COACHES

Anthony "Coach Sushi" Luke (HEAD COACH)

Coach Sushi, is from Northwest Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Conneaut Lake High School (CLHS) in 1996. He started his wrestling career in 7th grade. At CLHS, he was a 4 year starter in both wrestling and football, where he earned All-Conference honors. After graduation, he was offered scholarships for both wrestling and football, but chose to play college football at Thiel College. As a 2 year starter and letterman, Coach Sushi had a season ending injury. After some pause, he chose to transfer to Penn State University to continue working on his undergraduate degree. During this same time he became a counselor for mentally and physically abused children for 2 years.

In 2000, Coach Sushi joined the United States Army as Anti-Armor Air-Assault Infantryman where he deployed six times with the 101st Airborne Division, 506th Infantry (CURRAHEE) and 502nd Infantry (Deuce Deuce). As a Platoon Sergeant, Master Gunner, NCOIC of Intel and Counter Intel and his Unit's Combatives Instructor, Coach Sushi was recommended 3 times and awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions in combat. After separating from the Army in 2009, Coach Sushi earned his undergraduate degree in Information Systems with a focus in Cybersecurity.

In addition to being the TYWO Head Coach, Coach Sushi is also the Head Coach of Tiger Youth Football (B-Team), and the Defensive Cyberspace Operations Branch Chief (SwAT). He has 4 boys, who either previously or are current wrestlers of the TYWO, Alexander, Skylar, Ryder and Gunner.

Joe "Coach Joe" Rybacki (ASST. COACH)

Coach Joe's journey in wrestling began in 9th grade, a start that he often wishes would have came earlier. Despite this, he is grateful for the experiences and lessons he gained during his high school and collegiate career. He was fortunate to be part of 1995, 1996, and 1997 State Champion Wrestling Teams for Grissom High School. He also had the opportunity to compete in High School Nationals. These early successes not only shaped his athletic career, but also instilled in him the values of perseverance, resilience and teamwork.

While attending Princeton University, he was a 4 year letterman for the Princeton Wrestling Team where he learned the importance of hard work, discipline and camaraderie. He formed lasting friendships with this teammates and a deep appreciation for the sport that stays with him to this day. Coach Joe is extremely thankful for the lessons learned both on and off the mat where he strived to be his best self and continues to apply these principles in his life and coaches career.

Coach Joe is proud to give back to the sport that he loves as a coach with Tiger Youth for the past 3 years. His family is deeply involved in the sport, with 3 of his 5 kids already wrestling with TYWO set to join the team soon. Coach Joe's wonderful wife, Joanna, is a constant source of support for him and his children, encouraging them every step of the way. When not on the mat, their family enjoys spending time together at their farm in Lacey Springs, a place that provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle e of the wrestling season.