Santa Margarita Catholic High School proudly recognizes Joseph Nava as he enters his third season with the Eagles Wrestling Program and his second season as Head Wrestling Coach. A dedicated educator, accomplished competitor, and committed mentor, Coach Nava continues to build upon the strong foundation of the program while leading it into its next chapter. A graduate of Mission Viejo High School, Coach Nava distinguished himself as one of the area’s premier wrestlers. He was a 3x Conference Finalist, CIF Finalist, and earned Conference Wrestler of the Year honors establishing himself as a consistent and determined competitor.
He continued his wrestling career at the collegiate level, competing in the California Community College system where he became a 2x Regional Medalist and a 3C2A California State Wrestling Finalist. His success at the junior college level reflected both his resilience and ability to compete among California’s elite. Beyond folkstyle wrestling, Coach Nava has experience in senior-level competition. He is a California USA Wrestling (USAW) State Finalist and holds the rank of purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, demonstrating his continued commitment to growth and technical mastery across disciplines. Coach Nava is still an Active competitor when he is not in season coaching.
Coach Nava earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in Sports and Performance and is currently completing his Master of Social Work (MSW) at California Baptist University. As a Social Work Intern pursuing licensure, he is dedicated to developing the whole student-athlete, supporting their growth mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
As he enters his third season at the helm, Coach Nava remains focused on fostering a culture of discipline, accountability, and competitive excellence within the Eagles Wrestling Program. The future remains bright under his leadership.
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