Back in the late 1990s, Ed Giese coached Sean Bormet, owner and director of the Overtime School of Wrestling, to a gold medal in Poland and a bronze in the Ukraine during international competition.  

The two became friends while training with Dave Schultz at Team Foxcatcher. Now Giese is joining the Overtime staff that also includes John Kading, Kerry Boumans, and Donny Reynolds.

"Ed and I talked about him coming to Overtime five years ago, but the timing didn't work out," said Bormet. "He will help us at all levels. It's a great opportunity, the timing was right and it is a perfect fit. To bring someone in with Ed's experience will give us an unbelievable staff."

Known as one of the top technicians in the business, Giese is excited about lending his expertise and developing talent.

"Overtime is one of the finest facilities in the country," said Giese, who coached on 12 national teams. "It's an exciting opportunity for me. Working in classes with [high school and junior high] kids, teaching them the fundamentals gives you the opportunity to mold them into future champions."                                                           

A 10-time national place-winner and five-time finalist for the U.S. World Team, Giese understands the importance of proper technique at an early age. 

"I beat a couple of Olympic and World Champions, but I never was one," he stated. "If I had someone to see what I needed at an early age, maybe I would have gotten over the hump. 

"Working with Dave [Schultz] I saw you're never too good to learn," said Giese. "If he saw someone do a move he liked, he would ask the wrestler to show him how they did it [right there on the mat]. Dave gave us so much, now it's a chance to share some of the things I've learned over the years."

Giese will also be working closely with the N.Y.A.C. (New York Athletic Club) and the senior level training camps at Overtime, as well as becoming more involved with the Illinois National Team's winning efforts.