A 1987 graduate of Bishop Lynch, Coach Mathews was a three-year letterman in wrestling and football. He earned a wrestling scholarship to Labette College in Parsons, Kansas, where he was a two-year letterman and a two time GTE Academic All-American. Mathews finished his wrestling career with over 80 victories with 60 pins. Under his direction, the Friars have won 9 TAPPS State Championships. Last season, the BL team won the 2005 TAPPS and Texas Prep State Titles, as well as an impressive finish as the National Prep Team Runner-Up in Bethlehem, PA. The team included 8 All Americans, and finished the year ranked 31 in the nation! For the team's performance, Coach Mathews received the 2005 TAPPS Coach of the Year award, an honor for which he credits the entire coaching staff, as he was on active duty at Ft. Sill, OK. Coach Mathews has produced 77 individual state titles with close to 200 dual victories. Tim is a member of the Bishop Lynch Sports Honor Roll and is now beginning his 13th season as the Friars Head Coach. Presently, he is mobilized on active duty in the US Army as the Executive Officer, 1LT, for Echo 1/40th Field Artillery unit at Ft. Sill. With a total of 20 years service, Mathews has served as a Cannon Artilleryman, a Drill Sergeant, and a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Reserves for the 2/254th (FA). He is a fireman/EMT for the City of Coppell. Tim and his wife Rebecca have been married for four years and have two children.

Beginning his 6th year with the Friars is BL graduate Bob Liston '87. Bob continued his wrestling at Labette College where he was a two-year practice team captain and a two-year letterman. He received his A.A.S. in Business, then attended Stephen F. Austin majoring in Marketing. Coach Liston owns his own company, RPM Express Courier, that serves the DFW and East Texas area.

Kenny, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is beginning his 3rd year with the Friars. He attended Oklahoma State University to become a three-time NCA All-American wrestler. Monday pursued a glorious dream, which became a reality when he earned an Olympic Gold Medal in 1988 and a World Championship in 1989. He was the silver medalist at the 1992 Summer Games. Monday is a member of the NCAA Sports Hall of Fame and was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Currently Kenny works as a sales manager for the Steve Silver Company. He is the head coach for the Team Monday Kids Wrestling Program in Forney. He and his wife Sabrina have been married for 12 years and have three children.

Coach Cross joined the Friars staff from Mustang, Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma State University where he earned a degree in political science and economics. Cross was an NCAA National Champion and a three time All American. He has won numerous honors, including national, world and Olympic gold medals. Recently he was inducted into the NCAA Sports Hall of Fame. Kendall and his wife Rona have two children.

Coach Wilcox is from Santa Ana, California, where he attended Calvary Chapel High School. His career high school record was 200-15, and he earned two State Championships. During his senior year he was selected to the prestigious Dapper Dan / ASICS Dream Team. Wilcox attended Oklahoma State University, winning the Big 12 title in 2000 and 2002. Internationally, his achievements include the Junior Fila Freestyle Team and World Championships. Ty works as a financial advisor in Dallas, and he is married to Natalie.