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)