Misericordia University Athletics

Patrick Defoe is entering his first season as the head women’s wrestling coach at Misericordia University.  

Defoe spent last season as an assistant women's wrestling coach at SUNY-Alfred after three years as an assistant with the men's team. 

He was a varsity letterman at Alfred State where he earned his bachelor's degree in sport management.  He went on to earn his master's in strategic communication from Regis (MA) College. 
 
In addition to coaching wrestling at his alma mater, Defoe has also worked in residence life and athletics operations at Alfred State. 

Defoe has copper and bronze level certifications from USA Wrestling. 
 
He coached 10 regional place-winners at Alfred State, including three national tournament qualifiers and one All-American.  
 
He coached three regional place-winners with the women's team and the program's first national tournament qualifier.