Pennsylvania USA Wrestling

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO OUR PA/USA WRESTLING FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

PAUSA WRESTLING IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE HIRING OF JIM BEACH AS OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!

Jim Beach is a highly experienced and passionate wrestling executive with a strong background in coaching, club administration, and sales. With over a decade of experience coaching wrestling, Jim has made a significant impact on the sport in his local community and beyond.

Jim's journey in wrestling began at North East High School (North East, PA), but after finishing at Thiel College (Greenville, PA) he dipped into coaching. In 2011 he took on the role of Head Coach at Cambridge Springs High School. He quickly established himself as a skilled coach and leader, helping his team to achieve significant success on the mat. In 2014 he expanded his reach by founding the Spa Wrestling Club, providing young wrestlers in the community with the opportunity to train and compete in Freestyle and Greco.  Jim is a USA Wrestling Bronze Certified Coach.

In 2019, Jim joined the coaching staff at General McLane High School, taking on the role of Assistant Coach. He also helped found the Scotsman Wrestling Club, further expanding his coaching experience and skills. In addition to his coaching roles, Jim has also taken on leadership positions serving as the General McLane Wrestling Booster President since 2021, as well as helping to run the Edinboro Youth Wrestling Club.

Jim's dedication to the sport extends beyond coaching and administration-- Alongside his work in wrestling, Jim has also had a successful career in sales, working as a District Sales Manager for Napa Auto Parts and Lawson Products.

With his wealth of experience and passion for the sport, Jim is a valuable asset to any wrestling organization, and his impact on the industry is sure to be felt for years to come.

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This was the biggest State Championship ever held by PA/USA Wrestling.

We would like to Thank all our wrestlers and parents for your support you are all part of PA/USA Wrestling having it best year ever as far as membership.

Boys Coach of The Year: Kyle Martin

Girls Coach of the Year: Ryan Pomrinca

Official of the Year: Chuck Lederer

Sponsor of the Year: Escape the Rock - Brad Silimperi and Ed Evans

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What a special day we had on Sunday hosting the Girls States Championship at Central Dauphin High School. We had 260 girls qualify for states advancing through 4 regional qualifiers and we had great wrestling all day. Thanks to Terry Steiner (Women's National Team Coach) for giving out the medals to the placers. Special Thanks to the Sanction PA team that was on site to help and to my staff running the event, to a super group of Officials, Mike Leister (PA-Wrestling.com), Lily and Kayla for super job announcing the finals and to Chris Atkinson (Women's Director - PAUAS Wrestling) for always supporting all our efforts and going above and beyond. Results and Team Champion and OW Pictures are below and we did record the finals that link is in the results tab

On Sunday March 5 PAUSA/Wrestling working with SanctionPA hosted for regional girls events with the qualifiers advancing to the State Championship this weekend at Central Dauphin High School. The wrestling with start at 9AM and we will continue till the finals. We have a big day planned with a lot of networks on site taking pictures and interviewing. The Finals will be broadcasted on PA-Wrestling.com and be on Facebook the following day. 

We do expect some special guests to show up. And this is a big event for us since it maybe the last one we host for these girls since we are looking to sanctioning soon! Below are the results from the Regional Events.

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From time to time we will be doing a series of video from our National Team Coaches and some guest coaches. Kyle Martin will be drive this effort for PAUSAW. The first video is released and ready for review!

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