Bio

Jonathan Zafra was promoted to Head Coach of the Huntingdon's Women's Wrestling program in March of 2026. Zafra led the Hawks throughout the entirety of the 2025-2026 season, overseeing the Hawks 2nd place finish in their inaugural season competing in the SLIAC Conference Championship, while also overseeing 3 regional placers in the same year.

Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, Zafra wrestled for and graduated from Montreat College with a bachelor's degree in Educational Studies in May of 2023. As a student-athlete, Zafra was able to gain immense experience coaching wrestling, volunteering with the OBX Factory Wrestling Club and Manteo High School.

In addition to volunteer coaching, Jonathan was employed by the Buncombe County school system in North Carolina, initially as a substitute teacher, but most recently as an Assistant Teacher. In these roles, Zafra was able to maintain and develop positive working environments and relationships with students.

Wrestling for over 10 years, Zafra brings a wealth of knowledge of the sport to the Huntingdon staff. As a senior at Manteo High School, Jonathan became the champion of his region before finishing as a state finalist in North Carolina. Asides from his experience wrestling at the high school and collegiate level, Zafra, as a Dual Citizen athlete, was able to train with the Peruvian National Team.