I want to thank everyone who has supported me along the way and all those who recommended me to fill other positions across the country. I will make sure that my next stop supports wrestling the way it should be supported and the situation at the Rock doesn't follow me in the future. I can assure you that where I am heading next, my wrestlers will not have to worry about finding a new school to wrestle for.

Derek DelPorto

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