Dylan Blackford joined the Central wrestling staff as a volunteer assistant prior to the 2024-25 season.
A 2018 graduate of Grand View University, Blackford was a two-time NAIA All-American after finishing 7th and 5th. He was a part of four national dual championship squads at Grand View and part of five national tournament championship squads. He won over 80% of his collegiate matches.
In Greco Roman wrestling, Blackford competed at the World Team Trials after winning the Northern Plains Regional tournament.