Even if you've never met Coach AJ, you've seen him. He's the guy in the Purler jacket at every tournament. You can't miss him, he's the guy that's always smiling and looks like there's no place he'd rather be at then a wrestling tournament supporting his athletes.  You can always find him giving a pep talk or some good coaching before a match. He literally seems to be at every tournament, even when he's not coaching.  And the athletes love him for that!! You have no idea how many times I've heard "there's Coach AJ, I'll be right back". Or "I talked to Coach AJ, I feel better now". To be honest, I'd only met him a few times, and very briefly. But the way he has the admiration and respect of the wrestlers, I knew he had to be a special coach. 

Thank you Coach AJ for all that you do for the sport of wrestling! PWA, it's athletes and parents are blessed to have you in their corner!

COLLEGE WRESTLING

• 3x National Qualifier at Missouri Baptist
• Regional Runner-Up

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING

• Parkway West High
• 2x MO Class 4 State Qualifier
• MO Class 4 District Champ

COACHING

• Hazelwood West Assistant Coach 2016-2019
• Hazelwood West Head Coach 2019-2022
• Purler Wrestling Academy Coach 2016-Present