Bio

Peter Del Gallo was named Bridgeport’s first-ever women’s wrestling coach on Oct. 24, 2024.

A two-time All-American with a remarkable 133-10 career record, Del Gallo brings a wealth of wrestling knowledge from his successful career at the University of Southern Maine (USM), where he placed third at the 2019 NCAA Championships. He was also named to the NEWA and Pilgrim Wrestling League All-Star teams and ranked No. 1 nationally in the 125-pound weight class for most of his junior season.

"I am excited to welcome Peter to the Purple Knights' family," said Jay Moran, UB Vice President of Athletics and Recreation. "He is a former All-American wrestler with extensive knowledge of what it takes to be a successful student-athlete." Moran continued, "His familiarity with the area and extensive coaching experience make him the ideal person to lead our new women's program. This is an exciting time for Bridgeport Athletics."

After his impressive collegiate wrestling career, Del Gallo joined USM as an assistant coach, where he helped develop the university's first freshman NCAA Division III All-American. Since then, he has been an assistant coach at the Southside Wrestling Club in Bridgeport and served as the associate head coach for men's and women's freestyle. He also worked as an assistant wrestling coach at Staples High School in Westport, CT during the 2023-24 season.

"It's a great privilege to be named the head women's wrestling coach at University of Bridgeport," said Del Gallo. "Being a New England resident my whole life, I'm excited to help grow women's wrestling in this region. I believe we have the right resources, community, and vision here to build one of the top women's wrestling programs in the country."