Former Division III All-American Guesseppe Rea joined the Muhlenberg wrestling coaching staff in 2018 and has been an instrumental part of the program's success, which includes a national ranking and three national qualifiers in 2020. Here's a closer look at the Mule assistant:

What do you like most about coaching? What I like most about coaching is the relationships I build with my athletes and the joy I get watching them succeed.

What do you like most about coaching at Muhlenberg? Coaching here at Muhlenberg has been great. The number one thing I like is the support athletics gets. Our Athletic Department does a great job at showcasing our sports and athletes.

What is your most memorable Muhlenberg coaching moment? My most memorable coaching moment here has to be experiencing the "switch." The Muhlenberg wrestling program has flipped and become a national quality program. 

Fill in the blank: If I wasn't a coach, I would probably be _______: A Spanish teacher.

What qualities do you look for most in your athletes? They should be respectful, coachable and self-motivated.

Who is your role model? Myself, to be better than the day before.

What is the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Surround yourself with like-minded people.

What have you learned (about yourself or otherwise) since the middle of March? There are bigger and more important problems in the world.

What are some of your hobbies? I began photo editing and cutting hair.

What professional sports teams do you follow? UFC.

Tell us something about you that might surprise people. I may look serious but I joke around all the time.