Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association

Hear from LC Davis, head coach of the Pittsburg Dragons. Coach Davis was named 5A Girls Coach of the Year by his peers for the 2025-26 season.

Joe Zlatnik went on to a coaching, teaching, and school administration career after growing up in Rossville. He has since embarked on a self-made career in photography/videography/journalism. He joins the podcast today to talk about an exciting project involving girls wrestling, entitled Horns-Up. Sign up for updates at his Website at https://www.joezlatnik.com/horns-up and check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@JoeZlatnikProductions

Paola's Brock Johnson won four state titles and is now competing at the collegiate level at South Dakota State University. He was named 4A Wrestler of the Year in addition to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dave Schultz award.

Luke Keller led the Russell High School girls to the 2026 state title in 321A on the strength of five finalists and four champions. Hear from Coach Keller as he reminisces on last season and looks forward to 2026-27.

Darby Weidl became a national finalist and two-time All-American at Ottawa University after an outstanding high school career at Ottawa High, where she was a state runner-up and champion. She was named KWCA College Senior Wrestler of the Year for the NAIA women's division.

Brogan Monty completed his high school career with four state titles at Beloit High School. He is now in the college ranks at Colorado State University - Pueblo.

Tad Forsyth is settling into college life at the University of Nebraska after an outstanding high school career at Blue Valley Southwest, where he won two state championships. Hear from the 5A Senior Wrestler of the Year.

Tyler Cordts has built the Gardner-Edgerton program into a contender year after year in both the boys and girls programs. He led the girls to a 6A runner-up performance at last year's state tournament. 

2026 Hall of Fame induction speeches. Doug Broadfoot retires after thirty-one years as Hall of Fame Chair (0:03). David Brown (Into by Brett Kramer 1:35, Start 5:10), Shawn Bunch (Intro by Kevin Klemm 15:36, Start 26:00), Joe Johnston (Intro by Kevin Klemm 31:50, Start 39:39). KWCA President Jay Johnston closes the ceremony (47:00).

David Brown spent over three decades as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He brought the Ft. Scott program to prominence and has led a surprising number of his former charges into the teaching and coaching profession.