Eight years later, Anthony Robles is still inspiring others
By Nick Corey
It’s been eight years since Anthony Robles left wrestling fans with goosebumps and throat lumps by bounding down the Wells Fargo Arena red carpet on crutches and coming off the stage minutes later as a national champion. The kid born without a right leg became a young man representing the best the NCAA Championships — and the undaunted human spirit — have to offer. “I’m so proud of Anthony — still,” his mother, Judy Robles, said recently. “He’s inspired so many. It’s Anthony who really motivated me (with) all he’s accomplished. I was so proud, and I applied it to my life.”
Since her son’s title-winning performance in Philadelphia, Judy has earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Arizona State University and is in the process of pursuing a doctorate. “After I told him how proud I was, he told me it was my turn,” Judy said. “I’d always stressed education. All my kids have degrees or are in college now. Anthony inspired me on my own (journey).” Anthony Robles spent a few days in Pittsburgh last month, providing commentary for ESPN throughout the NCAA Championships. His broadcasting career has enabled him to reach the masses with his wrestling expertise. He’s also a sought-after motivational speaker who delivers messages of hope and inspiration to crowds at schools, churches and Fortune 500 companies. Robles delivers roughly 50 speeches per year and has told his story in all 50 states. Rest of the story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1556060171176&twSessionId=cyklmafzhq&postId=1429734132&mc_cid=bfa978104b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Bearcats add 11 to incoming recruiting class
GREENWOOD – Lander wrestling head coach R.C. LaHaye announced the addition of 11 wrestlers that will join the Bearcats’ wrestling program in the fall. “We are very excited to add these student athletes to our first recruiting class for Lander wrestling,” said LaHaye. “Not only are these excellent athletes, but they excel in the classroom as well. This crop will help lay the foundation for Bearcat wrestling and insure we start the program off in the right direction with quality student athletes that will represent Lander on and off the mat. It will be very exciting next fall to watch these student athletes develop and build the culture of Lander Bearcat wrestling.” Rest of the story and full list at http://www.landerbearcats.com/sports/wrest/2018-19/releases/20190423eqbchm?mc_cid=bfa978104b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Ep. 46 – U.S. Open Preview with Obe Blanc
RALEIGH, N.C. – Episode 46 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast features Obe Blanc, coach of the Wolfpack Wrestling Club. Host Brian Reinhardt will finally get a chance to sit down with Blanc to talk about the dynamic of the club and its relationship with the NC State collegiate wrestling program, as well as what to look forward to in weekend’s U.S. Open from Wolfpack WC athletes. Rest of the story at https://gopack.com/news/2019/4/23/wrestling-packmentality-pop-ins-podcast-ep-46-us-open-preview-with-obe-blanc.aspx?mc_cid=bfa978104b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Behind a committed Moore, LHU wrestling’s future is bright
From Day 1, Scott Moore had a vision, one that continues to motivate the Bald Eagles head wrestling coach.
MAT-TOWN, U.S.A. – “Listen, no matter what happens, I want to be at Lock Haven.” Those were the words spoken by Scott Moore as he wrapped up a day of interviewing for the vacant head coaching position at Lock Haven University in the summer of 2013. Moore, the interim head coach at the time, was talking about why he moved back to central Pennsylvania, and why he wanted to be the next head wrestling coach in Mat-Town U.S.A. He had a vision. At the time, it was a vision only he could dream of and only he could construct.
Days later, on July 1, 2013, Moore was named the Bald Eagles head coach, and he committed to lead the team. He committed to build on that vision from day one. Today, six seasons later, he is just as committed to the vision and to the future of LHU wrestling. With five All-Americans, 25 NCAA Division I national qualifiers, two Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) Championships and back-to-back top-20 NCAA finishes, Moore is still building on that vision. Call it “The Rise” if you will, but Moore has never been more excited about what lies ahead. Moore has embraced every aspect of coaching at The Haven, and without question, that regard for what LHU is and what it stands for has strengthened his background, coaching ability and helped cement Lock Haven’s rise back to the national stage. Moore embraced the local community and, in return, it embraced Moore. The community – filled with knowledgeable wrestling-crazed supporters – stood behind and supported what Moore was building. Rest of the story at https://www.golhu.com/news/2019/4/23/feature-behind-a-committed-moore-lhu-wrestlings-future-is-bright.aspx?mc_cid=bfa978104b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Marc Bauer Named UNK Athletic Director
By Todd Gottula, UNK Director of Communications
Kearney, Neb. – Following a national search, interim athletic director Marc Bauer has been selected as the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Chancellor Doug Kristensen made the announcement today. “Marc brings tremendous passion for athletics, coaching and a positive student-athlete experience,” Kristensen said. “He brings a deep understanding of building a quality culture for competitive athletics and academic success. It is a culture that supports students from recruitment through development to graduation, helps students develop skills that will be valuable throughout their lives, and embraces strong ethics and compliance expectations.” Bauer has served as interim athletic director since April 2018. The director oversees 14 sports with approximately 450 student-athletes and 40 coaches and staff members. Rest of the story at https://lopers.com/news/2019/4/23/general-marc-bauer-named-unk-athletic-director.aspx?mc_cid=bfa978104b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Alex Clemsen Named Head Wrestling Coach
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — University of Maryland Director of Athletics Damon Evans announced Tuesday that Alex Clemsen has been named the seventh head coach of the Maryland wrestling program. Clemsen comes to College Park following a successful five-year tenure at Missouri, where he served as the program’s associate head coach for the last four seasons. During his time on staff, Clemsen helped Missouri wrestlers earn three NCAA individual titles, 22 All-America honors and five consecutive top-six team finishes at the NCAA Championships. Missouri teams went a combined 84-7 in dual meets during his time on staff there.
“We’re thrilled to name Alex Clemsen as our next head wrestling coach,” Evans said. “Alex is coming to Maryland after spending five years at Missouri, where he was instrumental in producing numerous All-Americans and NCAA Champions. His dedication to developing student-athletes both on and off the mat will serve him well as the leader of our program. It is an exciting time for the Maryland wrestling program.” “I’m honored to have been selected as the head coach of the Maryland wrestling program,” Clemsen said. Rest of the story at https://umterps.com/news/2019/4/23/alex-clemsen-named-university-of-maryland-head-wrestling-coach.aspx?mc_cid=bfa978104b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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