Hiram College

Hiram men’s wrestling welcomes Ryan Kirst as an addition to the Terriers staff. Kirst has had previous coaching stints with CWRU (2023-2024), Ashland University (2015-2021), Heidelberg University (2013), Lake Erie College (2011), Cleveland State University Club program (2010-2012), Bay High School (2010-2011), Lakewood St Edward High School (2007-2010), and Ashland Crestview High School (2006-2007). 

While competing for the Ashland University wrestling team he was a four-time NCAA Division II national qualifier. One of the winningest grapplers in program history (116), Kirst also earned D-II All-American honors at 197 pounds. 

Kirst and his wife, Beth, reside in Avon with their daughters, Amelia and Coraline.