Cornell wrestling holds successful camp week

ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) – When the summer hits it’s simply a time to get better in the sport.

Cornell University wrestling provided a big opportunity for wrestlers looking to improve their skillset, confidence and work ethic. The annual Mike Grey Wrestling Camps converged on Barton Hall on the campus of Cornell and brought in nearly 150 wrestlers for the technique and pee wee camps this week.

The instruction was from some of the greatest to ever step on the mat in the sport at Cornell. Instructors were World and two-time NCAA Champion Vito Arujau, World silver medalist and four-time NCAA Champion Yianni Diakomihalis, U20 World Champion Meyer Shapiro, All-Americans Frank Perrelli, Mike Grey, Scottie Boykin and more.

Wrestlers of all age groups walked away with a stronger passion for the sport.

“A great event, I think for us it’s giving back to the sport,” Cornell head coach Mike Grey said Sunday following the final session. “Giving back to the local kids, and honestly not even so much the local kids, there’s kids from all over the place. We had some folks from Georgia, some folks from Texas.”

Cornell finished second in the country last season, tying a school best finish which was also reached in 2010 and 2011. An elite program that continues to get better and excel, Grey says the impact that Cornell is making in the nation can’t be overlooked.

“Really cool to see the reach that Cornell wrestling has,” added Grey. “It’s really a thrill to give back to the wrestling community.”

For more information on Mike Grey Wrestling Camps at Cornell University, visit their website here: https://www.mikegreywrestlingcamps.com/

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