Meet our coaches

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  Coach Kody Kersten

  Coach Kody has been involved in the sport of wrestling for over 30 years, competing and coaching at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. He looks to grow LWC into a prominent youth wrestling club and for LWC athletes to live a championship lifestyle.

  Coaching Experience Brief

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

  • -Assisted in Coaching Six NAIA All-Americans, Three in His Weight 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
    -One Recent LWC Alumni Has Gone on to Win the DOD European Championships

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

  Wrestling Experience Brief

  Logan-Magnolia High School (Iowa)

  • -3× Iowa State Qualifier
  • -2× Iowa State Place Winner
  • -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 Regional 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 (8th)
    -2× GPAC All-Conference (174/184 lbs)
  • -2× National Qualifier (R12,174/184 lbs)
    -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 sports across the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. He looks to grow LWC by helping our athletes develop strength and confidence while instilling the importance of doing the small things right and living a championship lifestyle.
  

  Coaching Experience Brief

  Grandview University, Iowa (2022) – Student Assistant Football Coach

  • -Assisted in Coaching Grandview University to the 2022 Heart of America Conference Title
  • -Assisted in Coaching Grandview 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

  Grandview 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

  -Earned All-Conference Honors

  -Played Defensive End and Served as a Team Captain
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  Coach Josh Lowell

  Coach Josh got involved with LWC when his son decided to try wrestling in 2022. Since then, Coach has been an instrumental part in growing LWC. Coach Josh looks to push LWC forward as his son grows to bigger and better things within the sport.

  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)

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

  Coach Adam got involved with LWC when his two boys joined us for Freestyle and Greco (Freco) during the summer of 2024. Coach has been involved in combat sports for over 30 years, competing and coaching athletes from the youth level to world level athletes. Coach Adam brings the championship mindset to LWC, constantly pushing LWC to see the bigger picture.

  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 has competed at high levels in athletics throughout his life, from college football to grappling, and also served in a highly demanding military role. He brings that same discipline and championship mindset to LWC, pushing our athletes to reach their full potential.

  Coaching Experience Brief

  Lions Wrestling Club (2024–Present)

  • -Helped Established 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 became involved with LWC when his boys joined the club at its founding in 2022. He has been an instrumental part of building LWC from the ground up and continues to help grow the program while developing the next generation of wrestlers.
  

  Coaching Experience Brief

  Lions Wrestling Club (2022–Present)

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

  St. Johns Classical Academy (2025–Present)

  Wrestling/MMA Experience Brief

  • -4x Varsity Wrestling Letter Winner for Bishop Kenny
    -Won and Defended Multiple Amature MMA Championship Belts
    -Earned and Currently Holds a Brown Belt in BJJ