Cael Happel serves as Director of Operations for University of Northern Iowa's Wrestling program in Cedar Falls, Iowa. All-American Cael Happel joined the UNI wrestling staff as Director of Operations in July 2025. A five-year member of the Panther Train, Happel returns to UNI where he will oversee the program’s day-to-day operations, including budgeting, equipment, team travel, NCAA compliance and recruiting.
A Lisbon, Iowa native, Happel graduated from UNI with a bachelor’s degree in financial management and a minor in coaching. He currently resides in Cedar Falls with his wife, Ella.
