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  • May 11

    PRTC Athletes Earn Multiple Medals at 2026 Pan Am Championships

    Coralville, Iowa - The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center sent four athletes to compete at the 2026 Senior Pan American Championships this weekend in Coralville, Iowa, as some of the top wrestlers from across North, Central, and South America took to the mat in one of the premier international events on the ...

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  • May 7

    PRTC Senior Athletes to Compete at Pan Ams

    Coralville, Iowa - The Pennsylvania RTC is set to have strong representation on the international stage this weekend at the 2026 Pan American Championships in Coralville, Iowa, as four athletes will compete agains some of the top freestyle wrestlers in the Western Hemisphere. Hosted by USA Wrestling, the event will feature ...

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  • May 7

    Matt Valenti AWN 2026 Rookie Coach of the Year

    From Jim Kalin of Amateur Wrestling News - There's something extra-satisfying when choosing the Rookie Coach of the Year when he was also an NCAA Champion in his college days. Matt Valenti is the University of Pennsylvania's all-time winningest wrestler. He leads the program with 137 career wins. Valenti ...

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  • Apr 27

    PRTC Sends 10 Athletes to 2026 US Open

    Philadelphia, PA - The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) was well represented on the national stage this past week as 10 athletes traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete at the 2026 US Open, one of the premier freestyle wrestling events in the United States. Held annually in Las Vegas, the US ...

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  • Apr 22

    PRTC Set for 2026 US Open in Las Vegas

    Philadelphia, PA - The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) is set to compete at the 2026 US Open, held April 22-26 at The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The US Open serves as one of the premier events on the domestic competition calendar, with Senior champions earning ...

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  • Apr 20

    Darian Cruz Competes at RAF Event in Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, PA - The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) proudly recognizes Senior Resident Athlete Darian Cruz for his recent performance at Real American Freestyle 08 held April 18th at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. Cruz faced off against NCAA Champion Lucas Byrd in a highly anticipated matchup between two of the ...

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  • Apr 15

    PRTC Welcomes CJ Composto as Senior Resident Athlete

    Philadelphia, PA - The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) is proud to announce that CJ Composto will join the organization as a Senior Resident Athlete following his graduation from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2026. Composto leaves Penn as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in program history, earning NCAA ...

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  • Mar 28

    PRTC Welcomes Uzbek Standout Bobur Berdiyorov

    Philadelphia, PA - The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) is proud to announce the addition of Bobur Berdiyorov as a Senior Resident Athlete, further strengthening the RTC's commitment to developing world-class talent in the heart of Philadelphia. A native of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Berdiyorov brings a strong international background and a ...

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  • Sep 17

    PRTC Athletes Gain Global Experience on Training Trip to Japan

    The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) recently returned from an international training trip to Japan, where its athletes immersed themselves in both elite-level wrestling and Japanese culture. Over the course of a week, the team trained under the guidance of Olympic Champion Mitsuru Sato at two of Japan’s ...

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  • May 6

    Kevin McGuigan Promoted to Chief Operating Officer

    The Board of the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) is proud to announce the promotion of Kevin McGuigan to Chief Operating Officer. After serving with distinction as the Director of Operations, McGuigan’s elevation to COO represents a commitment to continuity and operational excellence within the PRTC.  

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  • Apr 22

    Brandon Slay Moving On from Executive Director of the PRTC

    After more than eight years of transformative leadership, Olympic Gold Medalist Brandon Slay will step down as Executive Director and Head Coach of the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC). Slay and his family will relocate to Springdale, Arkansas this July, where he will take on a dual role as Executive ...

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  • Apr 22
  • Jul 22

    Ryne McQueen Wins Paris Olympics Raffle!

    Ryne McQueen from Chicago, Illinois was our lucky winner of a trip to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France! Here's what Ryan will enjoy for his trip to the Olympic Games: - Two (2) all-session tickets to the Men's Freestyle competition in the Champs De Mars Arena (August 8-11, 2024) - ...

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  • Jun 30

    Max Gallagher Earns Spot on U23 World Team!

    Max Gallagher, took the U23 Nationals by storm as he secured the 57kg championship winning a best of three series over Charlie Farmer. The University of Pennsylvania true freshman was unstoppable on his way to the finals. Max beat top seeded Stevo Poulin of Northern Colorado in the semi-finals before ...

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  • Jun 30

    PRTC Developmental Training Prepares Juniors for Fargo!

    The PRTC Developmental Training program continues to grow. For all USA Wrestling athletes who qualify to participate at the PRTC, training has gone well this spring! New Penn Assistant Coach and U23 National Champion Doug Zapf has led the way as we have helped prepare developmental athletes for the upcoming ...

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  • Dec 10

    Penn Wins PRTC Keystone Classic, Drexel Places 3rd

    On Sunday November 19th, the Palestra was filled with NCAA Division 1 Wrestling fans to cheer on their favorite teams from several different conferences around the country. The 27th annual PRTC Keystone Classic was held in the famous venue on the campus of The University of Pennsylvania.    Penn took ...

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  • Dec 10

    Mark Hall Places Third at the Bill Farrell

    The 2023 Bill Farrell Memorial International was held on November 17-18, 2023 in New York City at the New York Athletic Club. This annual event, which has been a tradition for over 60 years, is sanctioned by United World Wrestling (UWW), making it one of the most significant wrestling tournaments ...

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  • Dec 10

    Doug Zapf Places 5th at U23 World Championships

    PRTC Senior Athlete Doug Zapf traveled to Tirana, Albania to compete in the U23 World Championships as a representative of Team USA at 70kg. Doug is the first PRTC athlete to compete for a world title at the U23 level. In June, Doug won the U23 National Championship and ...

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  • May 1

    Drexel and Penn Prtc Athletes Compete at U20 Nationals

    Philadelphia, Pa – Taking the opportunity to compete against some of the best athletes in the nation, wrestlers from Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania participated in the U20 Freestyle Division at the US Open last weekend. The tournament was held at South Point Hotel and Conference Center in ...

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  • May 1

    Tyler Berger Wins Us Open!

    Las Vegas, NV – In a come-from-behind victory, Tyler Berger won the 70kg US National Championship last Friday evening at the prestigious and highly competitive US Open. This is the first National title for Berger as he has qualified to battle for the World Team spot at 70kg. He’...

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