Tommy Askey was a New York State Champion for Pine Bush High School before continuing his wrestling career at Appalachian State University, where he was a 2x SoCon Champion, 2x NCAA Qualifier, and finished top 12 in the nation. After graduating, Askey transferred to the University of Minnesota, where he once again qualified for the NCAA Championships and placed among the nation’s best. He now leads the KD Training Center Hudson Valley program with the same championship mindset.