KAUKAUNA — After 34 years leading Kaukauna High School wrestling, hall-of-famer Jeff Matczak is retiring from his role as head coach, the school announced Thursday.
From 1992–’26, Matczak helped build one of the most successful wrestling programs in the state, serving as co-head coach alongside Steve McDaniel from 1992–2001.
The numbers speak for themselves, according to a news release:
Career Record: 585–61–3
Winning Percentage: 91%
In a 34-year career, Matczak has achieved:
10 Team state championships, including the last six consecutive
24 Team state tournament appearances, including 14 consecutive
24 individual state champions
104 state place winners
200 state qualifiers—averaging nearly 6 per year
His dominance in the Fox Valley Association includes:
28 FVA conference championships, including 21 consecutive
132 consecutive FVA dual victories
A remarkable 247–2 conference record since 1999
178 FVA individual champions
While these accomplishments and statistics are astounding, Matczak’s greatest legacy goes far beyond wins, championships, and records, according to the school.
His mission has always been to use the sport of wrestling to develop better people. Through discipline, hard work, commitment, and relationships, Matczak has positively impacted countless student-athletes and families throughout the Kaukauna community.
The head wrestling coach position will be posted soon to WECAN.
