Panhandle RTC

🔥 COACH SPOTLIGHT 🔥

Meet Coach Matthew Rodriguez!

Coach Matt is from Amarillo and has been involved in the sport of wrestling for 9 years. His background as a competitor and his passion for helping athletes grow make him a valuable part of the PRTC coaching staff.

Coach Matt takes pride in working closely with athletes, helping them improve their skills while learning from their mistakes and building confidence along the way.

His coaching style is centered around pushing athletes beyond their limits while emphasizing the importance of mastering the fundamentals.

💪 Favorite Move: Chicken Wing to Half
🎬 Favorite Movie: Scarface
🌮 Favorite Food: Mexican

🤼 Why He Coaches:
“It’s the best feeling to see young athletes achieve things in the sport they never imagined. I love pushing kids to become the best version of themselves.”

Coach Rodriguez brings energy and accountability to every practice, helping athletes grow stronger both on and off the mat.

🔥 COACH SPOTLIGHT 🔥

Meet Coach Isaac Ybanez!

Hailing from Amarillo, TX, Coach Ybanez wrestled at Amarillo High School and has been dedicated to the sport for over 15 years. His experience as both an athlete and coach continues to make a lasting impact on the next generation.

🏆 Multiple Youth State Titles
👏 Coached 15+ State Champions & Placers

Coach Ybanez is known for his emphasis on repetition, believing that consistent drilling turns muscle memory into true technique. His practices are built on discipline, detail, and doing things the right way every time.

💪 Favorite Move: Granby
🎬 Favorite Movie: Friday
🍔 Favorite Food: A good old-fashioned cheeseburger

❤️ Why He Coaches:
“To help build the next generation of wrestlers who will then pour into the next and to keep this great sport thriving.”

🗣 Advice to Wrestlers:
“Keep your head and heart on what matters. Keep good company on the mat and off.”

Day by day, rep by rep, Coach Ybanez is building something special at PRTC.