Meet the HWC Team
Experienced Coaches. Mentors. Huskies.
Great wrestling programs are built by people who know how to teach, challenge, encourage, and connect with young athletes.
The HWC coaching staff brings together collegiate wrestling experience, OPRF alumni, high school coaches, youth coaches, and program leaders who share one goal: helping each wrestler develop at the level they're ready for while building confidence, character, and a lasting connection to the sport.
Different ages require different coaching. One standard connects us all.
Effort First. Character Always. Results Follow.
JASON "JAY" RENTERIA
Head Junior Huskies Coach | Head OPRF Varsity Coach
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2x IHSA Individual State Champion, 4x Finalist & 3x Team State Champion
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Finished high school career with a 144–8 record
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Wrestled collegiately at Nebraska; trained with the University of Iowa
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Coached at IC Catholic Prep (2020–23), helping develop five state champions
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OPRF Assistant Coach (2023–25); Head Coach since 2025
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Led OPRF to 4th place at the 2026 IHSA Class 3A Team State Finals in his first season as head coach, with an individual state champion and multiple state placers
At HWC: Jay leads the club's technical development and helps establish the wrestling system and progression used across our programs.
JAMIL SMART
Director of Operations | HWC Coach | OPRF Varsity Assistant Coach
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Four-year collegiate wrestler at San Francisco State
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NCAA Division II & NWCA All-Academic honoree
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Coaching youth and high school wrestling since 2010
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Former Head Coach, Oak Park Youth Wrestling Club
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Has coached multiple high school and IKWF state champions and placers
At HWC: Helps lead program operations, coaching development, culture, community outreach, and the long-term direction of the club.
BOBBY CAMPOS
Head Tots Coach | Head Oak Park Middle School Coach | OPRF Varsity Assistant Coach
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IHSA Individual State 3rd-place finisher (113 lbs., 2016)
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NCAA Division II wrestler at Notre Dame College
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Coaching youth and high school wrestling since 2020
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Has coached multiple high school and IKWF state placers
At HWC: Bobby leads our youngest wrestlers with an emphasis on movement, fundamentals, confidence, engagement, and making wrestling a sport kids are excited to come back to.
NYLE PASCASCIO
HWC Coach | OPRF JV Assistant Coach
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Former OPRF varsity wrestler
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Coaching experience at the youth and high school levels
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Has helped coach multiple high school state placers
At HWC: Works closely with developing wrestlers on fundamentals, drilling, live wrestling, and building confidence through consistent training.
CAMILA NEUMAN
HWC Girls Coach | Head OPRF Girls Wrestling Coach
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Competed for OPRF on both the girls' and boys' wrestling teams
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2021 IWCOA All-State honoree at 101 lbs.
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Wrestled collegiately at Aurora University
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NACC Scholar-Athlete
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Coaching experience at the youth and high school levels
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Has coached multiple state placers
At HWC: Helps develop girls across the program while providing young female wrestlers with experienced coaching, mentorship, and a visible pathway forward in the sport.
JOHN “JAKE” O'MARA
HWC Coach | Head OPRF Freshman Coach
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Former OPRF varsity wrestler
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Member of the 2012 IHSA State Runner-Up Dual Team and 2013 State Elite Eight Team
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Fargo Greco-Roman National All-American
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Former Head Coach, Little Huskies Wrestling Club
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OPRF High School Assistant Coach since 2025
At HWC: Brings extensive familiarity with the Oak Park wrestling community and helps athletes bridge fundamental youth wrestling into more advanced training and competition.
DEVANIE HOWARD
Club Coordinator
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Experienced youth wrestling program administrator
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Leads registration, scheduling, and family communication
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Coordinates club operations, events, volunteers, and community partnerships
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Works alongside HWC leadership and coaches to create an organized, po
At HWC: Devanie helps turn everything happening behind the scenes into a consistent experience families can depend on.
