Meet our coaches

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  Coach Kody Kersten

  Coach Kody leads LWC with over 30 years of experience in wrestling at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. A former Iowa competitor and member of multiple NJCAA national championship teams at Iowa Central, he has built LWC into a rapidly growing program focused on developing disciplined, competitive athletes. His approach emphasizes accountability, toughness, and doing the small things right, creating a culture where athletes learn to win on and off the mat.

  Coaching Experience Brief

  Midland University (2012–2014) – Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach

  • -Coached Six NAIA All-Americans, Three in His Weight Class Areas (184, 197, 285)

  Lions Wrestling Club (2022–Present)

  • -Produced 11 Youth State Place Winners in the 2025-2026 Season (14 total since 2024), Including His Daughter (2nd IOF State, 2nd FAWA State)
  • -Multiple First-Year Wrestlers Have Progressed to State Placement
    -LWC Alumnus Has Gone on to Win the 26’ DOD European Championships (Freestyle)

  St. Johns Classical Academy (2025–Present)– Wrestling Coach

  Wrestling Experience Brief

  Logan-Magnolia High School (Iowa)

  • -3× Iowa State Qualifier
  • -2× Iowa State Placewinner
  • -2× Midwest Classic All-American
  • -Member of the 2005 Iowa State Championship Team
  • -4× Iowa State Duals Team Member
    • 2004 – 2nd place (103 lbs)
    • 2005 – 3rd place (103 lbs)
    • 2006 – 2nd place (112 lbs)
    • 2007 – 2nd place (130 lbs)
  • -152 varsity wins

  Collegiate Career

  Iowa Central Community College (2008–2010)

  • -Member of the 2009 & 2010 NJCAA National Championship Teams
      (As Part of a Historic 5-Year Title Run)
  • -Member of the 2009 & 2010 National Duals Championship Teams
      (As Part of a 4-Year Title Streak)
  • -2010 Region XI Champion (174 lbs)
  • -National Qualifier (R12)
  • -2024 Iowa Central Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee (2009 Team Member)

  Midland University (2010–2012)

  • -Member of the 2012 National Duals Team 
    -2× GPAC All-Conference (174/184 lbs)
  • -2× National Qualifier (174/184 lbs, R12)
    -2× National Wrestler of the Week
  • -2012 Season Pin Record Holder (23 pins)
  • -100+ Collegiate Wins
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  Coach Brett Morris

  Coach Brett has been involved in competing and coaching in high-level competition across youth, high school, and collegiate athletics. With a background in strength and conditioning, he aims to grow LWC by developing athletes who are not only stronger and more confident, but disciplined in the small details that lead to long-term success and a championship mindset.
  

  Coaching Experience Brief

  Grand View University, Iowa (2022) – Assistant Football Coach

  • -Assisted in Coaching Grand View University to the 2022 Heart of America Conference Title
  • -Assisted in Coaching Grand View University to the 2022 NAIA National Championships Semi-Finals

  Lions Wrestling Club (2024–Present)

  • -Boosted LWC’s Strength and Conditioning and Turned Wrestlers Into ATHLETES
  • -More Than Doubled Our Youth State Place Winners from the Previous Season (14)

  St. Johns Classical Academy (2025–Present)

  College Athletic Brief

  Grand View University (2018-2021)

  -4x Heart of America Conference Championships (Part of a 12 Year Consecutive Run)

  -Member of the 2021 NAIA National Runner-up Team

  -All-Conference Defensive End

  -2x Team Captain
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  Coach Josh Lowell

  Coach Josh got involved with LWC in 2022 when his son began wrestling. Since then, he has played an instrumental role in the growth of the program. He is passionate about developing young athletes, building confidence through the sport, and contributing to the culture. Coach Josh looks to push LWC forward as his son grows to bigger and better things within the sport of wrestling.

  Coaching Experience Brief

  Lions Wrestling Club (2022–Present)

  • -Helped Established a New Local Grassroots Youth Program
  • -Coached 14 Youth State Place Winners, Including His Son (2nd IOF State)
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  Coach Adam

  Coach Adam got involved with LWC in 2024 when his two sons joined for Freestyle and Greco (Freco). With over 30 years of experience in combat sports, he has competed and coached athletes from the youth level to the world stage. Coach Adam brings a championship mindset to LWC, helping athletes develop a broader understanding of the sport while pushing the program to continue growing at a high level.

  Coaching Experience Brief

  Lions Wrestling Club (2024–Present)

  • -Helped Pushed LWC to the Next Level
  • -Coached 14 Youth State Place Winners, Including His Son (4th IOF State)

  Mixed Martial Arts

  • -Striking and Kickboxing Coach for Athletes Ranging from Amature to Professional Levels
  • -He Has Traveled, Coached, and Trained Around the World
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  Coach Gabe

  Coach Gabe brings a high-level athletic background spanning college football, grappling, and military service. His experience in demanding environments translates directly to the mat, where he emphasizes discipline, toughness, and accountability while helping LWC athletes reach a higher standard.  

  Coaching Experience Brief

  Lions Wrestling Club (2024–Present)

  • -Helped Establish a New Local Grassroots Youth Program
  • -Coached 14 Youth State Place Winners, Including His Son (4th IOF State, 2nd FAWA State)
    -Coached His Son to Multiple ADCC Tournament Championships (BJJ)
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  Coach Marc

  Coach Marc has been with LWC since its founding in 2022 and has helped build the program from the ground up. A former wrestler and accomplished mixed martial artist, he brings real competitive experience to the mat. As a BJJ black belt, Coach Marc emphasizes toughness, discipline, and technical development in every athlete he works with. 
  

  Coaching Experience Brief

  Lions Wrestling Club (2022–Present)

  • -Helped Established a New Local Grassroots Youth Program
  • -Coached Numerous Youth State Place Winners

  Wrestling/MMA Experience Brief

  • -4x Varsity Wrestling Letter Winner (Bishop Kenny HS)
    -Won and Defended Multiple Amature MMA Championship Belts
    -Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu