Gary Porter started his wrestling career at the early age of five years old. Gary was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School in 1985. While wrestling for the legendary Coach Rod Oldham, he was the WV State Champion at 119 lbs. his senior year and a member of the WV State Wrestling Team Champions three times.

After graduation from West Liberty State University, Gary became the coach of the Jr. Patriot Wrestling Club from 1993-2012 and an assistant coach at Blennerhassett Middle School from 1999-2002 with his brother Steve Porter. From 2004-2013, he became the assistant coach at Parkersburg South High School under both Paul Jackson and Tim McCartney. During this time, PSHS Wrestling Team won 5 team titles and 2X runner-up. In 2013, Gary was awarded the National Wrestling Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year for WV.

Gary and his wife Tammy live in Washington, WV. They are the proud parents of Dr. Chad Porter, 4X Division I wrestling qualifier for Liberty University, and daughter Katelyn Rogers (Chris), 4 yr. starter Glenville State Softball team.