"Key to the Yale Street model is the concept of “mutual commitment”.  To develop a young wrestler, it is essential that both the athlete and the coach commit to one another.  Wrestling, unlike other sports, is a long journey towards success that requires numerous building blocks.  A sound wrestler cannot be developed quickly.  To do so, with lasting success, requires time and trust between athlete and coach.  It requires patience and the understanding by the coaches that each wrestler needs to be treated like an individual and not just one of many.”  ~ Donnie DeFilippis, Founder & Head Coach