The DeMatha Wrestling program was built on the tradition of legendary coach Richard Messier, who founded the program and saw his teams compile a 529-107-6 record. Winning 25conference titles and eight national Prep

Titles throughout his 35 years as head coach. He was also named by The Washington Post as the Coach of the Decade in 2000 and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2010.

That unbelievable run is now immortalized in The Coach Messier Wrestling Room where future DeMatha wrestlers will continue the legacy of Richard Messier.

Current head coach and former All-American wrestler Dylan Devine ’12 knows the bar is set high and is working hard to uphold the excellence of the program. With a new era officially underway, look for great matches and accomplishments this season from the wrestling program.