On May 20, 2008 the Beat the Streets Program and world renowned wrestling legends will honor New York City coaches and the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) for their work in nurturing students through athletics to greatly improve their lives. Dan Gable, U.S.A. Wrestling Hall of Fame and U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame member, Lee Kemp, 2008 U.S. Olympic Freestyle Coach, John Smith, Five-Time NCAA Champion Coach and Lee Roy Smith, National Wrestling Hall of Fame Executive Director, will be on hand to recognize the achievements of the PSAL and wrestling coaches from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Roosevelt Island area schools.
Founded in 2004 the Beat the Streets Program offers middle and high school aged boys and girls wrestling opportunities to build discipline, mental toughness and a strong work ethic to help them achieve victory both on and off the mat. Approximately 3,500 wrestlers from the New York City Public, Private and Catholic School system participate in tournaments, clinics, camps and educational opportunities that Beat the Streets provides.
Who will attend:
Michael E. Novogratz, Chairman of the Board, Beat the Streets
Al Bevilacqua, President, Beat the Streets
Michael Cigala, Executive Director, Beat the Streets
Dan Gable, Special Guest
Lee Kemp, Special Guest
John Smith, Special Guest
Lee Roy Smith, Special Guest
Honorees:
Eric Goldstein, Chief Executive, Public School Athletic League
Bruce Haberli, wrestling coach, New York University
Michael Blyth, coach, Michael J. Petrides School , Staten Island , NY
Keith Conrade, coach, Canarsie High School , Brooklyn , NY
Corey Luce, coach, Roosevelt Island Middle School , Roosevelt Island , NY
When:
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Media call time: 7:00 PM
Where:
Bowery Hotel
335 Bowery at East 3rd Street
New York , NY 10003
Media Must RSVP to Attend
Media:
Philip Ramirez, 212-784-5713 or philip@groupgordon.com
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