The Jon Davis Wrestling Center will be home to the Edwardsville High School (EHS) Wrestling team, EWC and Illinois Southern Elite Freestyle/Greco Wrestling Club. The Center’s main feature is a 5½ mat (94’ x 104’) wrestling arena with bleacher seating for 850. The Jon Davis Wrestling Center also includes a strength and conditioning room, locker rooms, concessions, offices, conference room and auditorium. The auditorium seats 110 in either stadium or banquet style seating, and includes a theatre sound system and 14’ x 9’ viewing screen. The auditorium will also serve as the home of the EHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
The Jon Davis Wrestling Center will also be used on a national wrestling level. The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) and EWC will partner to host the NWCA Coaching Academy in future years. “The Jon Davis Wrestling Center is a multipurpose facility conveniently located near the easily accessible St. Louis Airport. The centralized location of the facility is perfectly suited for our coaches who will be traveling from around the nation to participate in our Leadership Academy each year,” said NWCA Executive Director, Mike Moyer. The EWC will also partner with FCA/Wrestling in their inaugural season. “FCA is excited about having the Jon Davis Wrestling Center as a “regional and national center of excellence” to help carry out FCA’s mission and vision,” said Tim Johnson, FCA Midwest Region Director.
Jon Davis, for whom the Jon Davis Wresting Center is named, was a beloved Wrestling Coach and Teacher in the Edwardsville School District. Until his death in 2007, Jon had also served 30 years as the South Sectional Director of the IKWF. During his tenure, the South grew from the smallest to the second largest Section in the state. Jon’s work ethic and dedication to youth wrestling and the IKWF were of the highest standard. Jon Davis left a legacy of dedication and service for all to follow.
The Edwardsville Wrestling Club is a youth wrestling club based out of Edwardsville, IL and is a member of the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) and USA Wrestling. Pat McNamara is the Head Coach of the EWC. McNamara is a 3x Minnesota High School State Champion and 3x NCAA All-American at Michigan State. The current EWC roster lists 25 coaches and over 150 wrestlers.
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