Ryan Tomei
	Hometown: Irwin, Pa. Position: Volunteer Assistant Coach Experience: First Season Alma Mater: Pittsburgh, 2011

Ryan Tomei will enter his first season as a member of the Huskie coaching staff in 2011-12 after spending the last five years wrestling at Pittsburgh.

Tomei completed an illustrious career with the Panthers in 2011 with a record of 110-34 and 40 pins, which ranks second in Pitt wrestling history. A two-time NCAA qualifier, he also won the Eastern Wrestling League title in the heavyweight class during his junior and senior seasons, while also being named the EWL's Most Outstanding Wrestler both seasons. As a senior, Tomei helped his class go out on top by helping Pitt win their first-ever EWL team championship. Additionally, Tomei won five regular season tournaments, while finishing fourth at the prestigious Midlands Championships as a senior. He was also a four-time EWL All-Academic Team selection.

For his accomplishments at Pitt, Tomei was named the male recipient of Pittsburgh's Blue-Gold Award, which is annually given to a senior who excels in athletics, academics and community service.

A native of Irwin, Pa., he earned his bachelor's degree in clinical dietetics and nutrition. In high school, he went 79-11 and was named to the all-state team twice at Penn-Trafford High School despite only wrestling for two years.