Our Coaches
Head Coach- Joel Veloni
Joel is a life long grappler and is a Hoquiam native. He first stepped on the mat at 4 years old and never looked back! He was a state placer for Hoquiam High School, went on to wrestling for Yakima Valley CC and Menlo University. He most recently has been coaching for Grays Harbor College.
Assistant Coach- Joe Marchie
Joe Marchie is the owner of the Academy and is also a lifelong grappler. Joe is a Hoquiam Native and was a state placer for Hoquiam High School. He most recently was the head coach for Aberdeen High School where he got the vision for this club. Helping the youth in this community is one of his highest priorities.
***All of our coaches have been screened by USA Wrestling
Head Coach- Joel Veloni
Joel is a life long grappler and is a Hoquiam native. He first stepped on the mat at 4 years old and never looked back! He was a state placer for Hoquiam High School, went on to wrestling for Yakima Valley CC and Menlo University. He most recently has been coaching for Grays Harbor College.
Assistant Coach- Joe Marchie
Joe Marchie is the owner of the Academy and is also a lifelong grappler. Joe is a Hoquiam Native and was a state placer for Hoquiam High School. He most recently was the head coach for Aberdeen High School where he got the vision for this club. Helping the youth in this community is one of his highest priorities.
***All of our coaches have been screened by USA Wrestling