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 Division I. In 1979, Dave competed in the World Championships. Dave is one of only seven Americans to beat Olympic Gold Medallist 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 ended.

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

Dave’s head coaching career started at MacMurrary 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 110 national qualifiers, 36 All-Americans, and four national champs. His career record at Lincoln is 116-86-1 and his teams have finished in the top six a total of five 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 - Steve Amy

A native of Illinois City, Il. Steve attended Rockridge High School were he was a four time state finalist and a three time state champion. His collegiate career included Northern Iowa University and Indiana University. He was at starter at both institutions. Steve is has bachelors degree in Physical Education at Illinois state University and is working on a masters degree. His duties at Lincoln include residence hall counselor, teaching, coaching the middle weights and assisting with recruiting.

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 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 where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Art.

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 residence hall assistant, teaching, recruiting, and working with the upper weights.