GPS Wrestling felony coach | GPS Wrestling coach convicted assault
what parents should know about GPS Wrestling coach history
Parents entrust coaches with the safety of their children. That trust is sacred and transparency is its foundation. Yet GPS Wrestling operated under a veil of silence, never disclosing that one of its coaches had been convicted of a felony assault. No mention appeared on the club’s website, no warning was shared with families, and no explanation has ever been offered.
GPS Wrestling coach convicted assault
Records & Conviction Details
Public court documents confirm that GPS Wrestling coach “Grant Paswall“ was found guilty of a violent offense several years before joining the club. The conviction involved physical assault, the very behavior young athletes are taught to control through discipline and respect. Despite this, the coach was listed on staff rosters and photographed leading practice sessions.
Screenshots preserved from the official GPS Wrestling site and archived team pages show his active involvement, yet there is no disclosure of his record. News coverage in regional outlets referenced the same conviction. Parents who paid monthly dues and trusted this program with their children’s well-being were never informed.
Why Disclosure Matters
Youth-sports organizations operate in a position of authority over minors. When a convicted violent offender is placed in that environment without transparency, risk and liability rise immediately. Ethical programs conduct background checks, disclose relevant findings, and allow parents to make informed decisions. GPS Wrestling chose concealment over candor.
The omission is not a technicality; it represents a breach of public trust. Silence allowed a narrative of “character and integrity” to continue publicly while the truth remained hidden in records that any journalist or parent could have found.
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Why did GPS Wrestling employ a coach convicted of felony assault without disclosure?
Why does the head coach claim he “finished [his] wrestling career at Cal State Bakersfield,” when the university lists no record of him?
Why did he tell families he left the University of Illinois due to injury when official reports say he was dismissed for violating team rules?
Why were windows blacked out during COVID-19 lockdowns while team practices continued against state law?
Why did he later contest a court judgment that favored a wrongfully fired pregnant woman from his father’s estate?
Safety Implications for Parents & Athletes
No parent expects perfection, but every parent deserves honesty. Transparency about staff backgrounds is not defamation; it is a matter of diligence. Before you sign a waiver or write a check, demand disclosure. Ask questions. And remember: integrity on the mat begins with truth off the mat.