WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Pennsylvania College of Technology head wrestling coach Schuyler Frey has been honored with the 2013 Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling (PJW) Adult Recognition Award. The award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the sport of wrestling in the state. It is voted on by members of the 11 areas that comprise the PJW as well as its executive board.
“I’m very surprised and honored,” said Frey. “I didn’t think I’d done enough to earn this award when compared to some of its past recipients. I am very appreciative of the honor especially coming from a great organization like the PJW.”
Frey has been involved with wrestling since his youth wrestling for Warrior Run High School then the Navy. He started coaching the Montoursville Elementary school as an assistant in 2000 before taking over as the head coach for three years starting in 2004.
Frey also served as a chairman for Area 10 of the PJW helping grow the participation numbers from 381 in 2007 to 618 in 2010. In 2010, he served as State Championship Tournament Director and led his team to a title in the 8U division.
In 2010, Frey helped establish the wrestling program at Penn College as a varsity sport. Over the last three years, he has led the Wildcats to a 19-11 overall record and a Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) Championship. In addition, he has coached three National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) All-Americans and PSUAC individual champions.
Frey resides in Montoursville with his wife Denise, daughter Sarah and sons Schuyler and Luke.
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