Jeff Buxton is the head wrestling coach at Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey. Since his appointment in 1982, the program has come to be considered the most successful high school wrestling program in the United States, winning 31 consecutive National Prep titles as of 2011. He currently lives in Blairstown with his wife Carol and his two children, Tony and Siena. In addition to coaching wrestling he also teaches mathematics at Blair Academy.[1]
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In presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Buxton, Blair wrestling parent Alan Meltzer said this about the man who coached his son: "I gave Jeff one of my most prized things in life, my son. The only thing that matters to a parent is his children. Jeff would be a mentor as a wrestling coach and as a human being. We made the right decision. Jeff’s record is incredible."[1]
Jeff’s teams have been declared national champions among high school teams numerous times, and many of his student-athletes have gone on to become champions and college All-Americans. Jeff is active in the state association, USA Wrestling New Jersey, where he serves as coach for the Cadet National and Junior National USA Teams compeating in Fargo, ND. He is currently serving on New Jersey Coaches Council.[1]