Craig is a 3x Nassau County Champion, New York State Champion, University National (U23) Freestyle Champion, and a 4x Empire State Games Gold Medalist. He was a 4 year starter at Harvard University.
Craig has coached and worked with wrestlers at all levels including NCAA Champions, State Champions, and World Medalists. His ability to quickly hone in on a wrestler's strengths & weaknesses and break down moves to the smallest detail is what separates him from many other coaches.
In addition to his work with Ascend, Vitagliano – USA Wrestling’s Developmental Coach of the Year for the Northeast Region – serves an assistant coach at Port Washington High School and also one of the coaches of the New York State Cadet & Junior Freestyle Team.
Craig is also an avid student of the sport
and is known world over for his in-depth knowledge of International competition, from the 1980s to present.
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