READING, Pa. - Albright wrestling is back at Albright and is set to begin their 50th overall season. The official start to the season will begin on October 25 with the red and black wrestle offs. Below is a message from head men's wrestling coach, Kerry Regner.
"Albright Wrestling Family!
We are back! For the first time in nineteen years Albright College has a varsity wrestling program! We couldn't be more thankful for the vision of administration Dr. Deborah and Athletic Director Rick Ferry for putting this plan into motion. The construction of the wrestling center is complete and it could not be BETTER! Another thank you to Rick O'leary Associate Vice President for the vision and completion of the renovation.
Believe it or not we are in our fifth week of school, we have 32 athletes on the wrestling team and preseason has begun! The team is currently lifting with strength and conditioning coaches Blake Ferrell and Tim Uhler. In addition, we have started mat practices and the team is working hard!
Below are a slew of upcoming events and current updates on OUR wrestling program! We can't wait to see you around!
Albright College to Celebrate the Opening of its new Wrestling Center
Albright College will mark the opening of its new wrestling center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, October 6 from noon to 2 p.m.
The event will honor the legacy of Albright's 49-year men's wrestling history, which included two MAC championships and four MAC runners-up between 1957 and 2006, and recognize the athletes, alumni, and supporters who contributed to the program's success. This celebration is timely as the college kicks off its reinstated NCAA Division III men's wrestling team in October and will launch its inaugural women's wrestling team, beginning competition in fall 2026.
This new space is located in the college's John Scholl LifeSports Center, which also houses an indoor track and field facility, racquetball courts, a golf performance center, and practice space for multiple athletic teams. The facility includes modern locker rooms and dedicated workout areas, all within a bright and welcoming environment. Albright President Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., and Reading Mayor Eddie Moran will officiate at the event, which is open to students, alumni, and local community members. The space will be a lasting tribute to the sport and its impact on Albright and the Reading-Berks community.
"The wrestling garden patio is more than a gathering place. It's a symbol of the strength, resilience, and tradition of wrestling at Albright," said Townsley. "We're excited to celebrate this moment with our students, alumni, and community partners. We are grateful to our dedicated alumni like John Scholl who made this project possible."
"The new wrestling facility is a game-changer for Albright," said Kerry Regner, head men's wrestling coach. "Our student-athletes have a home where they can train, compete, and build a championship culture together. I'm excited about the future of both our men's and women's wrestling programs. This space shows our commitment to them and gives us an edge to recruit and develop top talent. There's never been a better time to be part of Albright wrestling."
A reception will follow the dedication to allow guests to connect, reflect on wrestling's rich history at Albright, and look forward to its future.
Wrestle Offs
This year we will be hosting wrestle offs on Homecoming weekend in our brand new wrestling center. This event will be Saturday, October 25 starting at 10:00 AM. This event will be for many of our team members their first college match of their career. In addition, the winner will be named the initial starter to the season for their weight class. This event will happen in our wrestling center. There will be limited seating in the venue.
The Season Schedule and Roster
The 2025-26 Albright College Men's Wrestling team schedule and roster is online! Please click on the links below to see all the details.
2025-26 Schedule
2025-26 Roster
Coaching Staff Updates Original article can be found here.
We are proud to announce the addition to the coaching staff with Tim Uhler.
Tim Uhler is a 2025 grad from Millersville, earning his degree in Sports Medicine and Allied Health.Coach Uhler started for Division II Millersville for two years, placing at the Regional Championships. He battled two season ending injuries over his college career.
In high school Uhler racked up 135 wins, qualifying for the PIAA State Tournament twice.
Coach Uhler is venturing into coaching with aspirations of both coaching wrestling and strength and conditioning.
In the summer of 2025 he earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist "CSCS" Certificate as well as the CEO Leadership Academy with the NWCA. "Coach has a lot of knowledge and desire in training athletes to an elite level! He will be a big addition into taking our program to an elite level in many ways," said head men's wrestling coach Kerry Regner
A Peak at the Pride
Trent Mahoney- Senior- Grad Student- 157 lbs.
Trent Mahoney hails from East Ascension High School in Louisiana. Mahoney was a 3x state champion where he racked up 295 wins with 203 coming by pin-fall. Mahoney recently earned both his undergraduate and masters degree in business at King University in Bristol, Tennessee. While wrestling at King he racked up 104 wins qualifying for the NCAA II National Tournament 2x, earning All-American status once. While racking up those 105 wins, Mahoney led the NCAA II two years in pin-falls. His high school coach and father Pat Mahoney had this to say about Trent, "he has wanted to wrestle for Coach Regner since he was 11 years old. I am excited to see that dream come to fruition. The bar will definitely be set high." Mahoney plans to earn his second masters in Sports Leadership and wrestle either 157 lbs.
In the first few weeks of Mahoney coming to Albright he had this to say about his experience thus far. "My first few weeks here at Albright have been great. You can see the focus on the guys in the weight room and on the mats. We have a lot of talented guys and will be hard to beat."
"It is a privilege for a first year program to have a guy like Trent leading our team. Not just because of what he has accomplished in college wrestling, but because of his mindset. He wants to win and he wants to see his teammates win too. Trent shows that in his training and his expectations for his team. If they need encouragement, he will be the first to give it. He's been there and done that." said Head Coach Kerry Regner.
A Lion's Legacy Original article can be read here.
Albright College, John K. Roessner III '61 currently is the president of EJB Real Estate Associates, Ltd., Roessner is the past president of E.J. Brooks Company, which he joined in 1964. He was appointed president in 1971 and chairman in 1989.
Roessner is not only a successful businessman, but also a community leader and philanthropist. In 1997, he established the Roessner Family Foundation with a focus on elementary education, healthcare, and hospitals. He is also former chairman and trustee at the Clara Mass Health Systems, former trustee at Link Community School, member and past president of the Newark Rotary Club, former member of the Harding Township Civic Association and Board of Adjustment, and past elder of the First Presbyterian Church.
Roessner served as a member of the Albright Board of Trustees from 2008-2017, and was named Emeritus Trustee in May 2017. He served as the co-vice chair of the Campaign Executive Committee for the That Their Light May Shine Campaign (which recently reached and exceeded its goal of $55 million). He is one of the members of the Friends of Albright, LLC (the group that purchased the Camp Building in 2012), and provided the lead gift to renovate the Rockland Building, now renamed the John K. Roessner III '61 Hall: The Center for Business and Civic Leadership. He has financially supported his alma mater for more than three decades and is a member of Founders Wall and the J. Warren Klein Society for his generosity to Albright exceeding $1 million.
He is also a member of the 1856 Legacy Society that honors those who have made a planned gift to Albright. In 2011, Roessner served on the Class of 1961's 50th Reunion Committee and in 2014, he was the recipient of the Albright Alumni Association's highest honor, the Jacob Albright Award.
Roessner received a bachelor's degree in economics from Albright College in 1961, and a master's degree in marketing from Indiana University in 1964.
He and his wife, Barbara, have been married for 25 years and reside in West Harwich, Mass. and Bonita Springs, Fla. They have five children and eleven grandchildren.
"Wow! What more can I say about Mr. Roessner's success and generosity to not just Albright College but also our world. Albright wrestling could not be more grateful and proud of who he is. Just as both Albright and wrestling does, we believe both can continue to shape the next John Roessner," said Head Coach Kerry Regner.
