Tom Brands (born April 9, 1968) is an American former Olympic wrestler and is currently the head coach of the University of Iowa men's wrestling team.

[1] An intense competitor, Brands' wrestling career with the University of Iowa included a record of 158-7-2 and an undefeated season in 1991 where he was 45–0.

He won four U.S. Nationals titles (1993–96) and made four straight U.S. World or Olympic teams (1993–96).

In the spring of 2006, Tom Brands returned to the University of Iowa as head coach.

Brands has authored several instructional VHS/DVD products that teach and advocate his "in-your-face" style of wrestling.