June 3, 2026
Northland Community & Technical College has named Storm Booe as its new head men’s wrestling coach, bringing a diverse coaching background and a strong focus on athlete development to the Pioneers wrestling program.
Booe most recently served as an assistant coach for both the boys and girls programs at De Soto High School in Missouri for four years. During that time, the program produced 15 state tournament placers. He also coached at Thoroughbred Wrestling Academy in Hillsboro, Missouri, where he served as an assistant boys coach and head girls coach for three years. In that role, he contributed to the development of more than 190 high school state placers, along with multiple national-level athletes, including six USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals placers and 11 Freestyle/Greco-Roman Nationals (Fargo) placers.
His hiring adds momentum to Northland’s wrestling programs and strengthens connections to regional and national wrestling development pipelines.
“We’re excited to welcome Storm to Northland,” said Kelsey McLean, Northland’s athletic director. “He brings a unique combination of coaching experience, leadership, and real-world perspective that will resonate with our student-athletes and help shape the future of our men’s program.”
Booe competed at Greenbush-Middle River High School, where he recorded 141 career wins, qualified for the state tournament three times, and earned a fifth-place finish at 119 pounds in 2009. He went on to wrestle at the Division II level at Northern State University.
In addition to his wrestling background, Booe has served for 15 years in the United States Marine Corps, earning multiple cybersecurity certifications, including CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and SANS Cloud Security Essentials.
“I just really love helping people reach their goals,” Booe said. “Coaching is about developing complete people—not just successful wrestlers.”
Booe said his connection to northwest Minnesota and the opportunity to expand access to wrestling were key factors in his decision to join Northland.
“It’s where I grew up, and it’s an area where I feel the wrestling community is underserved,” he said. “I want to do my part to help provide the kinds of opportunities that wrestlers in this region deserve.”
At Northland, Booe will focus on building a competitive and sustainable program while developing student-athletes both on and off the mat.
“My vision is to build a culture that develops high-character student-athletes who are prepared to succeed on the mat and in life,” Booe said. “I want Northland Wrestling to be known for toughness, discipline, accountability, and a relentless work ethic.”
He also emphasized the importance of community connection and long-term program identity.
“I want to create a program where athletes are challenged every day, take pride in representing Northland, and feel part of something bigger than themselves,” he said. “At the same time, I want the community to be proud to support what we’re building.”
Northland’s men’s wrestling program enters a new chapter under Booe’s leadership, with a strong emphasis on culture, connection, and long-term program development.