Jim Nelson - Head Varsity Coach
Coach Nelson's focus is to help student athletes become successful by understanding the importance of dedication, teamwork, and passion for learning. He has his Masters in Education from Aurora University and his Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary and Middle School Education from University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Coach Nelson started wrestling at the youth level in 3rd grade and was a two year captain in high school. As a coach our high school team has registered a conference record of 83-22, 9 conference championships, 30 conference champions, 23 state qualifiers, and 5 state champions.
Tyler Lasure - Head JV Coach
Coach Lasure has been with Sun Prairie Wrestling since the 2017-18 season and is thrilled to work with a group of dedicated coaches and athletes. He was been involved in wrestling all of his life and has been coaching since he began teaching in 2011. He has been an assistant coach in Grafton, Wisconsin and a head coach in Lithonia, Georgia. The discipline, endurance, and perseverance that wrestling teaches keep him involved.