Head Wrestling Coach Chad Parker at Bartram Trail High School has been in that position for 6 years. Coach Parker coached previously at Orange Park.
Coach Parker sums up his team as "We are young but we work hard." Assistant Coach Kevin McCall works very well on technique with the wrestlers bringing solid experience with him having wrestled at Fleming Island.
There was a very strong turnout for wrestling which allows wrestlers at all the weight classes. At a dual meet 16 to 18 wrestlers will be at the meet. The team's record before the 1/9 meet was 18-4.
The lower and upper weights are solid with other area developing very well. Coach Parker sees a need for the wrestlers to fight off their back and get tougher.
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At the St Johns County Championship we had champions in 7 weight classes. One of our girl wrestlers, Ellie Sutherland, won at her weight class.
Coach Parker appreciates to dedication of his student athletes and the support of his staff and the parents, volunteers and the school.
