Stryder Davis was announced as Corban University’s first-ever head women’s wrestling coach in the fall of 2019.
Davis—who also serves as an assistant men’s wrestling coach alongside his brother Keegan Davis—brings a wealth of experience to his new role at the helm of the women’s program. A two-time NAIA National Champion (2004, 2005) as a wrestler at Montana State University-Northern, he was awarded Outstanding Wrestler honors at the 2005 national tournament.
One of many awards from his own wrestling career, Davis was also a two-time National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-American, and a second-place finisher at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational. He spent time as a professional mixed martial artist, and possesses a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
As a coach, Davis spent 10 years instructing at the high school level, serving as the head wrestling coach at Silverton High School, South Salem High School, and assisting at Sprague High School. He also has experience coaching among the NCAA Division I ranks, coaching at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore.
“I'm excited to lead young wrestlers to athletic and academic honors at Corban University,” said Davis. “Through the sport of wrestling, I hope to make a difference by producing strong women that can be an example of Christ in their communities and families.”
A proud husband and a father of five, Davis is a personal trainer and owner of Grit Fitness, a local gym in Salem. He will begin his duties immediately.
