Former Iowa State All-American Nick Fanthorpe has made the move from resident athlete with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club to Assistant Coach (volunteer). Fanthorpe is in his second season as a collegiate coach with Penn State.
Fanthorpe had a stellar career at Iowa State. During his four year career in Ames, Fanthorpe wrestled three for current Lion mentor Cael Sanderson. The Naperville, Ill., native[apos]s ISU career was highlighted by a 32-6 mark as a sophomore. That year, 2007-08, Fanthorpe placed seventh at NCAAs to become a Cyclone All-American.
He was a two-time Big 12 Champion as well and a three time Academic All-Big 12 first teamer. An outstanding student-athlete, Fanthorpe won Iowa State[apos]s Total Commitment Award four straight years, winning in 2007, 08, 09 and 10.
Fanthorpe is married to the former Erin Witte, who serves as Penn State Wrestling[apos]s office manager. He graduated from Iowa State in 2010 with a degree in Community and Regional Planning.
THE FANTHORPE FILE
Birthday: Oct. 29, 1986
Birthplace: Naperville, Ill.
Hometown: Naperville, Ill.
Alma Mater: Iowa State, `10
Wife: Erin
COACHING EXPERIENCE
*2012-Prsnt: Assistant Coach, Penn State