Coaching Staff

Jim Zeigler — Wrestling Coach

Jim Zeigler is currently in his 16th season as the Trapper Wrestling Coach. A 1990 graduate of the University of Southern Colorado, Zeigler was a three time All-American Wrestler.

Jim served three years as an assistant coach at the University of Northern Colorado while completing his Master's Degree in Athletic Administration.

During his tenure as head coach at Northwest, his teams have won the 2004 NJCAA National Championship, won the 2002 All-Academic Title, won five Regional Championships and finished in the top ten nationally for 14 consecutive seasons. He has produced 67 individual All-Americans and 8 National Champions.

Jim has been voted NJCAA West Central Zone Coach of the Year three times and was voted the 2004 NJCAA National Coach of the Year. He currently serves as the Vice-President of the NJCAA Coaches Association, and the Chairman of the Committee for Qualifying Districts. 

George Laughlin — Assistant Wrestling Coach

Bobby Robins — Student Wrestling Assistant

Brooks Bowthorpe — Student Wrestling Assistant