ERIE, Pa. -- Jimmy Overhiser steps onto the mat as the next head coach of the Mercyhurst wrestling program.

"We are thrilled to announce Jimmy as our new head wrestling coach," said Athletic Director Joe Spano. "Jimmy's passion for wrestling and his focus on academics are the qualities we need to carry on Mike's legacy and help guide us through reclassification."

Overhiser is set to take the helm of the wrestling program following the retirement of longtime head coach Mike Wehler. He joins Mercyhurst from Drexel University, where he served as an assistant coach during the 2024 season and helped guide the team to its highest-ever conference finish -- second place. Before arriving at Drexel, he was an assistant coach at Army for the 2023 season, where he played a key role in bringing in two nationally ranked recruiting classes. At the start of his coaching career, Overhiser contributed to Reinhardt University's (NAIA) pursuit of its first-ever national title, coaching three All-Americans along the way.

"I'm incredibly honored to be named the Head Wrestling Coach at Mercyhurst University." Overhiser said. "This program has a proud tradition, and I'm excited to lead it into this new chapter at the Division I level. I look forward to building a strong culture, developing our student-athletes on and off the mat, and competing at the highest level."

A native of Bradford, New York, Overhiser attended Wyoming Seminary, where he was a National Prep All-American and helped the program win its first-ever team National Prep title. He also attended Lansing High School, where he graduated as a wrestling state champion. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, Art, and Urban Planning from Cornell University, where he was also a member of the wrestling team throughout his collegiate career. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Educational Admin. at Missouri Valley.