Mizam Tamaradze joins the WPI wrestling coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2026-27 season, bringing experience in athlete development, technical instruction, and team leadership to the Engineers.
Tamaradze previously served as a wrestling coach at Hampden Charter School of Science in Chicopee, Massachusetts, from 2013 to 2015. During his tenure, he developed and implemented training programs designed to improve student-athletes' strength, agility, and technical skills while emphasizing confidence, sportsmanship, and individual growth.
In addition to leading practices and providing individualized instruction, Tamaradze organized preseason tryouts, training camps, and workshops. He also utilized competition film to evaluate performances, develop match strategies, and prepare wrestlers for competition. His coaching approach emphasizes proper technique, safe training practices, and building a team-oriented environment.
Tamaradze earned his bachelor's degree in sports management from Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, in 2018. He previously received an associate degree in fire science from Springfield Technical Community College in 2015.
Outside of wrestling, Tamaradze has worked as an installer for California Closets in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, since 2021, applying his leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a professional setting.
