PERSONAL

  • Born: April 28, 1962 (Cleveland, Ohio)
  • Spouse: Linda
  • Hometown: North Olmsted, Ohio
  • High School: North Olmsted HS (1980)
  • College: University of Michigan (1985)

COACHING EXPERIENCE (24 YEARS)

  • Head Coach, University of Michigan (1999-present)
  • Assistant Coach, University of Michigan (1993-99)
  • Head Coach, Indiana University (1989-92)
  • Assistant Coach, Indiana University (1987-89)
  • Graduate Assistant, University of Michigan (1985-87)

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Amateur Wrestling News Rookie Coach of the Year (1990)
  • Big Ten Coach of the Year (1990)
  • NWCA National Assistant Coach of the Year (1994)

WRESTLING EXPERIENCE

College:

  • 1985 NCAA All-American – 2nd
  • 1984 NCAA All-American – 2nd
  • 1982 NCAA All-American – 6th
  • 1981 NCAA All-American – 5th
  • 1985 Big Ten champion; 4x Big Ten Finalist
  • Two-time Midlands champion (1982, ’83)
  • Career Collegiate Record: 166-24-4

International:

  • 1988 World Cup champion
  • 1987 World Cup bronze medalist
  • 1986 World Freestyle Championships silver medalist
  • 1987 Tblisi Tournament bronze medalist