ’11
  • U.S. Senior World Team Coaching Staff (2006, ’09, ’10)
  • U.S. Olympic Team Freestyle Coaching Staff (2008)
  • U.S. Freestyle World Cup Coach (2007, ’10)
  • FILA Junior Men’s Freestyle World Team Coach (2005)
  • Assistant Coach, University of Michigan (1999-2000)
  • Assistant Coach, University of Wisconsin (1994-99)

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Three-time USA Wrestling Freestyle Coach of the Year (2006, ’08, ’10)
  • USA Wrestling Executive Coaches Council (2008-present)
  • USA Wrestling Developmental Coach of the Year (2004)

WRESTLING EXPERIENCE

College:

  • 1994 NCAA All-American (2nd, 158 pounds)
  • 1993 NCAA All-American (3rd, 158 pounds)
  • 1993 “Gregorian Award” NCAA Championships
  • Two-time Big Ten champion (1993, ’94)
  • 1993 Midlands champion (158 pounds)
  • Career Collegiate Record: 125-21

Freestyle:

  • 2000 Poland Tour Gold Medal (76kg)
  • 1999 Clansman International Gold Medal (76kg)
  • 1999 US World Team Trials — Third Place (76kg)
  • 1999 US Senior Nationals — Second Place (76kg)
  • 1998 Poland Tour Gold Medal (76kg)
  • 1998 Ukraine Tour Bronze Medal (76kg)
  • 1997 New York Athletic Club Championships Gold Medal (76kg)
  • 1997 Montreal International Gold Medal (76kg)
  • 1996 US Olympic Trials – Third Place (74kg)
  • 1996 US Senior Nationals – Third Place (74kg)
  • 1996 Greece Tour Gold Medal (74kg)
  • 1996 Michigan International Gold Medal (74 kg)
  • 1995 France Tour Bronze Medal (80kg)
  • 1993 Italy Tour Gold Medal (74kg)
  • 1991 Espoir World Team Member (74kg)
  • 1991 Espoir National Champion (74kg)