Mat Angels – Changing Lives Through Opportunities: Master Phil in Your Corner EP 171

Mat Angels – Changing Lives Through Opportunities: Master Phil in Your Corner EP 171   his was episode 171 of "Master Phil in Your Corner" where Phil interviewed Elaine Murtagh and Anthony Curlo of Matt Angels, a nonprofit organization supporting youngwrestlers. Elaine, who has a background in executive recruiting, explained that Matt Angels was founded to help families afford competition access, equipment, and support services for wrestlers, as they observed other talented athletes struggling due to financial constraints. Anthony described their five-pillar approach covering competition access, injury prevention, academic continuity,nutrition, and mindset, with 70 announced athlete ambassadors and plans to expand to 40 states by Memorial Day. The organization works through a rigorousapplication process where support is provided directly to service providers rather than families, and they fundraise through their website, corporate sponsors, and community events including wrestling clinics. https://matangels.org/