ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Coach Mike Leiss is helping kids by not only training them to be better players on the mat but helping them navigate life.
“The last 10 years that I've been involved in youth wrestling,” Leiss, the president of Rising Above Wrestling, said. “There's been programs in the city of Rochester here and there. But nothing that's really been viable that is stuck. But I'm bound and determined. This is what I'm going to do.”
Creating a free wrestling organization, Rising Above Wrestling (RAW), Leiss was able to take his passion from his own family and spread the talent and skill to others.
Rochester coach builds a future for youth wrestling on and off the mat
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Rochester coach builds a future for youth wrestling on and off the mat
NEWS
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Coach Mike Leiss is helping kids by not only training them to be better players on the mat but helping them navigate life.
“The last 10 years that I've been involved in youth wrestling,” Leiss, the president of Rising Above Wrestling, said. “There's been programs in the city of Rochester here and there. But nothing that's really been viable that is stuck. But I'm bound and determined. This is what I'm going to do.”
Creating a free wrestling organization, Rising Above Wrestling (RAW), Leiss was able to take his passion from his own family and spread the talent and skill to others.