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Head Coach:
Head Coach:
LEE BRADLEY
YEARS AT SOUTHERN BOONE: Entering 6th
Coach Lee Bradley is from Marceline Missouri. Coach Bradley graduated from the University of Missouri Western in St. Joseph, MO in December 2013. Coach Bradley is married to Kasey Bradley and they have two children and reside in Holts Summit, MO. Coach Bradley began employment at Southern Boone in the fall of 2019.
Coaching History:
Head Coach for 8 years
Two years head coach: Marceline High School
2017-2018 7th Place Team Finish at MSHSAA State Tournament
2018-2019 3rd Place Team Finish at MSHSAA State Tournament
12 State Medalists
Two State Champions
Six Years Head Coach at: Southern Boone High School
Eleven State Medalists
Two State Champions
Coach Bradley states, "the most rewarding aspect about coaching is developing meaningful professional relationships with student athletes and seeing their dreams unfold right in front of everyone's eyes. The emotion takes over and you can see the hard work come pouring out"
Varsity Assistant Coach:
Varsity Assistant Coach:
LEE CONNER
YEARS AT SOUTHERN BOONE: Entering 5th
Coach Lee Conner is from St. Clair, Missouri. Coach Conner graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia 2012. Coach Conner resides in Jefferson City, MO. Coach Conner began employment at Southern Boone in the fall of 2019.
Coaching History:
Coaching for 10 years
Three years: St. Clair Youth Wrestling
Three years: Southern Boone Wrestling Club
Four Years: Southern Boone High School
Coach Conner states, "the most rewarding aspect of coaching is seeing the progression and development of Southern Boone athletes as they grow into young men and women. I also pride myself on equipping young student athletes with the tools necessary to become impactful members of society."
Varsity Assistant Coach:
Varsity Assistant Coach:
Nick Britton
Coach Nick Britton joins the high school staff after two years as the middle school head coach. Coach Britton is married to Srah Britton and together they have two children, Gracie and Owen.
Wrestling Experience:
Iowa State University Wrestling - 4-year letter-winner
Coaching History:
Southern Boone High School Head Softball Coach - 2023-present
Southern Boone Middle School Coach - 2022-2024
Ballard High School (Huxley, IA) Head Wrestling Coach - 2010-2015
Ballard High School (Huxley, IA) Assistant Wrestling Coach - 2005-2010
Ogden High School (Ogden, IA) Assistant Wrestling Coach - 2002-2004
Iowa Wrestling Federation National Team Coaching Staff - 2008-2012
Coach Britton says the most rewarding aspect about coaching wrestling is, "having an impact on these kids' lives that hopefully helps them develop into great adults."
JV Head Coach:
JV Head Coach:
Cory Hodapp:
From Wentzville MO
Missouri H.S. Individual State Champ & Team Champs 1992 Holt H.S.
3x Missouri State H.S. Freestyle Champ
3x Missouri State H.S. Greco Champ
Wrestled for the University of Missouri 1993-1998
Coached at Hickman H.S. 1998-2004.
Coached 4 individual State Champs
Wife Sarah, 4 children: Sailor, Rocco, Vince and Dylan
Favorite thing about coaching: "Helping young athletes push themselves beyond what they thought they could do, and achieve. Both on the mat and in life."
Assistant COACH:
Assistant COACH:
COLE EPPY
YEARS AT SOUTHERN BOONE: 2
Coach Cole Eppy is a graduate of Southern Boone. Cole is entering his first year as an assistant coach. Cole was a four time letter winner at Southern Boone. Cole was a state qualifier losing in the blood round of the 2023 MSHSAA State Tournament.
Coach Cole Eppy states, "the reason I came back to volunteer at Southern Boone High School is the family-like atmosphere and family is always there for you."
Assistant COACH:
Assistant COACH:
Hunter Jennings
YEARS AT SOUTHERN BOONE: 1
Neosho County Community College: 2 Years
Coach Hunter Jennings is a graduate of Southern Boone. Hunter is entering his first year as an assistant coach. Hunter was a four time letter winner at Southern Boone. Hunter was a 3X state qualifier and a 2X State Medalist for Southern Boone.
Coach Hunter Jennings states, "He loves how you get out of wrestling what you put into wrestling! He loves how the hard work and dedication translates on and off the mat. Hunter chose to come back to Southern Boone to give back to the program and see the young ones develop as he once did"
Varsity Assistant Coach:
Varsity Assistant Coach:
CONNOR SURTIN
YEARS AT SOUTHERN BOONE: 2
Coach Connor Surtin is entering his second year as assistant coach at Southern Boone High School. Coach Surtin comes to Southern Boone from way of Edwardsville, Illinois. Coach Surtin is a nursing major currently enrolled at the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Coaching History:
Coaching for 2 years
Two Years: Southern Boone High School
Coach Surtin states, "the most rewarding aspect of coaching is being able to give back to a sport that has molded me into the person/competitor that I am today. Coaching and mentoring young student athletes and helping positively impact their lives in a way my coaches did is something I strive for daily."
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