• 1988 Division 1 Wrestler for the University of Minnesota • 1987 Division 2 Wrestler for South Dakota State University • 1986 Runner-Up for the top wrestler in the state of Minnesota • 1986 National Greco-Roman Champion • 1986 Minnesota High School State Champion • 1986 High School All-American • 1986 National Freestyle Runner-up • 1985 National Greco-Roman Place Winner (4th ) • 4x Minnesota Freestyle Kids/HS State Champion • 4x Minnesota Greco-Roman Kids/HS State Champion • 4 Years as High School Coach for New Ulm, Minnesota • 4 Years Club Coach for New Ulm community program • Freestyle National Champion 1983