Willie Hilton

Wrestling

This lifestyle is a marathon, not a sprint

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How to Attack the Single Leg

Willie Hilton

Wrestling

Controlling the Front Headlock

Willie Hilton

Wrestling

ABOUT Willie Hilton

Willie Hilton, a SC High School State Champ and 3-time NCAA All-American, brings a wealth of coaching experience. From his early days as assistant coach at Lassen Cougar Club and Braves Wrestling Club to leading Northeast Elite Wrestling Club, he's now the owner and head coach at Sly Fox Wrestling Club, guiding many All-Americans and three national champions.

HIGHLIGHTS

Owner of Sly Fox Wrestling Club
3-time NCAA All-American
Coached UNCP's First National Champion in Program History
Coached 7 National Finalists, 3 National Champions and 49 Scholar All-Americans
Coached 59 NCAA National Qualifiers and 26 NCAA D-2 All-Americans

EXPERIENCE

13 Years as Head Coach of UNCP Wrestling
Led Team To Two Conference Championships (2017-2018, 2019-2020)
Led Team To NCAA Super Region 2 Tournament Championship (2020)
Achieved 7 Top 25 Finishes In The NCAA National Tournament Over 13 Years

AWARDS

2020 Conference Coach of the Year
2023 Bob Bubb Coaching Excellence Award Winner for D-2 Wrestling
2-Time UNCP Athletics Department Coach of the Year