Meet The Coaches

Our wrestling team is fortunate to have a dedicated and passionate coaching and administrative staff, whose unwavering commitment and expertise are the cornerstones of our success. With an unrelenting drive to shape our wrestlers into accomplished athletes, these mentors bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to our program. Our coaching duo, with their extensive wrestling backgrounds, instill not only the technical aspects of the sport but also invaluable life skills in our athletes. Working hand-in-hand with them, our administrative staff ensures that every detail, from scheduling to logistics, runs seamlessly, allowing our coaches and wrestlers to focus on what they do best. Together, they form a harmonious team, united by a shared vision of empowering our wrestlers to reach their full potential, both on and off the mat.

Brad Cortez

HEAD COACH

Brad is the Assistant Coach for the CRHS wrestling team and Head Coach of Crystal River Wrestling Club. He is a former high school wrestler, that is a Florida state placer. He is a hard working family man who holds the title of Director of EMT at the Florida State Fire College and a Captain for the City of Ocala Fire Department. His passion for wrestling is what drives him to want to teach young athletes the sport of wrestling and introduce it to those who may have never stepped out onto a mat. He is dedicated to giving all student athletes the right guidance and support to help them avhieve the goals they have set for themselves.

Contact: 352-445-4404

Guy Touchton

HEAD COACH

Guy is the Head Coach for the CRHS wrestling team and the Crystal River Wrestling Club Director and Coach, bringing a wealth of experience to the sport. A retired US Navy veteran and current member of the Ocala Fire Department, Guy is deeply committed to providing service to others. He’s an alumni of LHS, graduting in ‘94, where he wrestled throughout his high school years. In addition to his coaching role, Guy is a loving husband and proud father to Haylie, Drew, Emma and Reina.

Contact: 352-476-3304

Megan Cortez

ADMINISTRATION

Megan is a Crystal River Native. She is a Crystal River High School alumni and a former CRHS Wrestling stat girl. Being involved in the sport of wrestling is what brought her to find her now husband Coach Brad Cortez. They currently raise their two sons in beautiful Citrus County and have introduced them into the wonderful world of wrestling. She is a Realtor by day, and the CRWC administrator by night. She will be your resource for any questions you may have about the club, and always avaiable and open to ideas that can help CRWC grow and benefit the youth of our community!

Contact: 352-586-7993