Beginning his first year as assistant coach, Esposito has already built an impressive coaching resume.
The 2007 OSU graduate served as a club coach for the Cowboys for the 2010 and 2011 seasons, assisting with the Stillwater-based Gator Club.
In just the first two years of his coaching career, he has helped guide the Cowboys to back-to-back team Big 12 championships and eight individual Big 12 titles.
He has also coached seven All-Americans and helped lead Jordan Oliver to the 2011 NCAA championship at 133 pounds.
Esposito was a standout wrestler for the Cowboys from 2002-2006, compiling a 120-12 overall record during his time in the Orange singlet.
He compiled a 35-1 overall record en route to the NCAA 149-pound title in 2005 and has the distinction of being a starter on four Oklahoma State NCAA championship-winning teams from 2003-06. The Cowboys also claimed team Big 12 championship all four years of his impressive career.
He played a vital role in each of his team's championships, as he finished second, first and third, respectively, in his three NCAA Championship appearances and second, first, first and first in Big 12 Championship appearances.
He has also built an impressive list of accomplishments at the senior level of competition, including three appearances at the ASICS U.S. National Championships, a top-five finish at the 2007 U.S. World Team Trials, and several top finishes at international tournaments. Additionally, he was a member of the 2008 World Cup Team that competed in Russia.
Esposito's name can be found throughout the Cowboy record book, as his 120 career victories ties him for 10th all-time at OSU and his 32 career major decisions stands sixth on the Cowboys' all-time list.
The Three Bridges, N.J., native is married to the former Brandy Baker. The couple has a three-year-old daughter, Evelyn.
NCAA Individual Champions Coached 2011 - Jordan Oliver, 133 pounds
Big 12 Team Championships as a Coach 2010 - Club Coach 2011 - Club Coach
Big 12 Individual Championships As A Wrestler 2004 - 149 pounds 2005 - 149 pounds 2006 - 149 pounds
Big 12 Individual Champions Coached 2010 - Jordan Oliver, 133 pounds; Jamal Parks, 141 pounds; Clayton Foster, 184 pounds 2011 - Jordan Oliver, 133 pounds; Jamal Parks; 149 pounds; Neil Erisman, 157 pounds; Chris Perry, 184 pounds; Clayton Foster, 197 pounds
Senior Level Experience ASICS U.S. National Championships - 2006 (8th place), 2007 (3rd place), 2008 (6th place) 2006 NYAC International Tournament - 3rd place 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - 5th place 2007 Dave Schultz International Tournament 2007 Ivan Yarygin Tournament (Russia) Yasar Dogu Tournament (Turkey) - 3rd place Trofio Mione Tournament (Italy) - 1st place 2008 World Cup Team (Russia)
