Tom Barns

As Head Coach at Carnage Wrestling, Tom brings extensive experience and success to our club. He is a Commonwealth Games bronze medallist from the Birmingham Games and a multi-time Oceania Champion and National Champion.

Tom has represented Australia at the Youth Olympics and World Championships. He has trained internationally in the USA, Russia, and throughout Europe, bringing his world-class experience and knowledge to our athletes.

Currently, he is working towards qualifying for the next Olympic Games while also completing his strength and conditioning certifications.

Tom’s structured coaching approach and approachable nature make him an outstanding mentor for athletes of all levels.

Marcus Carney

Founder of Carnage Wrestling, Marcus has a strong background in competitive wrestling.

He represented New Zealand at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and Olympic trials and has won Oceania and National Championships. Marcus has trained with the U.S.

Olympic team in Colorado Springs and at Division I colleges across the USA. His passion for wrestling, combined with the values of hard work, discipline, and resilience that it fosters, drives his commitment to giving back to the sport. Marcus is also the current President of Wrestling WA, and his goal is to grow the sport, as he understands the impact it has had on his life.