Tommy Callahan simply wanted to improve.

A dedicated head coach for the Rancocas Valley Regional High School wrestling program, the Lumberton native took on a decade-long quest in the USA Wrestling’s National Coaches Educational Program.

Callahan completed the required tasks to become a USA Wrestling Gold Certified Coach, receiving the certificate last week.

According to USA Wrestling, Callahan is one of fewer than 100 people nationwide who have obtained the Gold Level certification.

“Coaching is something I’m really passionate about and I wanted to continue to get better,“ said Callahan, who is also a counselor at RVRHS and a youth wrestling coach.

“When I was done grad school, I needed a benchmark to achieve and I thought this was a great goal to chase. It gave me an opportunity to

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