Staff Directory
UWW Development Officer
Vincent AKA (FRA)
About him: Originally from the Ivory Coast, Aka currently works for the French Wrestling Federation (FFL). Aka has been a vital component of the current developmental program and has proven an effective instructor. He speaks French, English and Russian and is a qualified United World Wrestling Coach Educator.
Languages: French, English, Russian
email: vincent.aka@unitedworldwrestling.org
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UWW Sports and Development Officer Yuri MAIER (ARG) About him: Former wrestler from Argentina, who has won multiple international titles representing his country and individually. Yuri has a profound understanding of the current wrestling development in Americas. He has recently been certified as UWW Coaches Educator and IOC "Athlete Career Programme" (ACP) Facilitator. Yuri also holds a position at the National High Performance Sports Agency in Argentina. Languages: Spanish, English, Russian (basic) & German (basic) email: yuri.maier@unitedworldwrestling.org |
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UWW Education Manager Zach ERRETT (USA) About him: Currently a Referee Instructor, member of the Referee Commission and certified Educator for United World Wrestling. Zach was instrumental in the development of the Referee Education Pathway and the Introduction to Referee Course. He has been a UWW Referee since 1999, refereed the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games and received the Gold Whistle at the 2010 World Championships. In addition, Zach has been a teacher, since 2002, and wrestling coach, since 1999, in the United States. He is currently working at Avon High School. email: zach.errett@unitedworldwrestling.org |