| Downingtown East Cougar Wrestling |


| Coach Horvath wrestled for West Chester East High School where he graduated in 1990. While there, he was a 2 time Section IV champion, District 1 South champion, and District 1 Regional champion, amassing over 90 wins. He also served as a team captain his senior year. Coach then travelled to Bucknell University where he graduated in 1994 with a B.A. in English and Education. While there, Coach Horvath competed for the varsity Bison at 158 lbs. for his first two years, but then left the team after nagging injuries and falling short of personal expectations. To this day, leaving the wrestling team in college is one of his greatest REGRETS! After college, Coach started teaching and coaching in the Downingtown Area School District where he's taught English for 7 years and Alternative Education for 4 years. He's been the head coach of Downingtown and Downingtown East wrestling for 10 years winning multiple Ches-Mont, Section IV, and District 1South crowns with his teams. He has also coached numerous state qualifiers and medalists, some now wrestling in college. This year Coach Horvath picked up his 100th team win with a victory over Perkiomen Valley 35-22 at the Octorara Duals. Currently, Coach Horvath has his Master's degree in Secondary Education from West Chester University and is now pursuing his Master's in Athletic Administration at the same institution. Coach lives in Chester Springs with his wife Susan, son Bo and daughter Bailey. Coach's Words of Wisdom- "The sport of wrestling builds tremendous discipline, confidence and comradery. There is no substitute, nor equal. You will remember your days as a wrestler and teammate because they will be the basis for all of your future endeavors." |
Coach May grew up in Western, PA and wrestled for the Sharon Tigers in Section 6 in the W.P.I.A.L.. He started wrestling in 9th grade and was Conference, Sectional, and Regional Champion his Senior year, and lost in the quarter finals of the State Championships in State College, PA. As team captain that year, he received the "Don Thomas Award" for Leadership and Work ethic. Jim went on to Wrestle in the NCAA / Division 1 at Franklin & Marshall College at the 142 and 150lbs. weight class. He broke into the line up his Freshman year and competed in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Championships for F&M. Coach May currently resides in the Downingtown area with his wife, Lynne and children Ali and CJ. "Teamwork makes the Dreamwork" GO COUGARS! ROCK ON!! |
| Coach - Jim May |
| Coach DeLuca wrestled for a legendary program at Upper Darby High School where he graduated in 1997. There, he was known for is dedication and tenacity at the 103 and 112lb. categories. Coach DeLuca is a graduate of West Chester University with a degree in Physical Education. He is continuing his graduate studies. Coach DeLuca lives in Downingtown with wife, Nicole and their daughters Julia and Adreana. In his spare time, he enjoys playing Halo2. This will be Coach DeLuca's 5th year with the team. His love for physical education and wellness inspires him to continue wrestling as a coach and mentor. He is Coach Horvath's "light weight" specialist and one of the toughest conditioning experts around. His ability to inspire and bond with the team is one of his finest assets. |
| Assistant Coach - Tony DeLuca |
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| 2006-2007 |
| PIAA Section IV District 1 Central Southeast Region Ches-Mont League National Division |
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| 2004-2005 |


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| 2005-2006 |

| Assistant Coach - Ben Young |

| 2007-2008 |
| Head Coach - Joe Horvath |