Youth Coaches
Little Devils (Pre K - K)
Denny Lebec
Coach Denny runs the Little Devils and assists at all levels of the program. His sons Cole and Owen wrestle for the Blue and Gold Team. In high school, Denny was a 2x State Champion for WV powerhouse Oak Glen. Professionally Denny is a Senior Nuclear Specialist in the chemistry department at Beaver Valley Power Station.
blue group
Dave Lewandowski
Coach Dave assists the Little Devils and will now be helping run the blue group. His son Levi has be rolling around the mat since he was in diapers and now wrestlers for the Blue Team. Dave is one of the owners of L&L Builders and Pittsburgh Socialights. Dave wrestled at Mount Lebanon and is grateful to be able to contribute to the program.
Gold Group
Denny Lebec
Coach Denny runs the Little Devils and assists at all levels of the program. His sons Cole and Owen wrestle for the Blue and Gold Team. In high school, Denny was a 2x State Champion for WV powerhouse Oak Glen. Professionally Denny is a Senior Nuclear Specialist in the chemistry department at Beaver Valley Power Station.
Matt Patrick
Coach Matt Patrick is entering his 3rd year helping out with the Gold Team while additionally coaching with the High School. Matt was a 4 year wrestler at the University of Pittsburgh. In high school he was All County, 1st team PA all academic, and a 4 yr starter at Mt Lebanon.
Felix Diaz
For 13 years, my personal journey in youth and high school wrestling instilled a lifelong passion for the sport. For the past 5 years, I have been an active part of the Mt. Lebanon Youth Wrestling Program. Drawing from my wrestling background, I have been able to mentor younger athletes, share the lessons I learned, and help foster a positive and competitive environment. Felix’s daughter Zoey wrestles for the Gold group and Girls team.
Cale Grove
Coach Cale assists with Gold team and is in his fourth year of supporting the program. He has sons who have all grown up in Mt. Lebanon Youth Wrestling, with two currently wrestling for the Gold team and one wrestling for Mt. Lebanon's Junior High team. Thanks!
Girls Group
Amanda Lebec
Amanda is the Mt Lebanon High School Girls Wrestling Head Coach. She is an active coach in all youth groups.
Craig Grella
Craig is the youth girls team coach and assists with all other levels. His daughter Noelle (10yo) wrestles with the girls and gold groups. He grew up in New York where he wrestled in high school and then at Lehigh University as a walk-on. This is Craig’s 3rd year coaching Lebo Youth Wrestling.