Bill Edwards (USAW Bronze, Copper, Teal)- Executive Director

Bill Edwards is a former D2 wrestler for King University, graduating in 2009 with a degree in Physics. He wrestled his high school career in New York and was a multiple time Olympic style state placer as well as a qualifier for the Empire State Games. He later competed in MMA, winning the PFC welterweight championship for Stryker Martial Arts Academy in Bristol.

Previously, Bill has served as an assistant for the King University women’s team, Head MMA instructor at Stryker, head middle school coach for Virginia Middle School, and, most recently, as an assistant and now head coach at Abingdon High School. In addition, he spends time coaching for Shad Rissler and the Stronghold Wrestling Club in Calera, AL.

Coach Bill currently lives near downtown Abingdon and works for Contech Engineered Solutions. 

Jack Campbell

HWC Alum Jack Campbell returns after recently finishign his college wrestling career with stops at Appalachian State and nationally ranked D3 Roanoke College. He was a 3 time state placer, 2 time finalist wrestling for Clayton Scott at Abingdon High School, finishing with a record of 145-27. He was a Fargo qualifier for VAWA. 

He frequently helped athletes during his school breaks and will be helping out this season as he enters the workforce. Jack brings the cutting edge of college level technique to the room and we are very happy to have him back in southwest VA. 

Shane Dobbs

Jon Giarla

Freddie Klein