Previous School: Attended Garrett College...Was a 2x NJCAA National Qualifier and 2x Academic All-American.

High School: Attended Derry Area High School...Played Baseball and Wrestling for the Trojans...Held a 105-49 record...3X PIAA SW Regional Qualifier and 3x WPIAL Placewinner...Also a 2x Team State Qualifier...Made the Honor Roll.

Personal: Son of Mike and Suzette Weinell...Has three siblings; Cody, Courteney, and Teague. Brother Cody wrestled at UPJ and Seton Hill.