Gavin Hoffman
1st season at The Haven
Meet Coach Hoffman:
Gavin Hoffman, a 2022 NCAA DI All-American, was named a Lock Haven men's wrestling volunteer assistant heading into the fall of 2024. Competing at 197 pounds, Hoffman brings with him an impressive resume after a six-year career at Ohio State University.
Hoffman, who was a two-time NCAA Qualifier, had a Cinderella-run in 2022 and battled from the No. 21 seed to finish sixth with a 3-3 record to earn All-American honors. Following the 2022 season, Hoffman was named Ohio State's Most Improved Wrestler.
Hoffman competed at the Big Ten Championships during three seasons (2021-23), with his best season coming in 2022 where he placed eighth with a 2-3 record.Â
After red-shirting during his freshman campaign, Hoffman immediately made his impact felt on the Buckeyes, as he racked up a career-high 26 wins during his first full season of competition.Â
Hoffman, who was a four-time member of the Big Ten All-Academic Team (2020-24), earned both his bachelor of science (operations management) and his masters degree at Ohio State University.
Native of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, Hoffman was a three-time Pennsylvania State Champion, including going an undefeated 45-0 during his senior season. Hoffman was an Amateur Wrestling News First Team All-American and graduated from Montoursville with an overall high school record of 176-9.
Updated: June 2024
