Introducing the Lancer Wrestling Coaches
 

High School Coaches

Head Coach: Ryan Cook

Head Coach, Ryan Cook took over the helm for Tim Mulholland, who retired at the end of the 2003-2004 season. Coach Cook was the Assistant for three seasons and was instrumental in developing a winning attitude among the McLane wrestlers. He was selected the District 10 "Junior Varsity Coach of the Year" in 2002-2003 and led the GM JV team to an unbeaten record and top finishes at the Corry and Maplewood Tournaments.

Mr. Cook is from Massena, N.Y. where he compiled a 95-15 career wrestling record in high school. He was a 3 time state qualifier, 4 year team captain and a 4 time team "Most Outstanding Wrestler."

He is also a former Edinboro University Wrestler and graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Studies.

In his first three seasons at the helm, Coach Cook compiled a 42-16 dual meet record (a 72% winning percentage). His 2004-2005 team won the Salamanca and Redbank Valley tournaments, and took second place at the Tool City and District 10 post-season tournaments. During the 2005-2006 campaign, his team placed 4th at Tool City and third at the Seneca Valley tournament. They were crowned District 10 Team Duals Champions and District 10 Tournament Champions. In addition, Cook was honored as the District 10 AAA Coach of the Year! The 2006-2007 team won the District 10 AAA Tournament and posted 13 wins.

In just three seasons, Mr. Cook coached 10 District X champions, 24 District 10 placewinners, 2 NW Regional champions, 11 NW Regional placewinners, 5 state qualifiers and 2 state placewinners. During the off season he also coached 3 National Folkstyle Champions and 18 National Folkstyle Placewinners.

Coach Cook's experience, innovation and enthusiasm are an asset to the General McLane wrestling program.

(updated: 4-08-07)


Assistant: Bill Frick

Coach Frick is a former wrestler, a 1992 graduate of General McLane and a 1996 graduate of Theil College. He presently teaches the fourth grade at Edinboro Elementary School. He was a middle school coach at Titusville for 3 years.

Mr. Frick is a long time assistant footbal coach at General McLane and joined the wrestling staff as an assistant in 2005. He is the father of Talon and newborn Morgan.

 


Assistant: Hunter Harrison

 

 


Assistant: Dan Harrison

Coach Dan Harrison wrestled for General McLane from 1967-71. He was GM's first District 10 Champ, Regional Champ and State Place Winner. He placed 3rd in the 1971 PIAA tournament. He was also a member of McLane's first Erie County League Championship team.

Coach Harrison has been a volunteer coach in the youth, jr. high and high school programs for more than 15 years and has also served as the team photographer. Mr. Harrison and three of his sons, Hudson, Hayden and Hadley hold the distinction of being General McLane's first father-son District 10 and NW Regional Wrestling Champions and PIAA placewinners.

Coach Harrison brings more than 30 years of wrestling experience and unmatched dedication to the GM wrestling program.


Assistant: Tim Casey


 

Assistant: Ashton Osterberg

 

 
Middle School Coaches
 
 

Head Coach: Curt Hendricks

Coach Hendricks is a former General McLane Wrestler and graduate who joined the middle school coaching staff in 2004. He is married to Erin and has two children, Tyler and Hunter. He was an assistant coach for the Edinboro Youth Wrestling Club for five years.

Coach Hendricks was named the District 10 AAA Jr. High Coach of the Year in 2007.

(Updated: 3/11/07)


Assistant: Tom Kirdahy

Coach Kirdhay was a 1999 graduate of General McLane High School and a graduate of Edinboro University. He set several school records during his high school wrestling career.

He was a three year Lancer wrestling team captain, a 4-time section place winner, 4-time district 10 runner up, 2-time regional place winner, 2-time state qualifier, 4-time All Erie County League team member, and placed 3rd at the 1998-99 PIAA state tournament.

Coach Kirdahy was an assistant coach at Parker Middle School from 1999-2004 and then returned in 2005 after a one year absence. Mr. Kirdahy presently teaches in the McDowell school district.

 


 

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