Charlie Sherertz was named the second head coach in the history of the Wrestling program on June 13, 2023. Sherertz brings a wealth of expertise to the position, having previously served as the head wrestling coach at Whitfield School in Creve Coeur, Mo.
During his tenure at Whitefield, he developed a reputation for nurturing talent and building a culture of sportsmanship. His accolades include winning Missouri Wrestling Coach of the Year 12 times, 11 state championships, and coaching 60 individual state champions. Sherertz’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment has garnered respect from both athletes and peers.
In addition to working with the Whitfield program, Sherertz has coached for the Team St. Louis Wrestling Club since 2005, with prior experience at Berkeley High School and three seasons of experience as an assistant at the University of Missouri.
His athletic accomplishments are equally as impressive, qualifying for the NCAA Division I National Tournament two times in his collegiate career at Mizzou while winning a spot on the 1988 NCAA Division I All-America Team. In 1985, he was selected to the USA Wrestling 20U World Freestyle Team where he became a Freestyle National Champion.
Sherertz earned a Master's of Educational Administration in 1993 from the University of Missouri after completing a Bachelor of Education a few years prior. He currently resides in St. Charles, Mo.
