Mike Boyd Named Head Men’s Coach

Beat the Streets Chicago named Mike Boyd Head Men’s Wrestling Coach. Coach Boyd brings a passion for the sport matched only by his impressive experience:

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• “One of the best wrestling coaches in Chicago.  Mike is a master builder of culture.” said Mike Powell

• Grew up in Chicago’s south side

• “Athlete of the decade” – Chicago Tribune 

• ‘01 state champion, 50-0

• Wrestled at University of Illinois ‘02-’05

• Communication Major

• M.S. in Special Education.

• Coached for four years at OPRF with Mike Powell

• 2013-16 Head Wrestling Coach, Riverside-Brookfield H.S.

• Took program from 15 to 88 wrestlers

• Introduced first full female wrestling team in state of Illinois

• 2017-19 Head Wrestling Coach, St. Rita H.S. 

• Quotes from parents

• “The motto that he instills in kids, In Relentless Pursuit, not only  applies to wrestling but to life.”

• “Makes striving for excellence a contagious attitude.”