Penn Athletics receives $20 million gift to support wrestling Image: Courtesy of EwingCole Penn Athletics receives $20 million gift to support wrestling A lead gift from former University Trustee, alumnus Dave Pottruck, launches a new campaign and will kick off renovations inside Weightman Hall for a new wrestling facility. 3 min. read
Penn Athletics receives $20M gift from former Fortune 500 CEO Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Athletics receives $20M gift from former Fortune 500 CEO Alumnus Dave Pottruck’s lead gift of $20 million will help create a new home base for the University’s wrestling program. How wrestling at Penn set Josh Harris on his path to team ownership and the NFC championship game Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How wrestling at Penn set Josh Harris on his path to team ownership and the NFC championship game Alumnus Josh Harris is profiled for his work as managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils and his involvement with the wrestling program at Penn. Valenti tapped to succeed Reina as wrestling coach in 2025 Image: Penn Athletics Valenti tapped to succeed Reina as wrestling coach in 2025 On April 1, 2025, Penn Athletics Hall of Famer and two-time NCAA wrestling champion Matt Valenti will succeed Roger Reina as head coach of the Quakers. For Penn’s wrestling team, an ‘innovative’ succession plan from one program legend to another Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer For Penn’s wrestling team, an ‘innovative’ succession plan from one program legend to another Matt Valenti will take over the Penn wrestling program in 2025-26, when longtime coach Roger Reina will move into an emeritus role for one season before retiring from coaching. Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup Out of more than 350 Division I institutions, Penn finished 60th, which ties the University’s best ranking in the history of the Directors’ Cup. Lessons in wrestling and life from The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center Lessons in wrestling and life from The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center teaches wrestling and life lessons to 240+ high school and college students Composto attains EIWA Freshman of the Year acclaim Composto attains EIWA Freshman of the Year acclaim The 141-pounder went undefeated during the regular season against Ivy League and EIWA opponents, and earned All-American honors at the NCAA Championships. Roger Reina named EIWA Coach of the Year Roger Reina named EIWA Coach of the Year The head coach of the wrestling team led the Quakers to a second-place finish at the 118th EIWA Championships over the weekend, their highest spot since 2010. Penn Athletics announces winter sport spectator guidelines Penn Athletics announces winter sport spectator guidelines All fans are required to wear a mask and all spectators in attendance 12 years old and above must attest to having been vaccinated. Load More
How wrestling at Penn set Josh Harris on his path to team ownership and the NFC championship game Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How wrestling at Penn set Josh Harris on his path to team ownership and the NFC championship game Alumnus Josh Harris is profiled for his work as managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils and his involvement with the wrestling program at Penn. Valenti tapped to succeed Reina as wrestling coach in 2025 Image: Penn Athletics Valenti tapped to succeed Reina as wrestling coach in 2025 On April 1, 2025, Penn Athletics Hall of Famer and two-time NCAA wrestling champion Matt Valenti will succeed Roger Reina as head coach of the Quakers. For Penn’s wrestling team, an ‘innovative’ succession plan from one program legend to another Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer For Penn’s wrestling team, an ‘innovative’ succession plan from one program legend to another Matt Valenti will take over the Penn wrestling program in 2025-26, when longtime coach Roger Reina will move into an emeritus role for one season before retiring from coaching. Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup Out of more than 350 Division I institutions, Penn finished 60th, which ties the University’s best ranking in the history of the Directors’ Cup. Lessons in wrestling and life from The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center Lessons in wrestling and life from The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center teaches wrestling and life lessons to 240+ high school and college students Composto attains EIWA Freshman of the Year acclaim Composto attains EIWA Freshman of the Year acclaim The 141-pounder went undefeated during the regular season against Ivy League and EIWA opponents, and earned All-American honors at the NCAA Championships. Roger Reina named EIWA Coach of the Year Roger Reina named EIWA Coach of the Year The head coach of the wrestling team led the Quakers to a second-place finish at the 118th EIWA Championships over the weekend, their highest spot since 2010. Penn Athletics announces winter sport spectator guidelines Penn Athletics announces winter sport spectator guidelines All fans are required to wear a mask and all spectators in attendance 12 years old and above must attest to having been vaccinated. Load More
Valenti tapped to succeed Reina as wrestling coach in 2025 Image: Penn Athletics Valenti tapped to succeed Reina as wrestling coach in 2025 On April 1, 2025, Penn Athletics Hall of Famer and two-time NCAA wrestling champion Matt Valenti will succeed Roger Reina as head coach of the Quakers.
For Penn’s wrestling team, an ‘innovative’ succession plan from one program legend to another Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer For Penn’s wrestling team, an ‘innovative’ succession plan from one program legend to another Matt Valenti will take over the Penn wrestling program in 2025-26, when longtime coach Roger Reina will move into an emeritus role for one season before retiring from coaching. Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup Out of more than 350 Division I institutions, Penn finished 60th, which ties the University’s best ranking in the history of the Directors’ Cup. Lessons in wrestling and life from The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center Lessons in wrestling and life from The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center teaches wrestling and life lessons to 240+ high school and college students Composto attains EIWA Freshman of the Year acclaim Composto attains EIWA Freshman of the Year acclaim The 141-pounder went undefeated during the regular season against Ivy League and EIWA opponents, and earned All-American honors at the NCAA Championships. Roger Reina named EIWA Coach of the Year Roger Reina named EIWA Coach of the Year The head coach of the wrestling team led the Quakers to a second-place finish at the 118th EIWA Championships over the weekend, their highest spot since 2010. Penn Athletics announces winter sport spectator guidelines Penn Athletics announces winter sport spectator guidelines All fans are required to wear a mask and all spectators in attendance 12 years old and above must attest to having been vaccinated.
Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup Penn Athletics ties all-time best finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup Out of more than 350 Division I institutions, Penn finished 60th, which ties the University’s best ranking in the history of the Directors’ Cup.
Lessons in wrestling and life from The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center Lessons in wrestling and life from The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center teaches wrestling and life lessons to 240+ high school and college students
Composto attains EIWA Freshman of the Year acclaim Composto attains EIWA Freshman of the Year acclaim The 141-pounder went undefeated during the regular season against Ivy League and EIWA opponents, and earned All-American honors at the NCAA Championships.
Roger Reina named EIWA Coach of the Year Roger Reina named EIWA Coach of the Year The head coach of the wrestling team led the Quakers to a second-place finish at the 118th EIWA Championships over the weekend, their highest spot since 2010.
Penn Athletics announces winter sport spectator guidelines Penn Athletics announces winter sport spectator guidelines All fans are required to wear a mask and all spectators in attendance 12 years old and above must attest to having been vaccinated.