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Coaches
Get to know the team that makes it possible.
School wrestling coaches are instrumental in developing the skills and character of young athletes. They are knowledgeable about the sport and skilled at motivating their team.
Coaches play a crucial role in teaching athletes about discipline, teamwork, perseverance,
and respect; their guidance and mentorship can help students achieve their goals on and off the mat.
Mark Parra
BWC Tenure: 17 Seasons (2007 - Present) Head Coach
Certifications: USA Wrestling Bronze & Copper Coach Certification, USA Wrestling Concussion Training, SafeSport.
Favorite Quote: "Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?”
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Mark Vendittis
BWC Tenure: 30 Seasons (Founding Coach of BWC)
Favorite Quote: "Discipline is the foundation of wrestling and the pathway to greatness." - Dan Gable
Steve Hertz
BWC Tenure: 19 Seasons (2004 - Present)
Favorite Quote: "Wrestling: a sport that pushes you beyond your limits and helps you discover your true potential." - Jordan Burroughs
Nick Haines
BWC Tenure: 17 Seasons (2007 - Present)
Favorite Quote: "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." - Jim Rohn
Pat Sarsfield
BWC Tenure: 11 Seasons (2005 - 2012 & 2019 - Present)
Certifications: USA Wrestling Bronze & Copper Coach Certification, SafeSport.
Favorite Quote: “Ever Tried. Ever Failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” - Samuel Beckett
Zach Girod
BWC Tenure: 20 Seasons (2003 - Present)
Certifications: USA Wrestling Bronze & Copper Coach Certification, USA Wrestling Concussion Training, SafeSport.
Favorite Quote: "When you're finally up on the moon, looking back at the earth, all these differences and nationalistic traits are pretty well going to blend and you're going to get a concept that maybe this is really one world and why the hell can't we learn to live together like decent people?" - Frank Borman (Apollo 8 Commander)
Rob Whiteside
BWC Tenure: 8 Seasons (2016 - Present)
Certifications: USA Wrestling Copper Coach Certification, SafeSport.
Favorite Quote: “The purpose of life is to be defeated by greater and greater things." - Rainer Marie Rilke
Wrestling events are run by volunteers, except for the referees, who are paid.
Coaches organize the tasks, but parents are asked to help set up the mats or run the scoring tables.
No experience is required, and coaches will guide you through your role.
Volunteers won't miss their child's match, and we want to ensure everyone enjoys the sport without feeling overwhelmed.
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