Class of 2026

Jamee's wrestling career started when he was in 9th grade as an Indian River Warrior. He went on to earn 93 wins and took 3rd in New York State as a Junior. He also competed at the Empire State Games where he was a medalist in Freestyle and Greco. While in high school, Jamee also played football earning All-North Honors. After high school, Jamee went on to play Semi Pro Football for the Watertown Red and Black. He spent 11 years on the field winning numerous all-star awards. Since then, he was inducted in the Watertown Red and Black Hall of Fame as well the Semi Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Jamee graduated and immediately entered the workforce at his alma mater. He has been there for 36 years. He coaches modified football, varsity wrestling, and varsity softball.

Jamee started officiating wrestling and did this for 10 years. He was a JV coach for 1 year at Indian River and then with a vacancy in the varsity program, he moved up. He has been in that position for 27 years.

During his 27 years, he has a record of 428 wins, 168 losses, and 3 ties. He has had 68 Frontier League Champions, 70 Class Champions, and 42 Section 3 Champions. He has had 9 Division 1 State Place Finishers. Jamee has lead his team to 9 Frontier League Tournament Championships, 13 Frontier League Class A Titles, 1 Class A Tournament Championship, 2 Section 3 Division 1 Tournament Championships, and 1 Section 3 Division 1 Dual Meet Championship. Jamee was named Frontier League Coach of the Year in 2011, 2020, and 2022. He was named Friends of Section 3 Division 1 Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2022.

Many people have contributed to the success of the program including: IRCSD Administration, Sandy Overton, Jay Brown, Bob Alexander, Coach McPherson, Chadd Johnson, past and present wrestling coaches, and former wrestlers. Jamee would like to extend his heartfelt thanks to the wrestling community, the amazing IR Wrestling Family, and his family for their endless contributions to IR Wrestling.