Coaches
Ryan Kennett
Head Coach
About: Coach Ryan Kennett is a North Wales resident and married to his wife Brittany. Ryan and Brittany have 4 children: Kylie, Declan, Brooke, and Gavin. Along with coaching wrestling, Ryan also coaches Lacrosse for WissLax. His wife Brittany is also active and coaches soccer and basketball within the Wissahickon programs.
Wrestling background:
- The Haverford School (1997-2004)
- University of Maryland (2004-2008)
Wrestling Honors:
- 3X PAISWT State Champ (2002,2003,2004)
- 4X Prep National place winner (7th, 6th, 3rd, 2nd)
- 2006, 2007, 2008 ACC Academic All-American
- 2008 starter ACC Championship Team-University of Maryland
- Cadet & Junior Freestyle State Runner-Up (2002, 2004)
Patrick Cissne
Assistant Head Coach
About: Coach Patrick Cissne is a Blue Bell resident, married to Samantha with three kids, Eli (8), Ryleigh (5) and Brooke (2). Patrick attended Upper Moreland High School. Pat enjoys playing golf and coaching his children’s sports.
Wrestling background:
- Upper Moreland High School (1996-2000)
- University of Maryland (2004-2008)
Wrestling Honors:
- 3rd place ACC medal in 2004 at 174
- 2X PIAA regional place winner taking 4th twice
- a1X district Champ
- 2x section champ at 160
- Upper Morland High School – (1998) First individual undefeated season since 1980
Emil Johnson
Assistant Head Coach
About: Coach Emil Johnson is a Lower Gwynedd resident, married to Leah with two kids, Jacob (8) and Kellan (6). Along with coaching wrestling, Emil also coaches baseball for Lower Gwynedd Little League.
Wrestling background:
- Brookville High School (1997-1999)
Wrestling Honors:
- 1999 starter PIAA AA Duals state championship team
- 5th place Ironman Wrestling tournament
- 3rd place District 9 (x2)

Jon Shaffer
Assistant Coach
Gold Team Leader

Joseph Hwang
Assistant Coach
Blue Team Leader

Colin Cissne
Assistant Coach
White Team Leader

Sam Holloway
Assistant Coach
Blue Team

Kyle Hill
Assistant Coach
White Team

Joe Thornton
Assistant Coach
Blue Team

Joe Delmonte
Assistant Coach
Gold Team

Bill Borell
Assistant Coach
Blue Team

Brian Kelly
Assistant Coach
Blue Team

Jeff Carcione
Assistant Coach
Gold Team

Brandon Anapole
Assistant Coach
White Team
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Coaching Philosophy
Our experienced coaching team is passionate about helping young athletes grow through the sport of wrestling. Each coach is dedicated to creating a positive, supportive, and challenging environment where wrestlers can develop both on the mat and in life.