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Bryan Pearsall - Associate Head Wrestling Coach at the University of Pennsylvania

2022-06-1554:23

Bryan Pearsall is the Associate Head Coach for Penn Wrestling. He shares his story of getting involved with wrestling at an early age, competing on three NCAA Championship teams at Penn State, and his thoughts about the current status and future of Penn Wrestling.

CJ LaFragola - Drexel University Assistant Coach

2022-02-0359:36

CJ LaFragola grew up in South Jersey excelling as a multi-sport athlete. He chose to pursue wrestling at the NCAA Division 1 level leading him to Brown University. CJ was a 3x NCAA National qualifier for the Bears. Upon graduation, he moved on to Sacred Heart University and played football and baseball. Currently an amateur MMA fighter, CJ is an assistant coach at Drexel University where he is, arguably, the best dressed coach on staff.

Coach Reina - "The ultimate wrestle-off"

2022-01-2201:00:17

Roger Reina coached two athletes who competed against each other for an Olympic Team spot. His assistant coach, Brian Dolph went up against his prized recruit and All-American student-athlete, Brandon Slay in the 2000 USA Olympic Team trials. Coach Reina shares his thoughts about creating a team through wrestle-offs and his experience having coached two athletes competing for American wrestling's ultimate goal.

Gina Perry - Writer

2022-01-1201:02:24

Gina Perry, a mother of four children with PRTC Senior Athlete Richard Perry, is a writer and influential force in social media who has endless amounts of positive energy. Gina shares her behind the scenes story of what the Philadelphia wrestling community means to her. From her relationship with Rich and the PRTC to her involvement with Beat the Streets and the Overcomer Trainer Center, Gina provides a unique perspective of the sport that means so much to her family.

Ben Reiter - Director of Beat The Streets National

2021-10-1949:00

Ben Reiter is a University of Pennsylvania graduate who went on to have a successful MMA career in South America. His life mission has been to serve others through non-profit initiatives at home and abroad. Ben has held roles of Director of Mentoring and Director of Strategic Partnerships at Beat The Streets Philly. He is now the National Director of the organization that has helped change the trajectory of so many young lives.

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