Michael was born and raised in Ohio and is a Graduate of Northern Michigan University, where he was a resident athlete at the United States Olympic Education Center (USOEC) from 2010-12. He earned All-America in Greco Roman wrestling in the 2011 Senior Nationals at 96Kg. In 2009 and 2011 he placed 3rd at the Armed Forces Championships in both Freestyle and Roman Greco. Michael also served as assistant coach for the Virginia Women's National Team and the Virginia Greco Roman National Team.
Michael will join Ferrum coaches Nate Yetzer and Brandon Bradley. The men's wrestling program just completed its second season of intercollegiate competition, highlighted by hosting the NCAA Div. III East Regional March 1, 2015 at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, Virginia.
"We're so excited to have Chris join the staff here," said Yetzer. "His experience in working with women wrestlers will be so valuable as we get ready to launch year one of the program."
A 10-year veteran of the United States Navy, Michael recently worked as a Lead Steel Worker and Underwater Construction Demolition Expert. He has served multiple humanitarian missions, including Hurricane Katrina, the Tsunami in Sri Lanka and Hurricane Sandy recovery projects.
Wrestlers interested in Ferrum's new women's collegiate program or the men's club program are encouraged to contact Coach Michael at (757-705-4586 or chris.michael.vawa@gmail.com. Interested wrestlers should also complete the recruiting questionnaire below.
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