In October, 2002, Trevor Elliott faced an insurmountable challenge.

Following a freak accident at work, the former Illinois state champion and standout Indiana University wrestler had just been told by his doctors that he'd likely be a quadriplegic for the rest of his life.

This courageous wrestler would not accept his prognosis.

Trevor's accident left him with two crushed vertebrae in his lower neck. He agreed to a new procedure that would cut through the front of his neck and fuse the damaged vertebrae. Doctors believed if it was successful, he might regain movement in his hands and feet only.

Within three months, Trevor regained movement in his legs. After 12 months of rigorous therapy, tenacity and perseverance, his miraculous recovery restored his ability to walk and move his arms freely.

Trevor's desire to remain active in wrestling was the driving force behind his therapy and recovery from this point forward.

He followed his brother Neal and IU teammates to Florida where in 2006, he became the head coach at Cape Coral High School. Trevor stated that at first he was not "fit enough" to actually get on the mat with his wrestlers, but admits that his determination, character, and hard work have inspired many of his athletes. He now periodically puts on his wrestling shoes and drills moves with his wrestlers on the team.

Following his 2007 induction into the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Hall of Fame, a Fort Myers writer said, "Whatever the case, reaching Hall of Fame status is quite a feat - just not as impressive as Elliott moving his feet!"

Trevor competed for Hall of Fame coach Lon Gerrish at Sandwich High School and was a three-time state champion after placing third as a freshman. He holds the record for most wins at the individual state meet in Class A with 13. Trevor had a career high school record of 166-9, with 108 pins, 22 tournament championships and 517 dual team points. Trevor was a High School All-American. He was captain of the 1991 State Championship Team. He also competed in track and cross-country and was a state qualifier in pole vault.

He was a two-time NCAA Division I qualifier with a college record of 86-34.

Trevor is currently the head wrestling coach and a science teacher at Cape Coral High School in Cape Coral, Florida. In his first 14 years at the school, he has coached 15 state qualifiers, eight state place-winners, and two state champions. He led his team to a fourth-place finish at the state championships in 2006.

In addition to coaching wrestling, Trevor also raised two daughters, Ava and Nya.