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As a former heavyweight himself, Mellon works closely with the Terps' heavyweights, most notably with two-time NCAA Qualifier Jaron Smith, who Mellon coached since arriving in College Park in 2019 through the 2022-23 season.

Mellon's guidance was a key part in the Terps' 10-win dual season in 2022-23, the most wins since 2012-13.

Mellon joined the Terrapins after coaching tenures at both Missouri and Oregon State. He wrestled for Clemsen as a senior at Missouri.
 
While serving as a volunteer assistant coach at Oregon State, Mellon helped coach heavyweight Amarveer Dhesi to All-America status and Pac-12 Wrestler of the Year Honors, while helping the program earn its fifth consecutive conference championship.
 
Mellon wrestled for Mizzou from 2010-15 where he qualified for the NCAA Championships three times (2012, 2014 and 2015) and captured the 2015 MAC Championship at heavyweight.
 
In four years, Mellon compiled a 99-39 record, scoring 17 major decisions and nine falls. In his senior campaign (2014-15), the Lawson, Mo., native posted a 33-11 record and won the MAC Championship after going 3-0 at the tournament. A fixture in the starting lineup for three seasons, Mellon posted 20 or more wins in three of four seasons.
 
Mellon is a native of Lawson, Mo., and graduated from Lawson High School in 2010, where he was a three-time state champion. 

Updated June 6, 2023