MATT DRAGON
Head Coach: Black Room
Background:
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Lake Lehman High School 2002-2005
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University of Pennsylvania 2005-2010
Honors:
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3 x PIAA place-winner (5th 2003, 3rd 2004, 1st 2005), 4X District 2 Champ, 3X NE Regional Champ
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8 time Fargo National Freestyle and Greco Roman place-winner
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Cadet National Champ ’03 in both styles & ’05 Junior runner up in both styles
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166-11 High School Record
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University of Pennsylvania NCAA D1: 3 x Team Captain.
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4 x EIWA place-winner (2 x Champion).
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3 x NCAA Qualifier (round of 12)
Philosophy: I believe in working hard, and playing hard. Youth wrestling should be fun. It’s important to maintain a balance between engaging and challenging so that our kids develop a passion for the sport. I care less about the wins and losses and more about what our kids are gaining in return. Building a strong foundation is the key to future success. I believe wrestling is a compounding sport; the more you put in, the more you get out. What you learn in wrestling goes beyond the mat. It’s our job as coaches to make sure every day our kids get better not only as wrestlers but as young men and women. I’m excited to be part of this growing program and hope to leave a positive impact on our wrestlers.
MIKE THOMPSON
Head Coach: Gray Room
Background:
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Hampton Township High School – 2001 – 2005
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Slippery Rock University – 2006 – 2009
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Head Junior High Coach Slippery Rock Area – 2007 – 2009
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Hampton Township Junior High Head Coach – 2009 – 2016
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Co-founder of Prodigy Wrestling Club – 2012 – 2018
Honors:
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119 – 31 – High School
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2x Powerade placer (2004 & 2005)
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2005 PIAA State Qualifier
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WPIAL Junior High Coach of the Year – 2012
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2x WPIAL Junior High – Section III Coach of the Year – (2010 & 2012)
Philosophy: “Work Hard, Play Hard!”Wrestling will teach all involved how to be successful in life because it teaches you how to overcome challenges. Do you want your kids to be tough? A Winner? Then have them wrestle. When – they fail, they can only blame themselves. Where – they learn how to challenge their comfort zones, self-reflect, and learn that even after a win they need to train again tomorrow. Why – because it builds character and creates confident, self-reliant individuals.
JOHN DiVALENTINO
Head Coach: Red Room
Background:
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Philosophy: XXX