Marv Reiland wrestled for Dave Harty, who received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the Iowa Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2003, at Eagle Grove (Iowa) High School, qualifying for state as a senior. He was a two-time Division II All-American and a Division I All-American at Northern Iowa where he wrestled for Chuck Patten, who was inducted into the GBHOF in 2008. Reiland returned to coach his Alma mater and led the Eagles to a 129-62-5 record with three state tournament team titles, a dual meet state championship and two runner-up finishes. In 20 seasons he coached 14 state champions, 14 state runner-ups and 71 state qualifiers.