MEET THE LEGACY TEAM

Chief Operating Officer

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER AND NUTRITION SPECIALIST &  CERTIFIED YOUTH FITNESS SPECIALIST

Katie is a Butler High School alumni who pursued her academic journey at Duquesne University, graduating with a B.S. in Criminal Justice & Forensic Science. Despite facing a significant physical hurdle during her second pregnancy that led to back surgery, Katie refused to accept limitations and embarked on a remarkable journey of resilience and transformation. She defied medical expectations and transitioned her career trajectory into her passion for fitness, becoming a Certified Personal Trainer.

With a diverse background in teaching various fitness formats, Katie has garnered extensive experience instructing groups spanning youth, adults, seniors, and individuals with special needs. Her expertise extends to boxing and strength training, reflecting her commitment to ensuring every session is not just effective but also enjoyable. 

Katie is dedicated to instilling the belief that fitness is both enjoyable and empowering, a sentiment she shares with everyone she trains.

Continuously expanding her expertise, 

Katie is also  a certified  a Nutrition Specialist   and Certified Youth Fitness Specialist. Her dedication to ongoing education mirrors her passion for evolving alongside the fitness and health industry.

A lifelong resident of Butler, Katie resides with her husband, Erik, along with their children Harper and Archer, and their dogs Elsie and Cooper. She embodies the ethos of living a fulfilling life centered on family, health, and the joy of movement.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

LEGACY WRESTLING COACH &

DIRECTOR OF BUTLER VARSITY HEAD WRESTLING COACH

Coach Scott Stoner has just completed his 30th season as the Head Coach of the Golden Tornado Wrestling Program. Coach Stoner also is the Director of Legacy Wrestling and Legacy Fitness. In 1993, Stoner inherited a two-year old program at Butler that had compiled a 3W-23L dual record. Upon completion of the 2022-2023 season, Coach Stoner has compiled a dual meet record of 433 wins and 187 losses. Coach Stoner currently ranks 1st in career wins in the WPIAL among active coaches, and is 3rd all-time in WPIAL wrestling history. Under Coach Stoner’s direction, the Golden Tornado have won 33 tournaments, including 4 of the 5 team titles the team competed in during the 2022-23 season. The Butler teams have appeared in the WPIAL Team Championship Tournament 19 times including 2022-23 under his direction.  Butler finished the 2022-23 season with a 21 Win and 2 Loss dual meet record. The team finished ranked #5 in the WPIAL AAA, with 38 teams competing in that division. Coach Stoner and the GT advanced 8 of 11 individuals from the Section 3 Tournament to the WPIAL AAA Individual Tournament in 2022-2023. Over his career he has produced thirty-six Section 3 AAA champions, 213 WPIAL qualifiers, 2 WPIAL champions, 12 state qualifiers, 4 PIAA state place winners, and a 2X NCAA All-American.  Coach Stoner was voted Section 3 AAA Coach of the Year in 1998-99, 2021-22, 2022-23 and WPIAL AAA Coach of the year in  2021-22. Coach Stoner was inducted into the Butler High School Hall of Fame in 2022 with Butler Wrestling standout Cole Baxter also in that class.

Coach Stoner is a 1986 graduate of Southmoreland High School where he won Section and Westmoreland County championships at 105 pounds during his senior season. Coach Stoner became a four-year starter at 118-126 pounds with the Division 1 Slippery Rock University Wrestling Team. During that time, he was under the direction of coaching legend and current Butler Assistant Coach Fred Powell. He compiled an 89-41-3 record in four seasons and was a two-time Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) finalist.  In 1991, Stoner qualified for the Division 1 NCAA Championships by finishing second at 126 pounds in the Eastern Regional National Qualifier.   Stoner went 3 wins and 2 losses at the Division 1 National Championships at the University of Iowa, but came up short of All-American status by dropping an 8-5 decision in the medal round.

Coach Stoner graduated from Slippery Rock University in 1991 with dual B.S. degrees in Health and Physical Education Teaching, and Sport Management. Coach Stoner went on to coach for two seasons at SRU and earned a Master of Science Degree in Athletic Administration. He has been a Health and Physical Education Teacher in the Butler School District for the past 30 years. He lives in Oakland Township, with his wife Randi, his sons Saxon, Sutton, and his dog Hudson.

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER AND LEGACY HEAD COACH OF ROCK STEADY BOXING

From the courts of high school sports to the disciplined routines of P90X and Billy Blanks workouts in college, fitness has been the heartbeat of my life since the tender age of six. My journey isn't just a physical one; it's a testament to the transformative power of a positive mindset. At the pivotal age of 40, I took the plunge into a more structured fitness journey by partnering with a personal trainer. Little did I know that this decision would not only redefine my own well-being but would set the stage for a remarkable chapter in my life. By the age of 43, fueled by a passion for fitness and a desire to inspire others, I earned my personal training certification. This accreditation opened doors to a fulfilling career in fitness that I hadn't envisioned before. Eight years ago, I found my home in a fitness boxing club. What began as a teaching role soon evolved into a role as the club's manager and head trainer. This transition was more than a career move; it was a commitment to creating a positive, empowering fitness community. Beyond the punches and jabs, my journey took an inspiring turn as I dedicated time to working with fighters battling Parkinson's disease and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This, for me, is the heartbeat of fitness – not just sculpting bodies but transforming lives. Today, I stand as a testament to the belief that fitness is not just a routine; it's a lifestyle that transcends the gym walls. My mission is to bring that same positivity, dedication, and transformative energy to every person I encounter, fostering a community that uplifts and inspires. Welcome to a journey where every punch, every lift, and every stride is a step towards a healthier, happier you.

LEGACY WRESTLING COACH &

BUTLER VARSITY ASSISTANT WRESTLING COACH

Coach Powell has just completed his 13th season with The Golden Tornado and also works with Legacy Wrestling. Coach Powell mentored Coach Stoner as a wrestler at Slippery Rock University from 1986-1991 and is credited by Coach Stoner as being one of the most influential figures in his life. He is thought by many to be one of the great educators in coaching wrestling, and is highly recognized by wrestling enthusiasts and historians in any gym he walks into. Coach Powell was voted the Section 3

Assistant Coach of the Year in 2020-21 and 2022-23, and also received the WPIAL Assistant Coach of the Year for his efforts in both seasons!

He began wrestling in the 9th grade and was a Virginia State Champion for Granby High School in Virginia wrestling for legend Billy Martin Senior. Granby High School went on to win 21 state titles in 22 years. His collegiate career highlights are numerous and are topped by his 1964 NAIA Collegiate National Championship and the vote of Most Valuable Wrestler, and a 1964 NCAA Division 1 Collegiate National Championship while wrestling for Lock Haven. While at Lock Haven Coach Powell wrestled with, and was coached by friend and Granby Alum Gray Simons, who won 3 National Titles at Lock Haven and went on to wrestle for the United States in the 1960 and 1964 Olympics. Coach Powell went on to compete at the international level and placed 5 th in the 1966 FILA World Freestyle Championships for the United States.

After a brief time coaching at West Point, Coach Powell went on to assume

the duties of Head Wrestling Coach at Slippery Rock University. He held this position at S.R.U from 1967-1991. He completed his tenure there with a career with a record of 215-105-4 in 23 seasons.  He coached eleven NCAA Division 1 All-Americans and twelve All-Americans in the Collegiate Division. One wrestler, Stan Dziedzic went on to win the Bronze Medal in the 1976 Olympics and was also a World Champion.  Many of his former wrestlers have gone on to become successful coaches at the high school and collegiate levels.

In addition to his collegiate coaching career, he also coached the Australian National Team, and coached in Hungary and New Zealand. In addition, he coached a High School World Elite Freestyle Team to two World Championships. Coach Powell was inducted into Slippery Rock University Hall of Fame, the Lock Haven University Hall of Fame, and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for Lifetime Service to Wrestling. This past year he was elected to the Butler County Hall of Fame. He was named NCAA

College Division 1 Coach of the Year in 1971.

After he resigned from his collegiate coaching career, he began a wrestling

program at Slippery Rock High School in 1998 and continued there until 2006.

He developed many Sectional, Regional, and District Champions, along with several outstanding State Place Winners.

LEGACY WRESTLING COACH & BUTLER JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING HEAD COACH   

Coach Geibel has completed his 18th season as Head Coach of the Butler Junior High Wrestling Team. His teams have a combined record of 215 wins with 76 losses. Coach Geibel has received the Section 3 Coach of the year Award five times and was voted WPIAL AAA Junior High Coach of the year in 2011. His teams have had a final season team ranking as high as #4 and #6 in PA. He has guided the team to five North Allegheny Tournament Team titles, which is considered to be one of the premier junior high tournaments in the state. His teams have won a total of 18 team titles under his direction.

As a wrestler for the Golden Tornado, Coach Geibel compiled a career record of 50 wins and 15 losses as a two year regular starter. In his senior season his record was 31 wins and 4 losses and included a Section 3 championship, and a WPIAL Runner-up finish qualifying him for the PIAA State Tournament. What is most impressive about his wrestler career is that Coach Geibel only began wrestling as a Sophomore in high school. He continued his wrestling career after high school competing at 125 pounds at Gannon University for 2 years. He then transferred to Edinboro to pursue his degree and wrestled for one year while at Edinboro.

Coach Geibel completed his bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University and a Nuclear Medicine Certification from CCAC. He has been working for Butler Health System for the past 18 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Coach Geibel is currently a staff writer for the Pennsylvania Wrestling Newsmagazine and has covered many local wrestlers and the NCAA Division 1 National Championships in Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Cleveland. Coach Geibel lives with his wife Ana in Butler.

LEGACY WRESTLING COACH & BUTLER VARSITY ASSISTANT WRESTLING COACH 

Coach Alex Evanoff has been on the Golden Tornado Wrestling Staff for the past five years. Coach Evanoff was a standout at Butler High School from 1998-2002. Evanoff was a three-time section placewinner & WPIAL Qualifier and won a Section 3 title in 2002. That season he placed 4th in the WPIAL meet and just off the third-place finish at the time that would have punched his ticket to the PIAA State Tournament. Evanoff finished his high school career with 101 victories, one of only twelve wrestlers to reach the 100-win plateau at Butler. 

After high school, Evanoff moved on to earn his degree at Waynesburg University and was a four-year starter for the Yellowjackets. There, he was voted a team captain three times. While at Waynesburg, he also won a Presidents Athletic Conference Championship.

Upon graduation from Waynesburg, he began his career as a youth minister and coached at Jefferson Morgan High School. In 2015, he assisted in coaching Jefferson Morgan to a 6th place finish at the state tournament. Jefferson finished as section champions three times and a team top four WPIAL finish three times. Individually, he coached a four-time PIAA State Champion, as well as several others to multiple state place winning performances.

Alex currently lives in Butler with his wife Sara, his sons Luca and Levi, and his daughter Mila. He is currently employed at First United Methodist Church and Wrestling Mindset.

LEGACY WRESTLING COACH & BUTLER VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH   

Coach Caudill joined the staff this season for his 4th year as an assistant coach. Coach Caudill is a Butler graduate and a Butler success story. Blake joined the wrestling program in junior high in 7th grade. Blake went on to win 128 varsity matches as a 4-year starter with the Golden Tornado despite his late start. He currently ranks as number 2 on Butler’s all-time win list with those 128 victories, and is also 2nd in career pins with 75 falls. Blake was a 4-time section place winner and WPIAL Qualifier and won the section his sophomore and junior year. He placed 3rdat the WPIAL Tournament his senior season and was a PIAA State Qualifier that year.

Coach Caudill went on to wrestle at Division 1 Eastern Michigan University where he was a 2-year starter for the Eagles at 125 pounds. While at Eastern Michigan he was recognized for All-Academic Team Honors by the Mid-American Conference (MAC). He currently is a Registered Nurse at North Hills Passavant Hospital. He is also working on earning a degree as a Nurse Anesthetist.

LEGACY WRESTLING COACH & BUTLER JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING ASSISTANT 

Coach Bottiger has been the Butler Junior High Assistant Wrestling Coach the past seven seasons. Coach Bottiger graduated from Shikellamy High School in 2010. He spent 12 years wrestling in the Shikellamy system. During high school he was selected as a “Big 7” League All-Star in 2010. After Graduation from Shikellamy he went on to pursue his degree at Pitt Johnstown, where he earned a B.S. in Journalism and also earned a minor degree in Creative Writing. Upon moving to Butler he began writing for the Butler Eagle and held many positions within the newspaper company. He has since moved to a new position working for Concordia Lutheran Services as a Public Relations Specialist. Coach “Bott” lives in Butler with his wife Caitlyn and their daughter Irene.