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NWCA announces annual Meritorious Service and Dan Gable ‘America Needs Wrestling’ Award winners – See more at: http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwca-announces-annual-meritorious-service-dan-gable-america-needs-wrestling-award-winners

TDR Editor’s Notes ; Encouraging to see the hard work and efforts of promoters of wrestling being recognized.
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St. Louis, Missouri — The National Wrestling Coaches Association has announced its annual winners for the Meritorious Service Award and the Dan Gable “America Needs Wrestling” Award. Darrell Randall and Kirk Hankla are the recipients of the NWCA’s Meritorious Service Award, the highest honor presented by the organization, while Tom Sculley and Amanda Dahl were named the Dan Gable “America Needs Wrestling” Award.
A member of the NWCA’s Board of Directors for 20 years, Randall is the primary architect of the NWCA’s Strategic Plan, which has led to the addition or reinstatement of over 160 college wrestling teams since 2001. Randall is also a board member for the Wrestlers in Business Network. Rest of the story at …. http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwca-announces-annual-meritorious-service-dan-gable-america-needs-wrestling-award-winners/?mc_cid=bec5ad12a5&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

June 1, 2017 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Wrestling Hall of Fame – N.C. honorees in Chapel Hill

Some pictures of some of the inductees that were recognized in Chapel Hill on the 21st.  More details to be posted later.

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How to wrestle in college as a female athlete

TDR Editor’s Notes ; Another look at the growth of women’s wrestling on the college level. This article gives details on the opportunities and options for women seeking to wrestle in college.
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This is your guide to becoming a collegiate female wrestler. Included is a list of programs, clubs, and training sites. You will also find general questions and a plan of action to take as you find the best college for you. “Women’s wrestling is one of the fastest growing sports at the scholastic and collegiate levels. The NWCA is committed to growing women’s wrestling from the grassroots level to the colleges. The NWCA is currently in the process of pursing emerging sports status for women’s wrestling in the NCAA. “- National Wrestling Coaches Association Rest of the story at ….http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2017/March/10/How-to-wrestle-in-college-as-a-female-athlete?mc_cid=59bd5ad6af&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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‘Wrestle Like A Girl’ Presented with United World Wrestling’s Women and Sport Award

TDR Editor’s Notes ; A bit of international news about the growth of women’s wrestling in the United States.
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LAUSANNE (March 8) – 'Wrestle Like a Girl' founder Sally Roberts was presented with United World Wrestling's Women and Sport award yesterday at a panel discussion at the 2nd Annual IF Women in Leadership Forum at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
Sally Roberts, a two-time world bronze medalist, is the executive director of Wrestle Like a Girl which aims to support and promote women’s wrestling by focusing on the entire athlete, rather than just on-the-mat achievements. Roberts also leads the organization’s camp initiative which provides a two-day wrestling camp where the attendees learn “wrestling techniques and life skills.” “I’m honored to be recognized for our work at ‘Wrestle Like a Girl’,” said Roberts. “Women in the sport are capable of so much and I hope that we can be a part of their development in the USA and worldwide. Rest of the story at ….https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/wrestle-like-a-girl-presented-with-united-world-wrestlings-women-and-sport-award?mc_cid=7aad237b8e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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