01/05/2026
The Northern Region Wrestling community has lost more than a coach, we’ve lost a presence that meant something to all of us.
Jesse Bradbury’s impact reached far and wide.
Across the region, he was known not just for the athletes he helped develop, but for the people he helped shape.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone at Bolton Olympic Wrestling Academy at this incredibly difficult time.
Jesse had a way of bringing out the best in people, not through pressure, but through belief. He didn’t just focus on results, he focused on character, resilience, and doing things the right way, even when it was hard.
For many, he was more than a coach. He was someone you could rely on a calm voice in tough moments, and a genuine supporter in every sense of the word.
His influence will continue to be felt across the mats, in the standards he set and the example he gave.
He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
