Lynx Head Coach – Dave Klemm
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A graduate of Lincoln High School, Dave’s collegiate career took place at Eastern Illinois University. While at Eastern he was a four time All-American placing 3rd, 2nd, and 1st in NCAA Division II and 2nd in NCAA Division I. In 1979 Dave competed in the World Championships. Dave is one of only 7 Americans to beat Olympic Gold Medalist Bruce Baumgartner and the only one to beat both Baumgartner and Olympic Gold Medallist Jeff Blatnick. Due to the 1980 boycott Dave’s Olympic hopes were cut short.

Dave’s coaching career started in 1980 as an assistant at Eastern for two years. He was an assistant at the University of Oklahoma from 1982-84, an assistant at the University of Illinois from 1984-87, and back to Eastern Illinois as an assistant from 1987-89 where he earned his Masters Degree in Sports Administration.

Dave’s head coaching career started at MacMurray College from 1989-91 where he compiled a 13-11 record. In 1991 Dave became the head coach at Lincoln College. Since coming to Lincoln he has produced 139 national qualifiers, 44 All-Americans, and 6 National Champions. His career record at Lincoln is 139-111-1 and his teams have finished in the top six 5 times.

Dave was voted National Junior College Athletic Association Regional Coach of the Year three times, National Coach of the Year in 1997, and Man of the Year in 1999. Dave was inducted into the Eastern Illinois University Hall of Fame in 1989, The Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Hall of Fame in 1996, and The National  Junior College Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 2003

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Lynx Assistant Coach - Bob Turley

A graduate of Lincoln High School, Bob has an A.A. and Bachelor's degree from Lincoln College where he wrestled for two years qualifying for the NJCAA national tournament. Bob's duties include assisting in scheduling, budgeting, and other administrative tasks. In addition to coaching, Bob is the Residence Hall Coordinator and a Math tutor.

Lynx Assistant Coach - Jason Hoffman

A native of Fairbury, IL, Jason started his college career at Lincoln College were he was a two year starter. After Lincoln, Jason transferred to Eastern Illinois University. After two years at EIU Jason transferred to Illinois State University were hearned his Bachelors Degree in Art. Jason’s duties include recruiting and working with the middle weights.

A native of Quincy, IL, Bryan started his college career at Lincoln College.  He earned All-American honors in 2003 placing 8th at 197 lbs. After graduation Bryan continued his career at Millikin University were he was a three time National Qualifier placing 5th at Hwt. in 2005. Bryan earned a Bachelors Degree in exercise science and his duties include recruiting, and working with the upper weights.

Lynx Assistant Coach - Steven Bradley

A native of Beech Grove, IN, Steven was a 3 time Indiana state champion for Beech Grove HS. Steven started his collegiate career at Lincoln College. Steven was a Jr. College National runner-up in 2000 for the Lynx. After graduation from Lincoln, Steven transferred to University of Indianapolis. After a year of competition Steven’s college career was cut short due to injury. Steven served the last four years as Assistant Coach for Indy before coming back to Lincoln. In that time he helped produce 12 NCAA Division II All-Americans. Bradley was inducted into the Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2007. Steven’s duties include Residence Hall counselor, Physical Education Instructor, coaching and recruiting

Lynx Assistant Coach - TJ Williams

TJ started his wrestling career as a Harvey Twister and went on to be a 4 time Illinois State Champion for Mt. Carmel HS in Chicago. TJ’s collegiate career started at Lassen Community College in Susanville, CA. where he was a Jr. College National Runner-up for the Cougars. After graduation, TJ transferred to the University of Iowa where he won 3 Big Ten Titles and was a 3 time NCAA Division I All-American. TJ was the 1999 and 2001 National Champion for the Hawkeyes. TJ holds the highest winning percentage in Hawkeye history with a 98-1 career record TJ is one of Illinois most elite wrestlers. TJ’s duties will include coaching and recruiting.