Coach Tietema was State Champ at Holland West Ottawa. In College he was multiple time All-American at Muskegon CC and the University of Findlay.
After completing his competitive career he went into High School coaching in the State of Florida. In his 10 years his team finished top four state three times including winning a pair of State Titles. His individuals found great success with
11 Individual State Champs, 1 FILA Junior Greco-Roman Champ, 1 FILA Junior Freestyle Runner-up, and 2 NHCSA All-Americans.
He returned to his Alma Mater Muskegon CC and spent seven years there (5 years as Head, 2 as assistant). During his tenure the team had 16 All Americans including one finalist. They placed in the top 15 four times with their best finish being 6th, which garnered them a Team Trophy. That group also tied the school record for most All Americans in a season with Five.
Coach Tietema has a wealth knowledge due to his many experiences at different levels coaching wrestling!