John Gordon - Head Coach
The 2009-10 wrestling season will be John Gordon’s 26th campaign as a high school wrestling coach. During his nearly two and a half decades of coaching, Gordon has guided athletes to 41 state or regional titles and 58 national place finishes. On 11 occasions, athletes under his charge have won national titles. As a junior high, high school and college wrestler, coach Gordon grew to understand the dedication, self- discipline and hard work necessary to be successful in this highly demanding sport. In addition he also holds a USA Wrestling Bronze Level Coaching Certification, and serves as a member of the Team Pennsylvania Cadet and Junior coaching staff, and was recognized as the NWCA Pennsylvania Prep Coach of the Year. Coach Gordon lives on Seminary’s campus with his wife Gina, his daughter Allie ’08 and his son Nicholas ’09.
Andy Lacroix - Assistant Coach
Andy joins the Seminary coaching staff following two years of service as an assistant coach at Roger Williams University in Bristol Rhode Island. He enjoyed a decorated career as both a high school and collegiate competitor. In high school, Andy won three state titles and two New England titles. He continued his winning ways in college, while while wrestling for Roger Williams University. He attained NCAA All American honors finishing 3rd in the national tournament in 2006. Andy registered a collegiate career record of 97-20 establishing seven school records along the way. While coaching at Roger Williams, Andy was selected as the New England College Conference 2009 assistant coach of the year. In addition to the work that he has done with the RWU and Wyoming Seminary programs, Andy works as a clinician and camp administrator, around the nation, for Ken Chertow’s Wrestling Camp program
Brian Kaschak - Assistant Coach
Entering his third season as a member of the Seminary coaching staff, Brian Kaschak brings a wealth of wrestling knowledge and familiarity with the northeast Pennsylvania sports landscape to our program. An avid physical fitness buff and insightful history teacher, Coach Kaschak spearheads the lion’s share of our in-season strength and conditioning initiatives. A product of the highly regarded Wyoming Valley West wrestling program, he enjoyed an all conference career as a collegiate baseball player. Coach Kaschak lives on campus while serving as a dorm parent in Carpenter Hall.
Pat O’Hara - Assistant Coach
Pat continues with the Seminary coaching staff having enjoyed coaching success with the successful Pittston (PA) high school program, the Pennsylvania Cadet and Junior Greco and Freestyle National Teams and as a wrestler at Pittston and Wilkes University. He is a USA Wrestling Bronze Certified coach and a certified Greco and freestyle official. In spring and summer, Pat serves as a member of the Northeast Freestyle and Greco Club coaching staff. Along with his wrestling expertise, Pat’s passion for the sport, connection with the kids and high energy level make him a significant difference maker for the program.