Head Coach Pete Rogers begins his ninth season as head coach of Lakeland’s wrestling program.

In 2008-09, Rogers guided the Muskies to a 21st-place finish at the NCAA Division III National Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Junior Adam Sutter (285 pounds) and senior Jonas Flok (157) competed at nationals for the Muskies. Sutter became the Lakeland program's second-ever All-American after placing sixth at the national tournament. The team also captured its second consecutive Northern Wrestling Association Tournament title under Rogers' tutelage.

Rogers, a native of Oostburg, has taken the same tireless work ethic he used during his own successful wrestling career at Ohio State University to build the Muskies’ wrestling program. 

Rogers finished his Oostburg High career with an incredible 145-1 record and three state championships. His only loss came in the state championship match of his freshman season.

He continued his winning ways during a solid career at Ohio State, finishing with an 80-63 record, including a 20-4 campaign his senior season when he placed third in the Big Ten and advanced to the NCAA Championships for the second time in his career.

Rogers was voted OSU’s Most Dedicated Wrestler and a team captain for the 1999-2000 season and Most Pins in 1998-99.

Prior to Lakeland, Rogers worked as an assistant wrestling coach at UW-Oshkosh. He has a bachelor’s from OSU in sport and leisure studies. Rogers also has teacher certification from Lakeland.

An avid hunter and fisherman, Rogers will conclude Lakeland’s master of education program in December, allowing him to realize several of his goals at once.

He resides in Sheboygan with his wife, Brandi, and their two children, Isabella Grace (3) and Gabriel Thomas (1).