Manny was a student assistant for the Storm in 2005-06 as he completed his physical education degree. Manny became the all-time winningest wrestler at Simpson when he won three matches at the 2005 NCAA Division III National Championships. Manny concluded his career with a 148-24 record, breaking the old record of 146 (146-17-1) set by Travis Young (1989-92).
A three-time All-American for Simpson at 149 pounds, Manny was the national runner-up at 149 as a junior and as a senior. The Peru, Iowa, native spent all of his senior season ranked first in the weight class. Of his five losses as a a senior (34-5), two were to wrestlers from NCAA Division I Oklahoma State including then No. 1 Zack Esposito and three were to nationally ranked Division III opponents.
A Winterset High School graduate, Manny was named Most Outstanding Wrestler of the 2004 Division III NWCA Duals. He was chosen Iowa Conference Male Athlete and Wrestler of the Week a total of four times in his career.
Manny replaces Rick Schweitzberger who resigned his full-time position to enter private business. Schweitzberger will attempt to assist the Storm on a part-time basis as his schedule allows.
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