Chris Perry

Chris Perry has transitioned from a decorated amateur wrestler to an assistant coach for the Cowboy Wrestling team at Oklahoma State University. After winning the Junior Hodge Trophy in 2009 as the nation’s top high school wrestler, Chris Perry secured four state championships for Stillwater High School. His early competitive success continued on the international stage, placing fifth in the Junior World Championships in 2009 and earning a third-place finish in the Junior World Championships in 2010. Perry further demonstrated his prowess by placing fourth in the U.S.

Open in 2010, setting the foundation for a distinguished collegiate career. Perry’s collegiate career at Oklahoma State University solidified his status as a premier wrestler, where he became a three-time All-American. Following his competitive collegiate career, Perry transitioned into coaching, initially serving two years as a volunteer assistant coach for the Cowboy Wrestling team. In 2017, he was promoted to a full-time assistant coach position for the Oklahoma State University program, contributing to the development of collegiate athletes.

Beyond his collegiate triumphs, Perry maintained a significant international presence. In 2013, he achieved third-place finishes in both the Ziolkowski International and Sargsyan International tournaments. The following year, 2014, saw him place second in the World University Championships and third in the U.S. World Team Trials.

During the same year, Perry also became a University Nationals champion. His consistent performance led to him being ranked No. 3 at 86 kg/189 lbs on the 2014-15 Team USA roster, underscoring his continued impact and elite standing in the sport at a national level. His career, defined by consistent national and international accolades from 2009 through 2015, demonstrates a remarkable trajectory from a top amateur athlete to a pivotal figure in collegiate wrestling coaching, making him a highly valued asset in the sport.