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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 country.
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.
During his tenure at GWC he has helped produce the programs first Fargo All American's, first girls state medalist, and the clubs first state champion, along with a handful of state medalists.
Mateo Olmos
Club Assistant Coach
Coach Mateo Olmos wrestled his high school career in San Diego at Mater Dei Catholic where he wrestled for Coach Justin and became the schools first state medalist his senior year. After high school Mateo took his talents north to Oregon State State University where he was a starter and a multiple time Pac 12 placer and became a Pac 12 champ as a senior. That year he also qualified for the NCAA tournament where he was top 16 and 2 rounds shy of a medal.
After he finished his wrestling career Mateo moved back to San Diego and began a graduate program at SDSU. That same year he reunited with Coach Justin as an assistant coach for the club and the GH high school program. In his first year he was able to help kids of all ages and was in the corner for GH's first freshman girl state medalist. Coach Mateo is already such a valuable piece to what we are doing here at Granite.
Jesse Sheard
Club President
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 he 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 25 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.
BRADY BEAMON
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 East County 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, state medalists and Granite Hills first state Champ in over two decades. Coach Sean has been a dedicated HS club coach and now will be stepping into the youth ranks as a one of the clubs Head Coaches.
Sean O'Rourke
Co-Head 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 East County 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, state medalists and Granite Hills first state Champ in over two decades. Coach Sean has been a dedicated HS club coach and now will be stepping into the youth ranks as a one of the clubs head coaches.
D'rell Gist
Club Assistant
Coach D'rell Gist wrestled his high school career at Helix Charter High School and was a part of UTB Wrestling under Coach Justin. During his time at Helix he was a state qualifier. After his high school career he moved to the midwest to attend Northwestern College in Orange City Iowa. During his time in Iowa he was a 2x national qualifier and became the schools all time takedown leader.
After he finished his wrestling career D'rell moved back to San Diego and began coaching with Granite WC. He was the Head Assistant up until he became the first Head Coach at Westcliff University. He is currently going into his 4th year and is building something special in Southern California.
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.
David Jauregui
HS ASSISTANT COACH
Coach David Jauregui wrestled his high school career in Santa Ana at Calvary Chapel HS where he was a state finalist his senior year. After high school David took his talents to West Virginia where he was a starter and multiple time NCAA Qualifier.
After he finished his wrestling career David moved to San Diego where he started a small wood working business Ocean Beach Pallet Co. He has since turned that small business into a thriving business. Once that company was built David came back to the sport and has been instrumental to what we are doing here at Granite Wrestling Club.
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 6:00-7:30.
All practices are held in the Granite Hills Wrestling room located on GH campus across from the pool.
This team is year round and primarily competes in San Diego.
Cost for this program is $160 a month.
Team Black
Team Black is our advanced group that is based on experience. Their practice schedule is 4:00-6:00 Monday through Thursday.
All practices are held in the Granite Hills Wrestling room located on GH campus across from the pool.
This team competes year round and travels outside of San Diego.
Cost for this program is $160 a month
HS Offseason
GWC Offseason is for athletes who want to improve their wrestling in the offseason. Practices are 4:00-6:00 Monday through Thursday
All practices are held at Granite Hills HS with practices taking place in the wrestling room
This program runs from March until November and will travel regionally and nationally. The cost is $160 a month.
CONTACT
Questions? Feel free to reach out to GWC.
Tel: 541-390-2399 Email: Granitewrestlingclub@gmail.com