Charles Rich (Clark)

July 16, 1953 - December 19, 2016

  • 41 years of service 4 years (1975-1979)

  • Jr. High Coach - Started LaGrange Boys Jr. High program

  • 13 years (1979-1992) - Head Coach - LaGrange HS 3X state champions (1982, 1986, 1987); 3x 3rd place team

  • 1 year (1992-1993) GHSA wrestling official

  • Started MS program at Gardner Newman MS

  • 12 years (1993-2005) Asst. Coach - Calloway HS

  • 11 years (2005-present) Asst. Coach - LaGrange HS

  • Clinician at various wrestling camps: Dr. John' s Camps - 17 years/ Woodward Camps -10 years

  • 3 time GACA State Wrestling Coach of the Year

  • 3X North Metro Coach of the Year

  • Graduate/Wrestled at Auburn University - 1971-75; Member of 3 SEC championship teams/starting Hwt. for 2 seasons

Awards:

Year
2017
Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter/Region
Georgia

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