Walt Ragan (Coach) - Walt Ragan began his coaching career in after competing his collegiate wrestling career at University of Southwestern. Known as a "program builder" by his wrestlers and collegues, Coach Ragan started the program at Lafayette High School in Louisiana in 1973, while still a student-teacher. In 1976 he started the program at Jeanerette High School, gaining instant success with a 3rd place finish at State, with five individual state runners-up. In 1979, he moved to Florida and started the program at Lemon Bay. Two years later, the 1980 Jeanerette High School team won the Louisiana State Tournament. From 1979-1998, Lemon Bay was known as one of the best programs in Florida, compiling a 181-56-1 record, with 10 District, 7 Region, and 2 Team State Championships. In addition, future NCAA Division I All-Americans Mick Schyck and Jeff Ragan, were among his 14 individual State Champions! In 1999, Coach Ragan again started a new program, this time at The Principia HS in St. Louis, Missouri, where he coached for two years before returning to Florida to serve as an assistant coach at North Port High School, where he currently works. Coach Ragan was named FACA Wrestling Coach-of-the-Year in 1985, 1997, and 1998. Walt is married to wife Sherie, and has one daughter, Jen, and two sons, Jeff and Brad. His son Jeff is currently the Associate Head Coach at The Citadel, in South Carolina.