Daniel Manibog is in his first season with Cal State Bakersfield wrestling in Fall of 2026. He serves the Roadrunners as an assistant coach.
Manibog began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at California Baptist during the summer and fall semesters of 2025. He also volunteered with the `Runners during the second half of the 2025-26 season. In addition, Manibog has served as a Team Texas national team coach for Junior Duals and Fargo Nationals.
Manibog joins the Roadrunners' coaching staff following a decorated collegiate wrestling career and previous coaching experience at California Baptist and CSUB. He competed for five seasons at Oklahoma State University under head coach John Smith before transferring to CBU, where he was a starter at 165 pounds during the 2024-25 season.
During his collegiate career, Manibog earned 2022 U23 Freestyle All-American honors, an All-Academic Big 12 selection and NWCA Scholar All-American recognition. His experience competing at two Division I programs provides him with a strong understanding of the demands of high-level collegiate wrestling.
Before competing collegiately, Manibog established himself as one of the top wrestlers in Texas. He was a three-time Texas 6A state champion and a two-time high school All-American at Junior Freestyle Nationals, placing fourth and fifth in the event.
