School of Hard Knocks Staff

​The club is led by a two time Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Lloyd. ​Coach Bob is also assisted by Clay Rippy, and  Merf Grier. Robert "Coach Bob" Lloyd has over 40 years experience. Beginning his coaching, He spent his career under the tutelage of Wally Burke at Southern Alamance. Coach Bob has coached at least 10 state championship teams and well over 100 individual champions. As a two time Hall of Fame inductee, Coach Bob has continued to work exclusively with a host of top tier wrestlers in North Carolina. Coach Bob's dedication to the sport of wrestling in NC has been integral in the regions rise to prominence. Coach Bob stands alone as an icon to NC wrestling, admired by most, revered by all, a true living legend .