Caleb Schaeffer  Hometown:  Columbia Falls, MT  College:  Montana State-Northern  Years at UGF: 7th (5th as Head Coach)  Email:  cschaeffer01@ugf.edu Wrestling Head Coach

Caleb Schaeffer enters his fifth year as the head coach of the Argonaut wrestling program. Since taking over the reigns of the program, following the resignation of Eric Van Kley, Schaeffer has continued the tradition of excellence that Argo wrestling fans have grown accustomed to. In his first three seasons, Schaeffer has led his team to one first place (2008) and two runners-up (2009 & 2010) finishes at the NAIA Western Regional Tournament, as well as national finishes of 4th (2008), 12th (2009) and 3rd (2010).     Schaeffer is no stranger to NAIA wrestling as he was a four-time All-American at Montana State University-Northern. Schaeffer’s impressive collegiate career included individual finishes of 4th, 5th, and 5th in his first three years before culminating in a National Championship during his senior year. Schaeffer’s individual performance at nationals that year was a catalyst for the Lights as they took home the team title as well. He still holds records for the most wins (165) and most pins (85) in MSU-Northern history.     Schaeffer was a standout in the classroom as well, twice earning NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete Awards. He was also the recipient of the Student Excellence Award, the most prestigious award given to a student at MSU-Northern.

UGF Coaching Record   Season     Wins      Losses       Region National Rank All-Americans   2007-2008    14   4   1st  4th  8   2008-2009    13    5     2nd   12th  4   2009-2010    15   3   2nd   3rd   6   2010-2011                     2011-2012                   Career    42   12   -  -   18

Jeff Trafelet  Hometown:  Valier, MT  College:  University of Great Falls  Years at UGF: 1st  Email:  jtrafelet01@ugf.edu Wrestling Assistant Coach

Jeff Trafelet will be entering his first year as an assistant coach with the Argos wrestling program after five years as a student athlete. He is originally from Valier, MT where he competed in football, wrestling, and track & field. Trafelet also has been a counselor at many wrestling camps throughout Montana and as far away as Central Washington. Jeff came to the University of Great Falls to pursue degrees in Broadfield Science and Secondary Education. He is also a member of the Montana Officials Association (MOA) for wrestling.

 

John Muri  Hometown:  Tacoma, WA  College:  University of Great Falls  Years at UGF:  3rd  Email:  jmuri01@ugf.edu Wrestling Assistant Coach

Jon Muri will be entering his third year as an assistant coach with the Argos wrestling program. Muri is originally from Steilacoom, WA, where he competed in cross country, soccer, and wrestling. He was also a member of the Toro Freestyle and Greco Roman Wrestling Club.                 Muri started his collegiate career at Highline Community College in Des Moines, WA.  He then transferred to UGF in 2005.  In two years at UGF, Muri notched 50 wins. He won the Central Region wrestling title at 149 pounds and was a two-time national participant.                 Muri graduated from the University of Great Falls with a dual-major in secondary education and in health and physical education. Jon is married to assistant basketball coach Chelsey Muri.

Michael French  Hometown:  Malta, MT  College:  University of Great Falls  Years at UGF:    Email:   Wrestling Volunteer Assistant

Michael French will begin his first year as an assistant coach with the Argos after competing the last four years as a student athlete. A four-year starter for the Argos, French earned All-American status in each of his last three seasons with individual finishes of 3rd, 3rd, and 2nd in the 184lb weight division.French currently holds the record for most wins in UGF history.    French was twice named an NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete. During his four years at the University of Great Falls, French earned a major in both Paralegal Studies and Business Administration.