University of Findlay

An outstanding wrestler, Ron was the first Findlay College wrestler to take first place in the 4-I Tournament. During his four years as a letterman, “The Flame” was both the Most Take Downs Award and the Most Fall Award twice, was captain of the wrestling team, was voted the Outstanding Wrestler by his teammates, placed 2^nd in the Wilkes Open, was twice champion of the Wheaton Tournament, was a NAIA 4^th place winner, and accumulated a record of 44-6. As a teacher and head wrestling coach at Fort Cherry High School, “Dell’s” success on the mats has continued, as he has coached 21 consecutive conference champions, 27 sectional champions, and 16 state qualifiers. He has earned sectional and conference coach of the year awards, the F.J. Egner Coaching Award, and was named the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League coach of the year. Active coaching Little League Girl’s Baseball and Youth Softball, Ron believes “Sports are a microcosm of life, in that they reflect self-discipline, teamwork, and dealing with others in a competitive world.”