MEET THE COACHES
Our coaches are not only skilled in wrestling, but also in teaching and motivating. They create a positive and supportive environment that fosters growth, learning, and camaraderie. They believe that success in wrestling is not just about physical strength, but also about mental toughness, discipline, and character. They strive to instill these values in all of their athletes, helping them become not just better wrestlers, but better people.
So whether you're looking to become a state champion, earn a college scholarship, or simply improve your skills and fitness, our coaches are here to help you every step of the way. Join us and discover the transformative power of wrestling under the guidance of our exceptional coaching staff.
CADE
SARBACKER
Career:
7x little kids state champion,
3rd, 4th, 2x state champion
4x All-State
Hs All-American 2nd Nation
Collegiate Career:
4yr Varsity Letter Winner
2012 Wheaton Invite Champ
2x WIAC Champion
3x NCAA Qualifer, 2013 All-American #157
Coaching Career:
1 yr Assistant Wrestling Coach University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Team Finish NCAA National Tournament Runner Up 2014
4 yr. Assistant Wrestling Coach Askren Wrestling Academy
CEDRIC
GIBSON
Career:
HS career as a 3 time conference camp
2 time regional camp
1 time sectional camp
1 time state qualifier
3 time MVP for his team
Collegiate Career:
2 time NCAA All American #165 2013, 2014
2 time Wheaton invite camp 2012, 2014
2 time regional camp 2013, 1014
2 time hardest worker 2012, 2013
2013 D3 All Star Team competing in Bulgaria
Top 3 in takedowns in WW history
McCain Courage Award 2014
Coaching Career:
2 Years at Lake Park High School (Illinois)
2 Years at Wheaton College (Illinois)
1 Year at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
1 Year at Cactus Shadow High School (Arizona)
TIM
SARBACKER
Coaching Career:
Former Iowa-Grant Head Wrestling Coach
Assistant Coach of the Year 2004
13 Conference Championships
38 State Qualifiers
5 State Champions
6 Regional Champions
3 Team Sectional Finals
60 Dual Wins
2 Individual State Titles
1 Team State Titles
TUCKER
SARBACKER
Coaching Career:
3x State Qualifier 2011, 2012, 2013
1x State Champ 2013
Collegiate Career:
College Augsburg University part of Two MIAC Championship Teams.
Ncaa Team Champions 2014
SAWYER
SARBACKER
Career:
2x State Qualifier
State finalist 2nd
Collegiate Career:
UW-La Crosse - part of five WIAC Championship Teams.
Qualified for the NCAA Championships twice and was named an All-American in 2020.
3x Scholar All-American.
He is currently completing a summer internship in strength and conditioning at the University of Wisconsin
