BIOGRAPHY

Eric AkinName: John Eric Akin
Height: 5'5
Weight: 140 lbs.
Born: 2-24-71 in Madison (Dells), Wisconsin
Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City suburb)

Now Resides: Gardner, Kansas
Employment: MatSide Wrestling Academy/EricAkinWrestling.com
                     Versatile Construction Co.  Family Owned Since 1960

Wife: Stephanie
Children: sons Jake and Johnny, daughters Chase and Chloe
Parents: John and Jean Akin
Siblings: Tammi, Debbi, Becci, Mandi

College: Iowa State University, graduated 1994
Degree: Multiple Studies in Exercise Science, Sports Management, Humanities

Hobbies: mountain biking, fishing, conoeing, poker, gardening, craftsmanship, NFL fan - Go Chiefs!

Started Wrestling: 1978, East Kansas Wrestling Club
Wrestling Club: Dave Schultz Wrestling Club

See my bio on the Dave Schultz Wrestling Club site: click here
See my bio on the National Wrestling Hall of Fame site: click here
See my 1992-94 listing on the Cyclone Honor Roll: click here