Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps

Coaching Staff

Earl Hall
Assistant Wrestling Coach

Hall joined the wrestling staff at Northern Colorado in July of 2021. He came to UNC from Virginia where he was a Volunteer Assistant Coach for the 2020-21 season.

In 2021-22, Hall played a key role in the historical success of UNC Wrestling. He helped the team earn four Big 12 Championship placers, three NCAA qualifiers, and assisted Andrew Alirez in becoming the first Big 12 Champion in program history. The team also earned their highest NWCA Top 30 Scholar All-American Honors ranking ever, coming in ninth place, and earning six individual NWCA Scholar All-Americans in Alan Clothier, Nick Knutson, Jace Koelzer, Dyson Kunz, Nathan Moore, and Jacob Seely.

At Virginia, Hall helped coach Louie Hayes to All-America honors and an eighth-place finish at the NCAA Championships at 125 lbs, while eight wrestlers qualified for the tournament. It was tied for the second-most NCAA qualifiers in a season in program history for the Cavaliers. Five wrestlers also earned NWCA Scholar All-America honors for achievement in the classroom and on the mat.

A two-time All-American and a four-time NCAA qualifier at Iowa State University, Hall complied a career record of 103-42 as he earned All-America honors at 125 pounds in 2014 and at 133 pounds in 2016. He also compiled a 39-12 record in Big 12 dual competition and was a Big 12 runner-up in 2015 and 2016. Hall was a three-time place winner at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and a two-time place winner at the Midlands Championships in his collegiate career. He also claimed the 2015 Southern Scuffle championship and was a University National Champion in freestyle at 61kg.

Prior to Iowa State, Hall was a four-time Florida State Champion and compiled a 208-2 career record for South Dade High School. He was also an NHSCA National Champion and four-time USAW Cadet/Junior All-American.

Charles Jones
Assistant Wrestling Coach

Charles Jones was named the Assistant Wrestling Coach in August 2025.

Jones brings a wealth of experience to UNC, both on and off the mat. Most recently, he served as the Head Girls Wrestling Coach at Edmond North High School, where he also taught World History. Under his leadership, the program saw significant growth and success, culminating in his recognition as the 2024 High School and Junior High Girls Coach of the Year.

In addition to his work in education and athletics, Jones served as a Nursing Assistant with the Department of Veterans Affairs from 2020 to 2023, where he was entrusted with the care and safety of patients and staff, and developed strong administrative and de-escalation skills in high-pressure environments.

Jones is also a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 2010 to 2022 as a Chemical Specialist. Rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant, he held several leadership roles including Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant. His military career instilled in him a strong sense of discipline, teamwork, and accountability—traits he continues to carry into his coaching.

A former collegiate wrestler for the University of Oklahoma and Fresno State, Coach Jones is a 3-time Fargo All-American, 2x Oklahoma State Champion, and BIG 12 placer. Since taking the helm in 2022, he has earned both the 2024 Oklahoma High School and Jr. High Girls Coach of the Year honors and served on the USA Coaching Staff for the 2024 Pan American U17 Championships. In addition to coaching at Edmond North and Husky Wrestling Club, he brings extensive experience as a personal trainer, MMA fighter, and community leader, actively serving with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Impact Community Church, and the Big Brothers Association.

Earned his bachelor’s degree in general studies from the University of Central Oklahoma. He went on to obtain a Master of Arts in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University, along with his (L.P.C.)