LASSITER WRESTLING: THE PROUD
TRADITION
WELCOME TO LASSITER WRESTLING!
For twenty-six years, Lassiter Wrestling has established itself as one of the top wrestling powers
not only in Cobb County, but also one of the top programs the state of Georgia has to offer. Lead by Coach Steve Day in his
26th season, the Trojans have finished in the top ten of the Georgia AAAAA Championships three of the last six years,
finishing 6th in 2002, 5th in 2003, 10th in 2005 claiming five individual state titles along the way. Last season Lassiter
took five wrestlers to state and walked away wiith two all-state wrestlers.
This
summer many of the boys were busy attending camps. Acton Pifer went to Kansas City as part of the Cadet program; while Brian
Dopson, Jack Kostal, Dillon Dupree and Mitchel Leigh lounged away with Cael Sanderson in Iowa (see picture above).
For the 2007-2008 season the Trjoans will be led by state qualifiers Acton Pifer and
Johnny Suarez. In addition Kevin Metzer, Dillon Dupree, Mitchel Leigh, Eddie Christopher and Nick Collins should
turn some heads. Our full 2007-2008 outlook will be available in November.
THE COACHING STAFF
HEAD COACH STEVE DAY
Steve is a graduate
of Illinois State University in Normal, IL. Steve has coached both Iowa and Illinois Junior National Teams. Prior to coming
to Lassiter, Steve coached at Illinois State University, University of Illinois and Clemson University. Steve also coached
the Georgia Freestyle and Greco-Roman Teams for 12 years.
Steve has coached Lassiter for 24 years and his teams
have compiled a 297-124 won/loss record. He has won "Region Coach of the Year" five times and Cobb County Coach
of the year in 1999. Steve has coached 52 state place winners and 11 state champions.
Steve and his wife Susan
have two daughters, Stephanie and Savannah, both actively involved in Lassiter Wrestling.
TRAVIS SCHMID
Travis is back at Lassiter as the Junior Varsity coach and the Trojan wrestlers are happy to have him back.
An outstanding high school wrestler as a Trojan, Travis brings the rich tradition of MTXE into the wrestling room every day.
BRANDON LIVINGOOD
A two-time Iowa state champion, Brandon is back for his second year
of coaching with the Trojans. A former collegeiate wrestler at University if Northern Iowa and Wartburg College in Iowa, where
he received his undergraduate degree. Brandon is an aspiring Dr. of Chiropractic and is currently attending Life University.
