Coaches

Head Coach ~ Bobby Jefferson / Co-Head Coach ~ Danny Jefferson

IOD Head Coach ~ Shae Jefferson / MS Head Coach ~ Mark Peters

Assistant Head Coach ~ Richard Agee

Assistants ~ Brian Jones, Rob Stewart, Keith Wilson,

Robert Rust, JJ Clay, Rocky Battenfield & Ronny Arteaga

Head Youth Coach ~ Seth Paris

Coach Bobby Jefferson enters his 34th year as the Head Wrestling Coach at Muskogee. Bobby has also been the Athletic Director at MHS for 6 years. He plans to bring the level of the entire athletic department up to the level he has demanded in his wrestling program since 1979. He has actively pursued great coaches in all programs to ensure this will happen.

Bobby is a graduate of Muskogee High School where he was a 3-sport letterman in football, wrestling & baseball. He continued his education at Connors State College where he played baseball. From there he went to Northeastern State University & finished his education degree. He also received his Master's degree from NSU in Administration and passed his Principal's Certification Test.

Bobby has 3 children: Shae - 31 (1st Yr. at BFSA P.E.), Danny - 27 (4th Yr. MHS Computers), and Angela - 23 (2nd Yr. Physical Therapy OU).

Danny Jefferson is entering his 7th yr teaching and coaching at MPS. He graduated from MHS in 2000. He lettered in football, wrestling & baseball for the Roughers. Jefferson a 3x state placer in wrestling. In college, he attended NEO Juco to play football. After being a 2 yr letter winner in Miami, Jefferson then took a Redshirt year at OU before finishing his career and earning his degree at Missouri Southern State. His degree of study was in Health Promotion & Wellness; He also took & passed the Alternative Ed. Test. Danny is married to Ashley!

Shae Jefferson is entering his 4th yr teaching and coaching at MPS. He graduated from MHS in 1997. He lettered in football, wrestling & baseball for the Roughers. Shae served time in the U.S. Military as a Reserve from 2000-2004. In college, he graduated from OU in 2003 with a degree in Communications. Shae has returned to Muskogee with his wife Mandy & 3 yr old son Grey.

Richard Agee is entering his 10th yr teaching & coaching at MPS. He graduated from Perry High School in 1985. He lettered in football & wrestling for the Maroons. He was a 4x state placer in wrestling, winning a state title his Sr. year. In college, he attended Garden City Juco to wrestle. After being an All-American at Garden City, Agee then headed to UCO to finish school & wrestling. While attending UCO, Agee received All-American honors in wrestling and earned his Liberal Arts Degree. Agee took & past his Alternative Ed. Test. Richard is married to Melissa and they have 5 children: Alex (18), Bailey (17), Cassidy (14), Ryker/Rayden (6).

Mark Peters is entering his 17th year educating & coaching in the MPS School District. Mark teaches physical sciance, as well as the Head MS Wrestling Coach for many seasons. He provides great leadership & structure while providing a good foundation in wrestling skills as our youth begin their wrestling careers. Pictured with Mark his is wife Mary Beth.

Rob Stewart is entering his 3rd yr of teaching & coaching at MPS. He graduated from Broken Arrow High School in '99. He competed in football & wrestling helping the tigers win 2 State Titles in '98 & '99. Stewart pursued a collegiate football career at NEO Juco, playing in 2 bowl games helping the Norse finish in the top 3 nationally in his 2 seasons there. After NEO, Stewart went on to play at MSSU in Joplin, MO. finishing his career with All-MIAA Conference Honors while earning his degree in Criminal Justice.

Keith Wilson is entering his 11th yr of teaching & coaching. He graduated from Muskogee High School in 1994. Wilson played & lettered in football & wrestling for the Roughers. He graduated from NSU with a degree in Health in Human Performance, then received his Masters in Higher Education. Keith began his coaching in 2000 as a graduate assistant in Football at NSU. He spent the 2003 year at MPS teaching PE & coaching football before heading down to TCU in 2004 joining the Strength & Conditioning Staff for the Horned Frogs. In 2006, Wilson moved on to join the staff at Colorado School of Mines while teaching health. In 2009, Keith Moved to Coffeyville to become the D-Line Coach at Coffeyville Juco... This year marks Keith's 2nd non consecutive year at MPS, 1st year on the IceFighters Staff. Keith & his wife Angela are excited to be back in Muskogee. They have a daughter Kinsley (1).

JJ Clay is entering his 2nd yr on the IceFighters Staff. He graduated from Muskogee High School in 2000. Clay played football & baseball for the Roughers. He earned a collegiate scholarship at National Powerhouse Cowley County Juco. While there Clay suffered a career ending shoulder injury. Clay grew up around wrestling while competing most of his youth years. JJ will be helping the Icefighters IOD Team as well as heading up the Sports & Information and Marketing of the program. JJ & his wife Catherine are excited to contribute to Muskogee's Youth.

Brian Jones is entering his 9th year of teaching & coaching at MPS. Brian teaches history at the MS level. He has coached at both the MS & HS levels. Coach Jones provides stability & structure within the program. Jones is an asset to our program.

BJ Harlin is a 2002 High School Graduate. BJ attended Bacone College on a wrestling scholarship before serving in the United States Marine Corp. BJ works for the County Sheriff's Department while serving as a volunteer assistant coach. BJ trains in the amateur division of MMA, his conditioning is an asset to our kids. He connects very well with the kids while providing many years of experience on the mat.

Seth Paris is our Head Youth Coach. He is entering his 5th year as the Head Coach. Seth began his campaign with only 7 novice kids. Seth has the desire to be the best. Although we value that desire, his best asset is that he is a positive role model & influence in our community. Seth has consistently increased his numbers each year. Currently our program has nearly 65 kids, half of them are novice with the other half open. Seth works for the Muskogee Police Department. Seth is Married to Aprel Paris. Colton (13) & (1).

Ronnie Arteaga is in his 2nd yr as a student assistant coach. Ronald graduated from MHS in 2010. He has been in the IceFighter Program since the 7th grade. Ronald wrestled at 112 on the State Championship Team in 2010 while placing 4th at the State Tournament. He is currently taking classes at Connors State College. He is getting his degree in Education with an emphasis in Math & Spanish. Ronald is aspiring to be a high school teacher & coach. Ronald is engaged to Alicia Marie Jones. They have a daughter Alia Nicole Arteaga (4 Months).