Coaching Staff

Rob Ledin

Head Coach

  • Alternative Education Director and Driver Education Instructor. 30th year in education and 24th year as a head coach, 14th year at Mahomet-Seymour.
  • Grew up on the south side of Chicago wrestling for the Vittum Vikings. Then attended St. Laurence High School in Burbank. Varsity Chicago Catholic League Champion 1985, Fresh/Soph CCL Champ 1982 and Regional Champion 1984 & 1985. Captain 1985.
  • Received Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from Illinois State University 1990 and Masters Degree in Educational Administration 2006. Varsity "I" Wrestling Letterman.
  • Lives in Mahomet with wife Christa and have three children; Laura, Kiel and Jenna. Celebrated 29th year anniversary in August.
  • Coaching Highlights:
    • IWCOA/IHSA Grand Marshal for the Individual State Tournament: 2018
    • Dual Team Elite 8: 2017 (M-S), 2009 (M-S)
    • Champaign News Gazette Coach of the Year: 2017, 2016, 2013
    • IWCOA Man of the Year: 2014
    • IWCOA Hall of Fame Class of 2011
    • Dual Team 3rd Place: 2001 (Clinton)
    • Decatur Herald & Review Coach of the Year: 2001, 2000
    • Dual Team 2nd Place: 2000 (Clinton)
    • IWCOA Head Coach of the Year: 2000
    • 78 Individual State Qualifiers
    • 23 State Placers
    • 6 State Champions
    • Record @ M-S: 252-91 / .735%
    • Record Overall: 401-170 / .702%

Craig Acree

Assistant Coach

  • Operations Manager at Adams Outdoor Advertising.
  • Graduated from Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley-Fisher (GCMSF) HS and was a four year varsity letterman in both wrestling and football. Placed 3rd and 4th in the State. Won 140 matches ranking him 3rd all-time at GCMS. Still holds the school record for Tech Falls and Takedowns. Freestyle and Greco All-American at both Cadet and Junior levels.
  • Attended the University of Illinois where he received his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice.
  • At the age of 21 became the head coach at St. Joseph HS. Then moved to his alma mater as an assistant where he helped coach 7 state placers and a 2nd place Dual Team. Took the head coaching position at Rantoul HS before moving to M-S. Compiled 101 head coaching victories.
  • Lives in Mahomet with wife Kayla and their two children; Iris and Liliana.

Rory Heller

Assistant Coach

  • Retired: Former Maintenance Supervisor for Exelon Clinton Power Station.
  • Wrestled for Erie Community High School in Erie, IL.
  • IWCOA Assistant Coach of the Year in 2013.
  • Past President and Head Coach of the Mahomet Kids Wrestling Club.
  • Lives in Mahomet with wife Pamela.
  • Children: Rachel in Noblesville, IN and Kyle pursuing his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering at SIU-C.

Jeff Castor

Assistant Coach

  • Location Manager for Premier Cooperative at both Thomasboro and Leverette.
  • Grew up and wrestled for Mahomet-Seymour High school from 1989 to 1992, He was a member of the 1989 State Champion Dual Team and the 3rd place Dual Team in 1991.
  • State Champion in 1992 at 112 pounds. Also placed 2nd in 1991 at 112 lbs. and 4th in 1990 at 103 lbs.
  • Holds three spots on the All-Time Career Leader Boards: 5th in wins at 146; 3rd in take downs at 480; and second in Tech Falls at 30.
  • Attended Illinois State University in Bloomington, Illinios receiving his BS in Agri-Business in 1996. He wrestled for ISU before the program dissolved in 1995.
  • Assistant coach for Leroy High School Wrestling for 3 years.
  • Moved back to Mahomet in June of 2013 with his wife, Jennifer and their sons; Wyatt, Briar, and Colton.

Zach Stafford

Assistant Coach

  • Third Shift Custodial Staff at Mahomet-Seymour High School
  • Grew up in Mahomet and wrestled for Coach Ledin from 2010-2014.
  • Honorable Mention Corn Belt Conference 2014.
  • Third year coaching.
  • Currently lives in Champaign with wife Marisa.