Cole Richard Houser

I have been involved in wrestling for over 20 years. It has not only been my greatest passion but has also profoundly shaped who I am. I began wrestling in kindergarten for the Benjamin Logan Raiders and competed every year through my graduation in 2018. I continued my wrestling career at Urbana University, where I served as team captain for two years. After the program closed, I transferred to Glenville State University, where I competed for three years and served as team captain each year. I have contributed to starting and growing three NCAA Division II wrestling programs, two as an athlete and one as a head coach. I have coached athletes across multiple age groups through camps such as Jeff Jordan’s State Champ Camp, as well as camps and clinics I have organized myself. As a former Assistant Wrestling Coach at King University, I helped develop student-athletes both on and off the mat. Currently, as the Head Wrestling Coach at Salem University, I am leading the development of my third NCAA Division II program.

Strategy-oriented Head Wrestling Coach experienced in building effective teams and healthy, focused athletes. Proudly promoting winning career, active listening, and effective communication skills. Looking for new position to take wrestling team to elite level of competition.

• College
• 2× NCAA Division II National Qualifier
• 4× NCAA Division II Super Region Placer
• 2× Mountain East Conference Finalist
• 6× Open Tournament Champion
• 5× Team Captain
• Career Record: 124–46
• 3× Academic All-American
• High School
• 2× OHSAA State Qualifier
• 3× OHSAA District Placer
• 4× OHSAA Sectional Champion
• 4× Central Buckeye Conference Finalist
• 18× Tournament Champion
• 2× Team Captain
• Career Record: 138–26