Philly Wrestling

Philly Wrestling

By Kevin McGuiganSportsWrestling
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Philly Wrestling episodes

  • Michael Vespa - Owner of Vespa Productions

    Mike Vespa produced the WIBN/PRTC Summit events in January and February of 2021. His world class productions brought a lot of energy to Philadelphia and the local wrestling community. He has teamed up with local real estate entrepreneur Zac Pierce to host a wrestling clinic this July featuring Olympic Gold Medalist and 2x UFC World Champion Henry Cejudo. Other clinicians will be NCAA Champions AJ Ferrari and Mark Hall, and Pan Champion Joey McKenna. Mike has been in the sport for twenty years and is passionate about providing quality content to wrestling fans.

    57 min
  • Michael Crowley - Head Coach and General Manager at Underground Wrestling

    Michael Crowley was born and raised in South Jersey just a short distance from Center City Philadelphia. He's a three time high school state qualifier and a two time regional champion.  With Michael's help, Underground Wrestling was able to provide training facilities for the Senior Level athletes at the PRTC during the COVID pandemic.  Michael has a passion for the sport and is in the wrestling room almost every day.

    1 hr 6 min
  • James Mangan - Executive Director of Beat The Streets Philadelphia

    James Mangan was born and raised in Philadelphia. He began wrestling at the age of eight at the local Police Athletic League. It was there that he learned leadership skills and the importance of community. James has brought those skills and values with him as he leads one of the city's most effective sports based social impact organizations.

    1 hr 11 min
  • Roger Reina - Head Wrestling Coach at University of Pennsylvania

    Roger Reina is an icon of the wrestling community in and around Philadelphia. At 24yrs old, he became a head coach for his alma mater. For several decades he has built a successful program with a lasting legacy. Coach Reina shares his thoughts about his program and the future of wrestling in Philadelphia.

    1 hr 7 min
  • Zac Pierce - PA State Qualifier and Successful Entrepreneur

    In this episode, I talk with successful entrepreneur, Zac Pierce. Zac wrestled at Upper Darby High School where he was a Pennsylvania State Qualifier. Prominent in the local multi-family real estate sector, he has recently closed a transaction in Philadelphia worth $160 million which was the largest of its type in the history of the city. Zac mentors young people who have a passion for learning and gaining valuable life experience. 

    1 hr 16 min
  • David McFadden - PRTC Senior Level Athlete
    David McFadden is a Senior Level Athlete competing for the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center. On this episode, David shares his journey towards becoming a professional athlete and what it means for him to be a part of the Philadelphia wrestling community.
    50 min
  • Josh Walker - Team Impact
    Josh Walker is the Mid-Atlantic Regional Executive Director for Team Impact. Team Impact is a non-profit organization that matches college programs with children living with chronic illness.  The former Penn State University wrestling team captain shares his journey in the sport and what led him to get involved with Team Impact.  Josh lives in the Philadelphia region and we connected through Philly Wrestling online.
    1 hr 5 min
  • Brandon Slay - Executive Director of the PRTC
    Olympic Gold Medalist Brandon Slay is the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center. The PRTC is designed to fuel the Olympic Dream by providing a premier training environment, Olympic level coaches, and experienced training partners.  Coach Slay discusses his role in helping to build the PRTC and his plans for the future.
    1 hr 1 min

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News, information, and stories about the wrestling community in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With an Olympic Level Regional Training Center and two NCAA Division 1 wrestling programs, Philly…