Head Coaches

Michael Capobianco

A former standout for the Ashland-Keefe Tech co-op team, Coach Capo moves from assistant to head coach, bringing firsthand competitive experience and deep multigenerational ties to the Clockers. Building on recent league titles and state success, he now leads Ashland with passion and a commitment to continued program excellence.

Pete Zacchilli

Zacchilli led Ashland’s renewed program through its “Power A Era,” marked by multiple Tri-Valley League titles and state sectional championships. His leadership helped re-establish the Clockers as one of the state’s top wrestling programs. Son of National Wrestling Hall of Famer Nick Zacchili and Volleyball Hall of Famer Linda (Casasanta) Zacchili

Don Marini and Pete Zacchilli

Together, Marini and Zacchilli strengthened Ashland’s co-op era. They helped integrate youth talent and build foundational leadership, setting the stage for future independent program success.

Don Marini

Coach Marini guided the co-op into the 2010s, later partnering with Pete Zacchilli. His tenure included rebuilding efforts, expanding the team’s depth, and setting leadership examples that contributed to the program’s resurgence

Peter LaPointe

Peter LaPointe, a 1997 state champion, took the helm with the Ashland-Keefe Tech co-op. His leadership helped integrate the combined program, featuring state champions like Diego Silva and record holders such as Mike Capobianco, and strengthened Ashland’s broader competitive presence.

Paul Capobianco

Returned for a 2nd coaching stint on the Clocker bench

Tom Forbes

Tom Forbes led Ashland in the early 2000s before the formal Ashland-Keefe Tech co-op. His tenure was part of the program’s transitional era just prior to the co-op’s formation and built on the long history of Clockers wrestling.

Tim LaPointe

Coach LaPointe contributed to Ashland’s strong 1990s teams alongside Harrison and Flaherty. Under his guidance, the Clockers continued their tradition of competitive wrestling and helped develop future state champions.

Ken Harrison and Rich Flaherty

In the 1990s, Coaches Harrison and Flaherty led the Clockers during a time of solid competition and individual achievement. This era featured wrestlers like 1995 state champion Peter LaPointe, demonstrating Ashland’s sustained individual success.

Chris Capobianco

Coach C maintained continuity for the program following the mid-1980s era. Though specific achievements are less documented, he helped steward the transition into the group of 1990s coaches who continued Ashland’s presence in regional wrestling.

Paul Capobianco

As a former Ashland wrestler, Capobianco became head coach and sustained strong performances in the 1980s, highlighted by state qualifiers and title contenders. He returned in the early 2000s, leading the final pre-co-op teams and reinforcing the program’s competitive tradition.

Lou Mancini

A former state champion, Coach Mancini led the Clockers in the early 1980s with one of the program’s most successful dual meet records. His squads posted big wins and defeated notable New England competition, continuing Ashland’s strong legacy on the mat.

Lou Varrichione

Taking over in 1970, Coach Varrichione guided Ashland through a decade of steady competition, including producing multiple strong squads and nurturing future wrestling leaders. His teams were competitive throughout the 1970s, reinforcing the program’s growth after its formative years.

Dick Corbin

Coach Corbin founded the Ashland Wrestling program in 1967, leading the Clockers to an undefeated dual meet season and a Dual County League Championship in the first year. His early teams set a foundation of success and produced strong tournament performances in the late 1960s.