American University Campus Visit

There are plenty of changes going on at American University. During my recent campus visit and tour, the coaching staff took me around their campus to see all of the recent updates. Some are purely academically driven - another directly impacts the wrestling team in a positive manner. As you can see in our first video below, there is great progress in the construction of the Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance. This facility will house the wrestling and volleyball teams with a practice area that features three full mats and plenty of the latest amenities. There will be space for a competition venue, as well. 

In addition to the changes outside of the wrestling room, there are plenty of new talented faces coming in from the Class of 2024 and committed for 2025. The AU staff has inked Jay Pearce, a top-150 recruit in the Class of 2024, someone who might be able to contribute in year one. The Eagles also have four wrestlers who have been ranked, at one time or another, committed in 2025. 

The AU wrestling room has started to develop depth in year four under Jason Borrelli. The Eagles have sent wrestlers to the national tournament in each of the last two years at 133 lbs. Both (Jack Maida and Max Leete) will return for 2024-25. In addition, heavyweight Will Jarrell was an NCAA alternate in 2024 and the probable starter at 174, Caleb Campos, is coming off an excellent redshirt season. 

We had the opportunity to speak with American's coaches along with some of their notable veterans - which are below.

Construction Update with Coach Borrelli

Head Coach Jason Borrelli

Associate Head Coach Alex Tirapelle

Assistant Coach Joey Dance

NCAA Qualifier Max Leete

NCAA Qualifier Jack Maida

Team Captain Will Jarrell