Our Coaches
As part of the “Triumph family” we provide the best coaches both on a local and national level. The focus on wrestling development runs parallel with the goal of creating good men and women off the mat. We will always strive to create an environment that is conducive to learning and safe by providing not only the best coaches but an adequate number of coaches per class. Quality we always be first and foremost at Triumph!
At Triumph, the coaches’ dedication to our members produces several nationally ranked and division one commits yearly. We have trained multiple NCAA All-Americans, over 15 state champs and over a 150 state placers.
Joe Pollard
Triumph West – Head Clinician
Coach Pollard has been a staple of New Jersey wrestling for years. He currently is the Assistant Coach at Rutgers University where he has spent over 15 years. With the help of Pollard, Rutgers has produced two individual national champions, six individual conference titles, 19 All-Americans in the past 10 seasons and multiple All-Americans at seven of the last eight NCAA Championships. Prior to Rutgers he was the Assisant Coach at TCNJ and wrestled colliagetly at Rider University were he was a three year starter.
Wrestling Background
- =Prep National Placer
- =Three Year Starter Rider University
- =Former Assistant Coach TCNJ
- =Team NJ Coach Over A Decade
- =Current Rutgers University Coach
- =Coached 19 NCAA All-Americans
- =Coached Two NCAA Champions
Kyle Kiss
Triumph West – High School & Youth Coach
Coach Kiss brings over 10 years of D1 Coaching experience to the club. Coach Kiss was an Assistant Coach at UNC Chapel Hill, the Associate Head Coach at Clarion University, as well as an Assistant Coach at Rutgers University. Coach Kiss is currently the RTC Coach at Rutgers University. Prior to coaching he wrestled collegiately at the University of North Carolina.
Wrestling Background
- =Has Coached 8 NCAA Division I All-Americans
- =NJ State Runner-Up and 4x State Placer
- =Jersey Shore Hall of Fame Member
- =3x ACC Place Winner at University of North Carolina
- =Current Rutgers RTC Coach
- =Fromer Assistant Coach Rutgers, North Carolina, Clarion
- =Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete Award
- =Academic All-ACC
Kenny Theobold
Triumph West High School & Youth Coach
Ken combines elite competitive experience with a passion for mentorship. As an NCAA All-American and Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient, he emphasizes technical mastery, mental toughness, and championship-level preparation. Kenny focuses on helping wrestlers grow both on and off the mat.
Wrestling Background
- =NCAA All-American
- =Three-time NCAA Qualifier
- =NJ State Runner-Up
- =Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient
- =Senior Male Athlete of the Year at Rutgers
Sean DeDeyn
Triumph West – Youth Coach
Coach Nase is the current Assistant Coach at Wall High School. Coach Nase is a local Jersey Shore native who was a state running up in High School at Point Boro. Coach Nase went on to become an NCAA All-American at Rider University. He also served as an Assistant Cocah at Rider University for multiple years. Coach Nase is our full time freestyle coach and currently serves on USANJ coaching staff.
Wrestling Background
- =NCAA All-American
- =NJ State Finalist
- =USANJ and Triumph Head Freestyle Coach
- =100 Plus Collegiate Wins
- =Former D1 Coach at Rider University
Lenny Forsyth
Triumph West – Youth Coach
Coach Forsyth is an assistant coach at Christian Brothers Academy and Wall Township’s youth program. A New Jersey State Qualifier, he combines competitive experience with a structured approach to athlete development. Outside of wrestling, Len is a CPA, Partner, and COO at The Axel Group, with previous finance leadership experience at a publicly traded company.
Wrestling Background
- =Apart of Hall of Fame Team Central Regional (NJ Top 10)
- =NJ State Qualifier
- =CBA Assistant Coach
Jordan Pagano
Triumph West – High School & Youth Coach
Coach Pagano was a 2x NCAA Qualifier and ranked top 10 Nationally at Rutgers University. After college he served on staff at Rutgers as Administrative Assistant and Scarlet Knight Wrestling Club Assistant Coach. Currently Coach Pagano works in the medical device feild working for Stryker one of the worlds leading medical device companies.
Wrestling Background
- =Two-time NCAA Qualifier
- =NJ State Placer at Bergen Catholic
- =Former Rutgers and SKWC Coach
- =Big 10 Medal of Honor Winner
- =Academic All-American
Sammy Sasso
Triumph West – High School & Youth Coach
Coach Sasso is currently on staff at the Scarlet Knight Wrestling Club. During his days of competing Coach Sasso was a 4x All-American and 2x NCAA Finalist at Ohio State University. In high school Sasso was apart of the ledgendary program of Nazarth PA where we was a 2x State Champ and Who’s Number One winner.
Wrestling Background
- =2x PA State Champ
- =Four-Time NCAA All-American
- =2x NCAA Finalist
- =US Open Mens Senior 5th Place
- =UWW Junior Freestyle National Champion
- =All-Big 10 Academic
- =Ironman, Super 32, Beast of the East, Flo Nationals, Fargo champion
Dylan Shawver
Triumph West – High School Coach
Current Rutgers Wrestler Coach Shawver has been with Triumph Wrestling for several years now. Coach Shawver is a Big 10 Champ and NCAA All-American. He also represents the Puerto Rican national team for world competitions. Coach does one on one training at the club and helps run high school classes.
Wrestling Background
- =NCAA All-American
- =Big Ten Champion
- =3x NCAA Qualifier
- =2023 Midlands Runner-Up
- =Multiple Time OH State Placer Winner
- =Represented Puerto Rico at World Championships
Randal Totten
Triumph Youth Coach
Randall has over 20 years of coaching experience from youth to NCAA Division III. He is currently an Assistant Coach at Red Bank Catholic High School and previously coached at Johnson & Wales University, where he helped produce four Division III All-Americans.
Wrestling Background
- =Prep State Champion at Peddie High School
- =Prep National All American
- =Collegiate Wrestler University of Pittsburg
- =Assistant Coach Rebank Catholic High School