Lou Rosselli (born July 13, 1970) is an American former wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle 52 kg at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[1] From 2016 to 2023 he was the head wrestling coach at the University of Oklahoma.[2][3] Before his time with the Sooners, Rosselli was an associate head coach at Ohio State University.
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Assistant coach |
| Team | Pittsburgh |
| Conference | ACC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | July 13, 1970 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1989–1993 | Edinboro |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1995–1998 | Edinboro (Volunteer assistant) |
| 1998–2006 | Edinboro (assistant) |
| 2006–2009 | Ohio State (assistant) |
| 2009–2016 | Ohio State (AHC) |
| 2016–2023 | Oklahoma |
| 2024–present | Pittsburgh (assistant) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Big 12 (2021) | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's freestyle wrestling | ||
Representing the  United States
| ||
| World Cup | ||
 |
1997 Stillwater | 54 kg |
| Pan American Championships | ||
 |
1998 Winnipeg | 54 kg |
|
2000 Cali | 54 kg |
| Collegiate Wrestling | ||
| Representing the Edinboro Fighting Scots | ||
| NCAA Division I Championships | ||
 |
1993 Ames | 118 lb |
Wrestling career
editRosselli attended Royalton-Hartland High School in Middleport, New York, where he was a four-time state qualifier and two-time NYSPHSAA champion. In 1986 he won the title in the 98 pound weight class, two years later he won his second title at 112 pounds. After 5 years of varsity wrestling, Rosselli continued his career at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he saw continued success. He won the PSAC championship in the 118-pound weight class three times, additionally qualifying for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships each year from 1989 to 1991. Post-college, Rosselli won the U.S. Open championship in 1995, 1996, and 1999. He also qualified and competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Here he won matches against Amiran Kardanov of Greece and Constantin Corduneanu of Romania. He was forced to withdraw from the tournament in the fourth round after breaking his arm in the match against Corduneanu.[4][5] In 2024, he was hired as an assistant coach at Pittsburgh.[6]
Lou Rosselli Day
editOn Thursday, January 11, 1996, the Mayor Don Piedmont of Middleport proclaimed "Lou Rosselli Day" in honor of their home grown Olympian as he departed for Atlanta.[7] A banner urging him to "go for the gold" hung above main street, and every shop window held posters wishing him luck.
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Lou Rosselli Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- ^ "Lou Rosselli - Head Coach - Wrestling Coaches". University of Oklahoma. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Houck, Michael (April 5, 2023). "Lou Rosselli resigns from OU". Team USA Wrestling. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ "Lou Rosselli – Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame". July 25, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ "Lou Rosselli Wrestling Camp | University of Oklahoma | Norman, OK". www.rosselliwrestling.com. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ "Lou Rosselli Hired as Pitt Wrestling Assistant Coach". University of Pittsburgh athletics. May 9, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Middleport Proclaims 'Lou Rosselli Day'". Medina Journal-Register. July 12, 1996. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
External links
edit- Lou Rosselli at the International Wrestling Database
- Lou Rosselli at Olympedia
  | This biographical article relating to an American sport wrestler or wrestling coach is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |