Clinic & All-Star match to benefit Adam Frey set for New Jersey, July 12
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by Gary Abbott
Since word came out last year that Cornell wrestler Adam Frey had cancer, the wrestling community has rallied to support this impressive young man in the battle of his life.
On Sunday, July 12, there will be a chance for those who know him, and for others who just keep him in their prayers, to come together to help raise funds for his recovery.
"New Jersey Wrestles Against Cancer" is a wrestling clinic and All-Star match set for Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J. on July 12. Numerous respected clinicians will provide instruction, then there will be as many as 17 exhibition matches between active college wrestlers.
The cost is $20, which will only be available at the door. The clinic is set for 1:00 p.m. and the match is at 3:00 p.m. A barbeque will be going all day long, and there will be raffles for prizes. All proceeds from the event go directly to the Adam Frey Fund.
"Adam and I talked a few months ago and thought it would be nice to get people together to do something with wrestling," said Josh Liebman, who is a key organizer of the event.
"It got going by word of mouth. I used to coach the Cadet and Junior teams in New Jersey and also in high school. I started calling and asking some kids and some coaches to help. The kids would then ask their friends. Once it got started, people started calling me to get involved. We got some really quality kids and great clinicians," said Liebman.
The lineup of clinicians is impressive. Among them is Jeff Buxton, Frey's coach at Blair Academy. Clinicians from Rider are John Hangey and Jason Nase, and from Rutgers are Cory Cooperman and Frank Edgar. Current college wrestlers Zac Tannelli of Wisconsin, Hudson Taylor of Maryland and Kellen Russell of Michigan will also instruct. Respected coach Dave Esposito is also a clinician.
The All-Star lineup features numerous well-known college wrestlers, many who are nationally ranked. Some of the athletes knew him through Blair Academy, and others met him as he competed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and neighboring states. The athletes wrestle at numerous major college programs from across the nation.
The athletes will be competing in a 4-minute modified folkstyle match. There will be two periods of two minutes, with both starting on the feet. The pushout rule from freestyle will be in effect. If there is no action on the mat, the wrestlers go back to the feet.
"We want to have a lot of action and to put on a great show," said Liebman. "This is a fundraiser and these are exhibition matches. We want to have fun."
Frey will be attending the event in person, something that everybody is excited about.
"Adam is very excited. He talks about what we should do at the event. He is looking forward to having everybody in one location. There are a lot of guys from Blair and a lot of guys from New Jersey he knows. He is excited to see everybody," said Liebman.
Besides the hosts at Rider and the athletes and coaches who are directly involved, there are others have stepped up to help make it happen.
Debbie Tavares from Freedom Travel, who is active in New Jersey wrestling, has provided the flights to bring Frey to New Jersey from his home in Pittsburgh and is providing the hotel accommodations. Her company is also donating to the raffle.
Cliff Keen and Worldwide Sports Supply are providing Adam Frey Classic specialty singlets which include a ribbon signifying the battle against cancer.
"From the feedback I have been getting lately, I am expecting a great crowd. It would be great if we could fill the gym," said Liebman.
Anybody who has an opportunity to get to Rider on July 12 is encouraged to come out for a great time with the wrestling community, all for a great cause.
NEW JERSEY WRESTLES AGAINST CANCER
"A Fundraiser for the Adam Frey Fund"
Sunday, July 12 at Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J.
1:00 p.m. clinic featuring
John Hangey of Rider
Jason Nase of Rider
Cory Cooperman of Rutgers
Frank Edgar of Rutgers
Zac Tanelli of Wisconsin
Hudson Taylor of Maryland
Kellen Russell of Michigan
Jeff Buxton of Blair Academy
Dave Esposito of Columbia
3:00 p.m. All Star Match featuring tentative matchups
125 - Rollie Peterkin (Penn) vs. Vinny DelleFave (Rutgers)
125 - Pat Hunter (ICCC) vs. Brendan Byrne (Maryland)
133 - John Trumbetti (Lock Haven) vs. Filip Novachakov (Cal Poly)
141 - Jimmy Conroy (Pitt) vs. Trevor Melde (Rutgers)
141 - Max Shanaman vs. Mike Rappo (UNC)
149 - Dan Lopes UNC vs. Dave Greenwald (Rutgers)
157 - Hudson Collins (Brown) vs. Luke Lanno (Lock Haven)
157 - Mario Mason (Minnesota) vs. Michael Kessler (Rider)
165 - Scott Giffin (Penn) vs. Rob Morrison (Rider)
165 - Scott Winston (Rutgers) vs. Andrew Flanagan (Harvard)
174 - Kyle Kiss UNC vs. Mike Galante (Lehigh)
174 - Alex Caruso (Lehigh) vs. Nick Tenpenny (UNC)
184 - Jared Platt vs. Doug Umbenhauer (Rider)
197 - Mike Miller (Rider) vs. Nick Basile (Cal Poly)
197 - Pat Hogan vs. Jeff Siciliano (Del Val)
HWT - Zack Rey (Lehigh) vs. Jim Powers (Cal Poly)
HWT - Darren Sharp (Etown) vs. Ed Bordas (Rider)
Event information on Adam Frey's website
Facebook page about Adam Frey benefit event
ABOUT ADAM FREY
Adam Frey from Pittsburgh, Pa., is a two-time NCAA qualifier for Cornell. He was a Junior Nationals double champion and one of the nation's top recruits coming out of Blair Academy in New Jersey.
Frey has been waging a public battle against cancer since March of 2008. He had an automobile accident, and during routine testing, Frey was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer at the age of 22.
Adam has set up a website, where he documents his life and the struggles fighting the disease. He has also done numerous interviews, both within wrestling and on a national level, sharing his experience with others.
People can donate to the Adam Frey Fund through his website at:
http://adamfrey.us/?page_id=3
Those that wish to donate via mail should send a check payable to the Adam Frey Fund, and send it to Adam Frey Fund, c/o Carla Sayles, Teagle Hall, Campus Road, Ithaca, NY 14953.
Adam Frey's homepage
http://adamfrey.us/
On Sunday, July 12, there will be a chance for those who know him, and for others who just keep him in their prayers, to come together to help raise funds for his recovery.
"New Jersey Wrestles Against Cancer" is a wrestling clinic and All-Star match set for Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J. on July 12. Numerous respected clinicians will provide instruction, then there will be as many as 17 exhibition matches between active college wrestlers.
The cost is $20, which will only be available at the door. The clinic is set for 1:00 p.m. and the match is at 3:00 p.m. A barbeque will be going all day long, and there will be raffles for prizes. All proceeds from the event go directly to the Adam Frey Fund.
"Adam and I talked a few months ago and thought it would be nice to get people together to do something with wrestling," said Josh Liebman, who is a key organizer of the event.
"It got going by word of mouth. I used to coach the Cadet and Junior teams in New Jersey and also in high school. I started calling and asking some kids and some coaches to help. The kids would then ask their friends. Once it got started, people started calling me to get involved. We got some really quality kids and great clinicians," said Liebman.
The lineup of clinicians is impressive. Among them is Jeff Buxton, Frey's coach at Blair Academy. Clinicians from Rider are John Hangey and Jason Nase, and from Rutgers are Cory Cooperman and Frank Edgar. Current college wrestlers Zac Tannelli of Wisconsin, Hudson Taylor of Maryland and Kellen Russell of Michigan will also instruct. Respected coach Dave Esposito is also a clinician.
The All-Star lineup features numerous well-known college wrestlers, many who are nationally ranked. Some of the athletes knew him through Blair Academy, and others met him as he competed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and neighboring states. The athletes wrestle at numerous major college programs from across the nation.
The athletes will be competing in a 4-minute modified folkstyle match. There will be two periods of two minutes, with both starting on the feet. The pushout rule from freestyle will be in effect. If there is no action on the mat, the wrestlers go back to the feet.
"We want to have a lot of action and to put on a great show," said Liebman. "This is a fundraiser and these are exhibition matches. We want to have fun."
Frey will be attending the event in person, something that everybody is excited about.
"Adam is very excited. He talks about what we should do at the event. He is looking forward to having everybody in one location. There are a lot of guys from Blair and a lot of guys from New Jersey he knows. He is excited to see everybody," said Liebman.
Besides the hosts at Rider and the athletes and coaches who are directly involved, there are others have stepped up to help make it happen.
Debbie Tavares from Freedom Travel, who is active in New Jersey wrestling, has provided the flights to bring Frey to New Jersey from his home in Pittsburgh and is providing the hotel accommodations. Her company is also donating to the raffle.
Cliff Keen and Worldwide Sports Supply are providing Adam Frey Classic specialty singlets which include a ribbon signifying the battle against cancer.
"From the feedback I have been getting lately, I am expecting a great crowd. It would be great if we could fill the gym," said Liebman.
Anybody who has an opportunity to get to Rider on July 12 is encouraged to come out for a great time with the wrestling community, all for a great cause.
NEW JERSEY WRESTLES AGAINST CANCER
"A Fundraiser for the Adam Frey Fund"
Sunday, July 12 at Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J.
1:00 p.m. clinic featuring
John Hangey of Rider
Jason Nase of Rider
Cory Cooperman of Rutgers
Frank Edgar of Rutgers
Zac Tanelli of Wisconsin
Hudson Taylor of Maryland
Kellen Russell of Michigan
Jeff Buxton of Blair Academy
Dave Esposito of Columbia
3:00 p.m. All Star Match featuring tentative matchups
125 - Rollie Peterkin (Penn) vs. Vinny DelleFave (Rutgers)
125 - Pat Hunter (ICCC) vs. Brendan Byrne (Maryland)
133 - John Trumbetti (Lock Haven) vs. Filip Novachakov (Cal Poly)
141 - Jimmy Conroy (Pitt) vs. Trevor Melde (Rutgers)
141 - Max Shanaman vs. Mike Rappo (UNC)
149 - Dan Lopes UNC vs. Dave Greenwald (Rutgers)
157 - Hudson Collins (Brown) vs. Luke Lanno (Lock Haven)
157 - Mario Mason (Minnesota) vs. Michael Kessler (Rider)
165 - Scott Giffin (Penn) vs. Rob Morrison (Rider)
165 - Scott Winston (Rutgers) vs. Andrew Flanagan (Harvard)
174 - Kyle Kiss UNC vs. Mike Galante (Lehigh)
174 - Alex Caruso (Lehigh) vs. Nick Tenpenny (UNC)
184 - Jared Platt vs. Doug Umbenhauer (Rider)
197 - Mike Miller (Rider) vs. Nick Basile (Cal Poly)
197 - Pat Hogan vs. Jeff Siciliano (Del Val)
HWT - Zack Rey (Lehigh) vs. Jim Powers (Cal Poly)
HWT - Darren Sharp (Etown) vs. Ed Bordas (Rider)
Event information on Adam Frey's website
Facebook page about Adam Frey benefit event
ABOUT ADAM FREY
Adam Frey from Pittsburgh, Pa., is a two-time NCAA qualifier for Cornell. He was a Junior Nationals double champion and one of the nation's top recruits coming out of Blair Academy in New Jersey.
Frey has been waging a public battle against cancer since March of 2008. He had an automobile accident, and during routine testing, Frey was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer at the age of 22.
Adam has set up a website, where he documents his life and the struggles fighting the disease. He has also done numerous interviews, both within wrestling and on a national level, sharing his experience with others.
People can donate to the Adam Frey Fund through his website at:
http://adamfrey.us/?page_id=3
Those that wish to donate via mail should send a check payable to the Adam Frey Fund, and send it to Adam Frey Fund, c/o Carla Sayles, Teagle Hall, Campus Road, Ithaca, NY 14953.
Adam Frey's homepage
http://adamfrey.us/
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