Coaches

Ken Brison started wrestling as a Sophomore, at Leland HS.  Ken went on to wrestle at San Jose State University where he became a Team Captain and achieved a National Ranking as high as #7.  The GK wrestling club welcomes Ken to the family and looks forward to his contributions to the club!  Ken will coach the Level-3 (Middle School) program.  (Click on “More Information” for Ken Brison’s bio)

If your goal is to be a state champion or state placer you need to compete at the state level.  Wrestling in the off season allows the best kids in the state a chance to compete against the best in the nation.  More matches will improve your technique, skill, and mat strategy. More minutes on the mat = more wins.  The time is now to becoming a top level wrestler. Whether you just want to improve your wrestling technique and skill, post season wrestling is mandatory to become successful. If you have high wrestling goals Guardian Knights wrestling must be a part of your wrestling plan.  Sincerely, Coach Coburn (Click on “More Information” to see Ken Coburn’s bio)

Erik Engdahl is one of the founding Board Members of GK WC, and currently holds the position of Club President.  Erik became involved in wrestling when his two sons, Andrew & Brian, began to wrestle.  Both sons wrestled at Granada HS, where Erik also served as an Assistant Coach.  Erik’s youngest son currently wrestles for Oregon State University.  Erik has continued his commitment to the GK WC even though both of his sons have moved on to college.  Erik’s support and efforts have been critical to the success of GK wrestling.
(Click on “More Information” for Erik Engdahl’s bio)

While I have been involved in wrestling in a supportive capacity for about six years because of my two sons, I just started getting involved with coaching.  I completed the Bronze Certification provided by USA Wrestling and I assist our other veteran coaches with all age groups and levels of experience.  I feel that wrestling is one of the most challenging sports, both physically and mentally and I admire any boy or girl that is willing to put themselves out on the mat all alone.  As a coach, I am called to fulfill many different roles such as being a leader, administrator, counselor, and mentor.  I am often called upon to take young wrestlers to local tournaments.

Nick Gaither was a founding member of the GK WC, as an athlete.  Nick’s mother, Jackie Reese, is also actively involved with GK and currently acts as Secretary for the club.  Nick is a Senior at Amador Valley HS.  Nick is giving back to the sport and acting as our Level-1 beginners coach.  Nick is a valuable asset to the club and we welcome his involvement. 
(Click on “More Information” to see Nick Gaither’s bio)

Bennie stepped-up when asked to help the GK WC during our recent move.  Not only did Bennie assist in the construction of our new and current facility, he went beyond that by volunteering to help coach the Middle School (Level-3) program.  Bennie is a valued asset to the GK WC and we appreciate his dedication and philanthropy. 
(Click on “More Information” to see Bennie Lefever’s bio)

Pete Matheson is a local product, born and raised in Livermore.  Pete wrestled for Livermore HS, placing 7th in State his Senior year.  Pete went on to wrestle at Chabot JC where he placed 3rd in State and then completed his college wrestling career at Adams State College.  Pete has been an assistant wrestling coach at Granada HS for several years and then became involved with the GK WC once his son, Rylan, began to wrestle.  Pete is an enthusiastic coach with a wealth of knowledge to pass on!
(Click on “More Information” to see Pete Matheson’s bio)

Coach Jerry is inactive due to injury and a physically demanding occupation