Richard Perry

Dec 26

Happy Holidays From the Prtc!

As 2022 comes to an end and we enjoy the holiday season, we want to take a moment to thank our supporters for helping us with another year of successful accomplishments. There is so much to be thankful for this past year. All of which would not be possible without you. ...

Sep 21

Jordan Burroughs Wins 7th Gold To Make History

Community and legacy are on his mind after record setting performance. Philadelphia, Pa. – Last weekend, the PRTC’s Jordan Burroughs became the first American wrestler to win seven gold medals at the World/Olympic level. Surpassing Six Time Gold Medalists Adeline Gray and John Smith, Burroughs has become, arguably, the ...

Sep 14

PRTC Launches World Championships Silent Auction

Autographed photos and fan packs up for bid and raffle as Jordan Burroughs and Team USA compete in Serbia. Philadelphia, Pa – In an effort to raise awareness of their mission to enrich lives locally and globally through the sport of wrestling, the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center has launched a silent ...

Jul 17

Former U.S. World Team wrestler Richard Perry hosts free clinics in Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, July 13, 2022 — More than a half dozen fans at the edge of the wrestling surface were running and creating a breeze but it was still hot and steamy at the Overcomer Training Center on Wednesday night. But the blue and white mat was crowded with youngsters and a few high ...

Jun 3

Thirty Two Prtc U23 Athletes Ready to Compete for World Team Spots

Geneva, Ohio – The PRTC has entered a record number of athletes into the 2022 U23 World Team Trials. Thirty two student-athletes from Penn and Drexel have traveled west along with six PRTC coaches in an effort to qualify for a World Team. This national event, held at the Spire Institute ...

Aug 31

Richard Perry Injured in Accident; Please Help

Statement from USA Wrestling: USA Wrestling elite athlete Richard Perry was seriously injured on Monday while training with the USA Wrestling National Team in California. He is currently undergoing medical treatment in San Diego, and out of respect for Mr. Perry and his family, USA Wrestling will not release any ...

Jun 12

PRTC Has Strong Showing at World Team Trials, Futrell Makes National Team

The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center compiled a solid 8-4 record this weekend at the World Team Trials in Lincoln, Nebraska. The highlight of the weekend was B.J. Futrell taking 2nd in the trials tournament (third overall at the weight class) and earning a spot on the National Team. B....

Jun 10

World Team Trials' Brackets Released

Pennsylvania Regional Training Center members, B.J. Futrell, Chase Pami, and Richard Perry will be competing to make their first World Team tomorrow in Lincoln, Nebraska. In order to do so, each wrestler will have to battle their way through a mini tournament and then face a well rested opponent ...

May 1

All Three Prtc Athletes Place at Us Open

This weekend, all three PRTC athletes wrestling in the US open earned a spot on the podium. At 70 kg, Chase Pami took third, at 74 kg, Dan Vallimont took eighth, and at 86 kg, Richard Perry placed second. Pami accomplished the Herculean task of battling back from a first round loss to ...

Apr 28

3 Prtc Athletes to Compete at U.s. Open

The U.S. Open is the most important domestic tournament of the year because the winners of each weight class get a bye to the finals of the World Team Trials. Sitting in the finals is a huge advantage as it allows the wrestler to bypass the grueling trial’s ...

Mar 21

PRTC Hosts Clinic at Conestoga High School April 1st

The Pennsylvania RTC is hosting a clinic at Conestoga High School, Saturday, April 1st. Wrestlers will have the opportunity to learn technique from PRTC Head Coach Brandon Slay, as well as world ranked wrestlers, BJ Futrell and Richard Perry, and NCAA finalists, Chase Pami, and Dan Vallimont. Focus will be ...

Feb 6

PRTC Wins Bronze, Silver, and Gold at Paris International Open

The Pennsylvania RTC ended January on a high note, earning a bronze, a silver, and a gold at the 2016 Paris International. At 65 kg, B.J. Futrell dropped his first match to former Illinois teammate, Jimmy Kennedy. Kennedy went on to win the tournament pulling Futrell back into repechage. There, he ...

Jan 18

PRTC Wraps up National Team Training Camp Before Heading to France for Paris Grand Prix

The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center recently sent 4 athletes to partake in the USA Wrestling National Team Camp. This 10-day camp ran from January 4 through the 14th in Colorado Springs, at the Olympic Training Center. There, they were able to grapple with the best wrestlers from around the country to prepare ...

Dec 9

Prtc Trains With Nittany Lion Wrestling Club in Happy Valley

The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center took a trip up to Happy Valley this week to train with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club. Dan Vallimont, Chase Pami, Richard Perry, and Patrik Garren had the opportunity to roll with top level athletes and were exposed to some of the most credentialed coaches ...

Nov 25

Perry Goes 1-1 at Golden Grand Prix

This Thanksgiving, while most were at home enjoying the comforts of family, friends, and home cooked meals, PRTC resident athlete, Richard Perry, traveled across the world to take on elite competition at the Golden Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan. Perry won his first match teching Oceania Championship gold medalist, Toby ...

Apr 15

Richard Perry Top 6 at Olympic Trials

Rich Perry of the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center finished in the top 6 at the Olympic Trials held in Iowa City, IA this past weekend. Perry began his run for Olympic glory as the 7-seed against the 10-seed Tyler Caldwell of Sunkist Wrestling Club. Through solid preparation, Perry was able to ...

Nov 18

PRTC Has Another Strong Showing at 2016 Bill Farrell International

The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center had a strong showing last weekend at the Bill Farrell International Open in New York City. Three of the four resident athletes competed, with B.J. Futrell (65kg) bringing home the gold medal and Richard Perry (86 kg) taking the bronze. Dan Vallimont (74 kg) fell short ...

Mar 31

Richard Perry Top American Placer at Prestigious Medved Cup

It’s been a long road for PRTC resident athlete Richard Perry. After graduating with All-American honors from Bloomsburg University, Richard embarked on a coaching career at American University while simultaneously training for his own Olympic aspirations. With only medial results, Richard came to the realization that he must commit ...

Nov 24

Strong Prtc Showing at the Bill Farrell International

After several months of training at home in University City, Philadelphia, PA, as well as the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO, our athletes finally got to shine at the 1st Olympic Trials Qualifier, The Bill Farrell International. With that said, the field was very tough having top ranked ...

Jul 23

Prtc Practice

Penn and Drexel have collaborated to become the FIRST RTC of its kind in the country to include two college programs working in unison to develop athletes! We want to work to become the “Gold Standard” as a Regional Training Center nationwide. This includes both the incorporation of the best ...