Coaches who have been a positive influence in my life (wrestling and otherwise):

My Dad- he coached middle school in Garden City when I was small. I used to watch him and his kids. He is a great individual!

Bill Johnson- Great coach, knows how to develop wrestlers that may not have the most skill and maximize their potential. (I was one of them).

Tony Fiscus- Great Coach (Football and wrestling). Really introduced the team concept of wrestling to us as our Junior High Head Coach.

Jake Durham- As a youngster I would watch Jake coach. I also got to know him through the church, which Jake always attended. A Class act in every respect.

Bruce Graber- A great Football coach who encouraged our success in all aspects of life.

Lee Woodford- A great mentor for young coaches. I learned a lot from him about wrestling, but also about developing good people while in the wrestling room.

Travis Keal- A great role model for wrestlers and a student of the sport.

I know I have left several off of that list, but I didn't realize until just then how lucky I have been during my athletic and coaching career to have dealt with such outstanding people!

Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn- and most do.