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Michael Macchiavello Hired as Army Wrestling Associate Head Coach

WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point Class of 1972 Head Men’s Wrestling Coach Troy Nickerson has announced the hiring of Michael Macchiavello as the program’s associate head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Macchiavello comes to West Point from the Lehigh Valley Wrestling Regional Training Center, where he spent three seasons working in conjunction with the Lehigh wrestling program.
“We are thrilled to add Michael to our coaching staff,” said Nickerson. “He provides a wealth of knowledge and is a great fit for our program. His name speaks for itself and his personality is infectious. This hire is a huge win for Army West Point wrestling.”
At the Lehigh Valley Wrestling RTC, Macchiavello trained, created and participated in the development of Lehigh’s student athletes. He trained with the team across individual practice sessions and built relationships to create a productive working environment for prospective student athletes. The Mountain Hawks won two EIWA championships with Macchiavello in the wrestling room, while producing four NCAA All-Americans.
Macchiavello also represented the RTC as an athlete in domestic and international competitions, making world wrestling and Olympic teams. As a wrestler, Macchiavello won two gold medals at the US Open … more at … https://goarmywestpoint.com/news/2026/5/1/michael-macchiavello-hired-as-wrestling-associate-head-coach?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

May 24, 2026 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized