Maryville University Athletics

2018-19: Mladen wrestled at 174 lbs during his sophomore season going 5-4. He had to rebound from several injuries that prevented him from being one hundred percent. Demonstrating his mental toughness and the ability to overcome obstacles, “Moe” won the Pat “Flash” Flanagan Open at 174 lbs. As a starter at 174 lbs, “Moe” played an important part in the team’s dual meet performances. Moe is majoring in Cyber Security and is a leader in the classroom. He earned the Redshirt Sophomore Scholar Award and won the Wrestler of the Week and OOOSSS Award two times during the season. Moe is a NWCA Scholar All-American for the second time in a row. He earned his second Varsity Letter Award and Dr. Lombardi Saint Award, while also picking up the Rebounding Power Award and the Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Warrior Award. Moe makes our Dojo a “Better Place” with the enthusiasm, work power and commitment that he brings every day.

2017-18: Mladen has made an impact on our Team with his Work Power, Dedication and Commitment to being the best he can be on the mat and in the classroom. He wrestled at 174 pounds during his redshirt freshman season. During the 39th Annual Midwest Classic Mladen finished 4th with impressive victories over NCAA Division II ranked wrestlers defeating Price of Ashland by fall in 1:18 and Supernaw of Western State Colorado University with a 14-11 decision. Mladen is a top performer on the mat and in the classroom. He is receiving the Redshirt Freshman Scholar Award and was selected to the NWCA All-Academic Team while completing courses towards his degree in Cyber Security. He is an Academic Dean’s List student. “Moe” continues to hone his skills in folk style wrestling and is a danger to throw any wrestler he faces. In 2018-19 he will challenge to break into the starting line-up in the upper weights. Mladen has earned his 1st Varsity Letter Award for the Saints. He is being recognized with the Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Award and the Dr. Lombardi Saint Award for his work in the classroom. Mo receives the GRIT Award and earned the Wrestler of the Week and OOOSSS Award once during the season.

2016-17: Mladen wrestled at 184 pounds during 2016-17 season. He transferred to Maryville at semester from American University. He competed in Indianapolis Greyhound Open where he went 2-2 and finished fifth, winning his fifth place match 6-3 over Jonathan Morales of Purdue. Mladen earned Maryville Wrester of the Week Award for his performance at the Greyhound Open. Mladen is from Sofia, Bulgaria and goes by the nickname “Mo”. Mladen will compete for a starting spot in 2017-18 and looks to make a big impact for the Saints next season. Mladen is the son of Rosen and Nevena Vasilev. Mladen grew-up and wrestled in Bulgaria prior to joining the Maryville Wrestling team.

HONORS & AWARDS
Career Record: 17-16
2019 WOW & OOOSSS Award (2)
2019 Redshirt Sophomore Scholar Award
2019 NWCA Scholar All-American (2x)
2019 Varsity Letter Award (2x)
2019 Rebounding Power Award
2019 Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Warrior Award
2019 Dr. Lombardi Saint Award (2x)
2018 Redshirt Freshman Scholar Award
2018 NWCA All-Academic
2018 Varsity Letter Award
2018 Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Award
2018 Dr. Lombardi Saint Award
2018 GRIT Award
2018 Wrestler of the Week (1x)
2018 OOOSSS Award (1x)
2017 Wrestler of the Week
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
3rd Place International Tournament - 2011 – Sliven
1st National Club Championships - 2011 - Burgas
2nd Place International Tournament - 2011 - Ruse
1st Place National Championships - 2011 - Sofia
3rd Place National Championships - 2012 - Sofia
7th Place European Championship - 2012 - Poland
1st Place National Championships - 2014 - Sofia
1st Place National Championships - 2014 - Burgas
5th Place European Championships - 2014 – Poland
 
ABOUT MLADEN
Nickname: Moe
Parents: Nevera Gocheva Vassileva – Mother, Rosen Minchev Vassilev - Father
Siblings: Georgi Rosenov Vasilev - Brother
HS coach’s name(s): Rahmat Sukra Sofladi – Head Coach at CSKA Armeec, Jordan Denev – Assistant Coach at CSKA Armeec
People who have had the greatest influence in your life: My Brother
Favorite athlete: Mladen Rosenov Vasilev - Myself
Favorite food: BBQ Pork Ribs with honey
Favorite book: Les Miserables
Favorite wrestling move: The one that I score points from
Craziest ambition: Reaching 70 years of age
Something people don’t know about me: “Surprisingly, I’m from Bulgaria.”
10 years from now: “I’ll look back and be proud of my achievements.”