University of North Carolina Athletics
Wrestling
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
Former Penn State standout DeWitt Driscoll is in his third season as an assistant coach with the University of North Carolina wrestling program. In addition to his work with the Tar Heels' middle weight groups, Driscoll serves as head coach of the Carolina Wrestling Club.
A four-time letterman at Penn State, Driscoll was a three-time Big Ten place winner and NCAA qualifier for the Nittany Lions. Despite missing significant time due to injuries in three of his four seasons, Driscoll finished his career ranked ninth all-time on the Penn State career falls list, leading the team his senior year.
He graduated in the spring of 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in recreation, park and tourism management. During his senior year, he completed a full-time internship with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, gaining experience in coaching and administration.
The 25-year-old Driscoll is a native of Connellsville, Pa., and a 2001 graduate of Connellsville High School. After placing third as a high school junior, Driscoll claimed the 2001 PIAA State Championship at 135 pounds. He went 140-20 with 97 pins, and capped his high school career by earning Outstanding Wrestler honors at the prestigious Dapper Dan Classic.
Also a Penn State grad, Driscoll's wife Faryn works in Raleigh as a client services manager for a sports and entertainment consulting firm.
