Coach Vince Monseau began his association with West Liberty State College when he enrolled as a freshman student in 1958.

Coach Monseau earned letters in wrestling, track and football as a Hilltopper athlete.

After receiving his bachelor's degree in 1962, Monseau furthered his education, earning both a master's and doctorate degree from West Virginia University in 1964 and 1977, respectively.

Over the years, Vince has coached at Oak Glen High School from 1963 to 1968), Charleston High from 1968 to 1969, and Weir High from 1969 to 1972.

His Oak Glen "Golden Bears" wrestling team won the West Virginia state team championship in 1967.

Coach Monseau returned to his college alma mater in 1973 and put the Hilltoppers on the national map over the last 30 years.

He has produced 72 All-Americans, including five national champions: Dave LaMotte (1979 NAIA), Brian Davis (1995 NAIA), Scott Shipman (1996 NCAA Division II), James Branch (1997 NCAA Division II), and Nick Spencer (2001 NCAA Division II).

Coach Monseau takes as much pride in having worked with 28 Academic All-Americans. In fact, his 2002 WLSC wrestling squad was the Academic National Division II Runner-up and not surprising, the 2003 Hilltoppers were the Academic National Division II Champions."

The West Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame honors Dr. Vince Monseau with a Lifetime Service to Wrestling award, class of 2003.