Our Coaching Staff
Meet the dedicated coaches who lead our program. Built by NC for NC.
Elite Coaching Experience
RAW Wrestling brings together over 70 years of combined coaching experience, championship achievements, and technical expertise to develop the next generation of wrestling champions in the Triangle.
Years Combined Experience
Champions Developed
Triangle Locations
Casey Gashaw
Former D2 wrestler with 16 years of coaching experience. Coach Casey has developed multiple national all-americans and state champions throughout his coaching career.
Tyler Blanchard
North Carolina state champion at Riverside H.S. who continued at NC State. Head assistant coach at Riverside High School with 20+ years experience.
Zack Esposito
Former Division I collegiate wrestler with over 10 years of coaching experience. Specialized in advanced technique development and mental preparation for elite competition.
Brandon Palmer
North Carolina native with over 20 years of coaching experience. Multiple-time state champion and Dave Schultz award winner bringing championship pedigree to RAW Wrestling.
Background: Born and raised in North Carolina with deep roots in the state's wrestling community.
Joe Roberts
Former University of Illinois wrestler bringing collegiate-level techniques to RAW Wrestling. Coach Joe's fresh perspective connects exceptionally well with young wrestlers.
Specialty: Excels at connecting with young wrestlers and making training both challenging and enjoyable.
Welcome Zack Esposito
Elite Coach & Technical Specialist
We're excited to welcome Coach Zack Esposito to the RAW Wrestling family. With his extensive Division I wrestling background and over 10 years of coaching experience, Zack brings a wealth of knowledge in advanced technique development and mental preparation for elite competition.
Wrestling Achievements
- Former Division I collegiate wrestler
- Multiple regional and conference championships
- Extensive high-level competition experience
Coaching Excellence
- Over 10 years of elite coaching experience
- Advanced technique development specialist
- Mental preparation and competition psychology
Our Coaching Philosophy
"Train Hard. Stay Humble. Wrestle RAW."
Technical Excellence
Wrestling is a technical sport that requires precision and attention to detail. We focus on mastering fundamentals before progressing to advanced techniques, ensuring our wrestlers have a solid foundation to build upon.
Mental Toughness
Wrestling develops mental fortitude like few other sports. We train our athletes to embrace challenges, overcome adversity, and develop the resilience needed for success both on the mat and in life.
Character Development
We're not just building wrestlers; we're developing young men and women of character. Discipline, respect, perseverance, and sportsmanship are core values we instill in every RAW wrestler.
Train With The Best In The Triangle
Join RAW Wrestling Club today and learn from our elite coaching staff with decades of championship experience.