2006-2007 Coaches Corner

Wilson Area High School Wrestling Coach: Mr. Rick Krieger BELIEF  - Click

Train them well, Wilson Coaches

Keep them strong and fit.

             Teach them about team loyalty,         

 Until they start to knit.

Praised them when they’ve earned it,

Condition them where they’re weak.

Then let them loose on the mat,

So we can watch them peak.

Commitment

It is the combination of desire and discipline, the vulnerability in admitting you want something and the belief that it is worth working toward.

Challenge

        The harder the course the more rewarding the triumph.

Coaches - 2005-2006

Varsity & Junior High

 Coaches: Steve Depew, Jim Moll, Destry Hartrum, Rick Krieger, Nick Krecker

Head Coach - Rick Krieger
Coach Krieger starts his third year as Wilson Area High School Head Wrestling Coach. Coach Krieger was the assistant coach at Franklin High School in Somerset NJ from 1999-2003. During his tenure at Franklin, the wrestling team set or tied several school records: Most wins in a year, most region qualifiers in a year, first winning season since 1984, and seven ranked individuals in the Express Times Area.
Coach Krieger is a native of Frenchtown, NJ. Coach Krieger Graduated from Delaware Valley Regional High School in 1993, where he won a NJ State Wrestling Championship his Senior year. Coach Krieger went on to wrestle for Garden City Junior College, in Garden City Kansas on a full scholarship. The team won to national titles and Coach Krieger was a 2 time NJCWA All-American by the time he graduated in 1995 with an Associates Degree in General Education. From Garden City, Coach Krieger went on to wrestle at Lock Haven University from which he graduated in 1999 with a Bachelors degree in Health and Physical Education. Coach Krieger finished his college wrestling career with an 89-9 record and an Eastern Wrestling League championship.
Coach Krieger lives in Forks Township with his wife Christina and daughters Lea (2 ½) and Reese (6 months). He is presently teaching health and physical education at Sampson G. Smith Middle School in Franklin, New Jersey.

Assistant Coach - Jim Moll
Coach Moll is a 1999 Wilson Graduate and former Warrior wrestler. While at Wilson he was a four-year letterman in wrestling. He was a District Champion and a State Place winner. Upon graduating from Wilson Coach Moll attended Delaware Valley College where he majored in Business Education. While at Del Val College  Coach Moll was a member of the Aggie’s MAC championship wrestling team. After competing at the college level for 3 years, Coach Moll coached at Palisades High School during the 2002-2003 wrestling season. Coach Moll is currently teaching Accounting at Wilson Area High School.

Assistant Coach- Steve Depew
Coach Depew is a 1978 Wilson Area High School Graduate. Steve was a 3-sport athlete excelling in Football, Wrestling, and Tennis earning 9 letters in the process. As a member of the football team, Coach Depew was selected as a 1st team tight end (1977) in the Colonial League. Coach Depew was also a two-time captain of the tennis team and a starter on the only league championship tennis team in school history (1975). As one of the captains of the (1977-1978) wrestling team, Coach Depew won the Colonial league championship at 188 lbs. and was a 3rd place finisher in the district 11 tournament. Coach Depew went on to Kutztown State College where he was a member of the Golden Bears wrestling team. Coach Depew graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Coach Depew has been involved in coaching youth wrestling, football and baseball for over twelve years. Coach Depew is presently employed by Binney and Smith Inc. Easton PA.

Junior High Head Coach- Destry Hartrum
Coach Hartrum wrestled and graduated from Voorhees High School in Hunterdon Country New Jersey. Coach Hartrum is currently employed by A & B Hartrum Excavating, Inc. Coach Hartrum has been a coach at the Wilson midget level for 15 years, seven of which were head coach. Within those years as head coach the team made the championship round six of the years. In his seven years as head coach he compiled a 57-7 record.
Coach Hartrum currently resides in Wilson Boro and has six children and three stepchildren. Coach Hartrum’s two sons wrestled at the midget level under him and one is wrestling in the Wilson High program.

Junior High School Coach- Nick Krecker
Coach Krecker was a 2002 Wilson High School Graduate. Coach Krecker is starting his 2nd year coaching the Junior high team. During Coach Krecker’s career he was a four-year letter winner while compiling a record of 102-35. In his senior Coach Krecker set several school records. These include most wins in a season (43), most take downs in a season (238), and most third period points (104). Coach Krecker was able to cap off his senior season by becoming the 2001-2002 PIAA State Champion at the 145 lbs. weight class. Coach Krecker is the 10th State Champion at Wilson High School. Coach Krecker wrestled for two seasons at the University of Pittsburg. Coach Krecker is currently employed by A & B Hartrum Excavating, Inc.