Austin, a first grader, wants to be a professional wrestler one day. His teacher, Ms. Phelan, contacted the PRTC to see if someone would come out for Career Day at their school.
Without hesitation, Mark Hall made the trip to West Philadelphia to share his career with Austin.
Jordan Burroughs is an awesome addition to the
@NBCOlympics
broadcast team. A true ambassador of our sport, Jordan has been giving his full effort to serve others during this historic
@USAWrestling
run!
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”
- Helen Keller
Mark Hall, Coach Slay, and Jordan Burroughs representing the PRTC and USA Wrestling in Oslo, Norway.
#BelieveInBetter
Safe travels to Mark Hall on his trip to Oslo, Norway. Mark is one of four Senior Athletes selected to help
@USAWrestling
prepare for the 2021 World Championships.
📸:
@BTSPhilly
We are less than four weeks away from the 2021 USAW World Team Trials!
Olympic Gold Medalist and 4x World Champion Jordan Burroughs will be making his 79kg debut back in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 11-12, 2021.
Don’t miss it!
Joey wins 4-3 over Yianni Diakomiholis advancing to the finals of the DA Kunayev in Taraz, Kazakhstan.
He’ll wrestle at 5am EST on Sunday morning.
#FullEffort
📸:
@LeviVentura_
Our own
@IamRichPerryUSA
has been seriously injured during training activities at the World Team Camp at Camp Pendleton in CA. There are still many uncertainties with Richard’s condition. Please, join us in praying for a full recovery for Richard.
Breaking news….Jordan Burroughs AND Brandon Slay will be coaching the PRTC Developmental practice this coming Sunday at 1:30pm.
If you’re qualified and live within 250 miles of Philadelphia, don’t miss this practice!
Jordan Burroughs, 74kg has made the finals of the DA Kunayev Tournament in Taraz City, Kazakhstan. He’ll wrestle for Gold at 8am EST on Saturday morning.
So far:
WIN Bexultanov, KAZ 9-2
WIN Mussabekov, KAZ Forf.
WIN Otakhanov, UZB 9-1
WIN Satybaldy, KAZ 10-0
📸:
@LeviVentura_
Mark Hall has accepted an invitation from USA Wrestling to compete in the Pan-American Championships. He joins teammate Jordan Burroughs, Coach Brandon Slay, and the rest of Team USA as they travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina this week.
Stay tuned for updates!
📸:
@LeviVentura_
As we celebrate the birth of Banner Jordan Burroughs, in turn, we pray for safe travels as Jordan, Mark, and Coach Slay begin their journey to Oslo.
Please keep them, and Team USA, in your thoughts as they go in search of a World Championship this weekend.
Congratulations to Coach Slay and the PRTC’s first World Finalist, Jordan Burroughs!
Tune in Monday at noon on FloWrestling to see Jordan wrestle for a World Championship at 79kg!
The PRTC in conjunction with the freshly relaunched
@WIBN_Philly
is excited to announce Summit 1, a 15-match card scheduled for January 29. The event, which will stream live via the new PRTC’s Rokfin channel, features elite high school, Under 23, and Senior-level matchups.
On Sunday, PRTC Senior Athlete Mark Hall makes his NCAA coaching debut. Mark, the volunteer assistant for
@PennWrestling
will help lead the Quakers at the Journeyman Classic in Manheim, Pa.
#ServeOthers
Senior Resident Athlete Mark Hall understands what it means to serve others. This weekend, he makes his coaching debut at the U23 World Team Trials.
Read about his motivation here…
📸:
@justinhoch
Congrats to
@BaybeeMarky_PSU
on winning the US Open yesterday at 86kg.
Lizak, McFadden, and O’Malley also became All-Americans for the PRTC.
Lizak, McKenna, Burroughs, McFadden, O’Malley, Hall, and Honis have all qualified for the 2021 World Team Trials in September.
Congrats to Hunter Catka on becoming the first World Team Member for the PRTC. Hunter made the Cadet World Team at 110K and will represent Team 🇺🇸 in Sofia, Bulgaria in August.
On January 26, 1996 the world lost Dave Schultz, who was not only an amazing wrestler and coach, but also an inspirational person.
Today please remember Dave ... keep his family and friends in your thoughts ... and most importantly … Celebrate his life!
#LegendsLiveOn
Thank you, Mark.
Thank you…for inspiring a generation of athletes…for sharing your time with us…for making a positive impact on the lives of others…for just being you every single day that you spent with us.
You will always be a part of the PRTC Family.
❤️
“Never before have I been able to have a fully concentrated effort in a particular area that is close to me…Our mission is strong. We believe in better. We want to grow wrestling in the city of Philadelphia and also in the Tri-State area as a whole.” - JB
From warrior to overcomer to mentor to coach, Richard Perry has been an inspiring presence for our team and for our community.
We are blessed to have Richard as a member of the PRTC. He has shown us what is possible through hard work, perseverance, and consistency.
Safe travels to our guys headed home today from Oslo, Norway.
Jordan, Mark, Coach Slay, and the entire PRTC have truly put in a full team effort!
Enjoy the journey home!
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📸:
@Tony_Rotundo
and
@kadir8caliskan6
Joey McKenna begins his quest for a Yariguin Title tonight. The MFS 65kg weight class competition starts at 11pm EST. See link in bio for video feed.
Let’s go, Joey and Team USA!
Graphic:
@LeviVentura_
A quick stop in NYC for Mark to train with
@MATrix_8692
and all of
@USAWrestling
before heading to Oslo. Thank you to
@NYCRTC
for the warm welcome and for helping Team USA get ready to win some medals!
Joey certainly put in a Full Effort this weekend. He placed second to a talented competitor in
@yiannidiako_LGR
We’re proud of him and excited for his future on the
@usawrestling
National Team!
#WTT2021
Congrats to
@Bhonis31
for winning the Last Chance Qualifier and qualifying for the Olympic Trials next weekend. Great experience and many lessons learned for the PRTC today!
Best wishes to Coach Futrell as he leaves Penn to become Assistant Coach at Northwestern University!
“B.J. made history by becoming the very first National Team athlete for the PRTC, and he will always maintain that distinguished honor.…
1/2
Although Mark’s match with Myles did not end with a PRTC victory, it was great to see two high level athletes go to battle!
Full Effort from both!!
Thank you
@SJanickiPhoto
for the awesome photos!
It takes a Full Effort from all when Coach puts the team through timed shark bait and the team consists of the World Champ, the U23 Champ, the US Open Champ, and the Pan Am Champ.
#FullEffort
Jordan Burroughs and Joey McKenna are ready to represent
@USAWrestling
at the
@wrestling
Pan Am Championships this weekend!
Jordan competes on Saturday and Joey competes on Sunday.
All matches will be streamed live on
@FloWrestling
.
See link in bio for story and schedule.