Our Coaching Staff
Meet the dedicated coaches who lead our program. Built by NC for NC.
Elite Coaching Experience
RAW Wrestling brings together over 60 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. His technical expertise and leadership have established RAW Wrestling as a premier club in the Triangle.
Tyler Blanchard
Tyler joined the Wolfpack Wrestling Club in 2022. A North Carolina state champion at Riverside H.S. who continued his wrestling journey at NC State. As head assistant coach at Riverside High School, he guided wrestlers to numerous state championships and placements.
Background: State champion at Riverside H.S., continued at NC State University.
Coaching: Over 20 years coaching athletes from preschoolers to adults, helping each reach their full potential.
Brandon Palmer
North Carolina native with over 20 years of coaching experience. A multiple-time state champion and Dave Schultz award winner, Coach Brandon brings championship pedigree and deep technical knowledge to RAW Wrestling's training programs.
Background: Born and raised in North Carolina, Coach Brandon has deep roots in the state's wrestling community.
Achievements: Multiple state championships and recipient of the prestigious Dave Schultz award for excellence in wrestling.
Joe Roberts
Former University of Illinois wrestler bringing collegiate-level techniques to RAW Wrestling. Coach Joe's fresh perspective and energy connect exceptionally well with young wrestlers, making him an invaluable addition to our coaching staff.
Collegiate Career: Competed at the University of Illinois, bringing Big Ten wrestling experience to our program.
Specialty: Excels at connecting with young wrestlers and making training both challenging and enjoyable.
Spotlight: Tyler Blanchard
Wolfpack Coordinator & Coach
Tyler Blanchard joined the Wolfpack Wrestling Club in 2022. As a wrestler he won a state championship in North Carolina at Riverside H.S. then continued his journey in Raleigh at N.C. State. Following his competitive years, Tyler transitioned seamlessly into coaching.
As head assistant coach at Riverside High School, he nurtured young talent, guiding them to numerous state championships and placements. With over 20 years of experience coaching wrestling, Tyler has worked with a diverse range of athletes, from preschoolers to adults, helping each individual achieve their unique goals and reach their full potential.
Wrestling Achievements
- North Carolina State Champion at Riverside H.S.
- Competed at NC State University
- Seamless transition from competitor to coach
Coaching Excellence
- Head Assistant Coach at Riverside High School
- Guided wrestlers to numerous state championships
- 20+ years coaching all age groups
Coaching Philosophy
"Every wrestler is unique, and my role is to help each individual achieve their personal goals and reach their full potential. Whether working with preschoolers taking their first steps on the mat or adults pursuing competitive excellence, I believe in meeting athletes where they are and guiding them forward with patience, expertise, and dedication."
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."
Coaching Achievements
Our coaching staff has developed champions at every level of competition.
Athlete Development
- Multiple National All-Americans
- State Champions across multiple weight classes
- Regional and conference champions
- College wrestling scholarship recipients
Program Growth
- Founded RAW Wrestling Club in 2020
- Expanded to multiple training locations in the Triangle
- Developed comprehensive youth through high school programs
- Built strong connection with NC State Wrestling
Serving the Triangle Region
RAW Wrestling is proud to serve the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area with multiple training locations.
Our Locations
NC State Location
Weisinger-Brown Athletic Facility
2500 Warren Carroll Dr, Raleigh, NC 27695
Monday & Wednesday (RAW Black), Thursday (RAW White)
OG Location
6109 Maddry Oaks Ct, Raleigh, NC 27616
Tuesday & Thursday (RAW Black), Monday (RAW White)
Triangle Wrestling Community
The Triangle area has a rich wrestling tradition, with strong high school programs and collegiate wrestling at NC State. RAW Wrestling is proud to contribute to this legacy by developing the next generation of North Carolina wrestlers.
Our coaches are deeply connected to the local wrestling community, providing our athletes with opportunities to learn from and compete against the best in the region.
Train With The Best In The Triangle
Join RAW Wrestling Club today and learn from our elite coaching staff with decades of championship experience.