About Joe’s Legacy

We are a family-founded nonprofit dedicated to honoring Coach Joe Rigous by supporting hardworking student wrestlers through scholarships, community involvement, and lasting mentorship.

Our history

Joe Rigous – Wrestling & Coaching Timeline

1975–1976

Wrestled at Neshaminy Maple Point High School
Team record: 9 wins – 6 losses
4th place in Sections

1976–1977

Wrestling record: 21 wins – 4 losses – 2 ties (167 lbs)
1st Place – Sectional Champion
1st Place – District Champion
4th Place – Regional Championships

1978–1980

Competed for Mohawk Wrestling Club
Gold Medal – U.S. Wrestling Federation Freestyle Tournament

1980

1st Place – USA Olympic Trial Regionals Greco-Roman Wrestling– 180.5 lbs

1981–1982

Gold Medal – Freestyle Wrestling vs. Denmark
National Champion – Greco-Roman Wrestling
3rd Place – 180.5 lbs at tournament at Central Michigan University

1982–1983

NJCAA 6th Place National Finish All-American, 177 lbs

1983–1984

NJCAA 2nd Place National Finish All-American, 177 lbs

1984–1985

Wrestled for East Stroudsburg University
3rd Place – PSAC Tournament, 177 lbs

Joe Rigous – Family & Coaching Career

1986–1998

Married in 1986
Children born in 1987, 1990, and 1994

1998–2019

Began coaching at Spartan Youth Wrestling Club
Coached at:
- Apache Wrestling Club
- SEPA Wrestling Club
- Brawler National Teams
- SEPA National Teams
Led youth wrestling clinics throughout the region

2006–2013

Head Wrestling Coach, William Tennent High School

2013–2019

Head Wrestling Coach, Central Bucks South High School

2019–2025

Continues to enjoy coaching and mentoring his grandchildren

2026

Inducted into the Southeast Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame

Gotta be tough

We don’t just honor a legacy. 
We carry it forward.

Our Results

Impact That Matters

These numbers represent real students supported, real families helped, and a community united around Joe’s legacy. Every donation and application strengthens the future of wrestling

Years in Wrestling

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Years Coaching

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USA Greco Roman Olympic Trials Champion

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NJCAA
All-American

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Our Guiding Principles

Our mission, vision, and values guide every decision we make — from how scholarships are awarded to how we serve families, donors, and the wrestling community with clarity, fairness, and respect.

Our Mission

We support student wrestlers through fair, transparent scholarships rooted in discipline, integrity, and community values.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every dedicated wrestler has access to opportunity, regardless of financial background.

Our Values

We are guided by honesty, accountability, perseverance, and respect for the families, athletes, and supporters who make this mission possible.