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THE HAMPTON TALBOTS
NICK ENDRES
HEAD COACH - VARSITY
Coach Endres is entering his 17th year coaching with this season being his 4th as the Hampton Varsity Head Coach. He began his coaching career coaching middle school and varsity wrestling at Seneca Valley for 6 years before moving to Charlottesville, Virginia where he lived and coached for 4 years.
While in Virginia, Coach Endres helped coach 4 individual state champions, 1 state runner-up and many state medalists along with over a dozen Prep National qualifiers and medalists.
Upon having their first child, he and his wife decided it was time to move back to Western PA where he began teaching and coaching at Hampton. This will now be his 7th year teaching and coaching for the Talbots.
While at Hampton, Coach Endres has been a part of a staff that has helped produce 4 PIAA State medalists, one state runner-up, and the first WPIAL Girls Champion in Hampton’s program.
Prior to his coaching career, he was a Titusville graduate who graduated as the 3rd winningest wrestler on Titusville’s all-time wins list. He was a 2x AAA Northwest Regional Qualifier with his senior season being cut short due to injury after attaining a top 6 state ranking. He did get to finish his HS career taking part in the Hamot Sports Medicine Senior Showdown Northwest Regional All-star match where he won his final match representing the AAA team.
Upon graduation, Coach Endres joined the United States Air Force via National Guard serving as a medic for 6 years along with attending and graduating from Slippery Rock University.
While attending SRU he did compete on the club team where he was a 2x NCWA National Qualifier.
Outside of wrestling Coach Endres enjoys his time pursuing anything physically challenging with jiu jitsu, strength training, ultra marathons, and obstacle course racing. His favorite time however is the time he gets with his wife, Desirae, and two daughters, Gemma and Juna, who you can find in the stands at the varsity matches cheering the on the Talbots.
ETHAN HEADLEE
ASST COACH - VARSITY
Ethan comes from a family of successful wrestlers - his father was an all American at Messiah and his brother, Drew, an all American at Pitt.
Ethan began wrestling at the age of 6 and started to become serious about the sport in high school. Representing Waynesburg, he placed seventh at states and went on to have a very successful career at the University of Pittsburgh.
Ethan was a two time conference champion, a rare 4 time NCAA qualifier, and a two time freestyle All- American. He finished his career at Pitt with an impressive 99 wins- 36 of which ended in falls, placing him 6th on Pitt’s all time pins list.
Ethan is back in the wrestling room as of 2023, helping the Hampton youth program and coaching his eldest son, Everett. Ethan hopes to use his years of experience to help the Talbots grow and find success.
ASST COACH - VARSITY
Assistant Coach Dominic Rigous, a 2013 graduate of Central Bucks South High School, was an accomplished wrestler for Central Bucks South earning a Southeast regional Title in 2013 and 7th place at PIAA states during his High School career before moving on to wrestle for Clarion University.
Dominic wrestled at Clarion University from 2013-2018 competing at 174lbs. Dominic graduated from Clarion with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice.
Dominic is currently working as a Police Officer in West Deer Township.
DOMINIC RIGOUS
KENNY DOWNING
ASST COACH - VARSITY
Coach Kenny Downing started wrestling at the age of 7 with the youth program offered by Hampton and continued up until middle school. This was when he transferred to a private wrestling club, Pitbull Wrestling Club, where he continued to gain experience and knowledge of the sport and it became a real passion. This took him into high school where he attended Pittsburgh Central Catholic in 2005.
From 2005-2009 Downing was a four year starter and three year captain. He was the first freshman in the history of the program to ever win a Section Championship. He was a two time section champion, took fourth place at the WPIAL championship in 2008, and was All county in 2009.
He ended his high school career with a record of 125 -19. After high school Coach Downing decided to enter the work force, but always missed the sport of wrestling. In 2023 when his oldest son started with the youth program at Hampton is when he started his coaching career at both, the youth level and as a volunteer assistant for Hampton High School. This is now his second year volunteering at both levels and he couldn’t be more honored to help shape these student athletes by improving on their skills not only on the mat but off the mat too.
JOE BURSICK
Head COACH - JR HIGH
Bio coming soon.
KEN HASELRIG
ASST COACH - JR HIGH
Wrestling Background:
4 years Penn Hills High School
4 years Clarion University of PA 84-88
Freestyle competitor until 1996
Coaching experience:
Clarion University – Student assistant
Virginia Tech. – Grad Assistant
University of Pittsburgh – Assistant Coach
Schenley High School – Head Coach
South Brook Middle School – Head Coach
Wrestling Camps/Clinics and Youth Programs – too many to recall or mention
Wrestling . . . Love it!
HEAD COACH - GIRLS
ED BARRY
Bio coming soon.
ASST COACH - GIRLS
JESSICA BARRY
Bio coming soon.
ASST COACH - GIRLS
MIKE BENAGLIO
Bio coming soon.
HEAD COACH - YOUTH
CHRISTOPHER RUGGERI
Christopher Ruggeri began his wrestling journey at Hampton in 8th grade before taking a brief hiatus to pursue musical interests.
After graduating, he attended Clarion University, earning a degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in English. Following his studies, he returned to Hampton High School as a teacher, where he has proudly been a part of the faculty ever since.
Christopher’s coaching career began under the mentorship of his high school wrestling coach, Joe Bursick, as a volunteer with the varsity program. He later transitioned to the Junior High Wrestling Team, serving as an assistant coach alongside Dean Longwell, Mike Thompson, and Chris Hart. In 2017, he briefly stepped away from coaching after the birth of his second son.
When his sons reached wrestling age,
Christopher returned to the mat as a coach for Hampton Youth Wrestling, where he continues to serve today. With a passion for working with kids of all ages, Christopher holds a deep respect for the sport of wrestling and its ability to shape young athletes into disciplined, resilient, and well-rounded members of society.
LAURA COOK
ASST COACH - GIRLS
Bio coming soon.
ASST COACH - GIRLS
BEN SHAPERT
Bio coming soon.
ASST COACHES - YOUTH
Al Murray
Al wrestled for Avonworth and is a dedicated PE teacher with a passion for wrestling and rugby. His extensive experience coaching and teaching has shaped him into an exceptional mentor for youth athletes. Coach Al has a remarkable ability to push athletes to reach their full potential, console them through challenging times, and captivate their attention with his engaging approach.
Ethan Headlee
Ethan wrestled for Pitt, where he was a three-time NCAA qualifier. He is also an assistant coach for Hampton Varsity and a former soccer star.
Gabe Ramirez
Gabe developed a love for wrestling in 8th grade and went on to walk onto the NC State Wrestling Team. Coming from a family of wrestlers, he brings extensive expertise in freestyle, Greco-Roman, and folkstyle wrestling.
Kenny Downing
Kenny began wrestling with the Hampton Youth program before transferring to Central Catholic. He has returned to Hampton as a Varsity coach, focusing on refining the foundational skills developed in the youth program.
Anthony Galfo
Originally from Maryland, Coach Anthony brings invaluable lessons in mental toughness learned during his service in the Coast Guard. We are grateful for the impact he and his family have had on our youth wrestlers.
Ryan Thomas
A Hampton alum, Ryan wrestled alongside Coach Ruggeri and Coach Bryan Annis during their heyday on the Hampton Varsity team. He has returned as a passionate coach dedicated to the program's success.
Bryan Annis
Bryan was one of Hampton’s heavyweight wrestlers from 1999-2002. He brings a wealth of unique wrestling knowledge to help our athletes grow and succeed.
Matthew Moose
Coach Matthew Moose is a career wrestler with specialized knowledge of heavyweight competitors. He helps our athletes understand the critical role of leverage, athleticism, and mental toughness in achieving success.
Joe Osborn
A former wrestler who found his way to our program, Coach Joe is passionate about strength training and fitness. He and his son Ethan share a deep love for wrestling and the physical and mental toughness it cultivates.
Ron Aguglia
Though a baseball enthusiast, Coach Ron Aguglia has developed a strong love for wrestling since his son, Luca, joined the sport. He often wishes he could go back in time to experience wrestling as a young athlete.
Wes Metcalf
Coach Wes Metcalf wrestled for Central Dauphin, where he became adept at leg-riding and cradles. A multi-sport coach for youth soccer, football, and wrestling, Wes is especially passionate about wrestling for the physical and mental skills it fosters, which he sees transferring across all sports.