SC Wrestling Coaching Changes and Openings


Van Collins is the new head wrestling coach at Pinewood Prep High School. He can be reached at vantc17@gmail.com

Thomas Bagensie is the new head wrestling coach at Landrum High School. He can be reached at thomas.bagensie@spart1.org

Kyle Baach is the new head wrestling coach at Carvers Bay Early College & Career High School. He can be reached at (908) 295-7401 or by email - kbaach@gcsd.k12.sc.us

Blue Ridge High School is looking for an assistant coach for the 2024-2025 season. There is a small stipend, no teaching positions. Having a CDL or willingness to get one is a plus. Please contact Head Coach George Pierson, gwpierson@greenvilleschools.us

Lamar H.S. has an assistant coach (paid) and volunteer coaching positions open. There’s a good chance the volunteer positions will expand to paid when we add girls and middle school teams next year. If interested, contact Coach John (Jake) James at john.james@darlington.k12.sc.us

South Pointe High School (Rock Hill, SC) and Rock Hill School District have officially added Girl's Wrestling as a separate varsity sport. David Strait has been hired as the South Pointe Girls Wrestling Head Coach. His email is Dstrait@rhmail.org and South Pointe is looking to fill a couple more dates for the upcoming Girls wrestling season.

Mason Marshall is the new head wrestling coach at Chapin high school. He can be reached at 803-609-1652 or via email at mmarshall@lexrich5.org

Nate O’Connor is the new head wrestling coach at Lakewood high school. Contact: Nateoc.47@gmail.com (803) 236-6837. Looking for matches for the upcoming 24-25 season.

Nation Ford High School is looking for an associate head coach for the 2024-2025 season. Ideally, this would be an individual who would be interested in being the head coach in the 2025-2026 wrestling season. If interested contact Coach Snell snelld@fortmillschools.org

Rich Schneider is the new Head Wrestling Coach at Manning High School. He can be reached at 803-460-7489 or richard.schneider13d@gmail.com

Rashad Palmer is the new Head Wrestling Coach at Fort Dorchester High School. He can be reached at rasha.palmer@gmail.com

Greenville High is looking for 2 assistant coaches for the 24-25 season. If you have or are willing to get a CDL you will jump to the top of the candidate list. You can reach out to Head Coach James Berdan with any questions. His email is jberdan@greenville.k12.sc.us

The Chapman Wrestling Program is looking for two paid JV/Middle School coaches for the 2024/2025 season. Teaching positions are filled for this upcoming school year, but there will be opportunities for the following school year. Possession or willingness to obtain a CDL will be favored. Send resume to andrew.wagner@spart1.org if interested.

Frank Sullivan is the new Head Coach at Georgetown High School. He is currently building a schedule and can be contacted at sullix4@gmail.com

Chris Hagy is the new Head Coach at Academic Magnet High School. They are in search of an Assistant Coach. For scheduling or interest in the position, Coach Hagy can be reached at 843-270-2077 or cchagy@gmail.com

Goose Creek is looking for a B team wrestling coach. Multiple teaching positions available. Contact Willie Nearhood 843-557-2793 or nearhood@bcsdschools.net

Irmo High School is looking for an assistant coach/ JV coach. If interested, please reach out to Brad Prince at bprince@lexrich5.org

Coach Jake James is starting the wrestling program this coming season at Lamar High School. He is currently building the schedule and can be reached at john.james@darlington.k12.sc.us

Zach Howerton is the new Head Wrestling Coach at Batesburg-Leesville High School. He can be reached at zachariahhowerton@gmail.com

Batesburg-Leesville has assistant coach position openings to fill for the 2024-2025 wrestling season. An individual willing to work with all grade levels 7th-12th grade. Applicants can email Coach Howerton at zachariahhowerton@gmail.com

Dutch Fork in Irmo is looking for a middle school head coach. This position has a paid stipend as well as potential teaching opportunities at both the HS and the MS. Please reach out to Coach Bush at CoachBryanBush@gmail.com if you are interested.

Coach Alex Hagan with Bridges Preparatory School in Beaufort SC is currently in search of a middle school assistant coach to join the wrestling staff. The position comes with a stipend from the school at the completion of the season. Individuals that would like to take the position please email Coach Hagan at me email ahagan@bridgespreparatoryschool.org

Chuck Lunn is the new Head Wrestling Coach at York Comprehensive High School. He can be reached at coachlunn4@gmail.com

Kevin Bayer is the new Head Wrestling Coach at St.John's High school, on John's Island. Contact him at 843-707-3240 or at kevin_bayer@charleston.k12.sc.us for matches

Dan Snell will be the Head Wrestling Coach at Nation Ford High School for the 2024-2025 school year. He can be reached at snelld@fortmillschools.org

Blue Ridge High School in Greenville County is looking for two assistant coaches the the 2024-2025 season. Anyone interested please contact Head Coach George Pierson, gepierson@bellsouth.net

White Knoll H.S. is looking to add 1-2 assistant coaches this offseason alongside the current staff. In particular an individual who is willing to work with all 7-12th grade wrestlers at all levels. If you are interested please contact WKHS Head Wrestling Coach Kyle Kimrey, at kkimrey@lexington1.net.Teaching positions are available

Fairfield Central High School is currently accepting applications for the head varsity wrestling coach position. If interested, please contact Terrell Roach at troach@fairfield1.org. Please send resumes and apply on the Fairfield County School District Website.

Walhalla is looking for an assistant coach for the upcoming season. If interested contact Tripp Williams at jmwilliams@sdoc.org

Belton-Honea Path High School is currently looking for an assistant wrestling coach for the 2024-25 season. Please contact Chris Strickland if interested, wstrickland@asd2.org

Gaffney High is looking for two coaches. Middle School head coach and Varsity assistant. Both are paid positions. Can Contact me at Daniel.grellman@Cherokee1.org

Ashley Ridge HS in Summerville SC is looking for assistant coaches. 2 paid positions available. Teaching jobs at the school available. If interested, please reach out to me at aaponte@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

Dixie is looking for an assistant coach. Please contact Mr. Prescott if interested pprescott@acsdsc.org

Rock Hill High School is currently searching for a female assistant coach with our women's program. If interested, please contact Cain Beard at tbeard@rhmail.org

Greenville High is looking for an assistant coach for the 24-25 season. If you have a CDL or are willing to get a CDL you will jump to the top of the candidate list. Any questions, you can reach out to Head Coach James Berdan at jberdan@greenville.k12.sc.us

Nation Ford High School in Fort Mill, SC just outside Charlotte is looking for an assistant Coach for 2024-2025. Looking for someone who willing to be part of a challenging building process. Lots of potential with promising youth and new middle school program. Contact Coach Peltier peltierb@fortmillschools.org or Coach Snell snell@fortmillschools.org if interested.


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