Legendary wrestling coach Rocky Welton has indeed been a true contributor and educator during his 39 years of devotion, leadership, and success as a coach in the sport of wrestling. Welton’s legacy is his ability to take seemingly inexperienced teams and produce winners out of them.

During his tenure as wrestling coach his teams won nine team state titles, three at Goodland High School and six at Garden City High School. His programs produced an amazing 30 state champions. Welton put together an incredible dual record of 200–50–4.