The Louis Pasteur Wrestling Club is beginning it's 14th season. This team is recognized as one of the TOP WRESTLING CLUBS in Northern California. 107 wrestlers have qualified for the T.O.C. State Meet and many go on to be competitive high school and college wrestlers.
The 2011-2012 season brings back all but 10 wrestlers that have moved on to the High School level. Last season Pasteur wrestlers placed at every major tournament they competed in and qualified a TEAM RECORD of 16 to the T.O.C. Tournament.
The wrestling club is on campus but is open to all athletes that are in 4th - 8th grade. This program is NOT affiliated with the San Juan Unified School District and is solely funded by volunteers that participate in the Club.
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Important **** Wrestlers must have a USA wrestling card to begin practice.****
For more information contact Kevin Renkert, Club President at lpwrestlingclub@yahoo.com 916-792-6053.
LP Wrestling Club is actively looking for sponsors for the 2011/2012 season. If you own or know of a business looking to sponsor non profit youth athletic clubs let us know. All donations are tax deductible!
COACH EDGAR HOUGHTBY BIO
Coach Edgar has been part of the LPWC Team since 2007 Edgar has 2 years of college wrestling experience, he was an accomplished wrestler at Casa Roble High School, he placed 4th and 6th at the Greco Roman Jr. Fila State, he is a Grappling State Champion. Since Edgar began his coaching position with LPWC he has personally trained over 16 TOC placers and 2 TOC Champions!
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COACH DAVID MENDOZA BIO
David comes to us from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia
He was a member of the varsity wrestling team, a NCAA Division 1 Qualifier, NCAA Division 1 Alternate, a 2x Top 20 Nationally Ranked. 2006-07: Qualified for the NCAA Tournament by finishing second at the CAA Tourny...Led team in pins with 12...Second on the team in wins with 32...Recorded 32-12 record and was named CAA Wrestler of the Week once...Won the 197-lb. weight class at the Virginia Intercollegiates and Mat Town USA...Placed fifth at the Southern Scuffle and sixth at the Michigan State Open...Was 13-6 in duals and 7-2 against CAA opponents... 2005-06: Named to the Colonial Athletic Association's All-Freshman Team...Posted a winning record his freshman series in the 184 weight class...Recorded two pins and one major decision and was 11-5 in Dual Competition. Prep: Mendoza was a two-time state placewinner at Wyomissing High School, finishing third at 189 pounds as a senior...Placed 7th at the Beast of the East in 2004...Three times named to the All-County Team...Also was a district qualifier in javelin, played baseball and was captain of and 2003 defensive lineman of the year the football team at Wyomissing...Finished high school career with a 117-34 record.
Coach Mendoza will be a great addition to the LPWC coaching staff.
Coach Mendoza is also a personal trainer. If you are interested in hiring a personal trainer contact him for a great rate and a fantastic workout.