Francesco Borsellino Named MHS Head Wrestling Coach
Francesco Borsellino has been selected as the next Head Wrestling Coach for Malvern High School. He will officially be hired at the Malvern Board of Education Meeting on Monday, August 19th. Coach Borsellino is a 2017 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. He graduated with a B.S. in Social Work from West Liberty University in 2022 and earned a Master's in Business Administration from West Liberty University in 2024. He will also serve as a full-time substitute teacher for Brown Local this school year.
Francesco was a standout student and athlete at Sandy Valley High School, where he wrestled for Coach Greg Donahue. Francesco twice qualified for the OHSAA State Wrestling Championships, earning First Team All-Ohio Honors during his junior season by placing fifth. As a senior, Borsellino made history by becoming the first-ever state wrestling champion in Sandy Valley High School's history. He was also a star football player for the Cardinals, earning First-Team All-Ohio honors during his junior season.
At the college level, Borsellino earned three varsity letters at West Liberty University in football and six varsity letters in wrestling. He qualified for the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships on four occasions, earning All-American recognition in 2020 by placing 7th in the nation. He also excelled in the classroom, earning Academic All-American status in 2024. While at West Liberty, Francesco had the opportunity to be coached and mentored by Head Coach Danny Irwin who has had a positive impact on his life.
Malvern Athletic Director Dave Tucci shares that Borsellino was selected based on his strong wrestling experience and enthusiasm for the sport. “We are very excited for Coach Borsellino,” Tucci stated. “He is young but has been mentored by outstanding coaches along the way. He will also have the support of Principal Tim Babiczuk and Coach Dan Clear to ensure his success. Our program has thrived under Coach Robbie Wilson, and I am confident Coach Borsellino will continue the success.”
Coach Borsellino stated, “I am very grateful for this opportunity and excited to lead the Malvern Hornet Wrestling Program. Malvern has a great wrestling foundation. I want to give back to the great sport of wrestling that has given me so much. Coach Irwin was such a great coach and mentor. I plan to bring many of his philosophies in the Malvern Hornet Program.”