Head Coach:  Dan Collins

 

A 1994 graduate, Dan is considered to be the premier wrestler of his era in the state of Illinois. His work ethic and dedication to excellence set a standard that coaches appreciate and future wrestlers strive to emulate. His accomplishments reflect that commitment.

During his career, he was a three-time Mid-Suburban League Champion and a two-time IHSA State Champion. He is the only Palatine High School wrestler to accomplish that feat. After a sixth-place State finish as a sophomore, Dan went undefeated his junior and senior years, finishing with a 40-0 record. He concluded his distinguished high school wrestling career by being named the "Outstanding Wrestler" of the 1994 IHSA tournament. He also was named to the 1994 High School All-America Team.

He attended the University of Illinois where he finished 8th his freshman year in the prestigious Midlands Tournament. Unfortunately a serious shoulder injury ended his career.
 

Assistant Varsity:  Gerry O'Brien

 
COMING SOON!
Frosh:  Ryan Ewanio

 
University of Iowa - B.S. in Sports, Health. Leisure, and Physcial Studies

Northeastern Illinois University - B.A. in Physical Education Teaching Degree, minor in Health

working on Masters from Olivet Nazarene University in Curriculum and Design

HS Wrestling

bullet4th in state at 135 lbs. in 1994 from Fremd High School

 

JV:  Javier Rivera
1994 graduate of University of Notre Dame, BS in Mathematics, Minor Secondary Education

1999 Master of Technology in Education, National-Louis University

HS Wrestling

bullet2x AK State Runner-up at 112 and 119 lbs in 1989 and 1990
bullet2x AK State Freestyle champion '89 & '90
bullet4 year varsity starter Dimond HS, Anchorage, AK
bulletRegion IV Outstanding Wrestler 1989
bulletTeam Alaska Jr. National Freestyle member 1990

College Wrestling

bulletMember University of Notre Dame Wrestling Team 1990-1992 (Title IX)
bulletTrained with Colombian National Team 1998-1999

Coaching Experience

bulletHead Coach Jr. Pirate Wrestling Club in 2002-2003
bullet16-0 Undefeated Freshman Season in 2001-2002
bulletJV Coach 1999-2001
bulletVarious Levels 1994-1998
 
Volunteer Coach: Brett Kocanda

 
JR. Pirate WC Coach: Marty Molina

 
Volunteer Coach: Ray Jebsen
bulletWrestled for Coast Guard Academy
bullet3x All -New England Wrestler
bullet4 year football starter