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. In 2016, Molinaro won the U.S. Olympic Trials, earning the ability to qualify and represent the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics at 65kg.
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.