Jody Coleman is a highly experienced wrestling coach with a passion for developing young athletes both on and off the mat. He is currently the head wrestling coach at Orting High School, where he has built a reputation as one of the most respected and successful coaches in the state.

• Has been a head coach at Orting since 2012

• Has coached 11 straight top 3 state finishes including two consecutive state championships

• Two time Coach of the Year

• SSWC camp director since 2005

Jody Coleman - Camp Director

As an assistant coach at Lander University, Coach Freije is known for his expertise in developing wrestlers' technique and strategy, as well as his ability to inspire and motivate his athletes. He is deeply committed to helping his wrestlers achieve their goals both on and off the mat

• NCAA All-American and an NCAA National Finalist for Western State

• Lander University had a 2nd place finish at the D2 National Championships in 2023

Chris Freije - camp staff since 2014

Mike Mendoza will be joining us again this year. Last year he came to our camp and did a great job. Coach Mendoza is the head coach at Colorado Mesa University. In the past he coached 4X state champion and D2 national champion Fred Green (Orting HS). Current local athletes on his team, Owen Cline (Orting HS). Coach Mendoza looks forward to seeing our Washington Wrestlers.

Head Men's Wrestling Coach Colorado Mesa Univ.

Former coach at Boise State, CSU Bakersfield, and Adams State

Mike Mendoza -

Camp staff since 2022

Taylor Meeks is a former NCAA All-American wrestler. Taylor went on to compete at Oregon State University. Following his graduation from Oregon State, Meeks remained with the program as an assistant coach. Meeks is highly respected in the wrestling community and is known for his dedication, work ethic, and passion for the sport.

• NCAA All-American

• Former Coach at Oregon State University and Boise State University

• Past SSWC participant

Taylor Meeks - camp staff since 2011

Scott Norton is a former collegiate wrestler. Norton attended the University of Oregon, where he earned All-American honors. After graduating from college, Norton transitioned into coaching at Highline Community College Throughout his career, Norton has been known for his dedication to the sport of wrestling and his commitment to his athletes.

• NCAA All-American

• Former Head Coach at Highline CC

Scott Norton - camp staff since 2005

Brad Luvaas is a wrestling coach who hails from Port Angeles, Washington. After wrestling in high school, he went on to become an assistant coach at Highline Community College, where he helped guide and train young wrestlers. Today, Luvaas is continuing his coaching career as the assistant coach at Orting High School, where he brings his expertise and passion for the sport to a new generation of wrestlers.

• 2X Assistant coach of the year

• Former Assistant coach at Highline CC

Brad Luvaas - camp staff since 2008

Anthony Robles

While at ASU, Robles won the Outstanding Wrestler Award at the 2011 NCAA tournament, where he was the individual champion in the 125-pound class. He went undefeated in his senior year in 2011 and was named a three-time NCAA All-American (2009-2011) while at ASU

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Anthony Robles -past camp staff

Summer Staff 2023

Zeth Brower, Medford, Oregon

*NCAA II National Champion

*NJCAA National Champion

*2X NCAA II All-American

*2X NJCAA All-American

*Oregon High School State Champion

James Joplin, Greensboro North Carolina

NCAA II All-American (4th)

-Wrestling info: Technical, savvy/high wrestling iq. Has a lot of offense on his feet, and scores from everywhere

Owen Cline, Orting, Washington

• Washington State Champion 2022

• Current CMU Wrestler

• Former SSWC Participant

Ryan Wheeler, University Place, Washington

• NCAA II All-American (3rd)

• 2X Washington State Champion

• Former SSWC Participant

Brandon Kaylor, Bonney Lake, WA

• NCAA All-American

• 4X WA state Champion

• Former SSWC Participant

Maka Yacapin, University Place, WA

• 2X Washington State Champion

• Current Simon Fraser Wrestler

• Former SSWC Participant

Conor Goucher, Orting, WA

• WA State Champion

• Greco Fargo AA

• Former SSWC Participant

More Summer Staff to be added

Past Clinicians

Anthony Robles

Jason Nolf

Kirk White

Nick Gwiazdowski

Ben Askren

Seth Gross

Montell Marion

Brett Pfarr

Kelsey Campbell

Mike Macchiavello

Michael Kroells

Joey Palmer

Drew Templeman

Hunter Mullins

Fred Green

Alex Cruz

Hayden Hidlay