Clackamas Community College Wrestling: Tradition of Excellence

As the wrestling season approaches, Clackamas Community College is determined to continue its success both on and off the mat. Under the leadership of Head Wrestling Coach Brett Sanchez, this year’s squad is committed to developing as top-level student-athletes and representing the program and college at the highest level.

Clackamas Wrestling has a proud history, capturing six NJCAA National Championships (1971, 2011, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). Since Coach Sanchez took over in 2023, the program has continued that tradition of excellence by excelling on the mat, in the classroom, and in preparing student-athletes to graduate and transfer to four-year institutions to further their education and athletic careers.

Since 2023, Coach Sanchez and his staff have developed:

• 16 NJCAA All-Americans

• 7 NJCAA National Finalists

• 5 NJCAA National Champions

• 2 Region 18 Conference Championships

• 1 NJCAA National Dual Meet Championship (2024)

The team also placed 4th at the NJCAA National Championships in 2024 and climbed even higher in 2025, earning the title of NJCAA National Runner-Up.

In addition to success on the mat, the program has excelled in the classroom. With the guidance of Academic Coach Mrs. Sanchez, the Cougars have maintained a team GPA of 3.3 since 2024. The academic system in place ensures student-athletes stay on track to succeed far beyond wrestling.

Looking ahead, Coach Sanchez and his staff are committed to bringing another NJCAA National Championship back to Clackamas while striving to earn the highest team GPA in the nation among NJCAA wrestling programs.

This success is only possible because of the generous support of people like YOU. Your contributions directly impact the program’s ability to develop champions—on the mat, in the classroom, and in life.

Would you consider supporting Clackamas Wrestling and helping us reach our goals this season?