Josh Bosken
Josh Bosken has been named as the Head Wrestling Coach at Cleveland High School. Coach Bosken has been involved with the Cleveland High School and Cleveland Middle School programs since 2007 where he helped coach 54 State Medalists, nine State Champions, and six state team titles. His Higher Calling Wrestling wrestlers have won state titles three times since he’s been the Head Coach with the program.
Jake Yost to Mccallie: Bosken replaces former head wrestling coach Jake Yost who has been hired at McCallie as an assistant coach and will teach wellness.
Yost led the Blue Raiders to state titles in 2013-15, was a two-time state champ at Soddy Daisy.and a two-time Southetm Conference champ at UTC.
Cleveland High School Principal Autumn O’Bryan said, “Cleveland High School has a rich tradition in its wrestling program with strong alumni support.
Josh Bosken has spent much of his career investing in our local youth through Higher Calling Wrestling. His hard work and commitment have been a huge part of the development of our state championship wrestling program. We know great things will continue for the Blue Raiders.”
After graduating from Lee University, Coach Bosken began teaching as a Special Education teacher at Cleveland Middle School. Prior to moving to Cleveland, he was a Tennessee State Wrestling Champion in 2003 while he was at Science Hill High School. Cleveland High School’s Athletic Director David Turner added, “I am excited to have Josh as the head coach of Cleveland Wrestling. He brings a great deal of experience and knowledge to the program, and he is a proven winner as a coach and wrestler.”
Josh Bosken is married to Sadi Bosken and is the proud father of Zac (9), Zane (2), and soon to be born twins Kennedy and Kade. Bosken stated, “I am extremely honored and excited to be given the opportunity to lead the Cleveland High School Wrestling program. I would like to first thank Mrs. O'Bryan, Mr. Turner, and Dr. Dyer for putting faith in my abilities to continue the success of this program. I would also like to thank my wife, Sadi, my friends and family, fellow coaches and coworkers, and Allan Jones for being supportive and encouraging as I begin this journey. It’s truly an honor to follow such great Cleveland Wrestling coaches such as Coach Schriver, Coach Miller, Coach Eslinger, Coach Phillips, and Coach Yost. I am well aware of the expectations that Cleveland Wrestling has, and I am ready to work restlessly to assure that they are met."