07/18/2025
🚨 Exciting News, Viking Nation! 🚨
The Jackson High School Athletic Department is pleased to welcome Coach Jeff Drye and Coach Corey Slater as the new head coaches of the Jackson High School Boys and Girls Wrestling Teams.
From Coach Drye:
I’m Jeff Drye, and I’m incredibly honored 🙏 to be named Co-Coach of the Jackson High School Wrestling Team alongside one of my favorite people, Corey Slater.
A little about me:
🏠 Born & raised in Jackson
🎓 JHS Class of 2010
🤼♂️ 12 years coaching experience
👨👧👦 Dad to Kyrie, Isabella & Jett
🎮 Gamer | 🌲 Outdoorsman | 🏈 Football Coach
👷♂️ Project Manager @ Ag Sports
Growing up in a single-mom home with 4 sisters, sports gave me purpose, discipline, and brotherhood—and now, I get to give that back to the next generation of Vikings.
I’m beyond excited for what’s ahead. Let’s build something great.
Let’s go, Vikings!
From Coach Slater:
👋 Hi! My name is Corey Slater, and I am proud and honored to be named a Co-Coach alongside Coach Drye.
🤼 I’ve been involved in the sport of wrestling for over 30 years—as a competitor, team leader, and coach. I’m a former Class B State Qualifier, Freestyle/Greco-Roman National Qualifier, and a former Eastern Michigan University wrestler.
I’ve coached folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling at Northwest High School, Jackson High School, and have served as the Team Michigan Cadet Director for USA Wrestling.
Currently, I work for Jackson Public Schools as the MTSS Coach/English Teacher at Jackson High School. I also enjoy coaching football 🏈 and supporting all JHS athletic events.
Most importantly, I’m grateful for the support of my amazing family—my wife Erin, our daughter Lorelai (JHS Class of ’25 🎓), and our son Jack (incoming freshman 💪).
I’m excited to help lead the next generation of Viking wrestlers—on and off the mat. Let’s build something legendary.
Go Vikings!
🖤💪🏽🧡
