A Director of the Gladiators Wrestling program and longtime Bristol Eastern wrestling coach, Bryant Lishness began his athletic career playing multiple sports at the Forestville Boys Club, Forestville Little League, Bristol Parks and Recreation programs, and at Northeast Middle School. It was at Bristol Eastern where he settled on wrestling, earning All-Conference honors as a varsity wrestler. He has been the Director of the Gladiator Wrestling program at the Bristol Boys and Girls club since 1997, overseeing the year-round development program for wrestlers age 4 to adult. As head wrestling coach at Bristol Eastern, he compiled a record 219-41 from 2007 to 2021, including two undefeated seasons and a 51-match win streak. He led the Lancers to nine conference championships, three Class L State championships, and a runner up finish in the 2018 State Open. He was a three-time Class L Coach of the Year and has been a board member of USA Wrestling CT since 1998.

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