Youssif "Coach Moose" Hemida

Head Coach

Youssif "Coach Moose" Hemida earned his nickname the moment he walked onto the campus of the University of Maryland at 6'5" and 250 lbs, but don't let the size fool you. Praised throughout his career for moving like a lightweight, Hemida went on to become the most decorated heavyweight wrestler in University of Maryland history. A two-time NCAA All-American and three-time World Team member, he served as an Olympic alternate for both the Tokyo and Paris Games while competing on the international stage for five years after his college career. Now he brings that same championship standard to every practice at Ground Control Wrestling Club.

Accomplishments

● New York State Champion (2015)

● Two-Time NCAA Division I All-American (2018, 2019)

● Two-Time USA Wrestling Freestyle National Champion (2018, 2020)

● U23 World Silver Medalist, Bucharest Romania (2018)

● Egypt National Champion (2021, 2022)

● World Team Member, 8th Place, Oslo Norway (2021)

● African Championships Gold Medal (2022, 2024)

● Mediterranean Games Bronze Medal (2022)

● World Team Member, Belgrade Serbia (2022)

● African Games Gold Medal (2024)

● Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games Alternate (2021, 2024)

● Section One Wrestling Hall of Fame, Class of 2025

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