Trent Hidlay signs with Wolfpack RTC to continue his TRAINING & Freestyle career
June 13, 2024
Hidlay to Continue Training and Growing the Sport of Wrestling in Raleigh with the Wolfpack RTC
Raleigh, NC — June 13, 2024— The Wolfpack Regional Training Center (RTC) is excited to announce that Trent Hidlay has committed to continue his training in Raleigh with the Wolfpack RTC. Hidlay, a standout athlete from NC State, expressed his enthusiasm for this new chapter in his career:
"I am very excited to join the Wolfpack RTC and continue my senior-level freestyle career in Raleigh. Throughout my entire collegiate career at NC State, the Wolfpack RTC played a huge role in my development as an athlete. I am looking forward to working alongside the coaching staff to improve my skills as a wrestler and achieve my goals of becoming a World and Olympic Champion."
Hidlay will focus on pursuing freestyle championships and will contribute significantly to the development of fellow Wolfpack RTC athletes, helping them hone their skills to become future champions. Additionally, he will serve as an ambassador for the Wolfpack RTC through public appearances and by representing the team in competitions nationwide and internationally.
The Wolfpack RTC community is thrilled to have such a dedicated and talented athlete like Trent Hidlay continue to "Raise the Roof" for wrestling, both in Raleigh and around the world.
Coach Popolizio commented on Hidlay’s impact on the growth of wrestling in North Carolina, stating, "Trent has built a following of sports fans who have become wrestling fans due to his engagement both on and off the mat. He has demonstrated what skilled and passionate wrestling looks like and has been instrumental in helping his teammates understand their responsibility to the sport and the wrestling community. Trent staying in Raleigh to train will allow his influence on the sport to continue as we grow the fan base for wrestling."
To support Trent Hidlay and all the athletes training with the Wolfpack RTC, please visit www.wolfpackrtc.org to join or make a donation to support our wrestlers. The Wolfpack RTC is a volunteer-based organization, dedicated to supporting the national and international aspirations of wrestlers training in the Raleigh area. Every contribution makes a significant impact!
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