Raena Schledwitz serves as the head coach of the Westminster College women's wrestling program. A former national champion and accomplished student-athlete, Schledwitz brings experience in both wrestling and coaching, along with a commitment to growing women's wrestling at the high school and collegiate levels.
Raised in Bennett, Colorado, Schledwitz began wrestling as a junior at Bennett High School, joining the school's first women's wrestling team. She qualified for the state tournament by the time she graduated, paving the way for her collegiate wrestling career.
Schledwitz continued her education and wrestling career at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in exercise science with a minor in entrepreneurship.
During her collegiate career, she was named a Scholar All-American, qualified for the national championships, and helped lead North Central to a national championship.
Following her collegiate career, Schledwitz returned to Bennett, Colorado, where she coached middle school volleyball and high school wrestling for both boys and girls. During her time coaching, the program celebrated several milestones, including two male state placers and the school's first female state wrestling champion.
As head coach at Westminster, Schledwitz is focused on continuing the growth of women's wrestling while providing student-athletes with opportunities to succeed academically and athletically. She is committed to developing wrestlers who can compete at the All-American level and building a championship-caliber program.
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