Joe Coughlin joined Ben Stehura's staff in 2010 as a graduateassistant after spending two years as a volunteer assistant atDrexel University. While helping the Vikings wrestling team,Coughlin will be pursuing his Master's in publicadministration.
As a student-athlete, Coughlin had a terrific career at GeorgeMason University in addition to earning his degree incommunication. He wrapped up his career with a 74-48 record,including a 21-10 record in Colonial Athletic Associationmatches.
Coughlin peaked as a senior, finishing third on the team with 22wins while wrestling exclusively at 133 pounds. He set a new careerhigh by recording eight falls and finished third on the team withfive major decisions.
He finished third at 133 pounds at both the Navy Classic and CAAChampionships.
Coughlin posted a 5-3 record in CAA matches in 2007-08 at 133pounds, but was 14-3 in his first two seasons while wrestling at125 pounds. In 2005-06, he was tied for the team lead with eightconference victories.
Prior to his days at George Mason, he had a solid four-yearvarsity career at Hatboro-Horsham High School (Pa.). Coughlinposted 107 career victories and was selected first-team all-leagueas a senior after earning all-league honorable mention status in2001, 2002 and 2003. In 2004, his senior campaign, he placed fifthat the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA)Class AAA state tournament and qualified on two otheroccasions.
Academically, Coughlin made the Pennsylvania All-Academic teamfor his efforts in the classroom and made the Honor Roll at GeorgeMason.
