Coach's Corner: Lincoln's Mike Crowder

Coach Mike Crowder has made an indelible impact on the North Florida wrestling community, with over 300 dual wins and over 30 state medal winners. He is also highly respected for the relationships he has built with former wrestlers and parents, many of whom have gone on to become assistant and head coaches themselves, continuing to pass on their love of the sport to younger generations. For Coach Crowder, it has always been about more than just winning; he is dedicated to building men who can succeed in life after they leave the mat. In addition to his coaching career, Coach Crowder has also worked diligently with the FHSAA on the wrestling advisory council, helping to get many important proposals approved. One such proposal was the implementation of the FHSAA State Dual Meet Tournament, which his team qualified for in its inaugural year. Due to his numerous accomplishments on and off the mat, Coach Crowder has been recognized by his peers on numerous occasions, including being named North West Florida Coach of the Year four times, All Big Bend Coach of the Year ten times, FACA District 3 Coach of the Year five times, and being inducted into the FACA Hall of Fame in 2018.

My host and I have been great friends with Coach Crowder and are honored to have him as a guest on our show. We encourage the community to leave a comment about the amazing Mike Crowder.