Born in Turin, Italy, December 22, 1951, Joe was raised by the Nuns of Turin Catholic Charities before being adopted at the age of 5 by Joe and Hazel Corso, owners of an Italian restaurant in West Des Moines, Iowa. At the time of his arrival in the United States he spoke only Italian.[citation needed]
Wrestling careeredit
Being of small physical stature, his athletic opportunities were limited, however under the tutelage of Coach Larry Bock he placed 2nd in the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament[2] in 1970 and became the #112 State Champion for Valley West Des Moines’ in 1971, its first State Champion since 1936.
What followed was a steady climb which saw Joe excel at the Collegiate, National and International level. During his active years, Joe won 6 National Freestyle Wrestling Championships and numerous international titles while also pursuing a career in coaching. He also was a member of the 1976 Freestyle Olympic Wrestling Team.
Joe Corso represented the United States in men's freestyle wrestling at the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada, competing in the 57 kg weight category.
In the lead-up to the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, Joe was designated as the 57 kg reserve for the United States wrestling team. Unfortunately, an injury prevented him from participating in the Games, which were subsequently boycotted by the United States.
Joe's wrestling journey continued as he held the position of 2nd alternate at 57 kg for the 1984 Olympic team representing the United States in Los Angeles.
Coaching careeredit
He played a role in fostering the growth of women's wrestling.[citation needed]
Past Coaching Positionsedit
1978–1980 - Assistant wrestling coach at the University of Minnesota
1981–1984 - Assistant wrestling coach at Indiana University
1984–2005 - Freestyle coach at Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club
1991–1993 - Wrestling coach at Brophy College Preparatory High School
2005–2012 - Coach at Gator Women's Wrestling Club
2005–2007 - Head coach at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, Louisiana
- 2005 - 3rd place in State
- 2006 - 2nd place in State
- 2007 - 1st place in State
2012–Present - Women's & Men's Freestyle coach at Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club
Wrestled/Coached as either head or assistant of seven senior women's world teams
Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fameedit
In 2019, Joseph Marion "Joe" Corso was honored for his contributions to the sport of wrestling with his induction into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame.[3]
Honors and awardsedit
1971 - Iowa High School State Champion (AAA) at 112 lbs
1975 - NCAA Bronze Medalist at 126 lbs
1975 - Big Ten Champion at 126 lbs
1975 - Big Ten Outstanding Wrestler Award
1976 - Member of the USA Olympic Team, Montreal, Canada
1979 - Pan American Gold Medal at 125.5 lbs
1979 - Bronze Medalist at World Championships, 125.5 lbs
1984 - 2nd Alternate, USA Olympic Team
1991 - FILA Veteran's World Champion, Cali, Colombia
2002 - USA Women's Coach of the Year
2004 - National Glen Brand Hall of Fame Inductee
2006 - USA Women's Coach of the Year
2019 - Inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame
Referencesedit
^Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. . Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
^Iowa High School Athletic Association. "Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame". IHSAA. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^"Joe Corso 2019 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee". Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame. Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
External linksedit
Joe Corso at the International Wrestling Database (alternate link)
Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame
Montreal 1976 Olympic Games - Men's Freestyle 57 kg Wrestling Results
Joe Corso 2019 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee
Joe Corso National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Corso, Joe (May 28, 2019). "WATCH: 2019 inductee Joe Corso presented by Chuck Yagla". YouTube. Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame.
January 01, 1970
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Joseph Marion Joe Corso born December 22 1951 is an American wrestler and coach He competed in the men s freestyle 57 kg at the 1976 Summer Olympics 1 and was USA Women s Wrestling s first coach Joe CorsoPersonal informationFull nameJoseph Marion CorsoNationalityAmericanBorn 1951 12 22 December 22 1951 age 72 Turin ItalyHome townWest Des Moines Iowa U S Height5 ft 7 in 170 cm Weight126 lb 57 kg SportSportWrestlingEventFreestyleMedal record Men s freestyle wrestling Representing United States World Championships 1979 San Diego 57 kg Pan American Games 1979 San Juan 57 kg Contents 1 Early life 2 Wrestling career 3 Olympic Accomplishments 4 Coaching career 4 1 Past Coaching Positions 5 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame 6 Honors and awards 7 References 8 External linksEarly life editBorn in Turin Italy December 22 1951 Joe was raised by the Nuns of Turin Catholic Charities before being adopted at the age of 5 by Joe and Hazel Corso owners of an Italian restaurant in West Des Moines Iowa At the time of his arrival in the United States he spoke only Italian citation needed Wrestling career editBeing of small physical stature his athletic opportunities were limited however under the tutelage of Coach Larry Bock he placed 2nd in the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament 2 in 1970 and became the 112 State Champion for Valley West Des Moines in 1971 its first State Champion since 1936 What followed was a steady climb which saw Joe excel at the Collegiate National and International level During his active years Joe won 6 National Freestyle Wrestling Championships and numerous international titles while also pursuing a career in coaching He also was a member of the 1976 Freestyle Olympic Wrestling Team nbsp Joe Corso Olympic wrestling champion Representing the nbsp United States Year Competition Venue Position Notes 1976 Wrestling Bantamweight Freestyle Montreal Canada 8 0 57 kg 1980 Moscow Russia Boycotted 57 kg 1984 Los Angeles CA USA 2nd Alternate 57 kgOlympic Accomplishments editJoe Corso represented the United States in men s freestyle wrestling at the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal Canada competing in the 57 kg weight category In the lead up to the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow Joe was designated as the 57 kg reserve for the United States wrestling team Unfortunately an injury prevented him from participating in the Games which were subsequently boycotted by the United States Joe s wrestling journey continued as he held the position of 2nd alternate at 57 kg for the 1984 Olympic team representing the United States in Los Angeles Coaching career editHe played a role in fostering the growth of women s wrestling citation needed Past Coaching Positions edit 1978 1980 Assistant wrestling coach at the University of Minnesota 1981 1984 Assistant wrestling coach at Indiana University 1984 2005 Freestyle coach at Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club 1991 1993 Wrestling coach at Brophy College Preparatory High School 2005 2012 Coach at Gator Women s Wrestling Club 2005 2007 Head coach at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans Louisiana 2005 3rd place in State 2006 2nd place in State 2007 1st place in State 2012 Present Women s amp Men s Freestyle coach at Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club Wrestled Coached as either head or assistant of seven senior women s world teamsIowa Wrestling Hall of Fame editIn 2019 Joseph Marion Joe Corso was honored for his contributions to the sport of wrestling with his induction into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame 3 Honors and awards edit1971 Iowa High School State Champion AAA at 112 lbs 1975 NCAA Bronze Medalist at 126 lbs 1975 Big Ten Champion at 126 lbs 1975 Big Ten Outstanding Wrestler Award 1976 Member of the USA Olympic Team Montreal Canada 1979 Pan American Gold Medal at 125 5 lbs 1979 Bronze Medalist at World Championships 125 5 lbs 1984 2nd Alternate USA Olympic Team 1991 FILA Veteran s World Champion Cali Colombia 2002 USA Women s Coach of the Year 2004 National Glen Brand Hall of Fame Inductee 2006 USA Women s Coach of the Year 2019 Inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of FameReferences edit Evans Hilary Gjerde Arild Heijmans Jeroen Mallon Bill et al Joe Corso Olympics at Sports Reference com Sports Reference LLC Archived from the original on April 18 2020 Retrieved April 11 2019 Iowa High School Athletic Association Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame IHSAA Retrieved July 30 2023 Joe Corso 2019 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Retrieved July 30 2023 External links editJoe Corso at the International Wrestling Database alternate link nbsp Joe Corso at Olympedia nbsp Joseph Marion Corso at Olympics com Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Montreal 1976 Olympic Games Men s Freestyle 57 kg Wrestling Results Joe Corso named 2002 USA Wrestling Women s Coach of the Year Joe Corso named 2006 USA Wrestling Women s Coach of the Year Joe Corso 2019 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee Joe Corso National Wrestling Hall of Fame Corso Joe May 28 2019 WATCH 2019 inductee Joe Corso presented by Chuck Yagla YouTube Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Joe Corso amp oldid 1218634311, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
