Coach recognized for third time
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Photo by dan plouffe
For the third time in his career, Victor Zilberman has been named Canadian Interuniversity Sport Men’s Wrestling Coach of the Year for his work with the Concordia Stingers. He’s seen at right, coaching his own son, David.
Zilberman has guided 87 of his wrestlers to the podium at National Championships since he started the team in 1977. Earlier this month, his seven wrestlers brought home four golds, a silver and a bronze.
Senior wrestler Tony Ronci explained, “We break techniques into components and strengthen them one at a time.”
A superb technician, he also gives each of his students individual attention.
Fourth-year Stinger wrestler Tyler Marghetis, who has won three straight national titles, said, “You come in a good athlete, and he makes you great.”
-DAN PLOUFFE