Harry LaMar
Derby,KS
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven wrestling coach with a proven track record at Silver Lake, Douglass and Washburn Rural high schools. Leading teams to multiple state championships and almost 300 dual wins. Expert in recruiting and developing female wrestlers, fostering a supportive team environment through effective communication and mentorship. Committed to enhancing athlete performance and sportsmanship.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Girls Wrestling Coach
Douglass High School.
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Started the girls wrestling program At DHS and DJHS.
- Recruited over 20 girls on each team, each year.
- Undefeated in Duals, had state qualifiers, state placers, and college scholarships.
- Won the first trophies in school history.
- Taught the student athletes how to walk, talk and act with confidence?
- Developed a great relationship with parents with open communication.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance athlete performance and technique
- Mentored student-athletes in sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork principles
- Analyzed match footage to identify areas for improvement and strategize future competitions
- Organized practice schedules and coordinated team events to optimize preparation time
- Recruited talented individuals to join the wrestling program through outreach initiatives at local feeder schools or clubs.
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach
Washburn Rural High School
08.2020 - 07.2022
- I was the technique guru. Spent hours watching film to correct mistakes.
- We won Boys and Girls 6a state.
- 7 state champions, and and 11 state placers.
- I learned from a great innovator, Damon Parker, the huge differences between coaching girls and boys, in wrestling. Coach Parker has won girls state many times.
- Collaborated with head coach to design effective practice schedules and strategies.
- Mentored student-athletes on discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship principles.
- Analyzed match footage to identify areas for improvement in individual wrestlers' performances.
Head Wrestling Coach
Silver Lake High School
06.1992 - 03.2011
- Most of my career was here. Accolades are many. State champions, placers, qualifiers. Many league and regional titles. 15 league titles. 6 regional titles. 12 top 6 finishes in 3-2-1 A state.
- Won almost 300 dual wins.
- Kids that I have coached number in the dozens at all levels of wrestling.
- Many kids received college scholarships at all levels from Juno. To NCAA Division 1.
- I coached team Kansas at the junior national level for 21 years
- I represented Kansas coaching at the Olympic Train
- Built a great following due to communication with parents Admin, and Alumni.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Biology
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-1984
Skills
- Recruiting student athletes Talking to them in the halls, at events, and knocking on their doors at home Supporting them in other sports
- Creating a specific skill set for girl wrestlers Many boys techniques do not work for girls Most high school coaches do not realize this This allows us to streamline success rapidly
- Keeping students, parents and Administration appraised in order to foster a family team atmosphere
- Fostering strong self confidence in every young lady that is in our program Nobody is more important than anybody else
- Fun, Fun, Fun Girls will work incredibly hard if drills and techniques are designed around fun
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Head Girls Wrestling Coach
Douglass High School.
06.2022 - 11.2024
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach
Washburn Rural High School
08.2020 - 07.2022
Head Wrestling Coach
Silver Lake High School
06.1992 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Biology
Fort Hays State University
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