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Founder & Head Coach — Filipe Trained Wrestling Academy, LLC
Head Wrestling Coach — St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Edison, NJ)

With over a decade of experience on and off the mat, Coach Luis Filipe has become one of New Jersey’s most respected and detail-driven wrestling coaches. As the founder of Filipe Trained Wrestling Academy LLC and head coach of the St. Thomas Aquinas High School wrestling program, Coach Filipe is dedicated to building complete athletes — combining elite technique, mental toughness, and character development in every training session.

A former standout wrestler himself, Filipe brings a deep understanding of what it takes to win at every level. His athletes have achieved success at the NJSIAA State Championships, Fargo Nationals, and Super 32, while many have gone on to compete at top collegiate programs. Beyond accolades, his coaching philosophy centers on discipline, consistency, and personal growth — the same traits that define successful wrestlers and leaders in life.

At Filipe Trained Wrestling Academy in Belford, NJ, he’s created a culture built on accountability, effort, and respect. Each athlete is challenged to master fundamentals, perfect technique, and build confidence through hard work and repetition. Whether working with beginners or national-caliber competitors, Coach Filipe’s individualized approach ensures every wrestler continues to evolve.

He is SafeSport certified, USA Wrestling certified, and holds a Bronze-level coaching certification, currently pursuing his Silver level. His passion for continuous learning drives him to stay at the forefront of modern wrestling development — blending proven fundamentals with innovative training systems.

Coach Filipe’s mission extends beyond producing champions. He aims to develop wrestlers who embody the values of perseverance, humility, and leadership — athletes who carry the lessons of wrestling into every area of their lives.

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