Farrell wrestled at Upper Iowa University before beginning his coaching career and has been the head coach at Northeast Community High School in Goose Lake and at Lone Tree. He also has extensive experience coaching club wrestling and owns and operates one of the largest summer wrestling camps in the country.
"We are very excited to have Steve as our head wrestling coach," said West director of athletics Dr. Anthony Pappas. "His many different wrestling experiences will serve him well as we continue to grow and improve our wrestling program."
- The University of Northern Iowa has released its 2018-19 wrestling schedule and is offering fans the option to request mad-side season tickets for duals in the West Gym.