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Background

Coach Vidal was born & raised in Independence, Oregon. He graduated from Nazarene Bible College. Community Member of the Year - 2023. 

Achievements

Coach Vidal has a 127-19 high school record with just under 100 pins. 3 time District champion (only 2 exist from Central), 5th 123lb in OSAA State championship (1991), 4th 121.5lb in Oregon Wrestling Association Freestyle state championship (1991), 2x member of Team Oregon Jr. National Championship team (1990 & 1991), Oregon Cultural Exchange Team vs New Zealand and Japan. 

Coach Vidal was an assistant coach for Central Panther High school 2001-2013. He started coaching with Panther kids in 2014 and became Head Coach in 2016. In His spare time he enjoys antiquing with his partner Brandy, spending time with his son Diego and their 3 dogs and 38 year old parrot. Vidal also loves acting and dancing with the local community theater and dance troupes. PS: Did we mention he was born, missing his lower left arm?!

Vision

Coach Vidal's vision for PKW is to teach a lead with your face style of wrestling to kids in our community. He will teach the basic skills using chain wrestling, which lead to better technical styles. 

His goal for PKW is that every child try out for wrestling. That every parent would see the valuable life skills that wrestling teaches. And everyone and anyone can wrestle!

Background

Achievements

Vision

Background

Skyler has coached with PKW since 2022. He is a highly respected wrestling coach known for his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport. Born and raised in a small town, Skyler discovered his passion for wrestling at an early age. Skyler recognized a calling to inspire and mentor young wrestlers. Armed with his own experiences and a deep understanding of the sport, he embarked on a coaching journey that has left an indelible mark on many of the children that have come through our club. 

Achievements

Throughout his high school career, Skyler achieved remarkable success as an athlete. Earning District placer a total of 3 times, as well as two-time State qualifier. 

Vision

Skyler's vision for the club is to promote, and support our youth amateur wrestling at all levels in our community. While ensuring they learn important life lessons and morals, such as equality and sportsmanship on and off the mat.