THE OFFICIAL HOME OF
Granite Wrestling Club
GENERAL INFORMATION
YOUTH AND HS COACHING STAFF
We are extremely blessed to have both youth and HS coaches to serve our kids. Our coaching staff is made up of a group of individuals that love wrestling and are dedicated to our student athletes. Take the time to read about where they have been in their careers before Granite Wrestling Club.
Justin Martin
Club Head Coach
Coach Justin wrestled his high school career in Oregon where he was a multiple time state placer and state champion. He went on to wrestle for national championship junior college team Clackamas Community College where he obtained All American status in Greco Roman. After CCC Justin headed south to wrestle for Grand Canyon University where he was a part of a team that finished top three in the county.
After his collegiate career Justin jumped right into coaching in 2014 in Spokane Washington. The next summer he moved to San Diego to help start UTB Wrestling. He was with UTB for 5 years where he helped over 20 student athletes go to college on scholarship. Justin took over as Head Coach for Granite Wrestling Club in 2020, and hasn't looked back helping Granite WC establish itself as a program on the rise.
SEAN O'ROURKE
HS ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Sean O'Rourke wrestled his high school career in San Diego at Mater Dei Catholic where he was a state qualifier his senior year. After high school Sean took his talents north to California State Bakersfield where he was a starter and a Pac 12 placer.
After he finished his wrestling career Sean moved back to San Diego and joined the San Diego County Sheriff Department. A couple years later he joined up with Granite Hills HS as an assistant coach. During his time at GHHS he has a helped produce multiple state qualifiers, and Granite Hills first state placer in over a decade. Coach Sean was a major role player in getting Coach Justin to join up and create Granite Wrestling Club.
BRADY BEAMON
HS ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Brady wrestled his high school career here in San Diego at Steele Canyon High School where he was a two time CIF Champion, a two time Masters Champion, and a California state placer. Once he finished HS Brady continued his wrestling career at Simpson University. During his time there he was a two-time NAIA All-American, finishing 8th and 5th.
After college Brady moved back to San Diego and began coaching at his alma mater Steele Canyon. He joined Jesse and Angel at Granite Hills a couple seasons later. Brady was the missing piece to the puzzle. Soon after his arrival Granite Hills began its uphill swing. During his tenure at GHHS and GWC Brady has had the opportunity to corner All-Americans and state placers.
D'RELL GIST
Team Blue Head Coach
Coach D'rell wrestled his high school career in San Diego at Helix Charter where he was a masters finalist and a state qualifier. He went on to wrestle for Northwestern College in Iowa where he was a multiple time national qualifier ranking as high as 8th in the county. D'rell holds the record for most takedowns in a single season at Northwestern. After he finished his run in Iowa, D'rell moved to Los Angles where he coached at Birmingham High School.
While at Birmingham he helped produce several state placers and a world medalist. After he finished with Birmingham upon completion of the 2022 season Coach D'rell joined the Granite WC staff. Since taking over Team Blue we have seen numbers sky rocket. Most recently Coach D'rell has been named the Head Women's Coach at West Cliff University.
JESSE SHEARD
HS ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Jesse Sheard wrestled his high school career at Granite Hills High School. During his time wrestling in HS he was a 4 year starter and CIF placer. Football is where his talents shined bright. After HS Jesse moved to the midwest to play football in North Dakota.
After the finished his football career Jesse moved back to San Diego and began coaching where it all started, Granite Hills HS. He took over the Granite Hills High School program in 2016 and has put together one of the best coaching staffs in Southern California. During his tenure as head coach Jesse has taken the team from a team finishing top 25th in masters to a top 10 team in the state. He has been instrumental in creating Granite Wrestling Club through his visions and connection to the administration.
ANGEL RAMIEREZ
HS ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Angel wrestled at Steele Canyon High School where he was a CIF champion, two time masters placer, a greco state finalist, and is second in all time falls at Steel Canyon behind Coach Brady. After high school Coach Angel briefly wrestled at Palomar College where he was a JUCCO state qualifier.
After his year at Palomar Angel made the decision to serve his country. While in the military he began competing again. In 2011 he was a double Army Armed Forces Open Champ.
After he finished wrestling he began competing in MMA where he showed the same success.
Once he was finished with the military Angel began his civilian life by jumping into coaching. His first two years were spent with his alma mater Steele Canyon. After that he began coaching at Granite where he has coached state qualifiers, state placers, and the schools first girls state champion.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Our club offers three different teams/program. Look below to see which one best suites your needs!
Team Blue
Team Blue is our beginner and intermediate group. Their practice schedule is Monday through Thursday, from 5:30-6:30.
All practices are held in the Granite Hills Wrestling room located on GH campus on the backside.
This team is year round and primarily competes in San Diego.
Cost for this program is $150.
Team Black
Team Black is our advanced group that is based on experience. Their practice schedule is 6:00-7:30 Monday through Thursday.
All practices are held in the Granite Hills Wrestling room located on GH campus on the backside.
This team competes year round and travels outside of San Diego.
Cost for this program is $150
HS Offseason
GWC Offseason program is for HS athletes in San Diego who want improve their wrestling after completion of season.
All practices are held at Granite Hills HS with practices taking place in both the weight room and wrestling room.
This program runs from March until November and will travel regionally and nationally. The cost is $150 a month.
CONTACT
Questions? Feel free to reach out to GWC.
Tel: 541-390-2399 Email: Granitewrestlingclub@gmail.com