USA Wrestling for Peace accepting donations for Guatemala Wrestling Federation
In December of 2018, USA Wrestling for Peace (USAW4P) collected over 1,000 pieces of wrestling gear including three wrestling mats, strength training equipment, singlets, shorts, shirts, wrestling shoes, headgear and warmups, to help the support the Puerto Rico Wrestling Federation in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. This year, USAW4P has been asked by United World Wrestling (UWW), to help aid the Guatemala Wrestling Federation in establishing a youth wrestling program.
USAW4P will be accepting donations of various wrestling items including:
- Equipment – i.e. headgear and throwing dummies
- Wrestling or running shoes
- Singlets, shorts, shirts
- Wrestling mat
- Any other wrestling gear or equipment
These items can be shipped to USA Wrestling, C/O Lorraine Rorabaugh, 6155 Lehman Dr., Colorado Springs, CO, 80918.
There will also be a donation box set up at the US Marine Corps/USAW Junior & Cadet National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota, this July, next to the Nike APS booth.
USA Wrestling for Peace is a program that aims to connect the world through wrestling and promotes the values of the sport globally through cultural exchange, humanitarian aid, public relations and competition.
In order to donate directly to USAW4P efforts, visit donate.usawrestling.org.
Rest of the story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2019/June/05/USA-Wrestling-for-Peace-accepting-donations-for-Guatemala-Wrestling-Federation?mc_cid=f06602cf83&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Robles bringing his Unstoppable message to Cache Valley
Being born with only one leg didn’t stop Anthony Robles from achieving great heights and championships. He was introduced to the sport of wrestling when he was 14 years old and went on to become a state high school champion, national high school champion, three time All American while at Arizona State and Division 1 Wrestling Champion. Robles is also an author and motivational speaker, and will be sharing his story on Saturday, June 8th at Ridgeline High School.
“I was born missing my leg to a single mom who was 16 years old. We both had our challenges going through,” Robles said when he was a guest on 106.9 The Fan’s Full Court Press program. “That’s what I’m going to share with people. I wrestled not just on the mat but off the mat as well. “Whatever you are wrestling with, whatever the challenges are, you can be unstoppable. That’s the message I want to get across. No matter what you face, you have to choose to be unstoppable and you can do it.” Robles will be participating in a wrestling clinic at Ridgeline High School throughout the day, but will be speaking to the public at 6 p.m. in the high school’s auditorium. He says the message he has to share is for all people, not just wrestlers. Rest of the story at http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2019/06/04/robles-bringing-his-unstoppable-message-to-cache-valley/?mc_cid=d7768373b1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
SMC Athletics Hires Juan Stimpson to Lead Wrestling Program
SMC Athletics Hires Juan Stimpson to Lead Wrestling Program
Spartanburg, SC – SMC athletic director Megan Aiello is pleased to announce that Juan Stimpson will be the new men’s wrestling coach. Stimpson replaces Matt Oliver, who left SMC in June to join the coaching staff at Huntingdon College.
Stimpson comes to Spartanburg Methodist College from UNC Pembroke, where he spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach. During his time with the Braves, he assisted in coaching 12 NCAA National Qualifiers and 4 NCAA All Americans. Rest of the story and portrait at https://www.gosmcpioneers.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20190723fomncj?mc_cid=6b30f93bb7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
RUDIS Wrestling Podcast #74: Fargo Junior Nationals Recap
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Why Fargo Is So Important
This episode Ben Askren and Matt Dernlan recap Fargo Junior Nationals and Askren Wrestling Academy results. They discuss how much Junior Nationals has grown in the past 5 years. They attribute the growth to national media coverage and high-level coaching/training partners through Regional Training Centers. Askren talks about how Fargo is the only tournament where there is a true state team feeling. Dernlan expands on the life experience and memories gained by these kids getting into busses and airplanes and traveling as a team to a national tournament. It really brings states together as one and memories you’ll talk about for the rest of your life. Rest of the story and podcast at https://therudis.com/rudis-wrestling-podcast-74-fargo-junior-nationals-recap/?mc_cid=6b30f93bb7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ex-SFSU coach Jensen gets $500K settlement from school
Two years after being dropped as head wrestling coach at San Francisco State after more than three decades, Lars Jensen has received a half-million dollar settlement from the school. “Two weeks ago, we had a meeting with the judge, San Francisco State and the California university system,” Jensen told InterMat Monday. “All parties agreed that a $500,000 settlement, and the judge thought it was fair.” When asked for his initial reaction to the resolution, Jensen immediately said, “I’m relieved” then added, “Basically, I’ve spent the past two years fighting this.”
“My lawyer did a fantastic job. We had planned to have the case go to trial and let a jury decide. I’m glad it’s now been resolved.” Jensen’s attorney, Robert Jaret, echoed those sentiments, saying, “We’re pleased to reach a positive conclusion of his case.” Jensen had been affiliated with San Francisco State for 40 years, first arriving on campus as a wrestler in 1977, then serving as an assistant coach until taking the helm of the Gators mat program beginning in the 1983-1984 season. In a June 2017 interview with InterMat, Jensen said, “The athletic director Charles Guthrie and Vice President for Advancement Robert Nava came into my office for my evaluation. They basically said, ‘We’re opening up the position and you’re welcome to apply.'”
Rest of the story at http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/22097?mc_cid=1c7e6d8b49&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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