Meet the Coaches

Coach Tanner Whaley

Head Coach

Phone Number: (815)-516-6312

E-Mail: tlw.vip@gmail.com


  • Rockford Wrestling Coach for 4 years.
  • Rockford Renegades Football Coach for 2 years
  • Rockford Park District Flag Football Coach for 2 years.

Coach Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod)

Club Administrator

Phone Number: (815)-516-6895

E-Mail: arod1999midway@gmail.com

I've been involved with the sport of wrestling for 14 years and counting. I'll be going into my 6th year working in the Rockford School District 205. I love seeing kids grow and accomplish goals they set on and off the mat. That's why I do what I do.


  • Rockford Wrestling Coach for 9 years.
  • East High School Coach for 7 years.
  • Alpha Wrestling Academy Coach for 7 years.
  • Team Illinois National Team Coach for 7 years.

Coach Carson Olofson

Graphic Designer

I was the Rockford Wrestling team captain from 2013-2015 and wrestled varsity for the E-Rabs wrestling program for four years. After graduating from NIU, I returned to coach and inspire the next generation. In my free time, I train for marathons, play pickleball, watch the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks, and attend Icehogs games.


  • Rockford Wrestling Coach for 2 years.

Coach Kevin Ross



  • Rockford wrestling coach for 2 years.
  • Belvidere Bandits coach for 2 years

Coach Jason Applequist

Rockford wrestling coach 2 years

Rockford Titans Jr tackle football coach 2 years

Wrestle for Guilford high school

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