Ed West is a 1973 graduate of John Marshall High School, where he was a West Virginia state champion as a senior. He had a career record 58-11-1 and was a member of state championship teams in 1972 and 1973. West earned his bachelor's degree at West Liberty State College and his master's degree from West Virginia University.

While coaching five years at Moundsville Junior High from 1978 to 1982 with Larry Chambers, Ed produced four undefeated teams. In 1982 Ed started his scholastic coaching career as an assistant coach under Ed Dugas at John Marshall High School. West took over the reins of the Monarchs in 2000 and the legacy of the John Marshall wrestling program continued to shine.

During Coach West's tenure, his mat squads compiled a 136-57-1 dual meet record. His 2002 team was the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference AAAA Dual Meet champions and placed third at the state tournament. Three of his teams placed in the top six in the state tournament. Ed coached five OVAC champions and five state champions. He also coached the school's first three-time state champion (Dustin Richey), two OVAC Outstanding Wrestler recipients (Ryan Muldrew and Derek George), and Duttton Award winner and All-American (Ryan Muldrew).

Ed resides in Moundsville with his lovely wife Colleen. They have three daughters Shilo, Shannon, and Abby and seven grandchildren Brock, Blake, Breyden, Ethan, Landon, Ryleigh, and Levi.

The West Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is proud to honor Ed West with the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award.