About Coach TJ
Coach Terrence "TJ" SantiagoÂ
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Originally from Ellenville, NY, Coach TJ brings years of wrestling experience and a passion for developing athletes on and off the mat. A U.S. Army veteran and proud father of two, TJ has competed in folkstyle, freestyle, Greco-Roman, beach wrestling and catch wrestling.Â
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He is a senior coach- expert certified in catch wrestling and has more than three years of coaching experience, helping develop AAU and USA Wrestling athletes at the regional and state level, including All-Americans and State Champions.Â
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This past summer, Coach TJ helped guide four athletes to World Team Qualifier events, continuing to push wrestlers toward higher levels of competition. Most recently, he coached Aiden Hansle to a 9th-place finish out of 65 wrestlers at Super 32 in Georgia, one of the toughest youth wrestling tournaments in the country.Â
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At Wrestling Guild of Clarksville, Coach TJ's focus goes beyond winning. He works to build confident, disciplined, resilient athletes who carry those lessons far beyond the mat.Â
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"Success isn't just measured in medals, but in who you become along the way."
Experience & Achievements
Coaching Experience
3+ years coaching AAU and USA Wrestling athletes at the regional and state level, including All-Americans and State Champions.Â
Competition & Training
Experience in folkstyle, freestyle, Greco-Roman, beach wrestling, and Catch Wrestling, including Senior Coach- Expert certification.
Recent Results
Coached 4 World Team Qualifiers this summer and helped Aiden Hansle place 9th out of 65 wrestlers at Super 32.Â