June 16, 2010 Sparta Pride Team meets Goose Gossage (Yankees Hall of Fame Pitcher)

The Pride Wrestling Program was established in 2002. The Sparta Pride team consists of students from all Sparta Elementary Schools, Hilltop, Rev. Brown, Pope John 7th/8th grade programs, St. Josephs and Immaculate Conception Schools. Students in grades K-8 are welcome to wrestle on our team. We are a feeder program for both Pope John and Sparta High Schools. We are a part of both the Passaic County League and the King of the Mat League. Aside from these leagues we also compete against many local teams in dual and tri meets. We also compete frequently in tournaments as a team.

Our coaches are dedicated volunteers that give enormous amounts of time and effort in developing our wrestlers. We strive to make your child the best they can be both on and off the mat. We also have a core of wrestlers that strive to better themselves in the off-season. Since the past season has ended, some of our wrestlers have been gaining experience and mat time that will prove valuable when November comes around. They have racked up numerous accolades including multiple places and championships in both State and National Tournaments (and they are not done yet!). Please take a look at our “Tournament Results” tab on the right hand side of the page. Aside from tournaments, our wrestlers have taken part in 3 camps or clinics, and 4 dual meets. Their devoted coaches have given a total of 34 days and nights, and traveled over 4,484 miles since mid February! Since we still have 2 months till the next season begins, this number will be sure to grow. It would be VERY hard to find another program that is more committed to its athletes. We are always looking for more wrestlers to join us for some practices and summer road trips. If you are a Sparta Pride Wrestler who would like to get some off-season experience, please contact Coach Ed (edpiccola@yahoo.com). We would love to have more wrestlers participate in some off-season practices and tournaments! If you are a wrestler for another team and would like to join us for off-season practice feel free to contact Coach Ed as well - no strings attached…just wrestlers helping wrestlers. MORE INFO ON SUMMER/FALL PRACTICES TO COME.