Carl Perry

Chief Sport-Specific officer

God used the sport of wrestling to change the trajectory of my life, both on and off the mat. For the last 13+ years I had the opportunity to serve the wrestling community by helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus. I am excited to continue this journey and “infuse life in to sport one leader at a time”. Sportslife allows me to continue to “coach” some of the most influential leaders in our culture today.

• CA Wrestling Director 2011-2024
• 2009-2011 Associate Head Wrestling Coach at the University of Illinois; 2004-2008 Assistant Coach at University of Illinois
• 2003-2004 High School Wrestling Coach at Yorkville High School (Yorkville, Illinois)
• Graduated from the University of Illinois in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management; received a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Lincoln Christian University in 2008
• 2000 NCAA Division 1 Champion, two-time All-American, and ranked in the top 20 for career wins while at the University of Illinois
• Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia; finished his high school wrestling career in Virginia (1996) with the title of the “all-time winningest wrestler in the state of Virginia”
• Married in 2001 to Jamie; have two children—daughter Breanna and son Bryce