Coaches

Coach Jason is a former Pennsylvania AAA state wrestling champion and two-time state finalist from Conestoga High School. He went on to compete at the NCAA Division I level for the University of North Carolina, where he captured the 1999 East Stroudsburg Open championship and earned additional podium finishes at major collegiate tournaments. Today, Jason enjoys giving back to the sport, sharing his experience with young wrestlers, including his three sons, and helping athletes build confidence, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for wrestling. 

Wrestling has been a lifelong passion for Coach Kevin, who began wrestling at just five years old and continued through age 18, competing at the varsity level in high school. A dedicated athlete, he also played four years of collegiate lacrosse at Stockton University. 

Today, he brings that same competitive spirit and love for the sport to coaching, helping develop the next generation of wrestlters. He is especially passionate about growing girls wrestling and creating opportunities for more girls to experience the sport. As a TEAL-certified coach, he is committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and positive environment for all athletes. 

When he's not on the mat coaching, he stays busy supporting his own family of wrestlers, including his state-placing high school daughter and two sons who also compete. His passion for wrestling extends beyond competition, with a commitment to teaching hard work, discipline, perserverance, and the values that make wrestling such a special sport. 

Coach Ben began his wrestling journey in seventh grade in suburban Chicago, Illinois, and continued competing through his senior year of high school. Since then, he has dedicated 17 seasons to coaching youth wrestling, including 12 seasons with Conestoga Youth Wrestling Association and five seasons with Great Valley Wrestling Association. Throughout his coaching career, he has served as both a head coach and assistant coach, primarily working with Group 1-2 wrestlers and helping young athletes build a strong foundation in the sport. 

Wrestling is also a family affair for Coach Ben! His daughter, Emmy, is entering her third season of youth wrestling, while his son Austin is entering his sixth youth season and first season with the Great Valley Middle School team in 2026. His oldest son, Connor, has competed at the youth and middle school levels and is entering his first season with the Great Valley High School team in 2026. 

Coach Ben enjoys sharing his love of wrestling with the next generation, helping young athletes develop their skills, confidence, and passion for the sport both on and off the mat. 

Denny Henderson lives in Malvern with his wife and twin 11yo boys. He wrestled in VA and MD for 12 years placing 4th and 5th in high school and wrestling on the Maryland national HS team for two years. He has helped coach wrestling for 3 years with Great Valley. 

Wrestled for 14 years, all through the GVWA/GVMS/GVHS. Ex. Navy Officer, D1 Lacrosse Player for Naval Academy. Wife (Liz) and kids (Olivia, Emily and Matthew). No hobbies other that transporting my kids around to various sports.

Frank is from Italy. He wrestled for Great Valley High School and so did his son who went on to wrestle at the University of Maryland. He helped coach his son throughout his wrestling career and has been coaching his grandson Romeo for the past 3 years at Great Valley. In his spare time he loves spending time with his 7 grandchildren and gardening. 

A lifelong wrestling enthusiast, he started wrestling in 5th grade and competed throughout high school. After attending the University of Delaware, he moved to Utah to pursue skiing and mountain biking. He and his wife, Sarah, have two daughters. Francesca their youngest wrestles for GVWA. For the past three years, he has coached with GVWA, focusing on development and supporting girls' wrestling.