a factual tribute that sincerely intends to honor the accomplishments and achievements of the many African American wrestlers and coaches that impacted the historical commentary of high school, collegiate and amateur wrestling. The stories are told in the wrestlers' own words or that of friends and family members that were an integral part of their lives. Pathfinder is the manifestation of several months of research and interviews which details some of the greatest accomplishments in African- American wrestling history Kevin Emily is a special education teacher and head wrestling coach at Midland Valley High School in Graniteville, SC. Although born in Georgetown, SC, he grew up and wrestled during the 70's and 80's in the hotbed of wrestling; Waterloo, Iowa. He then went on to wrestle collegiately at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He is in his 14th year as a special education teacher/ head coach. While coaching in TN, SC, and IA, his programs have generated 13 state place winners, 5 state champions, 4 NHSCA All-Americans, one USA Wrestling All- American and one NHSCA National Champion. His goal is to use the gift's God gave him to help change lives through motivation, encouragement, and support. It is his lifelong mission to give back to those less fortunate and share the joy that he has in his heart.