PSAA President James Regan inducted into
National Wrestling Hall of Fame

April 28, 2017         Editorial Staff

Melville, N.Y. - Private Schools Athletic Association President and Martin Luther School Principal, Jim Regan, was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame at the 23rd Annual Awards Dinner held at the Melville Marriott Hotel.

The James Regan Profile:

Born: Flushing, N.Y.

1976 Graduated Martin Luther School where as a senior was voted Most Valuable Wrestler finishing 3rd place at the New York State Wrestling Tournament.

1980 Graduated St. John’s University with Bachelor of Science in Athletic Administration

- Masters degree in Physical Education, Adelphi University

- Masters of Education degree in Supervision and Administration, Columbia University.







Coaching and Professional Career:
1978 - Martin Luther School, Assistant Wrestling Coach

1979-1980 - Lexington School for the Deaf, Head Wrestling Coach

1981-2013 - Martin Luther School, Head Wrestling Coach
New York State Private Schools Wrestling Coach of the Year (1995, 2003)
Named Private Schools Athletic Association Wrestling Coach of the Year FIVE (5) times
Independent Parochial and Private Schools Athletic League Wrestling Coach of the Year
365 career dual wins, 35 New York State Private School Champions, 212 New York State Placewinners, 8 National Prep School All-Americans

1985-1994 - NYC Empire State Games, Head Scholastic Wrestling Coach

1985-Present - Martin Luther School, Director of Athletics

1986-Present - Private Schools Athletic Administration, Founder and President

1989-Present - New York State Private Schools Wrestling Coaches Association, President

1994 - New York City Mayor's Cup Wrestling Tournament, Co-Founder

1994 - Named High School Teacher of the Year by the Lutheran Schools Association

2007 - Metropolitan Wrestling Association, Elected to Board of Directors

2008 - New York City Mayor's Cup Wrestling Tournament, Jim Regan Award named in his honor which is presented yearly to the team from the Independent Schools earning the most points at the Mayor's Cup Wrestling Tournament

2010-Present - National Prep School Tournament Board Member, New York State Zone

2012 - Metropolitan Wrestling Association, Elected to Board of Directors

2012 - Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from Beat the Streets Wrestling

2012 - Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from Beat the Streets Wrestling

2012-Present - Metropolitan Wrestling Association, Named Chairman of the Board

2016 - Inducted into the St. Stanislaus Kostka School Hall of Fame

Personal:
Jim and his wife, Annemarie, are the parents of a young son, Matthew. Jim also has two daughters, Dr. Kristin Lynn and Melissa Flores.

Jim Regan with Martin Luther Wrestling Alumni

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Bio