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Adam Mattin, the last of four boys from the Mattin family wrestling dynasty, has chosen Stanford University to continue his education and wrestling career beginning in the 2024-2025 academic school year.  Adam, a two-time and current defending OHSAA State Champion, signed his National Letter of Intent last Friday afternoon in front of family, friends, current and formers coaches, and fellow students.

“We were very lucky to have Adam over the past three years.  He’s done a lot of great things for the program.  Obviously, a great wrestler and a great all-around kid to have.  Stanford is getting the total package.  They’re getting a great kid who is going to be good in the classroom and on the mat,” commented Delta wrestling coach Mark Nagel. “One of the things that is most impressive with Adam is, like last year, when we won our State Dual Championship, he’s a great leader for the team.  It’s never been about all his individual success; it’s been about the team’s success as well.”

It always helps to have great DNA and wonderful role models that came before you.  Not only did Adam have three brothers who, collectively brought home five state titles, his father, Dr. Michael Mattin, wrestled for the University of Toledo.  “I’m happy for him.  He visited a bunch of schools but was really impressed with their culture and their coaches.  It’s a wonderful combination of academics and athletics,” said Dr. Mattin on Adam’s choice to join the Cardinal wrestling program.

For the Mattin family, attending home matches next year will involve a lot of travel miles.  Ironically, in this crazy climate of college athletics and recent changes in conference affiliations, Stanford, despite being on the west coast, is now a member of the Atlantic Athletic Conference (ACC).  Many away matches will be much closer. 

“I have three brothers that all went to Michigan, so obviously, it was appealing to me to go there for a while.  After visiting and talking and weighing my options, I realized the best place for me was Stanford.  I really liked the culture, the coaches, all the resources available.  It’s nothing against Michigan.  I felt personality wise it was the best place for me,” explained Adam

The selection of Stanford completes the process which began last November.  The signing also happened to be on the first official day of wrestling practice for Adam and the rest of the Panther wrestlers.  This season he will compete in the 126-pound weight class as he shoots for his third title and helps the Panthers defend their OHSAA DIII State Dual Championship.

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Photo: Adam Mattin signs NIL to wrestle for Stanford University with mother Leigh and father Dr. Michael Mattin