Wolverine Youth Wrestling Philosophy

We strive to have a positive and fun learning environment for the wrestlers to grow to their full potential.  Chaparral offers each wrestler the opportunity to learn new techniques and build their skill level while enjoying the spirit of competition.  

Coaches Corner
Coach Rodney Padilla - Current Head Coach at Chaparral High School as well as the Youth Wrestling Program, Bronze Card Certified.  Rod has 28 years of coaching experience.  He wrestled for Adam City High School and attended college at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado receiving a degree in 1982. 

Coach Jason Julian - Current Youth Wrestling Coach with 12 years of coaching experience. Bronze Card Certified,  Jason hails from Hawaii and attended College at BYU of Hawaii.

Coach Bill Campbell - Current Youth Wrestling Assistant Coach, Bronze Card Certified, 4 years of experience coaching at the youth level.  Bill wrestled for Rangeview High School in Aurora Colorado and Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison Colorado, receiving a degree in 1992.   

Coach Shane Landenberger- Current Youth Wrestling Assistant Coach, Bronze Card Certified, 6 years of experience coaching at the youth level.  Shane wrestled for Hinkley High School in Aurora Colorado.  Shane served 4 years in the US Navy which included a tour of duty during Desert Storm. 

Coach Paul Trygstad - Current Youth Wrestling Assistant Coach, Bronze Card Certified, 13 years of experience coaching at the youth level.  Paul has coached with the Chaparral Youth Wrestling, Rangeview High School and  Moffat County in Craig, CO.  Paul wrestled in Rapid City, South Dakota as a youth.  He is very active in the sport of wrestling involved with USA wrestling as the "kids" director.   



It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to
Coach Mark Elgin - Youth Wrestling Assistant Coach with 6 years of coaching experience at the youth wrestling level Bronze Card Certified.  Mark wrestled for Mt. Carmel Area High School in Mt. Carmel, PA and attended and graduated from Bloomsburg University, PA. Please check out our memorial page to Coach Mark 

Wolverine
Youth Wrestling
Parker Colorado