ABOUT US
Overtime Wrestling Academy was built on one idea: every wrestler deserves a place to grow, on the mat and off it. From first-timers to state qualifiers, we train every age and every skill level with coaches who've competed at the highest levels themselves.
Meet The Team
Coach Chris Martinez
Coach Chris Martinez was born and raised in San Jose, California, where he began training under Daniel Cormier at AKA and Carolyn Wester at Wrestling Prep. He later moved to Placer County, wrestling for Crazy Wolf Wrestling Club in Roseville, California. A Del Oro High School alum, he completed his senior year through independent study to focus on his wrestling career.
A world-class wrestler who has competed on both the national and international stage, Coach Chris recently placed 4th in the 70kg Open Men's division at the 2026 California Freestyle and Greco State Championships. Now Founder & Head Coach at Overtime Wrestling Academy, he brings that same elite-level training and competitive experience to every practice.
- ✓ Trained Under Daniel Cormier, AKA
- ✓ Trained Under Carolyn Wester, Wrestling Prep
- ✓ Trained Under JD Hawkins & John Azevedo, Titan Mercury
- ✓ National & International Competitor
- ✓ 4th Place, 70kg Open Men's — 2026 CA Freestyle & Greco State Championships
Assistant Coaches
The Rest Of The Corner
Coach Brennan
Coach Cole
Coach Jace
Support Staff
Behind The Scenes
Chris Martinez Sr.
Chris Martinez Sr. plays a key role in keeping Overtime Wrestling Academy organized, connected, and supported behind the scenes. He helps coordinate events and tournament logistics, communicates with parents, assists with equipment and setup, supports video and content needs, and steps in wherever the club needs an extra set of hands.
As Operations & Parent Liaison, Chris Sr. helps make sure families stay informed, questions get answered, and the day-to-day details are handled so the coaching team can stay focused on the athletes. His steady support, organization, and willingness to help make him an important part of the Overtime community.
THREE PERIODS.
ONE PHILOSOPHY.
A wrestling match is three periods. Six minutes. Every second of it counts.
There’s no time to coast; not in period one, not in period three. That’s the standard we build to. At Overtime, we develop wrestlers three periods deep:
Technique
Fundamentals, executed right, every single time.
Toughness
The mental and physical grit to keep going when it’s hard.
Character
The discipline and confidence that outlast the mat — and show up everywhere else.
We’re not training wrestlers for six minutes. We’re building people for the long run.
Overtime Wrestling Academy is for everybody. Every age, every background, every starting point, there’s a place for you here. But we’re not a drop-in gym. We’re a team. We ask for the same thing we teach: show up, put in the work, and show up for each other. In return, you get more than coaching. You get a community that’s in your corner, period after period, season after season.
BUILDING DISCIPLINE
ONE EXTRA MINUTE AT A TIME