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NITTANY LION CLUB NEWS Volume 22 Number 1 Spring, 2020 www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com

A RECAP OF 2020 NLWC HAPPENINGS TO DATE… AND LOOKING AHEAD TO 2021 2020 Olympic Trials and Games but the opportunity it provides our Nick Lee had an outstanding For the world’s top wrestlers, the youth with lessons learned, and the tournament in a weight class loaded focus of their wrestling careers is character and strength revealed with NCAA All-, National the Olympics. The NLWC wrestlers through the process. These athletes Champions, and Freestyle National were training at Olympic RTC will be leaders in whatever field they Team Members. Nick had wins over Practices in the Penn State choose to pursue in life. You are Ethan Lizak, 10-0, , Wrestling Room, an environment helping develop future leaders. 10-6, and Joey Lazor, 10-0 to reach with a track record of winning on Thank you!!” the semi-finals. In the semis, he lost both the United State’s and the to before rebounding Based on their answers to the world’s biggest wrestling stages. with a win over and interview questions, the Club’s “real The anticipation had been building, a win by default over Yianni value” that Coach Sanderson and the 2020 Olympic Trials were Diakomihalis in the bronze match. mentions above is reflected by the less than a month away. Nothing The third place finish earned Nick a NLWC wrestlers! The Club is proud was guaranteed, but they were spot in the 2020 Olympic Trials. to be represented by these athletes! poised for success. After an early upset, former NLWC wrestler and 2016 Olympian Frank And then the Covid-19 Pandemic Molinaro showed his resiliency by hit… Although it is not yet known battling back to place fifth and also when competition will begin again, qualify for the 2020 Olympic Trials. the Club’s wrestlers are making the However, with the postponement of best of the situation and looking the Olympics, Frank has since made forward to the 2021 Olympics! the decision to retire from Interviews with Club Wrestlers competition and has taken a During the week that the 2020 Trials David Taylor Returns to Competition at position as Assistant Coach at were expected to take place, the Pan American Olympic Qualifier Arizona State. Best wishes to Frank (Tony Rotundo, wrestersarewarriors.com, Photo) NLWC started a series of interviews as he moves on from competing to with Club wrestlers. These 2019 Senior Nationals coaching! interviews were emailed to the In late December, 2019 in Fort Club’s email list and are also posted Worth, , Resident Athlete Nick on the Club’s website: Nevills (125 kg) and collegians Nick www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Lee (65 kg) and (86 Snapshots of interviews completed kg) competed under the NLWC to date are on pages three and four. banner at the U.S. Senior Nationals and Olympic Trials Qualifier. As Coach stated in a past letter to NLWC supporters,

“Although our goal is to help every Nick Nevills Shoots at Sr. Nationals athlete win an Olympic gold medal, (Tony Rotundo, wrestersarewarriors.com, Photo) most will not. However, they will experience the process, the Resident Athlete Nick Nevills also challenge, and the pursuit of being had a fine tournament, earning a the best in the world. The real value fourth place finish to qualify for the of the NLWC is not the medals won Nick Lee on a Leg Attack at Sr. Nationals 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials. (Tony Rotundo, wrestersarewarriors.com, Photo) 1 Collegian Aaron Brooks gave a Jason qualified for the 2020 U.S. At 65 kg, was glimpse of what was to come when Olympic Trials. leading and working on scoring he came out of redshirt in his more points in the semi-finals when freshman campaign and went on to Jason won by 10-0 in he got caught and pinned. Zain had win a Big 10 title. Aaron had wins the semis before winning by injury wins of 10-0, 10-0, and by fall on his over defending NCAA runner-up default in the gold medal match. way to the bronze medal. Max Dean and former All- Kyle had two technical falls and a 9- American Sammy Brooks on his way 1 decision before dominating with a Also noteworthy at this tournament to a sixth place finish. 11-1 technical fall in the finals over was the performance of Jane three-time world medalist Reinas Valencia, wife of NLWC Resident Salas Perez of . Franklin also Athlete Jaime Espinal. Jane who had a fine tournament with his only also trains with the NLWC made loss being by decision in the finals to history by becoming the first-ever U.S. star . Mexican women’s wrestler to qualify for the ! Jane won four matches on her way to the gold medal, including a in the semis over the reigning world champion! To read an outstanding Aaron Brooks in Action at Sr. Nationals article on how Jane has juggled (Tony Rotundo, wrestersarewarriors.com, Photo) family and medical school on her Olympic quest, visit Matteo Pellicone International Tournament in Control at Pan Am Champ. unitedworldwrestling.org and (Tony Rotundo, wrestersarewarriors.com, Photo) In mid January, 2020, this United search under her name. Congratulations Jane! World Wrestling ranking series Pan American Olympic Qualifier tournament took place in , This tournament also took place in . NLWC Wrestlers Zain Ottawa, Canada on the weekend Retherford (65 kg) and Kyle Snyder following the Pan American (97 kg) both earned bronze at this Championships tournament. This tough international event. was the beginning of the spread of the coronavirus, and there was Zain lost his first match to the 2019 uncertainty until the very last World bronze medalist from India minute if the tournament would by a score of 4-5 before wrestling even happen. back with a 10-5 win over Joey Jane Valencia Pins Defending World Champion & Qualifies for 2020 Olympics McKenna of the U.S. For the bronze, David Taylor (86 kg) made his return (Tony Rotundo, wrestersarewarriors.com, Photo) Zain earned a fall in 4:41 over the to competition and showed that he 2015 World bronze medalist from Nittany Lion Wrestling Club hadn’t missed a beat. The 2018 Ukraine. Kyle had wins over World Champion dominated his Board of Directors , 10-0 and of , 12- weight class with wins of 10-0, 8-0, Jim Martin President Judd Arnold Vice President 4 before losing to Iran. Kyle won the and by injury default in the finals. Newsletter Editor bronze with a decision over the With his performance at this David Becker Bill Buckley Terry Chandler Bob Noll 2018 World bronze medalist from tournament, David qualified the Mary Noll Darrel Zaccagni Italy. U.S. at 86 kg for the Tokyo Staff Olympics! Rich Lorenzo Consultant to Executive Pan American Championships Director & Board NLWC Wrestlers (79 kg) Dave Hart Exec. Director, Treasurer, Franklin Gomez had another Membership, & Secretary and Kyle Snyder (97kg) won gold outstanding weekend to follow-up Director medals, and Franklin Gomez (74 kg) on his performance a week earlier at Regional Training Center & Resident Athlete won a Silver medal at the Pan the Pan American Championships. Program Coaching Staff American Championships in Ottawa, Casey Cunningham Cael Sanderson Franklin reached the finals at 74 kg, Cody Sanderson Eric Thompson Canada in early March. With his and by doing so, qualified for his Jake Varner Mark McKnight (also gold medal winning performance, third Olympic Games! serves as Youth/Scholastic Programs Head Coach) 2 Snapshots from NLWC Wrestler Interviews (Complete Interviews can be Viewed at the Club’s website: www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com.) Zain Retherford Interview-Apr. 1, 2020, 3X NCAA Champion and 2X Hodge Trophy winner.

Q: The Olympics are postponed. Any thoughts on how it affects you? A: I think few would argue that postponement of the Olympic Games is necessary during these uncertain times that we're having. We put our whole careers into training for this one event, but for me it's all about perspective. My wrestling goals are immensely important to me, but they are not above putting the health of myself and others at risk. I am happy that the Olympics were postponed. It has forced me to modify my training and reflect on the big picture. We are all in this together.

Q: What's the best advice you've ever received? A: My parents taught me to value effort over winning and losing. No matter what is in front of you, you can always give your best. That's a lesson I will pass on to my children someday.

Riley Lefever Interview-Apr. 6, 2020, 4X NCAA Divsion III National Champion and 2X Outstanding Wrestler.

Q: What do you think makes the NLWC special? Olympic RTC practices, Resident Athlete Programs, coaches, training partners, supporters, etc.? A: I think everyone involved with the NLWC is what makes it so special. It starts from the top, with the donors who make it possible, and then the leadership from the coaches and those who run the behind the scenes (outside of practice). Like any business or program, the truly successful do things the right way and everyone involved in the NLWC has that sort of character. Our coaches are the best in the world, our facilities are amazing, and we have a room with some of the most decorated and talented wrestlers in the world. But most importantly, to a training athlete, everyone who is in the room wants to be the best they can be, and that's what really counts in our daily training.

Q: What's the best advice you've ever received? A: From my high school coach, "if you want to impress me, win those close matches you aren't supposed to win."

Anthony Cassar Interview-Apr. 13, 2020, NCAA Champion at Penn State and the newest member of the NLWC's Resident Athlete Program

Q: Having started in January, you are the most recent wrestler to join the NLWC Resident Athlete Program. What is your initial impression and what do you think makes the NLWC unique? Olympic RTC practices, coaches, training partners, supporters, etc.? A: I think what makes the NLWC unique is that it is made up of individuals with exceptional character. I can't speak for other clubs, but everyone I know that is connected with the NLWC are just good people who have the humility and willingness necessary for constant improvement. This starts with our amazing donors and is carried out through our staff, coaches and athletes. When you combine that with a deep and pure love for the sport of wrestling, you get a program with unlimited potential.

Q: You participated in RTC practices when you were a wrestler at Penn State. What are your thoughts on the benefits of RTC's from a college competitor's perspective? A: Because of my injuries, financial difficulty and love for , I've trained with the RTC more than I've trained with the collegiate team over the course of my time at Penn State and I don't think I would be where I am at today without that option. The NLWC is so beneficial for a college competitor because it not only gives them another opportunity to train but also gives them an idea of what it takes to be the best in the world at something. I've obviously learned so much about wrestling by training with the club guys on a daily basis but even more about their mindset, lifestyles, and minor details that separate them from other athletes. Having the two groups coincide and help each other get better is such an awesome situation and I think it's something that should and will become more common in the future.

Q. Dodgeball is occasionally played as a warm-up for RTC practices. What's the secret to being a winning dodgeball player...need a cannon for an arm, cat-like reflexes, be offensive or defensive, hide in a corner, etc.? Please explain. A: There are many styles that seem to work, but it really comes down to two people that compliment each other well. A great example of this is Bo and I. Bo is an attacker, he has a strong throw and intimidates players with his aggressive style. As for me, I am calm, cool and collected out there. I always have my hair done and keep a big smile on my face to appear less of a threat. Then when the time comes to step up when either my partner gets hit or were getting late in the game, I arise from the shadows and secure the win.

Franklin Gomez Interview-April 21, 2020, NCAA Champion at Mich. State, World Silver Medalist, and the longest-tenured member of the R.A. Program

Q. You are the wrestler who has been with the NLWC Resident Athlete Program the longest, having started with the Club after winning an NCAA title for Michigan State in 2009. In many ways, your success in competition, your commitment in training, and your lifestyle off of the mat have provided the foundation for the Club's Resident Athlete Program to develop and grow over the past decade. From your perspective, how has the NLWC Program changed from when you first joined the Club to how it is today? A: When I joined the club, if I remember correctly, there were also three more full-time wrestlers. Now, we have a full army of world-class wrestlers hungry to improve. This has been possible thanks to all the work happening behind the scene and our sponsors and donors that have been with us since the beginning. Furthermore, the way we train has been evolving little by little because we are integrating sport science to improve training, recovery, and performance. The emphasis on the diet, different ways to recover, and adding various workouts of low impact bike exercise has helped our training tremendously.

Q: What advice would you give the newest members of the NLWC Resident Athlete Program who are just starting their international careers? A: My advice to the newest members of the NLWC is to be grateful for this once in a lifetime opportunity. I would encourage them to display their gratitude not only in the wrestling room but in their lifestyle. The NLWC is very special not only because of its elite wrestlers but because of many who have added their grain of salt to the club.

Q: In the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, you were at the top of your game and wrestling well, quite possibly on your way to an Olympic medal. And then you lost a very, very controversial decision to the extent that the three officials for that match were I believe suspended and then eventually officially expelled by . Tough and controversial losses are a part of all sports, including wrestling. However, they can be absolutely heartbreaking for athletes, coaches, and family members who have made a lifetime's commitment. How did you get over that match and do you have any advice for others who have gone through similar setbacks?

3 A: After going through the devastating outcome, one of the thoughts that came to my mind was a story about a man named Joseph in the Bible. He went through different hardships in the course of his life. Long story short, his hardships indirectly taught him to bless others. Therefore, I was encouraged by that story and I prayed that something good would come from this eventually even if I don't see it right away. Having a healthy definition of what success means added much more value to my life during that time because I knew I was more than a wrestler, more than winning or losing. My advice to others is to exam your definition of success or the foundation you are building your success on because when tough times comes, only the houses built on good foundation usually weather the storms of life.

Kyle Snyder Interview-April 27, 2020, 3x NCAA Champion and World and Olympic Gold Medalist.

Q: In many ways, these are unusual and tough times...for wrestlers focused on winning Olympic Gold Medals as well as for those people facing lost jobs or income, sickness, etc. When I think of wrestlers who have a positive outlook and are quite capable of handling any adversity that comes their way, you're at the top of the list. Could you provide some insight on your approach? A: My faith is what allows me to navigate situations in a positive way. I always remind myself of two facts. The first is that God is love. The second is that God is in control. With this in my mind, I know that everything that happens to me is for my benefit and it is to mature my faith in Christ. I don't believe in chance. I believe that God has a very specific plan and He has been executing it perfectly since the beginning of creation. I believe everything that happens to His children is for their good. I read different stories in the Bible of the apostles being thrown and jail and beaten, yet they say they can continually rejoice because they know God is growing them in all these situations. If something isn't going the way that I want it too, then I know it is going the way God wants it too and I would rather His will be done.

Q: When you won a Gold Medal in 2016, you became the youngest Olympic Gold Medalist in American wrestling history. When you were on top of the podium and the National Anthem was playing, what was going through your mind at that moment? A: Every time I'm on the podium I thank God for everything that happened throughout the day. I thanked Him for being with me during the tournament and I thanked Him for everyone He put in my life that helped me get to that point. I also remember thinking about my older brother who wasn't able to be at the Olympics because he serves in the army. I have always looked up to him and know he played a huge role in the way that I compete.

Q: I know you're training for wrestling while in quarantine. Are you also spending some extra time developing your dodgeball skills? A: Rest and recovery is as important as the training. I've been resting my shoulder. Spending some time to do some extra upper body mobility. Working on throwing with my off hand. I've also been staying in contact with most of the top players. Those alliances need to be strong when we return.

THE NLWC SERVES THE WRESTLING COMMUNITY WITH SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS Although the NLWC focuses on the Olympic development of top collegiate and senior level wrestlers, the Club also continues to serve the wrestling community by offering several different youth and scholastic programs. The Breakfast Club took place on Sunday mornings from Jan. 5 to Feb. 9, 2020 in the Penn State Wrestling room. Former Penn State Coach John Fritz and several Central PA High School Coaches including Ryan Cummins, Pat Flynn, Tim Haas, Brad Pataky, and Biff Walizer ran the Breakfast Club Practices.

The goal of the Breakfast Club practices was to provide a hard workout for advanced elementary, junior high, and senior high wrestlers. Although there was drilling and some conditioning, there was very little technique covered in these practices. The emphasis was on a lot of live wrestling, including technique situations, match situations, both short and long duration goes in certain positions, round robins, and live matches. It was an intense and positive atmosphere where dedicated and hard-working workout partners made each other better. Congratulations to the many Breakfast Club participants who had very successful seasons!

WRESTLERS WHO TRAINED AT THE BREAKFAST CLUB PRACTICES Aikey, Lane Chapman, Chase Fanella, Dominic Hinman, Lacey McGonigal, Reese, Mason Stroschein, Alexander, Chilcote, Aveyn Fanella, Nico Holland, Zach Mark Renzo, Kanaan Benjamin Andrew Chilcote, Caden Fegert, Nikolas Hoopes,Harrison Mciracien, Evan Richner, Ethan Swatsworth, Arnold, Joey Close, Caleb Feichtel, Luke Hughes, Luke McMonagle, Robertson, Parker Aughenbaugh, Coppolo, Alex Felmlee, Bentley Johnson, Eric Andrew Easton Syfert, Austin Logan Corter, Braylen Finch, Collin Kandemir, Omer Miller, Nikolas Rossman, Ethan Taylor, Aiden Aveni, Bo Cramer, Jacob Finch, Ethan Keen, Derek Miller, Zachary Rothrock, Taylor, Alex Aveni, Ty Crisp, Nicholas Focht, Shane Kemrer, Amir Moore, Parker Keegan Thompson, Bainey, Coen Cunningham, Foltz, Noah Kerr, Konner Morehouse, Rowles, Gavin Bainey, Landon Asher Foster, Ace Kline, Karson Kevin Matthew Urbas, Lance Balestrini, Cade Cunningham, Foster, Austin Klinger, Chase Murawski, Alex Royer, Clayton Walizer, Griffin Baney, Myles Hayden Franklin, Kolby Koraline,Hayden Myers, Aaron Ryan, Jake Walizer, Hayden Barr, Nolan Darlington, Jack Frantz Jr. , Scott Lafferty, Kenyan Myers, John Ryan, Josh Walk, Hunter Barr, Owen Darlington, Freeland, Carter Lamotta, Jack Newby, Braden Schoen, Walk, Lukas Bash, Noah Justin Freeland, Luke Lane, Masen Newby , Braden Harrison Warshel, Cooper Beatty, Bryce Davis, Evan Galentine, Lavallee,Michael Oberheim, Eli Serafini, Gino Weaver, Eric Beatty, Kamden Diehl, Cash Damien Leidy, Clayton Oberheim, Gabe Serafini, Rocco Weaver, Taylor Beatty, Mason Domico, Will Gardner, Bobby Lintrose, Tucker Ohl, Amonn Seymour, Seth Weaverling, Beebe, Nicholas Dowling, Caleb Gilham, Cooper Lorson, Landon Perry, Owen Seymour, Bailey Benner, Tyler Dunbar, Aurelius Glasl, Anthony Lusk, Lane Pifer, Jeffre Sheldon Weaverling, Berezih, Stephan Dunkelberger, Grove, Aydin Maloney, Pifer, Jeffre Sharer, Andrew Carter Brady, Duane Alex Guenot, Connor Dominick Porter, Lane Shay, Kaden Weiss, Brock Bumbarger, Billy Dunkelberger, Guiher, Trenton Martin, Kyle Prewitt, Smith, Ashton White, Jonah Campbell, Jacob Gabe Harvey, Gabe Mayheu, Ezekial Ghabroll Stem, Grace Wilt, Julian Carfley, Jake Dunlap, Chase Henry, Dante McCarty, Putt, Carter Stewart, Seth Woolcott, Owen Casella, Jake DuVall, Isabella Herzing, Tony Brennen Putt, Davis Stiles, Caleb Yingling, Ethan Chamberlain, DuVall, Malachi Hess, Jack McCracken, Reed, Alex Stoetzel, Ben Yoder, Caleb Carter Ely, Luke Hinman, Jacob Jacob Reed, Preston Zukus, Ethan 4 TEAMS REPRESENTED AT THE BREAKFAST CLUB Bald Eagle Curwensville Mercersburg Richland State College Bellefonte Fauquier, Virginia Academy Saint Josephs Sunbury Bellwood Huntingdon Mifflin County Sheffield Troy Brockway Indiana Montoursville Shikellamy Tyrone Central Mountain Jersey Shore Mount Union SMES Warren Area CLC Charter School Kane Penns Valley South Williamsport West Branch Clearfield Philipsburg-Osceola St. Marys Wyoming Seminary BREAKFAST CLUB WRESTLERS WHO QUALIFIED/PLACED AT PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (Names in alphabetical order by school. We apologize if we overlooked anyone.) LAST FIRST SCHOOL GR State Placement Bainey Coen Bald Eagle 9 Q Gilham Cooper Bald Eagle 11 Q Aikey Lane Bellefonte 11 7th Benner Tyler Bellefonte 12 Q Richner Ethan Bellefonte 11 Q Rossman Ethan Bellefonte 11 Q Taylor Alex Bellwood 11 Q Bash Noah Brockway 11 Q Glasl Anthony Brockway 12 3rd Johnson Eric Brockway 12 7th Keen Derek Central Mountain 10 8th Miller Nikolas Central Mountain 11 Q Weaver Taylor Central Mountain 10 Q McGonigal Mark Clearfield 10 Q Holland Zach Curwensville 12 6th Baney Myles Huntingdon 11 Q Ryan Jake Mount Union 12 5th DuVall Malachi Penns Valley 11 3rd Royer Clayton Penns Valley 12 Q Sharer Andrew Penns Valley 12 4th Chapman Chase Philipsburg-Osceola 12 8th Moore Parker Philipsburg-Osceola 11 6th Warshel Cooper Richland 11 8th Dowling Caleb Saint Josephs 12 1st Ohl Amonn Saint Josephs 11 Q Rothrock Keegan Saint Josephs 12 6th Finch Ethan Sheffield 11 6th Balestrini Cade Shikellamy 12 Q Gardner Bobby South Williamsport 10 Q Cunningham Hayden State College 9 Q Leidy Clayton State College 12 Q Urbas Lance State College 11 Q Woolcott Owen State College 10 Q Seymour Sheldon Troy 12 1st Walk Hunter Tyrone 11 6th Franklin Kolby Wyoming Seminary 10 2nd National Preps

Penns Valley Wrestler Clayton Royer Sets Coach Pataky puts Breakfast Club Coach Fritz Works with Wrestlers at an Up a Shot at Breakfast Club Wrestlers through a Warm-up Early Morning Breakfast Club Practice 5 CLINICS OF CHAMPIONS

The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club hosted two different clinics in the Penn State Wrestling room on February 29, 2020. Over 300 young wrestlers participated in the clinics which were directed by Olympic Regional Training Center Coach, Eric Thompson. The young wrestlers who attended the clinics learned techniques and also had the opportunity to meet, take pictures, and get autographs from their “wrestling” heroes.

The clinicians were the Club’s current Resident Athletes and Regional Training Center Coaches: David Taylor 2X NCAA Champ, 2018 World Champion & Honored as World’s Top Freestyle Wrestler 3X NCAA Champion and 2019 U23 World Champion Jordan Conaway Penn State 2X All-American Zain Retherford 4x All American, 3x NCAA Champion, and 2017 & 2019 World Team Member Franklin Gomez NCAA Champion, 2012 & 2016 Olympian for , 2011 World Silver Medalist Bekzod Abdurakhmonov 2014 & 2018 World Bronze Medalist Jake Varner 4X All-American, 2X NCAA Champion, and 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder 3X NCAA Champion, 2X World Champion, & 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Jason Nolf 3X NCAA Champion & 2019 U.S. National Team Member Nick Nevills Penn State 2x NCAA All-American Riley Lefever 4X Division III National Champion (only 2nd wrestler ever to do so) and 2X OW Josh Rodriguez 2019 Pan American Gold Medalist Jaime Espinal 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist

STATE COLLEGE TOURNAMENT

On the day following the Clinics of Champions, the NLWC hosted the annual State College Tournament on March 1, 2020. The NLWC would like to thank Decker Tape Products, Inc. for again sponsoring the tournament. Jack Decker and his family have been long-time supporters of the Club, and their Mat Tape (www.wrestlingmattape.com) is put to good use with 16 mats being used for the tournament.

Weigh-ins were held on Saturday, February 29, at the State College Area High School, and wrestling took place in Penn State’s Rec Hall the next day. Over 1,000 elementary and junior high wrestlers competed at the tournament which is well known as a very competitive age level event. Wrestlers attended from the following states and from one Canadian province: Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, , North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and West Virginia.

The tournament ran very well under the direction of RTC Coach Eric Thompson and a legion of volunteers. The many young wrestlers were excited to wrestle in Rec Hall, the home of the National Champion Penn State Wrestling team.

The NLWC would like to thank the many, many volunteers who again contributed so much of their time to make the tournament a success! It would not be possible to run a tournament of this size without your help. THANK YOU!

Eric Thompson Makes Clinic Introductions. Provides Direction to David Taylor Shows Technique at Clinics of Olympic Gold Medalists Varner & Snyder Young Wrestlers. (Jackie Galang Photo) Champions (Jackie Galang Photo) in background (Jackie Galang Photo)

6 Photos from 2020 Clinics of Champions & Nittany Lion Wrestling Tournament

Bo Nickal Signs Autographs at Clinics Zain Retherford and a Young Wrestler David Taylor gets Picture Taken with Two (Jackie Galan Photo) Pose for a Picture (Jackie Galang Photo) Young Fans at the Clinics (Jackie Galang Photo)

Joe Lee Keeps a Close Eye on Technique of Mason Manville Assists Clinic Participants Michael Beard Provides Encouragement Young Wrestlers ( Patria Photo) (Sofia Patria Photo) (Sofia Patria Photo)

Tournament Day-16 Mats and a Packed Tournament Trophies on Display Tournament takes place in Rec Hall-Home House in Rec Hall (Jim Welsh Photo) (Jim Welsh Photo) of National Champion PSU (Jim Welsh Photo)

Tournament Sponsor Decker Tape Big Rec Hall Scoreboards are Used to Let Mat-side Table Workers Hard at Work on Products Inc. Jack Decker & Family Wrestlers Knows Who’s On-Deck Mat 1 (Jim Welsh Photo) (Jim Welsh Photo) (Jim Welsh Photo) 7 The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club would like to thank the golfers, volunteers, and sponsors of the

Nittany Lion Wrestling Club 2019 Golf Classic held at the Toftrees Golf Resort Course on September 27, 2019

Honorary Wrestling Team Sponsor ($10,000) David Pattillo & Associates

Platinum Grappler Sponsors ($5,000) Edward K. Dare-PFG/Vicus Capital Galen Dreibelbis Dru Goodman-DDG, Inc. Marty & Sheri Lane Jerry & Linda Seaman Team Shanfelter Frank & Diane Sourbeer-Wilsbach Distributors, Inc. Wienken Wealth Management

Golden Wrestler Fall Sponsors ($2,500) Decker Tape Products, Inc.-Jack Decker Tom Goulionis Joseph Stach

Silver Wrestling Major Decision Sponsors ($1,000) Bedminster Excavation-Gerry Smith Bonney Forge Corporation Collegiate Pride, Inc. Andy Duff-DuffPro Contracting Dr. Jim Martin-Mount Nittany Orthopedics Kim & Bob Nielsen The Strayer Family

Bronze Wrestling Takedown Sponsors ($500) Dick DeWalt Nittany Beverage Pennoni Associates, Inc.-Perry Schram Romesburg Construction, Inc.-Brian Romesburg State College Spikes The Tavern Restaurant Wasson Insurance Agency-Dave Wasson

Hole Sponsors ($250) Nathan Meiser-AgChoice Farm Credit Bruce Balmat College Heights EXXON First Citizens Community Bank Dick Campbell-Miller Kistler Campbell In Memory of Wrestling Fan James Fisher-sponsored by Terry & Judy Chandler Heimer Eye Care Associates Gregg Henry In Memory of PSU Wrestling Fan Robert D. Pearson, Jr.-sponsored by Matthew Pearson In Memory of Edwin M. Poorman-sponsored by Donna Poorman Stan & Gina Zeamer

Wrestling Escape Sponsors ($100) Applebees Jeff Bertz Richard & Susan Crouse George Edwards Danny & Donna Greendoner Dawn & Bill Winterburn

Special Thanks: Blaise Alexander Auto Dealership for the Donation of 4 Vehicles as Hole-In-One Prizes

The NLWC also thanks the following contributors: Fetterolf’s Barber Shop Harpers Integrative Body Works

The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club is a tax-exempt, charitable, educational organization [IRS code Sec 501 (C) (3)].

8 2020 GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Dear Wrestling Fan,

The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club (NLWC) would like to invite you to participate as a sponsor for the 2020 NLWC Golf Classic on Friday Afternoon (12:30 p.m. start), September 11 at the Toftrees Golf Resort in State College, PA.

The Toftrees Golf Resort which is a 4.5-star 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, and it is considered to be the premier golf course in Central PA! It is located at One County Club Lane, State College, PA and is accessed from the Toftrees Exit 71 off of Route 220/I-99.

The NLWC Golf Classic has been one of the NLWC’s primary fund-raising activities for the past 26 years, and we greatly appreciate your support! Proceeds from the NLWC Golf Classic go toward the NLWC Resident Athlete Program. In addition, participation provides the opportunity to spend a fun afternoon with NLWC wrestlers, coaches, friends, and fans of wrestling.

As a 2020 NLWC Golf Classic sponsor, you will enjoy many benefits, including complimentary golfer registration(s) based on the level of sponsorship you choose. The tournament has a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. As a complimentary golfer(s), you will play in a 4-person scramble where each player must contribute 2 drives (par 3 holes excluded). Golfers who are 65 or older and have a handicap of 10 or higher will be permitted to hit from the gold tees. You can choose to register your own team or let our committee pair you with other golfers or the Club’s Resident Athletes. If you wish to add golfers to your team in addition to those which are complimentary, the tournament registration fee is $200/golfer. Cart, greens fees, lunch on the greens, social and dinner buffet following golf, shirt, and plenty of great team and door prizes are all included!

We hope that you will consider sponsoring the 2020 NLWC Golf Classic as a way of supporting the NLWC and in Central Pennsylvania. Your sponsorship is tax deductible, and it goes toward a great cause. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours in wrestling, Dave Hart, NLWC Golf Classic Director (814-574-7799) or [email protected]

Last Year’s Golf Classic Sponsors We would like to thank our sponsors for their support at the 2019 Golf Classic, especially David Pattillo & Associates who graciously made a $10,000 contribution! It was great event, and an excellent fund-raiser (raising approximately $65,000) for the Club. We sincerely hope that all who participated had a good experience and are excited about sponsoring again for the 2020 tournament. If you know of any other individuals (or businesses) who are wrestling fans and might want to support the tournament, please pass this information on to them or give their information to us, and we will send them information on the 2020 Golf Classic. Thanks so much for your help!

Andy Way, Dave Becker, Jim Ahn, Dave Wasson, Perry Schram, Rob Heagy, Marty Strayer III, Marty Strayer, & Darrel Owen & Jim Stafford Jason Eike, & Dan Brunetti Members of the Wienken Wealth Dave Wasson (Wasson Insurance Agency) Marty Strayer and Family Have Generously Management Team. Wienken has and Perry Schram (Pennoni Associates, Sponsored the Golf Tournament for Many, Sponsored the Tournament Every Year Inc.) are Long-time Tournament Sponsors Many Years! Since the 1st Tournament! (Jim Welsh Photo) (Jim Welsh Photo) (Jim Welsh Photo) 9 2020 GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND SPONSORSHIP FORM

$10,000 Honorary Wrestling Team Sponsor *12 Complimentary Golfers (includes carts, greens fees, lunch on the course, tee prizes, shirt, and social dinner buffet) *Special Recognition: Sponsor Sheet, NLWC Newsletters, Website, and Membership Brochure *Day of tournament, company sign displayed *2 Penn State Wrestling Season Tickets

$5,000 Platinum Grappler Sponsor *8 Complimentary Golfers (includes carts, greens fees, lunch on the course, tee prizes, shirt, and social dinner buffet) *Special Recognition: Sponsor Sheet, NLWC Newsletters, Website, and Membership Brochure *Day of tournament, company sign displayed *2 Penn State Wrestling Season Tickets

$2,500 Golden Wrestler Fall Sponsor *4 Complimentary Golfers (includes carts, greens fees, lunch on the course, tee prizes, shirt, and social dinner buffet) *Special Recognition: Sponsor Sheet, NLWC Newsletters, Website, and Membership Brochure *Day of tournament, company sign displayed

$1,000 Silver Wrestling Major Decision Sponsor *2 Complimentary Golfers (includes carts, greens fees, lunch on the course, tee prizes, shirt, and social dinner buffet *Special Recognition: Sponsor Sheet, NLWC Newsletters, Website, and Membership Brochure *Day of tournament, company sign displayed

$500 Bronze Wrestling Takedown Sponsor *1 Complimentary Golfer (includes carts, greens fees, lunch on the course, tee prizes, shirt, and social dinner buffet) *Special Recognition: Sponsor Sheet, NLWC Newsletters, Website, and Membership Brochure *Day of tournament, company sign displayed

$250 Hole Sponsor *Special Recognition: Sponsor Sheet, NLWC Newsletters, Website, and Membership Brochure *Day of tournament, company sign displayed

$100 Wrestling Escape Sponsor *Special Recognition: Sponsor Sheet, NLWC Newsletters, Website, and Membership Brochure

Door Prizes – Contributions of gift certificates and/or merchandise to be given as door prizes to golfers on the day of the tournament. *Special Recognition: Sponsor Sheet, NLWC Newsletters, Website, and Membership Brochure

MULLIGANS-If you would like to purchase mulligans for yourself and/or your four-some before the day of the tournament and as part of your sponsorship, the maximum number of mulligans for each player is 4. Please refer to the following Rules for Each Player: (1) Maximum of 1 mulligan per player per hole (2) No skill or hole-in-one prizes can be won with a mulligan, and (3) Maximum of 2 mulligans on the front nine and 2 mulligans on the back nine. ------2020 NLWC Golf Classic Sponsorship Form If you are interested in sponsoring the 2020 NLWC Golf Classic, please complete and return this form or you may go to the NLWC’s website at www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com and complete your sponsorship on-line. If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding sponsorship, please contact Dave Hart (814-574-7799 or [email protected]). After receiving your sponsorship information on-line, by e-mail, or by mail, we will contact you to get the names of complimentary golfers, handicaps, information for signs, etc.

Please complete and return this form to: 2020 NLWC Golf Classic or send information by e-mail to Dave Hart at [email protected]. P.O. Box 316 State College, PA 16804

Name Organization

Address City State Zip

Phone E-mail (please print carefully) Sponsorship Opportunities ***Add mulligans to your sponsorship for yourself and/or your foursome at 1 mulligan for $10, 3 mulligans for $25, and 4 mulligans for $30.00. The maximum number of mulligans for each player is 4.

I would like to add mulligans for a total price of $ . Please add this amount to your sponsorship when you make out the check.

$10,000 – Honorary Wrestling Team Sponsor $500 – Bronze Wrestling Takedown Sponsor $5,000 – Platinum Grappler Sponsor $250 – Hole Sponsor $2,500 – Golden Wrestler Fall Sponsor $100 – Wrestling Escape Sponsor $1,000 – Silver Wrestling Major Decision Sponsor Door Prizes Not able to sponsor this year. Please keep us on your list. We are interested in golfing. Please send us information on participating as golfers.

The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club is a tax-exempt, charitable, educational organization [IRS code Sec 501 (C) (3)].

10 2020 GOLF CLASSIC REGISTRATION FORM Dear Wrestling Fan, ***The Golf Classic is being held at the 4.5 star Toftrees Championship Golf Course this year!***

The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club (NLWC) would like to invite you to participate in the NLWC Golf Classic on Friday afternoon (12:30 p.m. start), September 11, 2020 at the Toftrees Golf Resort in State College, PA.

The Toftrees Golf Resort is a 4.5-star 18-Hole Championship Golf Course and is considered to be the premier golf course in Central PA! It is located at One Country Club Lane, State College, PA 16803 and is accessed from the Toftrees Exit 71 off of Route 220/I-99.

The NLWC Golf Classic has been one of the primary fundraising activities for the NLWC for the past 26 years, and we greatly appreciate your support. Proceeds from the NLWC Golf Classic go toward the NLWC Resident Athlete Program. In addition, participants have the opportunity to spend a fun day with NLWC wrestlers, coaches, friends, and fans of wrestling.

The NLWC Golf Classic is a four-person scramble with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Each player must contribute 2 drives (par 3 holes excluded). Golfers who are 65 or older and have a handicap of 10 or higher will be permitted to hit from the gold tees. Mulligans will be available for purchase on the day of the tournament. The maximum number of mulligans for each player is 4. Please refer to the following Rules for Each Player: (1) Maximum of 1 mulligan per player per hole (2) No skill or hole-in-one prizes can be won with a mulligan, and (3) Maximum of 2 mulligans on the front nine and 2 mulligans on the back nine.

The registration fee is $200 per golfer and includes: cart, greens fees, lunch on the greens, social and dinner buffet immediately following the tournament, shirt, and plenty of great team and door prizes! To register, please complete and return the registration form or go to www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com and complete your registration on-line. You can choose to register your own team or let our committee pair you with other golfers. Since 2002, we have awarded four hole-in-one prizes including new automobiles and other exciting gifts.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dave Hart at (814) 574-7799 or at [email protected] or you can also visit www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com and complete a sponsorship form on-line.

Sincerely, Dave Hart, NLWC Golf Classic Director ------2020 NLWC Golf Classic Registration Form *To guarantee your spot in this year’s tournament, we strongly recommend that you register early! *Please complete and return the form below or go to www.nittanylionwrestlinglcub.com to register and pay on-line. *After registering, you will be sent either a confirmation letter or an e-mail. *For questions concerning registration, please contact Grace and Sam Condo at (814) 353-4545 or [email protected].

Please register the following 4-some. Please register me (us) with other players.

Business/Organization Name (if applicable):

Name Handicap Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL XXXL or Other Address City State Zip Phone ( ) E-mail (please print carefully)

Name Handicap Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL XXXL or Other Address City State Zip Phone ( ) E-mail (please print carefully)

Name Handicap Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL XXXL or Other Address City State Zip Phone ( ) E-mail (please print carefully)

Name Handicap Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL XXXL or Other Address City State Zip Phone ( ) E-mail (please print carefully)

To guarantee receipt of shirt at tournament, registration form indicating size must be received by September 1. Additional dinner guests are welcome @ $30/guest. Name(s): Total amount enclosed: $200.00/golfer x golfer(s) = $ . Payment must accompany registration. Make checks payable to NLWC.

Please mail this form and payment to: NLWC Golf Classic or register at www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com c/o Sam and Grace Condo 157 Lower Julian Pike Port Matilda, PA 16870 11 Final NLWC Membership List for the Sept. 1, 2019-Aug. 31, 2020 Membership Year Thank you for your support! We hope you will continue your support of the NLWC by renewing for the 2020-21 Season! All memberships received from May onward will be credited to the Sept. 1, 2020-Aug. 31, 2021 Membership Year.

*$100 **$250 ***$500 ****$1,000 *****$2,500 ******$5,000+ Abdurakhmonov, Bekzod Brzostek, Ed & Rita Davis, Rebecca, Russell, Owen, & Cael* Frey, Paul Abe, Sanshiro Bubb, Frederick E. Decker Jr., Jack ****** Friery, Kathleen & Tim * Abraham, Bob * Buck, Ernest T. Decker, Jack & Gayle * Fritz, Gene & Darlene ** Adams, Barry & Anita Buckley, William & Barbara * Dehoff, David & Julia * Fritz, John Adamy, Earl & Mary ** Bundy, Justin & Danyell Deibler, Wayne & Jan *** Fry, Michael W. Alessandri, Jodi Mayo * Burgess, Gregory Deitrich, Carl & Martha Frymyer, Lori & Tim Allen, Craig & Cindy Burleson, John * Deitrich, Don & Dollie Funari, Patrick Allison, Mel * Burris, Don & Bonnie Dersham, Sallie & Ernie * Funk & Kay Ankeny, Bob * Ammerman, Merle & Sandy Butville, Andrew * DeStefanis, Carl & Debbie * Fye, Deanna, Shawn, & Lucas Anders, William * Calabretta, Brett & Kym * Detwiler, Wayne & Kathy * Garis, Richard Anderson, Albert & Julia *** Calabretta, Matt & Tonia * DeWalt, Dick & Arline * Garzoni, Gary Anderson, Claudia & Douglas *** Campbell, Bill Diaz, Wilson * Gellis, Sandy *** Anderson, Donald, Angela, Jordan, & Campbell, Dick * Diehl, Jr., Russell C. Gensimore, Daniel * Jillian Campbell, Jerry, Peggy, & Tim Dills, Nathan Gentry, Steve & Carol *** Andrews, Jonathan Caschera Family DiNardo, Michael, Gretchen, Gibboney, Frank & Traci Evans **** Andros, Thomas & Joanne Cassady, Harold L. Samantha, & Tommy * Giles, Greg & Linda ** Anspach, Aaron & Jessica ** Cassar, Anthony Dissinger, Thomas & Teresa Gilliland, John & Patty Anspach, James & Vickie Cavanaugh, Mark Dittman, Bernard & Krisha ** Gilman, Thomas Appel, Robert & Brenda Cerutti, Eugene & Mary **** Dixon, Daniel & Karen Gilvary, Martin * Archfield, John & Tara * Chaffee, Jeanne & Stewart *** Dorn, Scott * Gittings, Gary & Julie Arnold, Judd & Betty * Chandler, Terry & Judith ** Dougherty, Robert A. * Gladfelter, Dean & Janet Arnold, Robert, Jessica, Joey, & Abby * Chaney, Bob & Anita ****** Dowling, David & Jace Glebe, Wesley * Asbury, Bill & Debbie ** Cherico, Ron * Dreibelbis, Daniel * Goedtel, Chris Au, James Chisnell, David & Johanna Dreibelbis, Donald H. * Gomez, Franklin Aumiller, Christian T. ** Christini, Roy & Joyce Dreibelbis, Galen & Nancy ****** Goodman, Dru ****** Bailey, David Christman, Bill & Patty * Dreibelbis, Martin ** Goss, Larry L. * Bainey, Timothy * Cipriani, Dave & Mary Payton Dubin Family ** Goulionis, Tom Baker, Richard & Betty * Jarvie****** Duck, Jann Graber, Rusty & Karen * Baker, Thaddeus Clouser, Richard & Martha Duff, Martin & Joan * Gramley, Cindy & Gary ** Baldwin, Billy ****** Campbell*** Dunkelberger, Jeff, Brenda, Matthew, Greendoner, Danny & Donna * Balestrini, Cade Coale, Charlie & Sarah ** Greene, Randy & Jan Balmat, Bruce & Ruth * Cogan, Jeff Durst, Harry * Griffith, Roberta, William, Brennen, & Baney, Douglas & Cheryl Coldren, Cliff & Becky ***** Dutrow, Christopher Christopher Bankert, Carl & Sally Cole, Jason & Gavin Earp, Tom * Grubbs, David & Judy * Barraclough, Royce, Abby, & Taryn Coleman, Sean & John Eckert, Jim & Jane Grundusky, Bernie & Gina * Barth, Lou & Bernadette * Colyer, Gary & Connie Eckert, Joshua & Mandee Haas, John & Joyce Bartling, Patricia & Jay Colyer, Karl E. ** Eckley, John & Kathy Haas, Tim Batterson, Evan & BJ Conaway, Jordan Edwards, George * Hall, Clark & Marsha Beard, George, Susan, Michael, & Concini, Sr. William Eisenhuth, Scott, Katie, Ethan, & Max* Hanawalt, John B. William Condo III, Sam Elicker, Ron * Harnish, Bryan, Julene, Chase, & Becker, David ****** Condo, Sam & Grace * Ellis, Jim, Mitzi, & James Aubrey * Beckley, Michael *** Condomitti, Dennis, Erika, Jagger, & Ely, Scott & Alicia Harpster, Abe & Trish ** Behrer, Michael & Linda Dagen Endres, Matthew * Harpster, Fenton Bell, David & Ruth *** Cooley, Robert & Frances Engle, Wayne E. & Marilyn B. * Harris, Deuce * Belus, Robert J. Copeland, Bob English, Alec & Paul Harris, Robert & Debbie Bennett, Dee & Cindy * Copeland, Dael English, James, Kristen, & James Allen* Harris, Sherrill "Bud" Bennett, Don & Shirley * Cornman, Donn * Epstein, Bonnie * Harrison, Dave Bertz, Jeff * Cortez, Robert & Nicole Erdley, Dick & Nancy * Hart, Bob Bevilacqua, Al & Catherine *** Costa, Al, Mary, Al Jr., Roman, Alexa, & Erwin, David, Emily, & Augie ** Hart, Dave & Chena * Bevilacqua, Michael & Stacy ****** Nico Eshelman, Timothy W. Hart, Ron & Dorothy * Bickerstaff, Margie & Wayne Coursen, Jack & Donna Espinal, Jaime Haushalter, Kurt, Nick, & Sean Bierly, Joe * Courter, Dan & Jean Eyer, Ken Hawbaker, Dan & Suzie **** Black, Douglas & Eric Coyne, Gerald J. Fabri, Ronald J. Hawk, Ernie Black, Randy * Crebs, Roger & Tara * Farrell, Mike Hazel, Doug * Blanchard, Jerry * Creighton, Jennifer Fasnacht, Allen R. * Heckert, Daniel * Boggs, Richard & Sue * Cressler, Bil * Fehnel, Stephen & Deborah * Heimer, Ralph T. * Bohn, Pat & Bill * Crissman, Jack *** Fenstermacher, Gary & Rebecca Heinze, John Book & Family, Don & Bonnie Criste, Charles Ferguson, Ron & Myung * Heller, Jim & Jane * Book, Ned & Inga Croft, Kirby & Beryl Fisher, Peter Henning, George & Sue * Boonie, Mike & Rhonda Crouse, Michael J. & Patricia M. Fletcher, Richard & Susan * Henry, Gregg ** Bostjancic, Stan & Sharon Crouse, Richard & Susan * Flynn, Martin Hepburn, Ben, Justin, & Nick Bowes, Robert "Tink" * Cully, Thomas M. * Flynn, Pat Herniman, Sandy & Owen ** Bowser, Joel R. * Cummins, Ryan Folk, Jim & Lidia * Herrold, Robert Brace, Ray & Pat * Cunningham, Casey & Tara Foor, Ted & Gail Hershock, Bruce Brion, Carl E. * Curtin, Gerry Forni, Frank & Vicki * Hershock, Bruce & Debbie Brody, Jackie & Kenny ****** Dalbor, John Foster, George S. * Herzing, Craig & Laura Brooker, Scott & Jane Danver, Ken * Foster, John & Pam *** Hess, Donald Lee Brooks, Mark, Amy, Alexis, & Logan Dare, Eric ***** Foster, Ray A. * High, Michael * Brough, Andy & Sharon * Daugherty, Pat * Frantz, Bill & Barb Hileman, David & Janet * Brown, Alan M. ** Davis, Don & Matt Frazier, Brenda & Charles ** Hill, Ed Brown, David A. * Davis, Jeffrey Freas, Craig Himes, Rebecca & Jarred * Brugel, John & Barb **** Davis, John & Karen * Freeman, Arthur & Barbara * Hine, Guy * Brugnoli, Justin ** Davis, Preston L. ** Freeman, Tom Hirsch, Richard & Karen

12 *$100 **$250 ***$500 ****$1,000 *****$2,500 ******$5,000+ Hodder, Rob & Sue * Langton, Bob Mifsud, Stephen * Powell, Mark, Beth, Nolan, & Hoffner, Charles * Larkin, Kenneth Miller, Carlton & Sandy * Madeline Hogg, Richard Latorre, Joe * Miller, Francis Pozniak, Nate Homan, Bill & Dorothy * Laub, Rodney * Miller, Glenn & Christine * Puleo, Rich & Lori ** Hometown Dental-Dr. Kevin Conklin & Lauchle, Jerry & Esther * Miller, James A. Purich, Stephen Ed Conklin * Laughlin, John, Amy, Emily, & Alex Miller, Ryan Pysher, Ann Hoover, Rod & Joyce * Lee, Chris & Laura **** Miller, Sean, Marjorie, & Adele Rachau, David * Hoover, Scott, Rusty, Cole, & Seth Lee, Joe Minor, Sam *** Racz, Michael Hopkins, Warren & Joyce Lee, Nick Mira, Thomas * Ralston, Dr. Fred & Gail C. Horn, Tom & Jody * Lefever, Riley Misiti, Frank * Ray, Don Horst, Richard & Donna Legler, John Mitchell, Jeff & Deb ** Reese, Gene Houseknecht, Tom & Anne Cornell Lepley, Ken & Jean Molinaro, Michele, Frank, & Frank Reider, Bernard L. Houser, Jay & Gladys * Lepley, Michael, Cheri, & Hunter * Monk, Dan & Holly *** Retherford, Zain Houts, Rick & Becky * Lestz, Ruth Monoski,Tom & Sandy * Reynolds, Laurence Howe, Mark * Levitetz Family Foundation ****** Moore, Robert A. ** Reynolds, Richard L. * Hower, Art & Diann * Long, Duane, Chrissy, Devin, & Corbin* Moritz, Erwin & Cheryl ** Rhoades, Lloyd & Eileen * Hoy, Irvin Long, Ed Motto, Jere W. Riva, Robert, Caroline, Morgan, & Hoy, Ken * Long, James, Molly, James III, Veralyn, Motz, Dennis & Nancy Christian Huckaby & Barb Ritchey, John ** & Finley Mower, Steven * Roberts, Genie Lorenzo * Hummel, Nevin Long, Jonathan, Jaime, Ellie, & Carly Moyer, Kenneth & Rose Marie * Robinson, Gary L. Humphreys, Joe * Long, Nevin * Muir, Nellilou & Thomas * Robinson, Michael * Huntington, Gary * Lorenzo, Matt & Heather * Mulberger, David & Cindy Robson, Lance * Illingworth, Lynn L. Lorenzo, Michael J. * Mulberger, Doris & Dawn Rockey, Len & Nancy Imler, Alan Lorenzo, Rich & Cindy * Multhauf, James & Arleen Rodriguez, Josh Imler, Chris & Joe Loschmann, Charles * Mumma, Ralph & Carol Roe & Family, John D. * Irving, Sharon * Lubert, Ira ****** Munkittrick, Thomas * Rogers Robinson, Stephanie * Jankura, Bruce & Diane * Lundvall, William Musser, Mrs. Glenn (Martha) * Rohrer, Ryan Jansen, Franz & Rhonda Lusht, Ken & Libby * Muthler, Jeff & Linda Romano, Steven & Hunter * Jansen, Franz & Rhonda Lutz & Family, Rex & JoAnn Muzio, Kevin *** Rossi, William & Peter * Janus, Mark, Leyna, Mila, & Alex * Lutz, Bill * Myers, Bob & Briany Route, Kevin Jenkins, Marilyn D. Lutz, Rex & Shannon Myers, Dave, Melissa, Charlie, Abby, & Roycroft, Scott Johnston, Dan & Larrian Lynch, Adam & Taylor Caroline **** Ruby, Robert Jones, David *** Lynch, Mike & Melissa * Myers, Jerry & Carol Ruhf, Larry & Laura Jones, David & Connie Lynch, Robert & Dianne * Nagle, Art ****** Rush, Dwayne Jones, Ken & Maria Lynch, Scott & Deborah * Narkiewicz, Joseph & Elizabeth Rutherford, Matt & Rita * Jones, Roger ** Lyter, Kevin Neidig & Jan Williams, Darby Ryen, Dr. Allen H. & Karen ** Joyner, David & Carolyn * MacWade, Kyle, Elizabeth, & Evan Neidlinger, Robert ** Salabsky, Scott W. * Kaminski, Len * Maher, John (Jack) Nelson, Bart & Nancy * Salvato, Brian & Lisa Karwacki, Paul Manbeck, Harvey & Glenda * Nevills, Nick Sampsell, Steve & Susan Kaschak, James, Mary, Denise, & Maney, Mike Nicholas Anthony Construction * Sanderson, Cael & Kelly ****** Jonathan Marino Family Foundation, Joseph & Nickal, Bo Sanderson, Cody & Sarah **** Kauffman, Donald D. Cheryl ****** Nickal, Sharol, Gary, & Bo *** Sanderson, Stephen & Debbie * Kauffman, Kenneth and Lea * Marlow, Mike * Niebel, Joseph & Sandy * Sankey, Thomas R. Kelley, Nancy D. Marshall, Ken Niemi, Tedd * Santiago, Jr., Dr. George * Kerlin, Bill & Kim **** Martin M.D., Thomas J. & Rev. Dr. Lois Nolf, Jason Sassaman, Pete, Jodi, Blake, & Drew Kern, Dale ** D. * Noll, Robert & Mary * Sawarynski, Tom & Jan * Kessinger, Tom Martin, Anthony, Sue, & Alyssa * Nordberg, Marty & Evelyn Schachtner, Frank Kift, P.S. Mathias, Steve * Novak, Michael Scheivert, Brian, Danielle, Hunter, & Kikel, Paul & Heather Matter, Andrew * Nyce, Jamie *** Hannah Killinger, Cindy * Matthews, Victor * Oakes, Bob & Jan * Scheuermann, Richard Kimerer, Neil & Joanie Maurey, Jim & Ginny * O'Connor, Tom & Linda Schlegel, Bob ** Kirsch, Frank May, Jay H. * Oishi, Hachiro Schmucker, John & Sue Kirsch, Tom * McCaleb, Perry & June Oleary, Joe & Marian * Schnupp, Gary & Rhonda Kishbach, Tim & Karen * McCann, William Olenoski, Joe & Sue Schnure, Donald A. * Kissell, Craig & Kate McCombie, Ryan J. * Oliver, Robert, Carol, & Chris ** Schrenk, John & Elaine Kizis, Michael * McCormack, Dan & Marie Orr III, Joe * Scott, James & Roberta * Kline, LeRoy & Bonnie McCormack, Don & Kathy Orth, Bob Scott, Shaun W. Kline, Todd McCoy, Kerry Overdorf, Harry R. Seaman, Jerry & Linda Klinger, Michael McCrystal, Steve & Sherry **** Padwe, Marc & Katie *** Seckler, Frank * Klock, Ed McCue, Jack Papas, Zeno & Barbara Seckler, Jerry * Knechtel, Bob & Kathy McCully, Bob & Kim * Park & Judith Brady, Kenneth Sefchik, Cory & Gregory **** Knepp, John & Michelle * McDonald, Eric, Nicole, Elijah, & Park, Ron Semmer, Jill & John ****** Knight, Ron ** Patrick Parrish, Tom & Karen Shaffer, Brett & Mellissa Knipe, Fritz * McGinley, Jay Pasukinis, William A. Sharf, Howard & Barbara Kohlhepp, Dan ** McIntyre, Connie & Lefty * Pataky, Brad & Britney ** Shawver, Kenneth E. * Kolody, Paul & Mary Beth, Elisa, & McKnight, Mark Pataky, Randy, Carol, Kevin, & Sherman Family, KJ Devin Grant * McLean, Bill & Fran Brittany Sherritt, Susie C. * Korsak, Marilyn & Joe McMahon, Brian * Patrick, Michael J. * Shilk Jr., Melvin D. * Kropf, Jim * McMullen, John & Darla Pecaitis, Frank & Rose Shue, Michael D. Krout, Stephanie Meckey, Matt, Anna, Damian, & Nico Perryman Sr., Terry Shuey, Gary B. Krushinski, Michael & Joyce Meiser, Nathan & Shana * Perryman, Jeff Shuler, Mickey * Kunes, Gregory Meredith III, William S. "Bud" ** Peters, John & Joyce ** Shunk, Corby, Nicki, Baylor, & Colten * Kurecian, Peter Meredith, Buddy, Tina, William, & Peters, Stephen F. * Shupp, David & Teresa * Kurtz, David & Judy Brandon * Petersen, David & Cindie Sieg, Phil & Janice * Kurtz, Eric Merritts, Peter *** Phelps, Joseph Sikorsky, Joe Kurtz, Richard Messing & Libby Kupp, Gary **** Pifer, Harvey & Joan H. Silveri, Mike Kyle, David & Karen Meyer, David Pifer, Ron & Barbara Simpson, Ron * Kyler, Sid & Cecilia Meyer, Don, Steve, Maria, & Leslie * Piven, Mark Slocum, David, Audrey, Emma, & Labiosa, Tom & Anne Marie Meyer, Robert & Stacey Kelley * Plessinger, David & Lea Ann * Evan Lake, Bill * Meyer, Sandy * Poorman, Donna Slowey, Michael * Lane, Marty & Sheri ****** Michaels, Brett, Kelly, Kamryn, & Kylie Porter, Dennis & Elaine Sloyer, J & J

13 *$100 **$250 ***$500 ****$1,000 *****$2,500 ******$5,000+ Sloyer, J. & J. Stover, Jon & Judy * Varner, Jake Williams, Thomas A. * Smith, Allen & Mary Jo Stover, Kenneth C. Vecchio, Sarah & Doc Wingfield, William Smith, Charles H. * Stuck, Barry & Jean Verkleeren, Gary, Tami, Derek, Alexa, Winters, Don & Kaye * Smith, David, Vickie, Eddie, & Devon** Stuck, Mike & Mindy & Trevor *** Witherite, David, Scott, & Kelsey Smith, Gerry * Sturniolo, Thomas Vernon, Robert McCauley Witmer, Gary L. Smith, Hunter & Kathy * Styers, Bill Villecco, Jerry ** Wittrig, Mike & Becky Smith, Jim & Roxanne * Suhey, Lawrence M. *** Vinciguerra, John, Sheri, Mateo, & Wolfe, Lee ** Smith, Nowell Sullivan, Barbara * John ** Woolcott, Jason, Patty, Owen, Ryan, & Smith, Scott Sunday, Ted & Nancy ** Vogel, John Kyle Smoots, Jim Swanger, Mitchell Voit & Family, Andy & Debbie **** Woolridge, Andrew * Smychynsky, Michael Swanger, Wayne & Mary * Vongehr, W. Frank Woolridge, J. Randall Snyder, Brian & Jodi * Sweitzer, Gregory, Deborah, & Austin Wagner, Walter * Wright, Frank L. *** Snyder, Kyle * Walizer, Biff, Marcie, Griffin, & Reese Wright, Landis, Emersyn, & Cortney Songer II, Thomas F. & Sara H. * Swope, Jerry Walker, Doak * Wright, Paul & Nola Songer, Michael J. & Leslie A. ** Tate, Riley Walker, Larry Wright, Quentin, Breyton, & Lauren Sorenson, Stephen M. Taylor, Dave & Kathy ** Walker, Ted A. Yankanich & Family, John Soura, Gary & Julie ** Taylor, David Wasson, David & Melissa Yocum, Keith & Sherry * Soura, Jane & Gary * Taylor, Tim & Rylan *** Watson, Robert Yocum, Scott & Gig * Soutner, Karl & Marilyn Teagarden, Thomas E. * Weaver, Mark & Darlene Yonushonis, Mary Ellen & Jim Souto, Jim Thaete, F. Leland * Weber, David * Yost, Herbert & Diane Spahr, Joe & Connie * Thomas, Blaine Weidemoyer, Matt, Bridget, Cael, & Young, James & Shirley Jean * Spaulding, Dale & Mary Thompson, Eric Luke * Young, Scott & Michelle *** Spinda, David & Donna ** Thompson, Greg & Shelley Weigel, Bill & Nancy ** Zaccagni, Darrel & Norma * Spuches, Anthony, Joseph, & AJ Thorwart, Larry & Mary Weiss, Ted & Lee Ann * Zangerle, Jeannette & Charles * St. Clair, Dennis & Denise **** Tischler, C. Eric * Weitzman, Rich & Judy * Zeamer, Stan & Gina **** Stach, Joseph Tombros, Peter B. ****** Weller, Ron Zerbe, John T. Stafford, Jim & Wendy * Townsley, James, Tiffany, Noah, & Welsh, Jim & Sally Zerbe, Richard Stahl, Gray Nathan Welsh, Robert & Mary *** Zerby, Fred M. Starr, John & Margi **** Travis, Sue & Donald * Welshans, Jim & Jane * Zerby, Michael L. Stasik, Arthur P. Tritto, Mike * Wendt, Thadd & Kimberly Zielinski, Eugene Stauch Jr., James H. Turek, Benjamin, Valerie, Avery, & Werley, Kenneth Zience, Thomas Steiner, Cory & Jennifer * Addalyn Wert, Gary Ziff, Simon & Hope * Stephenson, Ryan, Natalie, Rohen, & Turner, Ed & Kim * Wertman, Will & Lois Zimmer, Bill & Joan Delaney Turner, Neil & Marcella West, Edward Zimmerman, Gary & Judy Stetter, Matt & Luke Tyson, Brett & Belinda Wetzel, Jim * Zimmerman, Jon Stevens, Michael * Uberti, Steve * Whipple, Nancy Zook, Pam & Scott Stolbach, Andrew, Sue, & Mike Van Blarcom, Robert & Donna * Whipple, Robert B. Zorger, Brian, Jessica, Charlie, Stone, Dennis & Linda * Van Horn, Joan Wiedemer, Robert & Susan Madelynne, & Caroline * Stover, Jeff & Lori * VanNuys, Walt & Loretta *** Willauer, William

Bill Zadick (U.S. Freestyle Team Head Coach), David Taylor, and Jason Nolf Warms-Up with Coach McKnight at the Pan American Coach Cunningham Watch the Action at the Pan American Championships (Tony Rotundo, wrestersarewarriors.com, Photo) Olympic Qualifier (Tony Rotundo, wrestersarewarriors.com, Photo)

Support of the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Club’s annual renewal application and sponsorship form is located on the following page. This is an early renewal for the upcoming membership year. While the Club needs continued support to maintain its programs, we also understand that these are difficult times for everyone. For those of you who continue to be in a position where you are able and willing to support the Club through membership and donations, we are very grateful and appreciative. For those whose situations have changed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we understand completely. We thank you for your past support and hope that when things return to normal, you will be able to continue your support of the Club. In the meantime, we will keep all current and former NLWC members and supporters informed and involved with the Club through emails and newsletters. And if you wish, you can always follow the NLWC Wrestlers and Olympic RTC happenings on Instagram or twitter @nittanylionwc. THANK YOU!

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The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION & SPONSORSHIP FORM September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021

PAST MEMBERS AND SPONSORS The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club would like to thank you for your support. Because of your generosity, the NLWC has had some very successful years, and many wrestlers have been given the opportunity to reach the highest levels of the sport. With your continued support through membership and sponsorship, we hope to continue to expand upon this success. Attached below is the NLWC’s 2020-21 Membership Application and Sponsorship Form. We hope that you will again join and continue to support the NLWC during the upcoming season!

If you wish, you can quickly and conveniently renew your membership on-line at the Club’s website, www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com.

And for NLWC supporters who may wish to support the Club by donating on a monthly basis, that option is available at the Club’s website. Details are given under the JOIN/DONATE tab.

ABOUT THE NLWC The NLWC’s mission is to promote and provide education about amateur wrestling. We strive to be the premier wrestling club in the , the “go-to location” where the nation’s top wrestlers train to become Olympic and World Champions. In addition to providing some programs for scholastic wrestlers, the NLWC runs a U.S.A. Wrestling Olympic Regional Training Center. Here, top collegiate and senior level athletes are able to train with NLWC’s Resident Athletes. The Club’s outstanding Olympic Regional Training Center coaching staff is comprised of Cael Sanderson, Cody Sanderson, Casey Cunningham, Jake Varner, Eric Thompson, and Mark McKnight.

The NLWC is a tax-exempt, charitable, educational organization [IRS code Sec 501 (c) (3)].

------NITTANY LION WRESTLING CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND SPONSORSHIP FORM September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021 (Or if you prefer, you can now join the NLWC on-line at www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com!) Please Print:

Name(s):__ Home Phone: ( )

Address:_ Cell phone: (______)______

City, State, & Zip: ______

E-mail address (please print carefully):______*Please make sure that your e-mail address, written above, is clearly written. In addition to the NLWC’s fall and spring newsletters, we will also occasionally e-mail updates on currently NLWC events and tournament results.

Membership/Sponsorship Levels Please make checks payable to _____ $25 Individual/Family Membership _____ $1,000 U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist Nittany Lion Wrestling Club and mail to: _____ $100 U.S. National Champion _____ $2,500 U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist _____ $250 U.S. Olympic Team Member _____ $5,000+ U.S. Olympic Coach NLWC Membership _____ $500 U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist P.O. Box 316 State College, PA 16804 * The NLWC is a tax-exempt, charitable, educational organization [IRS code Sec 501 (c) (3)].

15 Nittany Lion Wrestling Club News P.O. Box 316 State College, PA 16804

Congratulations to NLWC Wrestler Franklin Gomez who qualified for his third Olympic Games with a win in the semi-finals of the 2020 Pan American Olympic Qualifier! (Photo by Tony Rotundo/Wrestlers are Warriors.com)

Jason Nolf wins 2020 Pan American Championships in Ottawa, Canada (Tony Rotundo/WrestlersAreWarriors.com Photo)

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