Army West Point Athletics
Wrestling
Dellavecchia, Jesse
Jesse Dellavecchia
- Title:
- Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach
Jesse Dellevecchia will begin his first season with the Black Knights after being hired by head coach Kevin Ward in June of 2021. A former NCAA All-American at Rider University, he will serve as a volunteer assistant coach.
The first-ever national finalist in Rider Wrestling history, Dellavecchia had an extremely decorated career during his tenure with the Broncs. A two-time Mid-American Conference Champion at 157 pounds, he was named the 2021 MAC Wrestler of the Year after a historic campaign that saw him finish second to Iowa State’s David Carr in the National Championship Bout.
“Adding Jesse to our staff is a huge boost to our program and fits into our vision of the type of people we want helping guide our athletes towards their goals,” Ward said. “As an athlete, Jesse showed incredible self-belief and determination in becoming a two-time all American and NCAA finalist during his competitive career. He is one of the most promising young coaches in the country, and his experiences overcoming the odds in competing at the highest levels of NCAA wrestling will be a huge benefit to our program.”
During his dominant run in 2021, Dellavecchia racked up an 11-1 record and pinned top-seeded Ryan Deakin of Northwestern, who entered the bout undefeated, in the National Championship Semifinal. The 18th All-American in the program’s history finished his career as a Bronc 66-10 overall.
In addition to being celebrated for his prowess on the mat, Dellavecchia is a well-known advocate for mental health within the wrestling realm. After competing at Binghamton as a freshman in 2015-16, he stepped away from the sport to focus on his battle with anxiety and depression, as well as his academics. With his passion renewed, he later rejoined the competition field at Rider and was ranked as high as No. 13 in the nation in his first season with the Broncs.
A Great River, N.Y. native, Dellavecchia enjoys MMA and podcasts.
The first-ever national finalist in Rider Wrestling history, Dellavecchia had an extremely decorated career during his tenure with the Broncs. A two-time Mid-American Conference Champion at 157 pounds, he was named the 2021 MAC Wrestler of the Year after a historic campaign that saw him finish second to Iowa State’s David Carr in the National Championship Bout.
“Adding Jesse to our staff is a huge boost to our program and fits into our vision of the type of people we want helping guide our athletes towards their goals,” Ward said. “As an athlete, Jesse showed incredible self-belief and determination in becoming a two-time all American and NCAA finalist during his competitive career. He is one of the most promising young coaches in the country, and his experiences overcoming the odds in competing at the highest levels of NCAA wrestling will be a huge benefit to our program.”
During his dominant run in 2021, Dellavecchia racked up an 11-1 record and pinned top-seeded Ryan Deakin of Northwestern, who entered the bout undefeated, in the National Championship Semifinal. The 18th All-American in the program’s history finished his career as a Bronc 66-10 overall.
In addition to being celebrated for his prowess on the mat, Dellavecchia is a well-known advocate for mental health within the wrestling realm. After competing at Binghamton as a freshman in 2015-16, he stepped away from the sport to focus on his battle with anxiety and depression, as well as his academics. With his passion renewed, he later rejoined the competition field at Rider and was ranked as high as No. 13 in the nation in his first season with the Broncs.
A Great River, N.Y. native, Dellavecchia enjoys MMA and podcasts.
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