John Penfold is entering his first season as the head coach of the Storm wrestling program and third overall in 2025-26.
A native of Goodrich, Michigan, Penfold has a strong competitive and coaching background. He wrestled at Lake Erie from 2016 to 2022, where he was a three-time regional placer. After graduating, he remained at Lake Erie as a coach from 2022 to 2024, where he helped train four All-Americans and a National Finalist. In 2024-25 he served as an assistant coach at Goodrich High School, guiding four state placers and one state champion during his lone season. In addition to his school coaching roles, he founded Attrition Wrestling, a club which has quickly earned a reputation as one of Michigan's top wrestling programs.
Penfold holds three degrees from Lake Erie. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management with a minor in Coaching in 2021, a Master of Education in 2023, and a Master of Business Administration in 2024.
