Varsity dares wrestlers to refine their craft by expanding their vision as they strive for personal distinction. 

“Become the wrestler of your dreams.”

Meet the coach

Nate Jackson

Founder of Varsity and coach

  • 2012 - Illinois State Champion (Marian Catholic High School)

  • 2012 - Illinois Athlete of the Year

  • 2013 - Attended Indiana University

  • 2016 - Division 1 NCAA All-American (New York, NY)

  • 2017 - Division 1 NCAA All-American (St. Louis, MO)

  • 2017 - Graduated from Indiana University

  • 2017 - Assistant Coach at Princeton University (2017-2024)

  • 2019 - Medved International Champion (Belarus)

  • 2021 - Coached in the NCAA Finals (Detroit)

  • 2021 - US Open Champion (Iowa)

  • 2021 - Pan-American Champion (Guatemala)

  • 2021 - World Ranking Series Bronze (Poland)

  • 2021 - Team USA athlete (92KG)

  • 2021 - Ranked #1 in the world (92KG)

  • 2022 - World Cup Champion (Iowa)

  • 2022 - Adidas Global Ambassadorship

  • 2023 - World Ranking Series Silver (Egypt)

  • 2024 - World Ranking Series Champion (Croatia)

  • 2024 - Pan-American Champion (Mexico)

  • 2025 - World Ranking Series Bronze (Croatia)

  • Husband to high school sweetheart and ‘23 Mrs. New Jersey Raychelle Jackson

  • Father to Nathan, Carter, Zoe, and Kynlee

  • Follower of Jesus Christ

  • Co-Founder of KeepNewJerseyClean.Org

“When my wife and I envisioned Varsity, we wanted to create a space for families seeking the highest standard of coaching for their athletes. We believe the highest standard in life is faith in Jesus Christ. He carried our family through our own wrestling journey-we strive in being who is needed for others; who we needed and found. My family is uniquely positioned to help young men and women change their lives through wrestling while focusing on the habits that allow them to flourish in all areas of life. We believe in giving grace freely, moving forward graciously and investing in community.”

Coach Nate Jackson