About SF Elite
San Francisco Elite Wrestling
About Us
Our History
Coach Vittorio (Vic) Anastasio established the San Francisco Elite Wrestling Club in 1988 and in 1989 merged with Coach John Contreras (JC). Since 1994 it has been a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation that is run 100% by volunteers. The SF Elite Wrestling Club hosts a high school and kids wrestling team which competes in USA Wrestling Events and a Peninsula Wrestling League.
Shortly after Coach Steve Swanson started a wrestling team at Riordan High School in the late 1970’s he ran a wrestling club that was part of the Peninsula Grapplers. Vic Anastasio took over as the head wrestling coach at Riordan and in 1988 he established an independent wrestling club at Riordan which hosted students from different schools. The club was initially called the Invaders and then in 1989, it merged with the Scholar Wrestling program. In 1991 the team became affiliated with the now defunct National championship team the California JETS (Junior Elite Training Squads), and so the name San Francisco Elite Wrestling evolved from that alliance.
In 1994 the San Francisco Elite Wrestling club became a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation. Coach John Contreras is a co-founder and original board member. JC has spent countless hours operating as a Head SF Elite coach for various age groups and adding girls wrestling to the program. He has been the programs largest benefactor as his financial support was instrumental in expanding the matroom and establishing the club as the most successful kids and high school wrestling club in San Francisco History.
Purpose
SF Elite strives to further the growth of Amateur Wrestling in the San Francisco Bay Area. To educate and instill in all athletes competing in wrestling activities a dedication to the ideals of sportsmanship, fair play, and fellowship.
The SF Elite Wrestling Association rents the mat room from Archbishop Riordan High School and provides secondary insurance through USA Wrestling membership. The competitive team is mainly geared toward High School and Middle School wrestlers.
Starting in 2019 the San Francisco Elite Wrestling is expanding its’ mission with Coach Gary Whitehouse, Zac Contreras and Vittorio Anastasio working together to launch Wrestle Live which is a national media educational resource that will help promote Amateur wrestling and help athletes to better maximize the positive effects from participating in the sport.
Our History
SF Elite Wresting Founders John Contreras (left) and Vittorio Anastasio (right) in the wrestling room built and expanded by the both of them over 29 years.
Years in The Business
Our Services
We Specialize In
Scholastic Wrestling
American Folkstyle which is used at the High School and College Level in the United States.
Freestyle
The International and Olympic Style of wrestling for Men and Women. Freestyle allows the use of the whole body and is somewhat similar to Folkstyle.
Greco-Roman
The International and Olympic style of wrestling that is most similar to the ancient Olympics. Greco Roman is upperbody wrestling only.
Testimonials
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“SF Elite hosts a powerful grassroots program that provides an important service to the community. A positive wrestling experience and mentoring has an influence on a students ability to go to college and succeed .”
“Volunteer organizations like SF Elite Wrestling offer a safe and beneficial athletic experience that is an affordable and impactful on our city’s youth. Non-profits like SF Elite is what helps make San Francisco such an amazing city.”
“Collegiate wrestling programs are built with athletes who wrestle beyond the high school season. SF Elite has helped produce many great college athletes and I have had the pleasure to coach a few who came through the program.”