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Board

Norm Latona

State Chairman


Jonathan 'JP' Prince

National Teams Director

Phone: (256) 508-9127

Jonathan Prince is longtime coach of Alabama Takedown Academy (ATA) in Huntsville. JP grew up through the youth programs in Alabama with his two brothers. JP wrestled at Grissom High School and set the national record for takedowns in a season during his tenure there. He is a 4X state placer, 2X finalist, and a state champion for the Tigers. His accolades earned him a scholarship to Arizona State University, where he wrestled for the sun devils. Since being back in Alabama, JP has been coaching club year round at his Huntsville based club and developed a number of state champions at all levels as well a numerus All-Americans. He has served as the National Teams director for Team Alabama for several consecutive years. He has developed several wrestlers who have competed in college. In his time outside of wrestling, JP is always looking to spend time at the lake and get together with his friends and family.


Julie Lassere

Communication and Media

Julie, and her husband Tracey have 3 children. They are involved in multiple sports including wrestling, soccer, football and equestrian. Julie has been involved with wrestling for six years, with a particular interest in growing girls wrestling. Julie is the chair of the Alabama Girls High School Wrestling Task Force and is a veterinarian in Daphne, Alabama. 


Jason Eldridge

National Girls Team Director

Jason Eldridge and his wife Jillian, have 3 children: 3 girls, Jade, Jenna, Juliana and two of them are accomplished wrestlers. Jason has 10 years of experience coaching youth and 5 years of coaching girls. Jason's whole family is involved in promoting the growth of women's wrestling.