2025年1月7日 · Mike Poeta, who established himself as one of Illinois's all-time greatest wrestlers and top assistant coaches in the nation as a member of the Fighting Illini staff, was named head wrestling coach in April 2021. During the 2023-24 season he coached Edmond Ruth to All-American status and a Big Ten Champion at 174 pounds.

Mike Poeta, who established himself as one of Illinois's all-time greatest wrestlers and top assistant coaches in the nation as a member of the Fighting Illini staff, was named head wrestling coach in April 2021.

2021年5月1日 · Highland Park graduate Mike Poeta, right, who has been named head coach of the University of Illinois wrestling team, stands with athletic director Josh Whitman. Poeta said he’s thrilled to...

In 2021, Mike was named Head Wrestling Coach of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Wrestling Team. In his short time as Head Coach, Mike has already enjoyed tremendous success, producing numerous NCAA Qualifiers and All Americans.

2021年11月7日 · CHAMPAIGN — Mike Poeta’s first lessons in wrestling weren’t easy. His older brother and cousin made sure of it. The new Illinois wrestling coach joked his parents waited until after he ...

2021年4月21日 · CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois kept its head wrestling coach position in the family with the announced hiring of Mike Poeta to replace the recently retired Jim Heffernan. Poeta will receive a...

Champaign, Ill. -- Mike Poeta, who established himself as one of Illinois's all-time greatest wrestlers and top assistant coaches in the nation as a member of the Fighting Illini staff, was named...

2021年4月25日 · Athletic director Josh Whitman (left) poses with new head wrestling coach Mike Poeta at a press conference Thursday. Poeta takes over for recently retired coach Jim Heffernan.

Mike Poeta, who established himself as one of Illinois's all-time greatest wrestlers and top assistant coaches in the nation as a member of the Fighting Illini staff, was named head wrestling coach in April 2021. During the 2023-24 season he coached Edmond Ruth to All-American status and a Big Ten Champion at 174 pounds.

Mike Poeta, one of Illinois's all-time greatest wrestlers and top assistant coaches in the nation, was named head wrestling coach in April 2021. As the former owner of the team and training center, Mike Poeta brings both administrative and coaching experience to the Illinois staff.