ABOUT US

Coaches with a story

Keith Lynch & Nick Weyer met over 20 years ago, both products of the, infamous, Danbury Hatters Wrestling Program. 

Lynch and Weyer came together to form coach Youth Wrestlers at the ole’ Beast Club in Danbury. Helping to form some of the best wrestlers on the East as youngsters. 

Lynch once Captain of the Danbury High Wrestling team, now serves as the Assistant Coach to the Danbury High School Wrestling program since 2016. Winning 3 New England Championships, 6 FCIAC Championships, 6 State Open Championships, 6 LL Championships during his tenure. Lynch placed numerous kids at Division I, II and III College level wrestling.

Weyer, also a Danbury High School past Captain, served as Assistant Coach for Danbury High School in 2009- 2012 and coached the Danbury Youth Program for many years. Weyer holds many Danbury, Connecticut High School Records himself; including, Most

Together, Lynch and Weyer formed The Refinery Regional Training Center, (RTC) towards the end of 2021. In their first season, their team grabbed All New England Team Runner-Up, in addition to, 5 New England Champs, 7 Connecticut State Champs and a team full of placers. 

The Refinery recently welcomed Matt Pangle to the coaching team, an Academic All-American graduate of Messiah University.

With a focus on technique, mental toughness, nutrition and physicality The Refinery formula works magic. The Refinery will also continue to focus on supporting area public schools programs. We are excited for the 2022/2023 season ahead! 💪