The Project Torch Foundation believes that small actions can amount to big results, especially if taken up on a grand scale.

Project Torch, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, invests in some of the most promising athletes in the sport of wrestling. This strengthens the sport at the national level, and benefits American athletes in national and international competition.

We provide financial assistance, top-quality facilities, mentorship, and outstanding coaches to current national-caliber and world-class athletes. The same resources are offered to developing athletes and youth with financial need who demonstrate the potential to compete and succeed on the national and world stage.

Full Mission Statement and Intro Video.

Results from the 2009 NYAC International Open
Josh Churella takes gold at 66 kg and Jake Herbert takes silver at 84 kg

USA vs. Russia Dual on Nov. 20 and NYAC Freestyle Open on Nov. 22 to be webcast on Lighthouse Wrestling
Jake Herbert will be competing at the Russia vs USA Dual on November 20th in NYC and the NYAC Open. Sean Bormet will be coaching at the events.

Paulson twins prevail as Team USA drops close decision to Russia in Chicago Cup

Talented U.S. freestyle wrestling team set for Chicago Cup at Wright College on November 15

World silver medalist Jake Herbert back on the mat after European vacation
TheMat.com Article

Chicago Cup to Feature International Wrestling at Wright College on November 15th
TheMat.com Article

TheMat.com Video Interviews at the World Championships: Jake Herbert and Sean Bormet

Northwestern's Jake Herbert Takes Silver in World Wrestling
Chicago Tribune Article

Jake Herbert wins the 84 kg Silver Medal at the 2009 World Championships
Visit TheMat.com for full World Championships Coverage.

Jake Herbert Prepares For World Championships, Discusses Overtime Experience

Catch Up With USA World Team Member Jake Herbert
Herbert ready to battle at World Championships in Denmark Sept. 21-27

Sean Bormet will be at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for the Men's Freestyle World Team Camp from August 26-29, working closely with World Team member Jake Herbert, 84kg.

Jake Herbert wins fan voting to receive $5,000 from Kolat.com

Jake Herbert Named Big 10 Athlete of the Year

Takedown Radio TV
Scott Casber discusses Sean Bormet, Overtime, and its coaches.

USA vs Russia Dual Meet at Elmhurst College:
Results and Photos. (More photos coming soon!)

Sean Bormet named 2008 Terry McCann Award winner as USA Wrestling Freestyle Coach of the Year
TheMat.com Article

Herbert Makes World Team
Illinois Matmen Article

Vote for Jake Herbert to Receive $5000 Stipend
Read Jake's Letter and Vote on Kolat.com

Audio Interview with Koy Kosek (Overtime Business Analyst and Heavyweight Coach)
Intermat/Takedown Radio

Sean Bormet Receives 2008 USA Wrestling Freestyle Coach of the Year Award
TheMat.com Article

June 10th: USA vs Russia Dual Meet #2
7:30 PM at Elmhurst College
Click on link for info and updated line-up

Results from the USA vs Russia Dual at Union Station
Tuesday May 12, 2009

2009 U.S. Senior & Fila Junior World Team Trials Training Camp, May 15-22
Athletes include:  Andy Hrovat, Ryan Churella, Josh Churella, Keith Gavin, Jake Herbert, Andrew Howe, Kyle Ruschell, Tyler Graff, Conrad Polz, Mike Poeta, Robert Kellog, Jason Welch, and more.

Northwestern's Own Jake Herbert on Four Years of Winning
North by Northwestern Article

2009 Project Torch Dinner Attendees and Contributors
Special thanks to all who attended the 2009 Project Torch dinner at Riva.

Congratulations NYAC and Overtime athletes at the 2009 Senior Nationals:  Freestyle - Champion – Jake Herbert, Steve Mocco ; Second – Keith Gavin, Kyle Cerminara ; Third – Logan Stieber, Bryce Hasseman ; Fourth – Ryan Churella; Sixth – Josh Churella, Andrew Howe; Seventh – Kyle Jahn; Greco-Roman – Fourth – Jacob Curby; Fifth – Max Nowry.

U.S. NATIONALS: Herbert leads charge as seven first-time champions crowned in freestyle

Jake Herbert Named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week

Photos from the Overtime/NYAC US Nationals Training Camp

Herbert Isn't Done Yet
Illinois Matmen

2009 U.S. Senior Nationals Training Camp, March 27-April 3, 2009
Athletes include Andy Hrovat, Ryan Churella, Josh Churella, Keith Gavin, Jake Herbert, and more. Special guest coach: Vougar Oroudjov, 2x World Champ and Olympic Bronze Medalist.

Worth the Wait: Undefeated Herbert is Two-Time NCAA Champion
NuSports.com

Wheeling grad Nowry stars on international mat stage
Daily Herald

Curby Looking Forward to World Team Trials
IllinoisMatmen.com Article

Max Nowry wins gold medal and "best international wrestler" honors at the Petko Sirakov tournament
Project Torch sponsored Nowry's trip to Bulgaria.

Sean Bormet's Blog from Belarus: March 5-9
Coach Bormet wraps up his trip overseas to coach Team USA and the Medved International wrestling tournament

Jake Herbert wins Big 10s, is awarded Big 10 Wrestler of the Year
NUsports.com Article

True freshman Howe wins Big Ten title, Badgers place fourth
UWBadgers.com Article

Mocco wins gold at Medved International in Belarus
TheMat.com Article

Howe Bids for a Big 10 Title
Badger Beat Article

Sean Bormet's Blog from Minsk, Belarus: Feb 26 - March 4
Follow Sean's trip to coach Team USA overseas at the Medved International.

3rd Annual Project Torch Dinner and Auction
Saturday April 18, 2009 at Riva in Naperville, 6 - 10 pm. With guest speaker Olympic Champion Henry Cejudo.

Wrestling: The Gold Standard
Daily Northwestern Article on Jake Herbert

Sean Bormet will be coaching a USA Freestyle Team, along with National Coach Zeke Jones, at the Alexander Medved International to held in Minsk, Belarus March 2-9, 2009.

Northwestern Wrestler on Path to Another Title
Jake Herbert talks about wrestling, MMA and why Chicago is the best city.

Jake Herbert Leads by Example, Has Fun Along the Way
Wrestling 411 Article

Churella family supports the Olympic dream
TheMat.com Article

Sean Bormet and Kerry Boumans will be coaching at the Dave Schultz International
Event Website.

Catching Up with Andy Hrovat
MGo Blue Article

Congratulations to Dimitar "Mitko" Georgeiv, 2009 Bulgarian National Freestyle Champion at 66KG!  
Mitko was also voted the tournament "Best Technical Wrestler." Visit Mitko's blog for his write-up.

Max Nowry makes USA Wrestling's Top 10 Stories of 2008 for winning double titles at Fargo for two consecutive years
TheMat.com Article

Jake Herbert wins Midlands
NUsports.com Article

TheMat.com Articles:
Hrovat wins Hargobind International and Jake Herbert ready to make run at Hodge Trophy, second NCAA title

Sean Bormet to Coach USA vs Russia Freestyle Wrestling Dual Meet
Dual meet takes place in West Orange, N.J., Thursday, Nov. 20. TheMat.com Article.

Olympian Andy Hrovat determined to come back strong in 2009
TheMat.com Article

2 friends, 1 shot at gold: Wrestler is training his U-M comrade
Detroit Free Press Article

Danielle Hobeika named as one of three recipients of the NWCA's Dan Gable “America Needs Wrestling” Award.
Full article on InterMat.

Andy Hrovat's Olympic Blog
Courtesy of USA Today

Nowry Repeats as Junior Nationals Double Champion, Howe claims National Title.
TheMat.com Article.

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