Coaches
Gerald Carr, Head Coach
Gerald Carr has been around wrestling for more than 25 years. In 2011, after leaving the West Laurens High School program, Coach Carr decided to start the Storm Wrestling Center. Coach Carr has been dedicated to the sport of wrestling for most of his life. Coach Carr enjoys working with young people and helping them reach their full potential on and off the mat.
Since starting the Storm Wrestling Program, Coach Carr’s wrestlers have successfully competed across the county in AAU, NUWAY, Roller Wrestling and USA Wrestling events. Most recently, the Storm Wrestling Center won the overall 2016 Georgia State Kids Championship in Perry, GA. Members of this team also helped the Storm Center win the 2016 Georgia Elementary and Middle School State Dual Team Championship in Hall County, GA.
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Accolades:
Three time undefeated GHSA State Champion,
Junior College National Champion and Outstanding Wrestler
Two time NCAA qualifier, University of Minnesota All American 1995 & 1996
Coached over 50 High School State Champions
Five Time GHSA Team State Champion
West Laurens High School Assistant Coach
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