Sam Thomas has been affiliated with Nassau C.C. Wrestling since 1986. He began as a student and American Wrestler, with the honor of being named Team Captain on one of NCC’s teams that won top honors at the National level. In 1992, Sam served as Volunteer Assistant Coach for Coach Chuck Henke and in 1996, Sam became Assistant Coach alongside Head Coach Paul Schmidt. Together, they have had the success of over fifty All Americans, seven National Champions, eight Teams, and two Dual-Meet National Championship Teams.
Coach Thomas remains dedicated to the community as an active fourteen year veteran of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department and the sole owner of a personal training gym that has been in operation in Bellmore and Wantagh for the last ten years. While he employs a team of Certified Personal Trainers, one may catch Sam there some mornings enthusiastically training his suburban Long Island clients into any type of athlete they are willing to work to become. Encouraging, driving and guiding others to success is woven into Sam’s character and evident to others in all of his pursuits.
Sam and his lovely wife Sandy recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They are proud parents of a son and daughter. Their son is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and is presently a Fort Lauderdale Police Officer. Their daughter recently graduated with high honors from George Mason University and is working in the inner-city with a non-profit organization that provides tutoring and guidance for students to achieve academic success.
Samb doesn’t have any particular hobby; “I just enjoy life.” He’s a big Yankees fan and was a season ticket holder for 14 years. In his free time, he enjoys taking his family to Broadway shows. In 2011, Sam stepped back onto the mat as an athlete.
Recent Athletic Achievements:
2011 Won Gold Medal, Freestyle Wrestling, The World Police and Fire Games, New York City
2015 Won Silver Medal, U.S. Freestyle, Nationals Las Vegas, Nevada
2015 Won Sliver Medal, Freestyle Wrestling, The World Police and Fire Games Fairfax, Virginia
2015 Won Bronze Medal, Freestyle, Veteran World Championship, Athens, Greece
2016 Won Gold Medal, U.S. Men’s Freestyle, Nationals, Las Vegas, Nevada
Education:
Graduated, Huntington High School 1985
Attended, Clarion University, 1985-1986
Attended, Nassau Community College 1986-1987
Attended, Morgan State University 1987-1989
Assistant Coaching Record:
Nassau CC 1996-2017
8 NJCAA National Championships 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
2 NJCAA Dual Meet National Championships 2004, 2005
15 District Wrestling Championships
Quotes:
“If you have discipline, drive and determination, nothing is impossible.”
“If it’s Important to you, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.”
