Noel Thompson competed for Freeport High School on Long Island, where he was an undefeated state champion in 1998.
He wrestled for respected coach Terry Haise in high school.
College Graduate from Hofstra University in 2004 with a degree in marketing.
He was a four-time NCAA qualifier ‒ making the All-American Round three times ‒ and amassed 130 career wins.
[2] He became the first African-American to serve in the role of Team Leader for the U.S. Women's program,[3] and has been a leading advocate for providing opportunities for all to wrestle throughout his career.