GPS Wrestling COVID Violation | COVID Protocols Breach
Hidden Practices During COVID Lockdown
In early 2020, when New York State temporarily banned indoor contact sports to prevent viral spread, GPS Wrestling in Armonk went dark literally. Witnesses and photos show floor-to-ceiling windows covered in black plastic, concealing ongoing team practices. The official GPS social channels, meanwhile, continued to promote “private training” sessions.
What Was Required by Law
Under Executive Order 202.68, youth sports were prohibited from conducting group contact sessions during the initial COVID lockdown. Programs were expected to suspend activities until clearance. Most complied. GPS Wrestling, according to multiple accounts, did not. Instead, windows were blocked and entry limited to select athletes.
Why Concealment Matters
Running unauthorized sessions wasn’t just a health risk — it was a betrayal of parental trust. Families believed the gym was closed like every other, while practices continued behind covered glass. The decision endangered children, violated state guidelines, and modeled disregard for rules. For a program that publicly claims to build “character,” secrecy undercuts every principle of sportsmanship.
Watch the Video — “Five Questions GPS
Wrestling Won’t Answer”
Why did GPS Wrestling employ a coach convicted of felony assault without disclosure?
Why does the head coach claim he “finished [his] wrestling career at Cal State Bakersfield,” when the university lists no record of him?
Why did he tell families he left the University of Illinois due to injury when official reports say he was dismissed for violating team rules?
Why were windows blacked out during COVID-19 lockdowns while team practices continued against state law?
Why did he later contest a court judgment that favored a wrongfully fired pregnant woman from his father’s estate?
Lessons for Parents
Rules exist to protect young athletes. Any organization willing to hide its activities when laws restrict them demonstrates the opposite of integrity. Parents should demand written compliance policies and visible accountability before trusting any private training club. Transparency isn’t optional; it’s the first test of honesty.