Coaching Staff and Leadership

St Paul Wrestling Academy was chartered in 2020 under Minnesota Statue 317A with File Number 117583600029.

Coaching Staff:

Matt Mincey
Co-Head Coaching Coordinator, St Paul Wrestling Academy

Coach Mincey was an All-American for Minnesota State where he finished Third at the NCAA Division II National Championships.

Mincey garnered a 28-3 record while wrestling for the Mavericks that also included First Team All-NSIC and NSIC Wrestler of the Week Honors.

Prior to joining the Mavericks, Mincey was a member of the University of Minnesota Wrestling program. As a Gopher, Mincey collected a record of 43-23, and was a three-time letterwinner. Mincey was a three-time MSHSL State Champion while wrestling for Apple Valley High School.

Kyle Rathman
Assistant Coaching Coordinator, St Paul Wrestling Academy

Coach Rathman was a Three-time All-American at the NCAA Division II National Championships for Minnesota State.

With a 76-23 career record for the Mavericks, Rathman also was an NSIC Region V Champion, first team All-NSIC, and he wall picked up NWCA All-American Honors three years in a row.

Prior to joining the Mavericks, Rathman was a three-time MSHSL state place winner, placing third three times for Apple Valley Hight School.

Leadership:

Chad Kraft

President / 4-Time All American Wrestler at the University of Minnesota

Scott Solliday
Vice President

Steve Draxler
Treasurer

Mike Flanagan
Secretary

Paul Schmidt
Fundraising / Recruiting
paulfschmidt1@gmail.com