Long Island's Jon Masa Makes Run For The Olympics

Jon Masa, a graduate of Long Beach High School in 2000 and currently wrestling at Hofstra University, will be leaving for Puerto Rico and trying out for their National Wrestling Team.  If Jon is successful, he can qualify to wrestle for Puerto Rico at the 2003 World Championships in NYC, and also earn a spot in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

The Long Island Wrestling Association would like to ask for your assitance in helping Jon reach this goal.  Your monetary support will enable Jon to travel to and from Puerto Rico.

A two time Nassau County Champion and a High School National Champion, Masa was coached at Long Beach by Paul Gillespie and Ray Adams.  He is now coached by Tom Ryan at Hofstra University.  While at Hofstra for the past two years, Masa has earned All American honors by placing seventh at this past years NCAA Division 1 tournament.  He is currently ranked #3 nationally in his respective weight class.

Jon is a two-time CAA Conference Champion.  In his freshman year, Masa was voted to the second team all freshman team in NCAA Division 1 competition. He also placed third at this years prestigious Midlands Tournament.

Masa has not lost a conference match in his two years of competition.

Gaining international experience during the 2003-2004 year will give Jon the added experience and confidence needed to make a run for an NCAA title when he returns to compete for Hofstra in 2004-05 and 2005-06.

Those that wish to contribute and help support Jon's effort may send a tax deductible contribution to:

Long Island Wrestling Association, Inc.
PO Box 287
East Norwich, NY  11732
Be sure to mention the money is earmarked for Jon Masa