Frank Molinaro
| Frank Molinaro | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 27, 1988 |
| High school | Southern Regional High School |
| State championships | 3 (New Jersey) |
| College | Penn State University |
| NCAA championships | 1 |
| Status | Resident Athlete, Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, State College, PA |
Frank Molinaro (born December 27, 1988) is a nationally recognized wrestler and coach. He captured the NCAA Championship in 2012 with an undefeated season record of 33-0 helping him become a four time NCAA Division-I All-American.[1]
Career
High school
Molinaro was a three-time New Jersey State Champion at Manahawkin's Southern Regional High School and placed second at High School Nationals.[2]
College
After a redshirt season in his freshman year at Penn State, Molinaro claimed All-American honors four times--becoming the fifth Penn State wrestler to be a four time All-American.
| Class | Year | Weight | Record | National Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman | 2008-09 | 141 | 23-19 | 8th |
| Sophomore | 2009-10 | 149 | 33-7 | 5th |
| Junior | 2010-11 | 149 | 32-3 | 2nd |
| Senior | 2011-12 | 149 | 33-0 | 1st |
While at Penn State University, Cael Sanderson was hired as head coach of the program developing a national championship winning program with Molinaro claiming an individual title in 2012 at 149 lbs.
Professional
Molinaro is a Competing Member of the Association of Career Wrestlers. He is also currently pursuing an international wrestling career training with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club
Coach
History
| University | Position | Start year | End year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University | Assistant Coach | 2012 | 2014 | X |
Personal life
Frank lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife.
References
- ↑ "National Champion and 4X All-American Frank Molinaro to Join Rutgers Wrestling". flowwrestling.org. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ↑ http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-wrestl/mtt/frank_molinaro_296036.html
- ↑ "Penn State Wrestlers Named Big Ten Team of the Year while Sanderson Earns Conference Coach of the Year Laurels". caelsanderson.com. Retrieved 9 October 2013.