Head Coach:
Dan Collins
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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.
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Assistant Varsity:
Ryan Ewanio

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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
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135 lbs. in 1994 from Fremd High School |
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Head Frosh:
Gerry O'Brien

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Assistant Frosh Coach:
Jason Wodzien

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2004 graduate of Illinois State
University, BS in English Secondary Education
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2006 Master of Curriculum and Instruction,
National-Louis University
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Coaching Experience
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Freshmen Coach 2006-2010
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| Volunteer Coach: Aaron
Morris
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Wrestled at Palatine 2001-2003
Graduated in 2003.
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Attended Carthage College Played
Varsity soccer four years.
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Wrestled club for
two years at Carthage.
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Once wrestled a
bear and won.
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| Volunteer Coach: Josh
Lahman
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Graduated from Ashton Franklin Center High
School in 2006
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2004-2005 IHSA 4th in state
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2005-2006 IHSA 4th in state
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Harper College for 2 years
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NJCAA national qualifier both years
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Jr Pirate WC:
Javier Rivera
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1994
graduate of University of Notre Dame, BS in Mathematics, Minor Secondary
Education
1999 Master of Technology in
Education, National-Louis University
HS Wrestling
 | 2x AK State
Runner-up at 112 and 119 lbs in 1989 and 1990 |
 | 2x AK State
Freestyle champion '89 & '90 |
 | 4 year varsity
starter Dimond HS, Anchorage, AK |
 | Region IV
Outstanding Wrestler 1989 |
 | Team Alaska Jr.
National Freestyle member 1990 |
College Wrestling
 | Member University
of Notre Dame Wrestling Team 1990-1992 (Title IX) |
 | Trained with
Colombian National Team 1998-1999 |
Coaching Experience
 | Head Coach Jr.
Pirate Wrestling Club in 2002-2003 |
 | 16-0 Undefeated
Freshman Season in 2001-2002 |
 | JV Coach 1999-2001 |
 | Various Levels
1994-1998
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