Our Coaches

Coach Jack Carney

Born and raised in Essex, Vermont, Jack began wrestling at an early age. He spent an extensive career traveling all over the northeast for tournaments, camps, and clinics. In high school, Jack boasted over 150 career wins. He was a 3x Varsity State Champ, 4x Finalist, 3x Varsity Captain. Following high school, Jack has spent time volunteering with various groups in the Vermont wrestling community, and is a certified SafeSport and USA Wrestling Coach. Jack currently works as a Behavior Interventionist for the South Burlington School District, where he is the Varsity Wrestling Head Coach. Jack believes wrestling is a great way to teach discipline, hard work, and to build confidence.

Coach Tim Sullivan

Grew up in Pennsylvania and started wrestling at age 6. Wrestled all over the East Coast during Youth/MS/HS. 3x MAWA Eastern National Placer; 1st place (1990) and 3rd place (1989, 1992). 3x Varsity letter at Emmaus HS (District XI, PIAA). Asst. Wrestling Coach Colchester 2002–2010. Essex Youth Wrestling Coach 2017–Present. Currently lives in Essex with wife Kristen and daughter Addison and son Andrew.

Coach Harris Strokoff

Club Director

Harris grew up in central Pennsylvania and wrestled for East Pennsboro High School. Harris then went on to NCAA Division III Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a 3-year starter for the CWRU Spartans. Harris believes that wrestling teaches self reliance, humility, and perseverance.

Coach Blaine Isham

Club Founder