Coaching Staff

We are dedicated to helping each wrestler reach their highest potential.

Coach Keel

Matt Keel

Founding Director

Coach Keel is the head coach at St. John's College High School and a Team VA National Team coach with a track record of founding successful wrestling programs. Tech Squad has placed first or second overall at the Virginia Freestyle and Greco State Championships each year since the foundation of the club.  He amassed over 150 dual wins as Skyline's first head coach. During his first year at Chantilly the team went undefeated in duals, won their first district title in 20 years, and qualified a record 9 wrestlers to the 6A state tournament. He also founded the Sick Nasty freestyle club and Front Royal Raptors youth program, guiding both to top 10 finishes yearly in their respective divisions.

Joey Prata

Joey Prata

Assistant Coach

Joey Prata is a highly accomplished wrestler with a remarkable track record across several esteemed programs. Notably, he wrestled for Oklahoma University, Virginia Tech University, and St. Christopher's School. His achievements include qualifying for NCAA Nationals three times, a Greco National Champion, Freestyle All-American, and 2x National Preps Champion.

In the 2021-22 season at Oklahoma University, Joey stood out as a starting wrestler at 125 pounds, boasting a 19-9 record, including key victories over formidable opponents. His impressive fourth-place finish at the Big 12 Championship secured his spot at the NCAA Championships, where he went 3-2 to make it to the blood rounds.

Jason Grimes

Jason Grimes

Assistant Coach

St. John's College High School Assistant Coach. Served as Interim Head Coach and Assistant Coach at American University after a successful career competing for the Eagles as a 4-year starter and at 2020 NCAA Qualifier. FILA Cadet Runner-Up. 3x Fargo All-American. 2x Georgia State Champ

 

Travis Passero

Assistant Coach

Wrestled for Hofstra and SUNY Courtland... Wrestled for six years at Eastport South Manor High School in Manorville, New York…Recorded a 205-22 scholastic record…All-American as a senior and a freshman…Posted a 5-0 record on the way to the 2014 New York State High School Championship at 126 pounds…Also captured district and regional titles as a senior…Placed third in New York State, won the Section XI title and finished eighth at the Flo Nationals as a junior…Led New York State with 38 tech falls in 2013…Placed fifth in the sectionals as a sophomore and third as a freshman…Finished fourth in the NHSCA Freshman Nationals…

 

Devin Syler

Assistant Coach

St. John's College HS Assistant Coach

 

Joe Roberts

Assistant Coach

+20 years coaching experience

 

Taylor Ronan

Assistant Coach

Competed for the University of Missouri from 2009-2014. As a four sport athlete in South Dakota competing in wrestling, track, cross county, and powerlifting, earned a powerlifting state championship.

 

Ryan Haskett

Assistant Coach

 

 

Robert Charlesworth

Assistant Coach

 

Matt Burkett

Greco Coach

Riverside Head Coach

 

Paul Grinups

Assistant Coach

Head Coach Independence High School

 

Eric Russo

Assistant Coach

Wrestled at Fauquier High School and Virginia military Institute

 

Jake Carey

Asst Coach