Built Through Wrestling. Prepared for Life.

Coach Kody brings over 30 years of wrestling experience as an athlete and coach. An Iowa native, he was a 2× Iowa high school State placer and member of Logan-Magnolia’s 2005 Iowa High School State Championship team. Collegiately, he wrestled at Iowa Central CC and Midland University, where he was a member of two NJCAA National Championship teams and two NJCAA National Duals Championship teams, earned conference honors, was a 3× National Qualifier, reached rankings as high as #1 in the nation (NAIA), and earned numerous college open titles and placements.

Kody later coached at his alma mater, Midland University, helping develop six NAIA All-Americans. He currently serves as Head Wrestling Coach at Fleming Island High School.

His coaching philosophy centers on living a championship lifestyle that extends far beyond the mat.

Coach Brett brings a collegiate football background and a strong emphasis on strength, conditioning, and overall athletic development to Lions Wrestling Club. A former Grand View University defensive end, he was an All-Conference selection, 2× team captain, member of four conference championship teams, and part of Grand View’s 2021 NAIA National Runner-Up team.

Brett later joined the Grand View University football coaching staff, helping the Vikings win the 2022 conference championship and reach the NAIA National Semifinals. He has coached with Lions Wrestling Club since 2024.

His coaching philosophy centers on developing stronger, tougher, and more complete athletes both on and off the mat.

Coach Josh joined Lions Wrestling Club in 2022 when his son began wrestling and quickly became an instrumental part of the program’s growth. Since then, he has helped build LWC from the grassroots level while coaching multiple youth state placers.

Josh is passionate about developing young wrestlers, building confidence, and creating an environment where athletes can grow both on and off the mat.

Coach Marc has been with Lions Wrestling Club since its founding in 2022, helping build the program from the ground up. A former four-year varsity wrestler at Bishop Kenny High School, Marc went on to compete in mixed martial arts, where he won and defended multiple amateur MMA championship belts.

A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Marc brings extensive combat sports experience to LWC with an emphasis on toughness, discipline, and technical development.

Coach Gabe brings a diverse athletic background in college football, grappling, and military service to Lions Wrestling Club. His experience competing and training in demanding environments brings a unique perspective to the LWC coaching staff.

Since joining LWC in 2024, Gabe has helped develop young wrestlers with an emphasis on discipline, toughness, accountability, and raising the standard both on and off the mat.