WCAP Soldiers come from the Active, Reserve and National Guard components, and are selected for their ability to perform at the highest level of their sports. After joining the unit, they hone their skills with elite civilian and military coaches at America’s best facilities. Meanwhile, they keep current with Army requirements, attend military schools and stay competitive with their uniformed counterparts.
WCAP Soldiers also conduct essential outreach activities. They hold clinics, speak to high school and college audiences, talk with athletic teams and make appearances in support of Army recruiting stations.
WCAP also grants the Army important national visibility, and reinforces public pride in our Armed Forces. Especially during high-profile competitions like the Olympics, WCAP Soldiers provide positive role models, motivate their fellow Soldiers and give Americans another reason to get excited about the Army. Since 1948, 446 Soldiers have represented the United States at the Olympics, earning 111 medals in a variety of sports. WCAP continues that proud tradition.
WCAP Leadership
Mr. Josh Gwinn
Director, G9
Matt T. Margotta
Deputy Director, G9 (Acting)
SGM Sharita N. Onugha
Sergeant Major, G9
Mr. Willie Wilson
WCAP Program Director
Mr. Willie Wilson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience overseeing the Army World Class Athlete Program. Mr. Wilson serves as the Army’s liaison to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and its governing bodies for each of the Olympic Sports that Soldiers compete in to ensure the Army and its Soldier-athletes are represented at both the national and international levels.
CPT Amanda Nash
WCAP Commander
CPT Nash, from Pembroke, NH, commissioned as an Ordnance Officer in 2018. After completing the Logistics Basic Officer Leaders Course, she graduated from the Explosive Ordnance School in January 2020. She then served at Fort Drum with the 754th Ordnance Company as an operations officer and platoon leader. In 2022, she moved to Aberdeen Proving Ground as Aide-de-Camp to the 20th CBRNE Commanding General. Nash will command the World Class Athlete Program Detachment in June 2024. She has a bachelor's in National Security and Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven and is completing a master’s in International Relations from Troy University.
1SG Quentin McCoy
WCAP First Sergeant
1SG McCoy hails from Hot Springs, AR, the son of the late Willie and Dr. Janice McCoy. Following his graduation, he enlisted in 2002 as a 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held numerous pivotal leadership roles, including serving as 1SG during a rotation supporting Operation Shield under COVID-19 restrictions with the 142d Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. Additionally, he has been the operations sergeant for both the 25th Transportation Battalion and the 87th Division Sustainment Support Battalion. 1SG McCoy has also made significant contributions outside of his primary duties, notably as an athlete and assistant coach on the boxing team. His dedication to leadership and his passion for mentoring and caring for Soldiers will undoubtedly steer the WCAP athletes toward achieving professional excellence.
