Ryan Lancaster
Head Varsity Coach
Coach Lancaster has been a part of the West Ottawa wrestling family since 1996. As a middle schooler, he would practice with his older brother Rory under Coach McCourt and Coach Nadolsky. He developed under the Panther system at a very early age, winning several youth state titles, and even became an All-American. He also had an impressive prep career, becoming a 2002 MHSAA State Qualifier and a 3x MHSAA Regional Qualifier. He holds records for career wins, team points, escapes, reversals, 2-point near falls, and 3-point near falls. He also was a 3x USAW National Qualifier and a member of the 2002 USAW Junior Greco-Roman National Championship team.
In college, Lancaster was a 2003 Academic All-American for Muskegon Community College and 2003 USAW "Red-shirt Freshman" All-American. He later went on the wrestle NCAA Division 1 at Easter Michigan University with fellow West Ottawa alum John McClure. After one season, he transferred to Grand Valley State University, where he finished his collegiate career as a Laker. As a member of the 2008 NCWA National Championship team, Lancaster was an All-American, placing 7th at the NCWA National Championships at 235lbs.
Since then, he has dedicated himself to the coaching world, joining the West Ottawa wrestling coaching staff in 2006. coaching at all levels, he has helped the Panthers secure 2 MHSAA district team titles and coached several All-State wrestlers and All-Americans. He is also currently the director of wrestling for Myrmidon Training Systems, a grass-root Olympic-style wrestling club located in Holland, Michigan. Coach Lancaster earned his Masters in American History from American Military University in 2014 and taught at Muskegon Community College as an adjunct professor.
This is Coach Lancaster's seven-year as head coach of his alma mater. His wife, Betsy, both have four children: Lilli, Gaven, Aiden, and Nora.
Email: Lancasterr@westottawa.net
In college, Lancaster was a 2003 Academic All-American for Muskegon Community College and 2003 USAW "Red-shirt Freshman" All-American. He later went on the wrestle NCAA Division 1 at Easter Michigan University with fellow West Ottawa alum John McClure. After one season, he transferred to Grand Valley State University, where he finished his collegiate career as a Laker. As a member of the 2008 NCWA National Championship team, Lancaster was an All-American, placing 7th at the NCWA National Championships at 235lbs.
Since then, he has dedicated himself to the coaching world, joining the West Ottawa wrestling coaching staff in 2006. coaching at all levels, he has helped the Panthers secure 2 MHSAA district team titles and coached several All-State wrestlers and All-Americans. He is also currently the director of wrestling for Myrmidon Training Systems, a grass-root Olympic-style wrestling club located in Holland, Michigan. Coach Lancaster earned his Masters in American History from American Military University in 2014 and taught at Muskegon Community College as an adjunct professor.
This is Coach Lancaster's seven-year as head coach of his alma mater. His wife, Betsy, both have four children: Lilli, Gaven, Aiden, and Nora.
Email: Lancasterr@westottawa.net
Accomplishments
- NCEP Bronze Level Coach
- 2008 NCWA All-American
- Member of 2008 NCWA National Champion Team
- 2003 USAW Collegiate All-American
- 2003 NJCAA Academic All-American
- 2002 MHSAA State Qualifier
- Numerous MUSAW State Championships
- Member of Numerous National and International Teams
- Coached 2x MHSAA District Championship Teams
- Coached dozens of All-State and All-American wrestlers, as well as a World Medalist
- Former Michigan National Team Coach
Mathias Sarli
Assistant Varsity Coach
Mathias is a product of the West Ottawa wrestling family. While competing at West Ottawa, he holds records for career reversals and escapes. A regional qualifier in high school for the Panthers, Sarli competed at Muskegon Community College as a Jayhawk. This next-level training has served him well, as he has been with the program at all levels for several years now. His no-nonsense approach to wrestling has aided the program in grooming numerous all-state wrestlers.
Email: sarlim@westottawa.net
Email: sarlim@westottawa.net
Accomplishments
- MHSAA Regional Qualifier
- Former College Wrestler
Keenan Montoya
Assistant Varsity Coach
Montoya is another product of the West Ottawa system. As a Panther, he was a-OK Red Conference champion, a former MUSAW national team member, and the first Off-Season Champion this program has produced. After a stint at Elmhurst College as a Bluejay, he returned to West Ottawa to coach at all levels, including our PE-RTC. His attention to detail and intense wrestling style creates an environment athletes can thrive in.
This is Keenan's sixth year as a coach.
Email: montoyak@westottawa.net
This is Keenan's sixth year as a coach.
Email: montoyak@westottawa.net
Accomplishments
- 2016 OK Red Conference Champion
- Former MUSAW National Team Member
- First Off-Season Champion in School History
- Former Elmhurst College Wrestler
John Razoog
Assistant Varsity Coach
John Razoog comes from Wyoming High School, where he was a former wrestler. He was not only a letter winner for the Wolves but also a team captain. Coach Razoog brings with him a passion for the sport and leads our JV wrestlers.
This is John's third year as a coach at West Ottawa.
Email: razoogj@westottawa.net
This is John's third year as a coach at West Ottawa.
Email: razoogj@westottawa.net
Accomplishments
- Former Varsity Wrestler
- Coaching Experience at All Levels