May
2023
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Featured News / Brandon Slay / David McFadden / Drexel Wrestling / Joey McKenna / Jordan Burroughs / Mark Hall / Maximus Hale / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / Senior Nationals / Tyler Berger / US Open

Tyler Berger Wins US Open!

Las Vegas, NV – In a come-from-behind victory, Tyler Berger won the 70kg US...
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May
2023
01
Brandon Slay / Drexel Wrestling / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc / U20 Nationals / USA Wrestling

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 Las Vegas, Nevada. Seven student-athletes … Continued

May
2023
01
Brandon Slay / David McFadden / Drexel Wrestling / Joey McKenna / Jordan Burroughs / Mark Hall / Maximus Hale / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / Senior Nationals / Tyler Berger / US Open

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’ll compete against world medalist Zain Retherford … Continued

Dec
2022
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Brandon Slay / David McFadden / Doug Zapf / Drexel Wrestling / Joey McKenna / Jordan Burroughs / Mark Hall / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc / Richard Perry / Tyler Berger / USA Wrestling / UWW Senior World Championships

Happy Holidays From The PRTC!

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 … Continued

Oct
2022
25
Brandon Slay / Drexel Wrestling / Joey McKenna / Kazakhstan / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc / Tyler Berger / USA Wrestling

McKenna and Berger to Compete in Kazakhstan

Philadelphia, Pa – PRTC Senior Athletes Joey McKenna (65kg) and Tyler Berger (70kg) will travel to Taraz City, Kazakhstan with Head Coach Brandon Slay to compete in the Kunayev D.A. Senior Freestyle Tournament. The PRTC contingent will be the only representatives from the United States at the tournament to be contested at the Taraz Arena … Continued

Sep
2022
29
Brandon Slay / Drexel Wrestling / EIWA / Keystone Classic / NCAA Wrestling / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc

PRTC Becomes New Host of Keystone Classic

Philadelphia, Pa – The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC),  an official USA Wrestling organization, is the new host of the Keystone Classic, a perennial college kickoff event to the NCAA Division 1 season.  The event, previously hosted by the University of Pennsylvania, has been held in the historic Palestra on campus in University City, Philadelphia … Continued

Sep
2022
21
Brandon Slay / BTS Philly / David McFadden / Drexel Wrestling / Joey McKenna / Jordan Burroughs / Mark Hall / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc / Richard Perry / Tyler Berger / USA Wrestling / UWW Senior World Championships

Jordan Burroughs Wins 7th Gold to Make History

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 greatest of all time in USA wrestling history. For the second year in a row, Burroughs defeated … Continued

Sep
2022
14
Ambassador Campaign / Brandon Slay / David McFadden / Drexel Wrestling / Joey McKenna / Jordan Burroughs / Mark Hall / Richard Perry / Tyler Berger / USA Wrestling / UWW Senior World Championships / WrestleBelgrade

PRTC Launches World Championships Silent Auction

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 auction during the UWW World Championships this week. Autographed photos of the Senior Athletes and fan gift packs will be offered for bid … Continued

Sep
2022
14
Ambassador Campaign / Brandon Slay / BTS Philly / Drexel Wrestling / Jordan Burroughs / Mark Hall / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / USA Wrestling

PRTC Continues Ambassador Campaign to Raise Funds for Paris and Beyond

Philadelphia, Pa – The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center(PRTC), an official USA Wrestling Olympic Training Center, is ten months into a two year campaign to raise $1 million for the growing 501c3 non-profit organization. With an increase in support of their mission to enrich lives locally and globally through the sport of wrestling, they are more … Continued

Jul
2022
21
Brandon Slay / David McFadden / Drexel Wrestling / Joey McKenna / Mark Hall / Olympic Wrestling / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / Poland Open / prtc / USA Wrestling

McKenna and McFadden Win Bronze in Poland with Teammate Mark Hall in the Corner.

Warsaw, Poland – When the opportunity to coach his teammates in an international tournament presented itself, Senior Athlete Mark Hall jumped at the chance be in the corner for his friends. The volunteer assistant coach for the University of Pennsylvania already has a full season of folkstyle coaching on his resume. Hall is part of … Continued

Jun
2022
06
B.J. Futrell / Brandon Slay / Bryan Pearsall / Drexel Wrestling / Matt Azevedo / Michael O'Malley / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / Scotty Parker / U23 World Team Trials / USA Wrestling

PRTC Finishes with Seven All-Americans at U23/U20 World Team Trials in Geneva, Ohio

Geneva, Ohio – The PRTC finished with two top 6 team placings and seven All-Americans at the U23/U20 World Team Trials this past weekend. With 34 athletes making the trip from Philadelphia to Geneva, Ohio, a full effort was given by all. “What impressed me the most was that we had 34 athletes who were … Continued