Clinics this summer

I've been threatening to do a Tough on Top Clinic for years. So this summer, I finally decided to do it! Wrestlers attending these clinics will be taught the techniques that made all of the teams I coached Tough on Top. I can't wait.

I'll be in Virginia next week

I will be teaching at the Summer Sizzler in Norfolk, Virginia on June 26, 27, and 28 with Bubba Jenkins, and Gray Simons, both former NCAA champions. This should be fun!

Winter Sunday at TopCat

Here we go again. This Sunday, Dec. 23rd, will be our second free workout for TopCat members only. We should have lots of time to work with you on any individual technique or questions you may have. Coach Papa

Winter Sundays

Our first Sunday workout will be this Sunday, tomorrow night, 12/9 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. As previously announced, these Sunday workouts will be free to TopCat Fall wrestlers only. Our schedule will be every other Sunday. 12/9, 12/23, 1/6, 1/20, 2/3. We may add some additional Sundays, depending on our coaches schedules. Our plan is to have a short workout for guys who neet it, and also to have question and answer time for individuals who need help with technique. Please note: I will not let parents have this time. It will be up to the wrestlers to seek this help. Thanks for your understanding. Coach Papa

The "Bone Collector" comes to TopCat

Eduard Aliakseyenka aka "The Bone Collector" was the guest clinician on Monday 11/5. Coach Aliakseyenka was a three time Division III finalist and won a national title while attending Monclair State University. He was trained in the former Soviet Union and was a member of the Belarus National Team. While competing for Team Belarus he placed 6th at the World Championships in freestyle wrestling. On Monday, Coach Aliakseyenka showed some slick technique out of the russian tie up. We learned several finishes along with other moves. Everyone enjoyed his teaching and we thank him for spending time with us.

Thanks to my past assistant coaches and wrestlers.

And thanks also to my past parents of wrestlers, fans and friends who supported me and sent congratulations upon my induction into the Camden County Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday evening, October 25. Thank you also to those who attended the banquet on my behalf. The South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame Executive Committee was well represented as was the Executive Committee of the South Jersey Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association. I was truly honored to represent the sport of wrestling. It was a wonderful evening spent with family and friends.

Great first night at TopCat

Almost 50 guys showed up tonight to the first workout at TopCats Get Ready to Rumble Fall Session. It's great to have Coach Adam Derengowski back this session and as always he did a great job tonight. Other coaches were Gary Papa, Nick Papa, Ed Giosa and Anthony Trongone. It was a fun night. You can expect high energy at every workout this preseason. I can already tell this group is ready to go hard! As expected, this session fills up fast so if you know someone who should be here, they better show up soon. Remember to look good and feel good! Coach Papa