HEAD COACH - SHAWN SLENCZKA
This is Coach Slenczka's 9th year with the program and 13th year coaching overall. During Coach Slenczka's tenure, the Hawks have finished 5th in the 7A state duals on two occasions (2017 and 2018) and earned 6th place team finishes in individual state tournament in 2017 and 2019. They also completed a region title sweep by winning area duals and the traditional region title in 2017. Coach Slenczka hails from Illinois where he spent 8 years wrestling competitively, including 4 at the collegiate level.
ASSISTANT VARISTY COACH/GIRLS HEAD COACH - BLAKE KEITH
This is Coach Keith's 7th year with the Hawks. He was previously the Head Freshman Football Coach and currently in charge of the girls wrestling program.
HEAD JV COACH - ALEX VALENTINE
Coach Valentine is a graduate from Allatoona where he wrestled for four years. Coach Valentine began working with the Hawks three years ago and was hired by the school as a paraprofessional last year. He is currently obtaining his degree in teaching.
COMMUNITY COACH - JOHN TAFTS
Coach Tafts has been volunteering with the Hawk wrestling program for the past 14 years. He also serves as their strength and conditioning coach