Florida High School Wrestling

Coaching Changes for 2025-26

UPDATED June 11, 2025

BY BRANT PARSONS — We are tracking all of the coaching changes this offseason ahead of the 2025-2026 Florida high school wrestling season.

If you know of a coaching change that we do not have listed, please email us to let us know.

Coaching Changes

Girls Coaching Changes

Coaching Job Openings

Head coaches

Belleview (From FHSAA Classifieds): Currently seeking applicants for the position of Head Boys Wrestling Coach. Applicants should have previous high school, intercollegiate, or professional coaching experience with head coaching or coordinator experience preferred. This position will be responsible for all areas of the Wrestling program including on-field coaching, fundraising, wrestling knowledge, community involvement and hiring assistant coaches as needed. Teaching position(s) may be available based on certification. Interested candidates should email their letter of interest and resume to, Belleview High Principal Heather Guest at Heather.Guest@marion.k12.fl.us and to Athletic Director Louis Ragland at Louis.Ragland@marion.k12.fl.us. The deadline to submit is June 13, 2025.

Cocoa: Is looking for a Boys and a Girls Wrestling Coach. If interested, you please contact Cocoa HS Athletic Director David Kintigh at 321-632-5300 x22045 or kintigh.david@brevardschools.org

Durant: Is looking for a new head wrestling coach. Interested parties please contact Dr. Jones at chera.jones@hcps.net

Flagler Palm Coast: Is seeking an inspiring and driven head wrestling coach both the boys and girls teams to lead our proud and accomplished wrestling program into the next era of excellence. Send your resume and references to Scott Drabczyk, Director of Athletics at DrabczykS@FlaglerSchools.com. Click here for more information on the opening.

Freedom (Tampa): Looking for a head wrestling coach. Have experienced assistant on staff. Boys, girls, and boys JV. Read more about job posting here.

Jensen Beach: Is seeking an inspiring and driven girls head wrestling coach to lead our wrestling program.  Please send your resume and references to Athletic Director Sarah Gillooly: gilloos@martinschools.org

Keys Gate (From FHSAA Classifieds): We have a growing program with a history of district champs and boys qualifying for states. We are looking to find someone passionate to take on our boys team. We have a nice set of mats and uniforms all ready for the season. Please message Ashley Pirtle at 305-317-9992 or apirtle@keyscharter.org

Kissimmee Osceola: Is looking for a head boys varsity coach. Interested candidates should contact Jerry Gallman at guice.gallman@osceolaschools.net

Lake Nona: Is looking for a head coach and assistant coach. Interested should contact AD Brandon Joseph at Brandon.Joseph@ocps.net

Liberty (From FHSAA Classifieds): Is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to serve as the Head Wrestling Coach. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a competitive wrestling program and play a vital role in the future of Liberty High School athletics. The Head Wrestling Coach will be responsible for all aspects of the program, promoting a culture of discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. Key duties include developing and implementing training plans, match strategies, and strength and conditioning programs to prepare student-athletes for individual and team success. The coach will organize and lead practices, manage duals and tournaments, and oversee all team activities while ensuring athletes meet academic and eligibility requirements in accordance with FHSAA and the School District of Osceola County policies. The ideal candidate will have prior experience coaching wrestling at the high school level, with head coaching experience preferred. They must possess strong knowledge of wrestling techniques, athlete development, and tournament preparation. All candidates must meet FHSAA and SDOC requirements, including holding a valid 3- or 5-year Coaching Certificate, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, completion of required NFHS courses, and successful drug screening and background check. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential. Teaching and classified positions may be available for qualified candidates. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, coaching portfolio (including training plans, match strategies, or athlete development plans), and relevant certifications to Athletic Director Chad Springer at chad.springer@osceolaschools.net. Please, no phone calls.

Miami Killian (From FHSAA Classifieds): Seeks a passionate individual for the Head Wrestling coaching position in our sports program. If you are interested, please email me your resume to jtsmith@dadeschools.net.

Mitchell (From FHSAA Classifieds): We are looking for a motivated Head Coach that is looking to raise our program to higher levels, Prior experience running a program would be prefered but not mandatory. Teaching positions might also be available but will not know for sure until early June. If interested please apply on the Pasco Job Listing page. https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/hreq/page/employment

Nature Coast Technical (From FHSAA Classifieds): Searching for its next Head Wrestling Coach. Various teaching positions are available (no PE). If interested please send a cover letter and your resume to garofano_d@hcsb.k12.fl.us

Pedro Menendez: Is looking for a new coaching staff. Needs are a head boys coach, head girls coach, and an assistant for each team. Contact Athletic Director Matt McCool at Matt.mccool@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Ridge Community (From FHSAA Classifieds): Looking for a Head Coach Boys Wrestling Coach for the 2025-2026 season. We are seeking a leader who is passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the mat and committed to growing of our program. The leader must be experienced, able to teach fundamentals, and develop concepts and strategies. Must endure compliance with FHSAA regulations. Qualifications: Previous coaching experience preferred; Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; Ability to build a positive, competitive, and character-driven program. There are teaching and support positions available. If interested in this position, please submit resume and teaching certifications to Athletic Director Jenny Bretherick at jenny.bretherick@polk-fl.net.

Ridgeview: Is looking for a new head wrestling coach. Those interested should contact AD Aimee Stutz at aimee.stutz@myoneclay.net

Assistant coaches

East River: Has two assistant coaching positions available. These are supplemental positions with possible teaching positions available. They can reach out to me through email for more information. Anthony.Gilbert@ocps.net.

Matanzas (From FHSAA Classifieds): Is seeking qualified candidates for assistant wrestling coach. Teaching postions available. Please send resume to Head Coach John White whitej@flaglerschools.com

South Lake (From FHSAA Classifieds): Seeking a dedicated and motivated Assistant Wrestling Coach to join our athletics program. This is a unique opportunity to coach alongside a Hall of Fame head coach and gain valuable experience in a successful, tradition-rich wrestling program. The Assistant Coach will help plan and lead practices, support individual athlete development, and assist with meet preparation and team management. Ideal candidates will have a strong wrestling background, a passion for mentoring student-athletes, and the energy and commitment to contribute to a competitive and character-focused team culture. Prior coaching or wrestling experience is preferred. We have teaching positions available or if you are not in education you can be an off campus coach as well. Please email alderinkt@lake.k12.fl.us for more information. Thank you!