Before USMMA: Dwyer was a multi-sport athete at Montour High School, winning four varsity letters in outdoor track, three in indoor track, three in football, and two in wrestling.  He was a two-year captain in indoor/outdoor track, a two-time state qualifier, four-time all-district qualifier, first team academic all-state, and was on the district honor roll for two years.  Dwyer graduated with high honors and as a member of the National Honor Society.