MS Coaches

Coach Steve Eggerichs
Steve Eggerichs has been coaching in the School District of Holmen since the 1999-2000 school year. Steve has coached in various capacities including Head Middle School Coach, JV Coach, Varsity Assistant and Varsity Head Coach. During his two years as the Varsity Head Coach (2006 & 2007) the Vikings went 40 – 4 in dual meets. Steve also serves as a youth coach for the Holmen Viking Wrestling Club, coaching students in grades pre-k – 1st.
Contact – eggste@holmen.k12.wi.us

Coach Pete Barsness
Pete Barsness has been coaching wrestling in the School District of Holmen since 1989. He has coached at every level (Head and Assistant Middle School Coach, Head and Assistant High School Varsity Coach) during that time. As the Head Coach at the High School (2004-05), his team went 17-2, with a trip to the State Team Tournament.

Coach Ross Needham
Needham earned two NCAA III All-America wrestling honors for UW-La Crosse. He placed third in 2006 and fourth in 2007 at 157-pounds. Needham was also a national qualifier in 2005. He won three 157-pound titles at the WIAC championships (2005, 2006, 2007) and finished his career with a record of 109-41. Needham is tied for 12th in school history in victories.Named to the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Academic All-America Team four times (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007), Needham was a state champion at Marshfield (Wis.) High School.
Contact – neeros@holmen.k12.wi.us