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CRESSON -- Mount Aloysius College has named veteran scholastic wrestling coach David Marko head coach of its new men's and women's wrestling programs, marking another significant expansion of athletic opportunities at the institution.
Marko, a District 6 Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee with more than 350 career dual-meet victories, will begin his role today and immediately begin recruiting student-athletes for the programs inaugural fall 2027 season.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dave to Mount Aloysius and begin building our men's and women's wrestling programs," said Kevin Kime, vice president for athletics and community engagement. "Dave brings tremendous experience, a proven record of developing student-athletes, and a deep understanding of wrestling in our region."
Marko brings decades of coaching experience and a distinguished record of success at the high school level. A three-year starter at Connellsville High School, he qualified for the Pennsylvania state wrestling tournament as a senior, before continuing his wrestling career at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown under legendary coach Pat Pecora.
Marko began his coaching career at Claysburg-Kimmel High School, where he spent 18 years compiling a 234-64 record and coaching three state champions. His teams captured three Southwest Regional titles and multiple District 6 championships.
Marko later joined Central High School, where he continued building a successful wrestling program. In 2019, he was inducted into the District 6 Wrestling Hall of Fame. He reached the 300-win milestone during the 2018-19 season and subsequently surpassed 350 career dual-meet victories. He is the all-time winningest wrestling coach in Blair County history.
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