Kerry Regner was named head coach of the Albright men's wrestling program and tasked with leading the Lions into their first season of competition since 2006 during the 2025-26 academic year. In his first season, Trent Mahoney earned All-America honors after placing eighth at the NCAA Championships. Danny Metzler and Beknazar Baiyshbekov also advanced to the semifinals in their respective weight classes.
Prior to joining Albright, Regner spent two years as the Director of Coaching Development for the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) in Manheim, Pa. In that role, he oversaw logistics for coaching development initiatives and the NWCA Scholastic Leadership Academies. He also organized successful Blue Chip Prospect Camps, helping student-athletes take the next step in their wrestling careers.
From 2017-22, Regner served as head coach at Division II Millersville University, where he led the program to significant success both on and off the mat. In 2019, Millersville finished 11th at the NCAA Championships while producing an individual national champion. Under Regner's leadership, four student-athletes earned NCAA All-America honors, while six different wrestlers qualified for the national championships.
Before his time at Millersville, Regner served as head coach at Williams Baptist College in Arkansas, where he established the school's varsity wrestling program as its first head coach. During his tenure, the team recorded national tournament finishes of fourth, 15th and 21st. He also coached one national champion, six All-Americans and 23 national qualifiers.
Regner also enjoyed an accomplished career as a wrestler, earning nine medals and placing in the top five at international competitions. He was a four-time U.S. Open placewinner, a member of the 2007-08 U.S. Senior National Team and a member of the 2010 University World Team.
Regner graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He later earned a master's degree in Mass Media and Journalism, along with a certificate in Public Relations, from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
