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About Virginia Wrestling Association

VAWA the Virginia Wrestling Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization, guided by USA Wrestling, striving to create an environment that encourages athletes, coaches and officials alike to show leadership, sportsmanship, hard work, perseverance and continuing education while training for success at any level. We are dedicated to the promotion of amateur wrestling, the world’s oldest sport.


Executive Committee Below with Executive Council and Directors

Executive Council

Steve Steigler

Steve Steigler

State Chairman

Sara  Bahoura (Fulp-Allen)

Sara Bahoura (Fulp-Allen)

At Large Member / VP Women's Outreach

Bill Grubbs

Bill Grubbs

Vice Chairman

John Parthenakis

John Parthenakis

Vice President of Officials

Jihoon Shin

Jihoon Shin

Member At Large - 1

Brandon Stanbery

Brandon Stanbery

Member at Large 2

Mark Roberts

Mark Roberts

Chairman Emeritus

Daryl  Weber

Daryl Weber

Executive Director

Joshua Etu

Joshua Etu

Greco-Roman Director

Marc Tucker

Marc Tucker

Girls Junior Director

Tommy Shea-Roop

Tommy Shea-Roop

Boys Kids Director

Dalton Head

Dalton Head

Regional Director - East

Roy Hill

Roy Hill

Coaching Director

Mark  Strickland

Mark Strickland

Freestyle Director

Jeremiah Dauch

Jeremiah Dauch

Girls Cadet Director

Paige Tarrant

Paige Tarrant

Girls Kids Director

Ed Metzger

Ed Metzger

Athletic Trainer

Mark  Strickland

Mark Strickland

Olympic Style Director

Zachary Olson

Zachary Olson

Boys Cadet Director

Michael  Carter

Michael Carter

Regional Director - Central

Elijah  Doyle

Elijah Doyle

Regional Director - NWVA

Tim  Miles

Tim Miles

Regional Director - SWVA