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Chad Cross

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished wrestling official and educator with a proven track record. Recognized for leadership as a coach and teacher, achieving district championships and individual state titles. Skilled in crisis intervention and fostering teamwork, with a commitment to athlete development and sportsmanship. Involved with the sport of wrestling for 35 years as an athlete, coach, and official.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Education Teacher

Knox County Schools
08.2011 - Current

Wrestling Official

KWOA
08.2011 - Current

Co-Assigner 2024 -2025

State Tournament Official 2015-2025

Wrestling Official

AAU
08.2011 - Current

AAU State Official 2015-2025

AAU Assigner 2019-2025

AAU Elementary Nationals 2015-2025

AAU Scholastic Duals 2015-2025 (Captain 2023, 2025)



Physical Education Teacher

Bristol Virginia Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2011

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Bristol Virginia Public Schools
08.2003 - 05.2011

Head Wrestling Coach

Bearden High School
08.1999 - 03.2000

First-Time District Team Champions

First-Time Individual State Champion

Head Wrestling Coach

Bristol Tennessee City Schools
08.1998 - 05.1999

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Washington County Schools
08.1996 - 05.1998

Education

Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA
12-1997

Skills

    Awards & Certifications

  • Tennessee PTA Teacher of the Year - 2016
  • Stonewall Jackson Elem Teacher of the Year - 2010
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Specialist- 2012-current

    Personal Wrestling Career

  • Tennessee High School 1990-1994
  • 4-year Regional Champion (1st time in school history)
  • 4-year State Qualifier

Affliliations

Wrestling Official - Super 32

Wrestling Official - Tournament of Champions (OH)

KFOA - Football Official 2011-2023

KVOA- Volleyball Official 2023-2025

KSOA- Softball Official 2019-2025


Timeline

Physical Education Teacher

Knox County Schools
08.2011 - Current

Wrestling Official

KWOA
08.2011 - Current

Wrestling Official

AAU
08.2011 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

Bristol Virginia Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2011

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Bristol Virginia Public Schools
08.2003 - 05.2011

Head Wrestling Coach

Bearden High School
08.1999 - 03.2000

Head Wrestling Coach

Bristol Tennessee City Schools
08.1998 - 05.1999

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Washington County Schools
08.1996 - 05.1998

Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Emory & Henry University
Chad Cross