COACHES

2X OK BOYS HS TEAM CHAMPION

3X OK GIRLS HS TEAM CHAMPION

3X OK GIRLS JH TEAM CHAMPION

2X OK JH COACH OF THE YEAR

2X OK State Placer (3rd & 2nd)

NHSCA HIGH SCHOOL ALL-AMERICAN (6th)

JR NATIONAL FREESTYLE AA (6th)

2X UNDEFEATED JR DUAL CHAMPION

3X NCAA DIV 1 QUALIFIER

EASTERN WRESTLING LEAGUE CHAMPION

OVER 100 NCAA DIV 1 WINS (118)

2022 USA Masters Freestyle & Greco National Champion

Masters  World Freestlye Gold Medalist

Masters World Greco Bronze Medalist

Masters World Freestyle Silver Medalist

2013 CSU ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

4X UFC VETERAN 

ULTIMATE FIGHTER SEASON 7

ULTIMATE FIGHTER SEASON 25 (INJURED)

26-8 RECORD AS MMA COMPETITOR

Coach Tay is a tough, no-nonsense wrestling coach known for his intense passion, high standards, and deep commitment to building mentally and physically strong athletes. His coaching style pushes wrestlers to embrace hard work, discipline, and grit—both on and off the mat.

A proud wrestling parent, Coach Tay’s eldest daughter is a 3x Oklahoma State Champion, a testament to the championship mindset he brings to the room. His firsthand experience raising a top-tier competitor fuels his drive to develop the next generation of champions. Coach Tay's energy, leadership, and love for the sport make him a driving force in the program’s success.

Coach Antwan Hernandez is a highly respected official in the wrestling community, serving as an experienced USA Wrestling referee with years of involvement at local, state, and national levels. Known for his deep knowledge of the sport and commitment to fair competition.

He leads the Novice practices with a focus on building strong fundamentals and fostering a love for wrestling in young athletes. In addition to his work with Novice wrestlers, Coach Hernandez also supports Open and Elite practices, contributing valuable insights and technical guidance across all levels. His dedication to developing well-rounded wrestlers and promoting the sport makes him an invaluable asset to the program.

Coach Nicci runs the "behind the scenes" for the team but with 9 years of being in the corner she has developed into one of our greatest assest.  Coming in with no previous wrestling experience, she has studied and worked her way as high as being named "Coach Of The Year" through the Oklahoma Coaches Association.

All official volunteers must have USA Wrestling certified background checks.