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Former Sun Devil Selected to Lead U.S. Junior Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Former Arizona State coach and Sun Devil All-American Shawn Charles has been selected to lead the U.S. Junior World Freestyle squad this month at the 2019 Junior World Championships in Estonia.

Currently the coach of the Power Inferno Wrestling Academy in the Valley, Charles brings a breadth of wrestling expertise to the staff having led programs from the junior level to the international level across his decorated career.

Heading the U.S. staff at this year's Junior Championships will be Charles' second-straight year coaching an American squad. Last year, Charles coached Team USA at the World U23 Championships in Romania.