Coach Brandon Redeau was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, and is a proud graduate of Roosevelt High School, where he competed in football, wrestling, and baseball. After graduating and attending college, Coach Redeau felt a strong calling to give back to the sports that helped shape who he is today, leading him to pursue a career in coaching.

Coach Redeau has been coaching wrestling since 2016 and is honored to serve as the Head Wrestling Coach at Hockinson High School. Since taking over the program, he has elevated Hockinson wrestling both on and off the mat by holding student-athletes to high standards built on family, integrity, accountability, and dependability. Academics, character, and work ethic are non-negotiables in his program.

In a short time, Coach Redeau has led the program to several historic firsts, including high team placements at major tournaments, out-of-state trips exposing athletes to collegiate-level wrestling, and earning the title of 2024–25 League Dual Champions. In his first year alone, multiple underclassmen and first-year wrestlers advanced to the postseason—setting the foundation for long-term success.

Family is at the core of everything Coach Redeau does. He has been with his fiancée, Morgan Welch, for over five years, and you will often find him in the wrestling room alongside his nephews, DeShavion and Dalonte. Wrestling has been a lifelong passion, influenced heavily by his grandfather, world-renowned wrestling coach Donnie McPherson.

Coach Redeau genuinely enjoys working with youth and values the opportunity to mentor young adults as they navigate the challenges of today’s world. He takes pride in teaching life lessons that extend far beyond the mat, preparing athletes to be successful competitors, students, and people. He is extremely grateful to be part of the Hockinson community and honored to work with its student-athletes every day.

Coach Gary Armstrong has dedicated many years to the sport of wrestling as both a coach and mentor at the high school and club levels. He currently serves as the Associate Head Coach and Varsity Boys Lead Coach for the Hockinson High School wrestling program, where his experience, consistency, and passion for athlete development play a vital role in the program’s success.

Coach Armstrong brings a wealth of knowledge from years of coaching at the high school level, as well as through his involvement with Askeo International Mat Club. His coaching philosophy emphasizes discipline, accountability, and technical growth, while also prioritizing character, sportsmanship, and commitment. He is deeply invested in helping student-athletes reach their potential, both on the mat and in their everyday lives.

Family is central to Coach Armstrong’s life and coaching journey. He is married to his wife, Alaina Armstrong, an amazing supporter of the program and proud team mom. Together, they have two incredible children: Jasper Armstrong, a Hockinson wrestling alumnus, and Audrey Armstrong, a current junior. Wrestling has been a meaningful part of the Armstrong family, and Coach Armstrong takes great pride in continuing that legacy within the Hockinson community.

Coach Armstrong is known for his steady leadership, strong relationships with athletes, and commitment to building a positive, competitive culture. He values the opportunity to mentor young men through the sport of wrestling and believes the lessons learned in the wrestling room—hard work, resilience, and accountability—translate directly to success beyond high school.

He is grateful to be part of the Hockinson wrestling family and honored to help guide student-athletes as they grow into confident competitors, students, and people.

Tania comes from a family background of community involvement and athletes. Her father and brother manage a wrestling club that focuses on youth development both on and off the mat. In addition, her youngest son is a head wrestling coach, assistant football and baseball coach in Washington. Tania and her family have used several sports vehicles to connect and build relationships with youth to teach them work ethic, teamwork, and self-confidence. It is with these 3 elements that drew her to Hockinson High School where these same skills are needed to be a successful wrestling team.

Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, she has witnessed the evolution of the city and identified the necessity for a positive female role model. Tania is passionate about working with youth, particularly in supporting young girls to navigate today's society and empowering them to use their voice and boosting their self-confidence. She possesses extensive volunteer experience, starting as a Rape Victim Advocate with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and later becoming a self-defense instructor for the City of Portland Police Bureau Girl Strength program.

With seven years of experience as the Head Girls Wrestling Coach at a high school in Washington, she also served as an Assistant Girls Softball Coach. In addition, Tania has assisted as a youth football coach for the same team her grandchildren played on.

Tania is excited to bring her years of organization, relationship building, team building, and leadership to Hockinson High School.

In her personal life, Tania cherishes her roles as a wife, mother of 4, and grandmother of 6. She enjoys reading good books, a newfound love of hiking, and spending precious moments with her loved ones!

Coach Bruce Leibfried serves as the Junior Varsity Lead Coach at Hockinson High School and the Head Wrestling Coach at Hockinson Middle School. He is a dedicated and accomplished coach whose experience, leadership, and commitment to athlete development make him a cornerstone of the Hockinson wrestling community. His welcoming presence helps create a smooth and supportive transition for wrestlers at all levels within the program.

With over a decade of coaching experience, Coach Leibfried is highly knowledgeable in middle school wrestling development. He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Hockinson Middle School before earning the role of head coach. Under his leadership, the middle school program has consistently developed athletes who are well-prepared to succeed at the high school level. His coaching philosophy emphasizes strong fundamentals, discipline, teamwork, and character development alongside technical growth.

In addition to coaching, Coach Leibfried brings nearly a decade of experience as a wrestling official, making him a valuable resource for athletes and coaches alike. His understanding of rules, positioning, and match management adds another layer of expertise to the Hockinson coaching staff.

Coach Leibfried is also deeply invested in the local wrestling community. He regularly helps organize wrestling clinics, supports workshops focused on sportsmanship and leadership, and participates in charitable events that benefit youth athletics. Outside of wrestling, he enjoys spending time with his family and believes strongly in maintaining a balanced lifestyle that values both physical fitness and personal growth.

Coach Leibfried’s passion for the sport and dedication to mentoring young athletes have earned him respect throughout Hockinson and the greater Clark County wrestling community. His leadership continues to positively impact student-athletes, helping them develop not only as wrestlers, but as confident, disciplined, and respectful individuals.

Coach Tyler Trenda was born in Vancouver, Washington, and has lived in the area for most of his life. He is a proud graduate of Evergreen High School, class of 2000. Coach Trenda is married to his wife, and together they have four children and one amazing grandson, all of whom are central to his life.

Following high school, Coach Trenda enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served honorably and completed two combat tours in Iraq before being discharged in 2006. In 2007, he began his law enforcement career with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. As of 2025, Coach Trenda is proudly employed by the City of Washougal Police Department, where he serves as a Police Sergeant.

Outside of work, Coach Trenda enjoys spending quality time with his family, camping, and being on the water with his boat. He has a strong passion for coaching and is involved in both wrestling and football, valuing the opportunity to mentor young athletes through athletics.

Coach Trenda’s goal each season is to help develop strong, disciplined athletes while guiding young men and women toward achieving their personal and team goals. He is committed to teaching lessons that extend beyond the mat and field, helping student-athletes grow into responsible, productive members of society.