Coach White, is a dedicated teacher and coach who teaches physics by day and wrestling by night, with a passion for academics and athletics. Mr. White is known for being one of the fun teachers. He’s been wrestling ever since he was six years old, he wrestled at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania. He teaches physics because he has a passion for science. He got his bachelor’s degree at Wilkes, during his time there he wrestled and went 26-10 at 165 pounds. He took 4th at the Messiah Petrofes, 5th at Monarch invite, and 5th at the east regionals. He was crowned champion of the 2010 Monarch Invitational at 156 pounds. He then took on the role of wrestling coach at Mill Creek High School and led the team to multiple state championships.
Coach White has multiple kids and has a hard time balancing it “It’s a balancing act for sure, you go up all day and get your kids to school, then teach all day, and then teach kids. It’s a balancing act. When I get home I try not to bring my work to my kids at home.” Coach white balances his time between supporting his students and dedicating himself to his family very well. “With Multiple kids, it can be hard but it’s what makes a dad, a dad”. Coach White wasn’t necessarily aiming to coach or teach he found love for it after interacting with his students and players.”After I got into coaching and working with student-athletes, I was drawn to helping kids improve and get better. I figured if I could do it as A coach I could do it as a teacher in science which I love”
Through his dedication to both his students and family, Coach White seems to have his family and students on balance. Leaving an impact on not only students but future athletes wanting to excel in wrestling.