Jim Danko

Coach
Financial Advisor
D3 Wrestler, Thiel College
PIAA Wrestling Official

Coach Danko wrestled his high school years at West Mifflin Area from 1990-1993 amassing over 100 wins and a WPIAL title. Coach Danko also wrestled in the Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic in 1993 where his WPIAL Team defeated the Wisonsin Team and he secured a 5-2 victory versus his Wisconsin opponent. Coach Danko’s college career was spent at Division 3 wrestling powerhouse, Thiel College, winning 3 Presidents’Athletic Conference titles. He graduated in 1997 with a double major in Business Administration and Actuary Science. Jim is also our resident PIAA official with 18 years of officiating experience.

Coach Danko’s passion for coaching began with his son’s interest in the sport. Coach Danko coached the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars youth program for 9 years as his son progressed through the program and he continues to impart his wrestling knowledge to the wrestlers at SHWA.