Caleb Schaeffer  Hometown:  Columbia Falls, MT  High School:  Columbia Falls HS  College:  MSU - Northern  Years at UGF:  3rd Wrestling Head Coach

Caleb Schaeffer enters his third year as the head coach of the Argonaut wrestling program. Coach Schaeffer took over the reigns of the Argo wrestling program after serving as the lead assistant for one season.   Coach “Schaeff” is no stranger to NAIA wrestling as he was a four time All-American at rival Montana State University – Northern. Schaeffer’s impressive collegiate career included individual finishes of 4th, 5th, and 5th in his first three years before culminating in a national championship finish during his senior year. Caleb’s national championship was a catalyst for MSU-Northern that year as they took home the team title as well. Caleb still holds the record for Most Wins (165) and Most Pins (85) in MSU-Northern history.   Caleb was a standout in the classroom as well twice earning NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete Awards. Coach Schaeffer was also the recipient of the Student Excellence Award, the most prestige award given to a student at MSU-Northern. He continues to lead by example in the classroom at UGF as he is working on his Master’s degree. Fun Facts: As a child, Coach Schaeffer enjoyed the underappreciated past time of firewood chopping with his family. He excelled at the position of rounds stopper and has the scares to prove it. Due to these many scares, coach is no longer able to enjoy this family oriented activity.

UGF Coaching Record   Season     Wins      Losses       Region National Rank All-Americans   2007-2008   14   4   1st Place 4th 8   2008-2009    13   5    2nd Place   12th  4   2009-2010                   Career   27   9       12

Nick Budeski  Hometown:  Great Falls, MT  High School:  Charles M. Russell HS  College:  University of Great Falls  Years at UGF:  3rd Wrestling Assistant Coach

Nick Budeski will be entering his third year as an assistant coach with the Argo's wrestling program. Coach Budeski is entering his fourth year as an Argo, two of which were competing for the team. He is originally from Great Falls where he attended Charles M. Russell High School. He was a two time state champion for the Rustlers and a two time runner-up. Other high school accomplishments for Nick include two time All American at Fargo and he also won the Reno Tournament of Champions. After high school, Nick attended Boise State University to pursue a career in Education and continue wrestling. Nick started for the Broncos for one season and red-shirted the other year. After a year off due to injury, Nick decided to come back to Great Falls and wrestle for the Argos. In 2005-2006, Nick's first year as an Argo fell short as he did not place at the NAIA Championships but won the Northern Regional Championship. In 2006-2007, while wrestling for the Argos, Nick claimed 3rd place at the 2007 NAIA Regional Wrestling Tournament in Ashland, Oregon at 141 lbs. At the NAIA National Tournament, Nick took 7th place. He was one of six Argo All-Americans on the team. He helped the wrestling team finish with a 13-4 dual record. “Nick will bring a tremendous amount of knowledge of the sport to the coaching staff. His technique is amazing and will be able to expand the technique level in the room”, says Coach Schaeffer. Coach Fun Fact: Nick is married to Brittany Halmes of Great Falls, Montana. They have two Jack Russell's and three horses.

Ryan Smith  Hometown:  Arlee, MT  High School:  Arlee HS  College:  University of Great Falls  Years at UGF:  2nd Wrestling Assistant Coach

Ryan Smith will be entering his second year as an assistant coach with the Argo’s wrestling program. Ryan has been here the last four years competing and going to school for the University of Great Falls. Ryan is originally from Arlee, Montana, where he competed in football, wrestling, and track. Ryan also was on the Missoula Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling club.   After high school, Ryan came to University of Great Falls to pursue a degree in Business Administration and a career in wrestling. Ryan competed on the starting team all four years. Ryan is a three time All-American and a two time Academic All-American. Ryan is also a member of Montana Officials Association (MOA) for wrestling.  “Ryans work ethic and dedication to the sport will help the team immensely. If Ryan only puts in 90% percent of the work he did as an athlete in to coaching he will be a amazing assist to the coaching staff,” says Coach Schaeffer.