Zach Thompson
Coaching Background
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Iowa State University - 2001-2002
Assistant Wrestling Coach Iowa State University - 2002-2004
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach Johnston High School - 2011-present
School/Athletic Background
Began wrestling career in 1992 at St. Vincent DePaul Middle School, Cleveland, Ohio
Graduated from St. Edward High School, Lakewood, Ohio 1996’
Wrestling, Iowa State University 1997-2001
Accomplishments
Wrestling 3 x State of Ohio place winner – 3rd 94’, 3rd 95’, 2nd 96’
2 x Cadet National All-American – 5th 93’, 2nd 94’
2 x Junior National All-American – 5th 95’, 3rd 96’
Rated 5th Best 189 lbs. by Amateur Wrestling News 96’
Inducted to St. Edward Athletic Hall of Fame 2013
2 x collegiate All American placing 8th in 1999 and runner-up 2000
Big Twelve Champion 1999
Espoir National Freestyle Champion 1999’
Junior World Silver Medalist 1999’ (First Junior World medalist for Iowa State University Wrestling program).
Korean University National runner-up 1999’
Four-time University National All-American placing no lower than 4th
4 x Senior National All American
Tied all-time career win list with Nate Carr 12th
World Team Trials participant placing 5 overall
Iowa State University Bachelor Liberal Studies 2001