Coaching Staff

Head Coach--Chip Ufford

This is Coach Ufford's 5th year as Head Wrestling Coach.  Chip is a former 
prep school wrestler from Paola High School.  He has an Undergraduate Degree 
from Mid-America Nazarene University in Physical Education and a Masters 
Degree from the University of Kansas in Sports Administration. Coach Ufford 
is a 2-time Regional Coach of the year and 2-time All Sun Coach of the year.  
Chip teaches weights, physical education and also coaches FB at SME.   
eaufford@smsd.org

Assistant Coach --Jason Filbeck

This is Coach Filbecks 5th season as a wrestling coach at SME.  Jason has 
an undergraduate and Graduate degree from Baker University in Art 
education.  Jason is also an assistant football coach and teaches Art at SME.
eafilbec@smsd.org

Assistant Coach --John Carr
This is Coach Carrs 2nd year as a wrestling coach at SME.  John wrestled 
for the Lancers from 2004-2007, he was a 3 time state qualifier and placed 
at state his senior year.  John will be working with the JV.  

Assistant Coach --Eric Woofter
This is Coach Woofter's first year as a wrestling coach at SME.  Eric is a 
former East wrestler and has been involved in the Kids program for the past 
few years.  Eric will be working with the Varsity.