Joe Williamson

September 9, 2013

WRESTLING PREP INC (501 3c) is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Williamson in the capacities of Board Member,  Partner and Coach.

Joe Williamson comes to Wrestling Prep after five years of service at FLO Wrestling (www.flowrestling.org) where he developed and grew a community of wrestlers and fans through innovative and interactive multi media coverage. He has observed the highest levels of wrestlers and coaches in the top environments around the world. A partial list of events Mr. Williamson has covered includes but is not limited to 3 World Championships, the 2012 Olympics, 6 Russian National Championships, 5 US Opens, 6 World and Olympic Team Trials, 6 NCAA Championships and many of the top National High School Tournaments.

“We were ecstatic when Joe asked about the possibility of him associating with Wrestling Prep on a permanent collaborative basis. We can’t imagine someone more  equipped to effect student athletes and the mission of Wrestling Prep. From the beginning, Wrestling Prep has been unique in many facets and Joe has embraced and perpetuated everyone one of them.” said Wrestling Prep Head Coach Carolyn Wester.

2X Olympian and Undefeated UFC Fighter Daniel Cormier shared ”This is a great thing for Carolyn Wester and Wrestling Prep. Joe was on the front line at FLO Wrestling and gave wrestlers and coaches a view into the World of Wrestling as we had never seen before. His experience at the Olympic Games, World Championships, Russian Nationals and many other high level wrestling events will be very valuable for kids at the grassroots level in California. This is a great hire for northern California in general. I look forward to working with Joe and Wrestling Prep as we try to develop wrestling in the Bay Area”.

Joe said ”I have been looking forward to coaching for many years. I am excited to combine what I learned as a wrestler and competitor along with my experiences with FLO Wrestling to develop as a coach”. ”Carolyn Wester and Wrestling Prep have a focus of preparing kids to be successful in wrestling and in life. Wrestling Prep is something I want to be a part of and help propel to the next level”.

Wrestling Prep Board Member Jason Welch said “I’m so exited that Joe Williamson is joining the Wrestling Prep team. At Wrestling Prep we are working on developing the entire individual through wrestling and academics; and Joe is someone who genuinely cares for the kids and who fits into who our mission statement. He brings to the table not only his credentials from FLO Wrestling with his media and wrestling knowledge, but also years of experience teaching and being involved in the education system. I can’t wait to work alongside him”.

“Joe Williamson is one of those selfless individuals who has sacrificed a great deal personally to advance the sport of wrestling. Having him in California at Wrestling Prep brings a phenomenal asset to our states premier training center and selfishly brings a good friend closer; everyone wins on this deal” said Ernie Ciaccio, CA State Director of SCWAY and CEO of AGON.

Rob Valero, Head of California USA Wrestling said upon hearing the news, “Having Joe Williamson in California is tremendous pick up for not only California but Wrestling. What a huge asset he is and will be to our sport”.

According to long time Wrestling Prep Athlete PJ Klee, “Joe will be a great addition to Wrestling Prep. I can’t think of anyone better to help build our styles. He has been able to travel the world and see some of the best wrestling out there, as well as conduct interviews and technique sessions with the best collegiate wrestling in the United States. I don’t think there is anything he doesn’t know. His knowledge of the sport is something any wrestler should want. I am excited to have Joe out on the West Coast, and a part of Wrestling Prep”.

USA Wrestling’s 2013 Greco Coach of the Year Bill Mitchell said ”I believe that Joe Williamson is not only the face of FLO Wrestling but is also the face of wrestling in America. Joe coming to Wrestling Prep will bring to light the organizations true mission thru media and increase exposure on the World Circuits. Wrestling Prep and Joe will be a great marriage for the wrestling community and the quality of West Coast wrestling”. ”As a fellow Missouri coach and athlete I have known Joe for many years as a colleague and friend. He has helped grow wrestling on the state, national and international stage”.

Wrestling Prep is an association of like-minded individuals based out of San Jose, CA who are committed to the growth of the community through wrestling and academic support. Wrestling Prep currently operates out of a 10,000 square foot facility in San Jose, CA with that holds six regulation mats and 2000 square feet dedicated to Academic Training. Over 170 Wrestling Prep associates are currently in college wrestling. Wrestling Prep just completed its 2013 Summer Ten Week Residential Training Program where over 1350 individual wrestlers participated.

For more information go to WrestlingPrep.com, or look for them on your social media of choice.