Jeff Givens graduated from Williamstown High School in 1981. Proudly he was Hall of Fame Bob Pickens' first 4-year letterman who won the 1981 A-AA 145-pound State Championship. After graduation, Jeff enrolled at West Liberty State College where he earned a Varsity Letter from Hall of Fame Coach Vince Monseau.

In 1987, he began his teaching career at his alma mater, Williamstown High. At that time, Jeff was head middle school and assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach for his mentor Bob Pickens until his retirement in 2002. In 2003, he took over the program and continued the success of the Williamstown program. Along with many tournament championships, Jeff's biggest enjoyment was helping the 40 plus wrestlers make the state finals.

In 2003, Jeff was named Dix Manning A-AA Coach of the Year. Then in 2007, he accepted the Assistant Principal, AD position at Williamstown and was named the WVSSAC AD representative for the sport of Wrestling. This position he still holds to this day.

Jeff resides in Williamstown with his wife Penny. They are the pd parents of Matt Cain and Stephanie (Todd) Frye and grandchildren Avery, Mackenzie, Sydney, Brynn, and Colin.