Bart Chelesvig, a three-time All-American at Iowa, begins his 14th season as an assistant coach at Wisconsin. His responsibilities include working with the UW’s upper-weight wrestlers, while his off-mat duties include handling office operations.During his tenure at Wisconsin, Chelesvig has helped coach six Big Ten champions and 17 All-Americans, including the most recent pair of Tyler Turner (149 lbs.) and Craig Henning (157 lbs.).

Chelesvig has a long-time association with head coach Barry Davis. He was coached by Davis at the University of Iowa from 1987–92, where he compiled a 115-32 record in four years and placed third at the NCAA championships three consecutive times. Additionally, Chelesvig helped Iowa to four straight Big Ten titles and two national championships between 1988–92.

Chelesvig was a three-time state champion at Webster City (Iowa) High School and was undefeated his last three years. He was also a member of the 1986 Junior World Team and won the freestyle title at the 1987 USWF Junior Nationals. Chelesvig earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Iowa in 1992. He and his wife, Susie, were married in 2003 and live in Madison.