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Women’s Wrestling News – # 56

TDR Editor’s Notes ; A last look at stories of the growing women’s wrestling movement in colleges and high school for the year 2020. Looking forward to even more success and growth in 2021.
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1 } – COLLECTIVE COACHING KNOWLEDGE PROVIDES RESOURCE FOR THOSE NEW TO COACHING FEMALE WRESTLERS
Wrestle Like A Girl, USA Wrestling, and the National Wrestling Coaches Association team-up to create Coaching Girl Wrestlers: Best Practices releasing today, Dec. 1, 2020.
Best Practices Quick Guide
It is well-recognized that girls’ wrestling is one of the fastest-growing high school sports in the nation, increasing by 27% two years in a row with 6000 plus new high school girls joining wrestling in 2020 alone. Coaching Girl Wrestlers: Best Practices compiles “knowledge from a dozen seasoned female wrestling coaches from across the country,” addressing topics such as:

  • Female Health
  • Motivation and Confidence
  • Female Specific Technique

The goal of this strategically created resource is to: “develop a comprehensive set of best practices for secondary school coaches who find themselves coaching female wrestlers for the first time. We aim to provide evidence-informed information and collaborate with national wrestling organizations in unified support of the girls wrestling movement.” The resource includes a simplified document, Coaching Girl Wrester’s Quick Guide, with links to additional resources, videos, and an expanded version housed on the Wrestle Like A Girl website. … rest of story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/collective-coaching-knowledge-provides-resource-for-those-new-to-coaching-female-wrestlers/?mc_cid=2514c7e76e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – 2020-21 NAIA Women’s Wrestling Coaches’ Poll – No. 1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In the first poll of 2020 season, Wayland Baptist (Texas) claimed the No. 1 spot to begin the season in first poll released Friday. Campbellsville (Ky.), Grand View (Iowa), Menlo (Calif.) and Life (Ga.) rounded out the top five.
Poll Methodology

  • The poll was voted upon by a panel of head coaches representing each of the eight conferences.
  • Two days prior to the national poll, each qualifying group rater submits the top six individuals from each weight class in his conference into the system. Only wrestlers listed on a conference ballot are considered for the national ballot.
  • The top 20 individuals in each weight class is based on how each voter ranks the best individuals. An individual receives 20 points for each first place vote, 19 for second place and so on through the list. This same point system is used to determine the team ranking. … rest of story at https://www.naia.org/sports/wwrest/2020-21/Releases/WWrest-Poll1?mc_cid=638194e439&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } – Dalrymple Named NAIA Women’s Wrestler of the Week
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —- For the first time in program history, the Life University women’s wrestling team earned NAIA Women’s Wrestler of the Week honors with freshman Riley Dalrymple taking the honor. Wrestlers of the week are evaluated on their performance during the week prior to the announcement of the honor. Each student-athlete is selected out of a pool of weekly award winners from NAIA conferences and NAIA Association of Independent Institutions. Dalrymple began her freshman season in dominating fashion, recording three falls and two tech falls in her five outings at the Patriot Duals. The freshman grappler from Copenhagen, New York also captured two pins over NAIA ranked opponents. Dalrymple’s performance was one of many to boost the Running Eagles to a 2-0 record to begin the season. … rest of story at https://liferunningeagles.com/news/2020/11/25/womens-wrestling-dalrymple-named-naia-womens-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=de5a36abdc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – Leading the Way to the Mat: Audrey Pang ’05
At a university as rich in tradition as Princeton, inside an Athletics Department with icons worthy of their own chapter in the history of their sport, there are a fortunate few who carry the unique distinction of being ‘first’ to do something. Audrey Pang ’05 is one of those Tigers. As Princeton celebrates 50 years of women’s athletics in 2020-21, one of the many compelling stories in that half-century comes from outside a women’s program via the wrestling program, a story compelling enough to draw contemporary interest from the New York Times, among other media outlets. The first woman to letter with the Princeton wrestling program, Pang remains the only one to compete in dual meets for the team, even 15 years after she completed her degree in economics and set off into the world of finance. Pang, though, was just ahead of her time, including in some ways that may have served her well in creating the path that she did. “This was the era really before social media took off, so a lot of those negative voices were more muted, more distant,” Pang said of those who scoffed at a woman suiting up … rest of story at https://goprincetontigers.com/news/2020/11/24/general-leading-the-way-to-the-mat-audrey-pang-05.aspx?mc_cid=de5a36abdc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – Abby McIntyre commits to Grand View
The second-ranked girls’ wrestler in the state of Iowa per the IAwrestle girls Fab50 has decided to stay in-state for college. Abby McIntyre of Glenwood has made her commitment to wrestle for coach Angelo Crinzi at Grand View University after high school. McIntyre was a 2020 IWCOA High School Girls State Champion and a Fargo All American. She is also a multiple-time girls AAU state champion and is currently ranked 18th in the country at 132 pounds. McIntyre told IAwrestle “I chose Grand View because it feels like home to me, I know a ton of the girls and I also know the coaches. They’re close to home and very welcoming and have a career field that I’m looking to go into.” … rest of story at https://iawrestle.com/2020/11/29/abby-mcintyre-commits-to-grand-view/?mc_cid=ac95ae6b76&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – For Yelm Grad Phoenix Dubose, Positivity Remains Key in College Wrestling Success
It’s positivity, hustle and camaraderie over everything for Phoenix Dubose right now.  As she hopefully enters her second season wrestling with the King University Tornados, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a new spin on training for the nationally-ranked grappler.  “We’ve been training full time until we left campus full time in March, and I feel like we’ve had a really great regiment” since we got back, said Dubose, a 2019 Yelm High School graduate, via a recent phone call from Bristol, Tennessee.  King University is a private university located near the Tennessee-Virginia border. Dubose was awarded a full-ride scholarship. Hard at work, her program has been busy training in small pods since returning to the mat just last month. Training has looked fairly normal, though the King athletics department has implemented training restrictions and social distancing requirements, of course. … rest of story at http://www.yelmonline.com/sports/article_f03d0d00-2dfa-11eb-b988-3b93eca3f964.html?mc_cid=638194e439&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – Participation numbers higher than expected for initial girls wrestling season
BILLINGS — If the first day of its two-year trial period is any indication, girls wrestling is here to stay in Montana. “I didn’t know wrestling was this fun until I started doing it,” said Kendal Tucker, who decided just last month to go out for Billings Senior’s wrestling team. “I was never really interested in it. Then I decided to try it and I really like it.” “They just came out in droves,” said Billings Senior head coach Josh Beeman. “We have just over 20 girls who have signed up.” “Given the fact that girls wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, we felt we could promote it and get kids out,” added School District 2 activities director Mark Wahl. But even Wahl didn’t expect it so soon. With about 10 more at Billings Skyview, it’s shaping up to be a busy first season. Thus, SD2 has announced a district-wide coach position — one person to oversee all three girls programs. … rest of story at https://www.montanasports.com/high-school-sports/wrestling/participation-numbers-higher-than-expected-for-initial-girls-wrestling-season?mc_cid=6c7e360412&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

8 } – BEAVER DAM RTC ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF WORLD MEDALIST ALYSSA LAMPE
CORVALLIS, Oregon – Oregon State head coach and Beaver Dam RTC president Chris Pendleton announced on Thursday the addition of two-time World bronze medalist Alyssa Lampe to its athlete roster.  “The Pacific Northwest has produced some of the true pioneers for women’s wrestling, and with that said we are proud to announce the addition of two-time World bronze medalist Alyssa Lampe to our RTC,” Pendleton said. “When we had the idea of starting the Beaver Dam Regional Training Center, we had a vision of creating a RTC that’s was one of the most Inclusive in the world. That’s the beauty of wrestling, it’s a sport for everyone.” Lampe recently made a comeback to the sport after taking a break following the 2016 Olympic Team Trials. In December, she entered the 2019 Senior Nationals at 50 kg, where she dominated her way to the title. Just two months ago, she was third at the 2020 Senior Nationals. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/December/03/Beaver-Dam-RTC-announces-addition-of-World-medalist-Alyssa-Lampe?mc_cid=29548697b5&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

9} – The HWC brought women’s matches back to Iowa City
The atmosphere in the Xtream Arena for the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open was distinctly, Iowa. The presence of fans made the in-person experience spectacular. And maybe even more than normal with the underwhelming number of opportunities to compete in 2020.  Of the 10 main card matches, 2 featured women. Life University, an NAIA member institution located outside of Atlanta, was represented in both senior-level matches—Head Coach Ashley Sword worked hand-in-hand with Coach Tom Brands to make it happen. “To be asked by Coach Brands to take part in this event would be an honor for any athlete or school,” she said. “For the women to be on the main card, highlighted in equal proportion to the men, it speaks volumes, especially now, as we’ve seen our female athletes fighting for a seat at the table.”  Coach Brands said they’re serious about women’s wrestling. “Number one, women’s wrestling is exciting, and number two, even if you don’t like it, it’s here to stay,” he said. “Division I women’s wrestling, emerging sport status, that is exciting for me, that’s exciting. Good job Wrestle Like A Girl, good job Sally Roberts.” Presbyterian College and Sacred Heart University are the pioneering Division I institutions with varsity women’s wrestling programs.  … rest of story at https://www.transitionwrestling.com/the-hwc-brought-womens-matches-back-to-iowa-city/?mc_cid=1abb33fe3e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – All women’s wrestling tournament makes history
History was made in East Brewton last Friday as the first all women’s wrestling event was held at W.S. Neal High School in the Murder Creek Melee tournament. Under the direction of Coast J.T. Gosnell at W.S. Neal High School, the tournament featured four school teams as part of the history-making event. “I’ve been working with the girls wrestling task force and had this event scheduled in Mobile,” Gosnell said. “But the event was cancelled due to several circumstances. After speaking with the three other schools with the largest group of wrestlers, we were able to get the event rescheduled to take place at W.S. Neal.” Gosnell said school teams from Birmingham, Daphne and Dothan participated in the event with the team from W.S. Neal. “This tournament was fun to watch,” Gosnell said. “Most of the wrestlers had not had an opportunity to wrestle against other teams. It was a smooth tournament and we were excited to be able to host this event.” Gosnell said the W.S. Neal women’s team consists of nine wrestlers, however, only two of the team members were able to participate. “Due to some sickness, we only had two girls ready to wrestle,” Gosnell said. “They did a good job and had some good matches.” … rest of story at https://www.brewtonstandard.com/2020/12/08/all-womens-wrestling-tournament-makes-history/?mc_cid=6c7e360412&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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Wrestling History – # 25

TDR Editor’s Notes ; Historic matches, historic wrestlers and teams are encouraging historic memories. These pleasant memories are shared along with news of the passing of veteran contributors to our sport and others too soon while they are still youthful. Good to recognize and honor those that have made contributions and good memories for our sport.
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1 } – That One Match w/ Jake Herbert
Welcome to episode two of TOM’s latest podcast “That One Match”. This will be a deep dive into all things related to Jake Herbert’s 2006 Big Ten Final against Mark Perry. That is the premise of the show. Just focusing on all of the important details of one singular match. With Herbert being a two-time NCAA champion, Hodge Trophy winner, World silver medalist, and an Olympian, why is this match so significant? Well, it was his 21st birthday. In Jake’s words, “What better way to celebrate your 21st birthday than to pin a legendary Iowa Hawkeye for your first Big Ten title”. Jake talks about getting into scrambles with Perry who was known for his proficiency in those areas, along with his mentality before that match and all bouts. For that and much more, give it a listen! … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/podcasts/that-one-match/that-one-match-w-jake-herbert-episode-2/79153?mc_cid=6032bfb245&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – U.C.O. Friday Feature: A Repeat Title
EDMOND – The return of five All-Americans from a national championship team put a target on Central Oklahoma’s back heading into the 1992-93 wrestling season, but the Bronchos were up to the task. And then some. UCO entered that campaign loaded in the first seven weights, but didn’t appear as deep as in previous years. Two champions were back in 118-pounder Randy Zellner and 158-pounder Keith Cunningham, while All-Americans Travis Moman (126), Ryan Martin (134) and Todd Drake (142) also returned, though Martin ended up missing the season with a knee injury suffered the year before. “We’re coming off a national championship year and that’s good and everything, but that’s in the past and it’s time to forget in and move on,” 11th-year head coach David James said in the pre-season preview. “It’s time to reload, get to work and start a new year.” The returners did their job, with the influx of several newcomers proving critical as the Bronchos went on to capture their second straight NCAA Division II national championship – and the program’s 10th in 15 years. … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2020/10/23/wrestling-friday-feature-a-repeat-title.aspx?mc_cid=cc6d7a1ffb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } – Outtakes on the history of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club
On the day of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open, we published a piece on the formation and history of the HWC. But there were plenty of anecdotes and accounts that didn’t make the cut for that story.  Here’s a sampling of what else we learned while putting that piece together. 
ON COMPETING AGAINST 1984 OLYMPIC CHAMPION RANDY LEWIS IN THE PRACTICE ROOM
1991 WORLD SILVER MEDALIST BRAD PENRITH: “When I came out of collegiate style, I was not very solid on down position. I was getting gut wrenched and ankle laced. Lewis was turning me like a top.” 
THREE-TIME WORLD/OLYMPIC MEDALIST BARRY DAVIS: “I never got the best of Randy Lewis. I might get to his leg 50 times because things were pretty wide open. Maybe I’d finish five or six, he may finish 25 and 20 no scores. Randy made me better and I made him better. Randy got me ready for guys like Kevin Darkus, Joe McFarland, and those type of guys. If I could finish on Randy, I could finish on anyone else in my weight class, which was a weight class lower. He was good because I might get to his leg but he would fight me off when he was tired. We had some great workouts. We made each other better. 
“Did I like those workouts? No. I’m using Randy to get ready for Darkus and McFarland. Randy is using Barry Davis to get ready for Mike Land, Lee Roy Smith, and Ricky Delagatta. It was a trade-off. A lot of guys don’t want that. Why would I want to wrestle if I get beat all the time? … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1605065777048&twSessionId=hfulnkuybh&postId=875174135&mc_cid=c33f4da146&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – Wayne Baughman: The wrestler who became a statue
You’ve undoubtedly heard of Wayne Baughman. The former University of Oklahoma wrestler owns the distinction of having won 16 national titles during his career in four different styles of wrestling (collegiate, freestyle, Greco-Roman, and sambo). He was also a member of the 1964, 1968, and 1972 U.S. Greco-Roman Olympic teams. Beyond his career as a wrestler, Baughman coached the 1976 freestyle Olympic team to six medals … and served as head wrestling coach at the U.S. Air Force Academy for 27 years, retiring in 2007. All that said, Baughman also has a lasting legacy that can’t be matched, having served as the model for the U.S. Air Force Monument which has been on display in downtown Oklahoma City for nearly 55 years.
Standing tall in OKC
Located in downtown Oklahoma City, the U.S. Air Force Monument is in Kerr Park on Broadway — a major north-south street — about halfway between two well-known landmarks in Oklahoma’s capital city: Chesapeake Energy Arena (site of past NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships) … and the Oklahoma City National Memorial which honors the victims of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building which killed 168 people and injured hundreds more. At the heart of the monument is a bronze statue features a 12-foot-tall nearly-naked male figure … which is modeled after Wayne Baughman. In his right arm,  … rest of story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/22120?mc_cid=ebacab18d4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – Northwestern wrestling legend Ken Kraft dies, leaves behind a legacy
Ken Kraft was there for all of wrestling’s biggest moments throughout the end of the last century.
In 1966, he founded the Midlands Championships, which have since turned into the most prestigious amateur collegiate wrestling event in the country. USA Wrestling’s Man of the Year in 1976, Kraft covered the Olympic Games in 1972, 1976 and 1980. And he revolutionized sports at Northwestern, twice serving as acting athletic director, coaching for 22 years. Ken Kraft never left Northwestern, never stopped calling it his home. He died last week, leaving behind a wife and daughter — and a University in which he’s built a legacy. NU’s wrestling facilities are named in honor of the late coach. “It is with a heavy-heart that we say goodbye to Coach Kraft,” coach Matt Storniolo said in a statement to Northwestern Athletics. “Ken was — and will forever be — a legend in both the wrestling and Northwestern communities. He was so much more than a coach. He was an innovator, ambassador, and a role-model that impacted the lives of so many.” … rest of story at https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/11/11/sports/wrestling/northwestern-wrestling-legend-ken-kraft-dies-leaves-behind-a-legacy/?mc_cid=b4122c2e60&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – Matt Lindland: What I learned from G’Angelo Hancock and Chael Sonnen
Matt Lindland, a 2000 Olympic and 2001 World silver medalist, currently serves as the head national Greco-Roman coach for USA Wrestling following a successful Mixed Martial Arts career. He current coaches three-time Senior-level World Team member G’Angelo Hancock and he has coached Chael Sonnen in Mixed Martial Arts. Below are Lindland’s thoughts on what he has learned from Hancock and Sonnen. 
KEEP CALM
I’ve learned a lot from all my athletes. I learn about them as individuals and how to work with their personalities. I learned later on how effective Chael’s marketing was and getting paid more — and that’s in the sport of MMA.  I learned how to coach him best. I could pick that up from every athlete that I had those deep relationships with. Sometimes it’s these certain moments. I remember right after G’Angelo Hancock lost a match at the Junior Worlds one year and I was like, ‘Okay, we’ve got to go. We have to pick up the pace.’ I had this sense of urgency in my voice.  Hancock was like, ‘You had this panic in your voice.’ I didn’t think it was panic. I was letting him know we were in the last 30 seconds and we had to make an attack now. He felt like it was panic. I’ve learned when I coach Hancock it’s all about keeping a calmness and keeping him calm. He doesn’t compete well when he’s in that panic mode. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1601085880003&twSessionId=acmypzhsvn&postId=867688135&mc_cid=29285b55e6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – Tim Gill: Eyes Always on the Prize
It only takes one moment for someone to find their true passion. For former Cleveland State wrestler and now Cleveland Police Sergeant Tim Gill, it all started with a trophy.  “Wrestling has always been a part of my life, but how I found it was an oddity,” Gill said. Growing up in West Park, Cleveland, a young Gill came home from school to find his brothers had received a trophy as an award. Though Gill’s older brother played football, that moment inspired Gill as he wanted his own trophy to flaunt. Motivated by his brother’s new flashy trophy, Gill told his friends about the award, and his friends then introduced him to a sport that would then shape the rest of his life.  “I was interested in wrestling basically because I wanted to win a trophy,” Gill laughed.  Gill started to wrestle at a Catholic youth organization starting in the fifth grade.  “I soaked it up like a sponge! I just loved doing it and I couldn’t get enough of it.”  As he continued to grow and develop as a man and as a wrestler, Gill moved to Fairview Park High School … rest of story at https://csuvikings.prestosports.com/sports/m-wrestl/2020-21/releases/20201119fiz66x?mc_cid=59de35edde&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

8 } – Kevin Jackson: My Greatest Loss
Kevin Jackson was a four-time college All-American: placing third, third and seventh at the NCAA Championships for Louisana State (1983-85) and second in 1987 for Iowa State. Jackson went on to win World titles in 1991 and 1995 and an Olympic gold medal in 1992.  Jackson breaks down his 10-4 loss to Royce Alger in the 1987 NCAA Championship finals after dropping two matches to Alger during the season. 
WINNING AN NCAA TITLE WAS THE ULTIMATE GOAL
“When I got to college my goal was to be an NCAA champion. I was third as a true freshman and I was Freshman of the Year, so I think my projection was to be an NCAA champ. I came to Iowa State after being a three-time All-American for Louisiana State (after it dropped the program). I had a devastating loss at Louisiana State. I lost in the first round (of the 1985 NCAA championships) when I was seeded No. 1, to a Division III wrestler, John Monaco, who was undefeated in Division III and got thrown into the bracket since he was a Division III wrestler (Monaco eventually placed fourth).  “I didn’t win at the moment, but at the same time, it didn’t take away from my ultimate dream of being an NCAA champion. That didn’t happen until I got to Iowa State and I lost to Royce (Alger of Iowa) in the NCAA finals. We had wrestled three times and I lost all three matches. I was ahead in two of the three and I might have been ahead in the NCAA finals. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1605844443871&twSessionId=mzvwgfyhho&postId=877663135&mc_cid=59de35edde&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

9} – Pitt-Johnstown Mourns the Passing of Former Wrestler Tyler Chesney
Pitt-Johnstown mourns the loss of former Mountain Cat wrestler Tyler Chesney, who passed away peacefully at his residence in Ocean City, MD, earlier this week.  Chesney was 29.  Chesney, a former PIAA AA State place-winner at Northern Bedford High School, came to Pitt-Johnstown in 2009, where he red-shirted as a true freshman.  Chesney was a three-year letterman and a member of four NCAA Super Region I Runner-up teams as a Mountain Cat. Born in Altoona in 1991, Chesney graduated from Pitt-Johnstown with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication and a Minor in Writing. Chesney was a four-time District Champion and placed fourth at the PIAA AA State Wrestling Tournament at Northern Bedford High School. Prior to his death, Chesney worked as a bartender at the Purple Moose and Riptide Pool Bar in Ocean City. Chesney is survived by his parents Richard and Chris Chesney and three sisters. … rest of story at https://pittjohnstownathletics.com/news/2020/11/20/wrestling-pitt-johnstown-mourns-the-passing-of-former-wrestler-tyler-chesney.aspx?mc_cid=46ecd7f19c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – Ceremony to rename bridge for Carlton Lee Haselrig set
Hickory Street Bridge will be renamed Carlton Lee Haselrig Bridge during a ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday. The public is invited to attend and gather at the nearby Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy. The event will include speeches and music. Johnstown City Council approved renaming the bridge during its October meeting. “It should be a great time,” said City Councilman Ricky Britt, who, along with Haselrig’s uncle, Bruce Haselrig, and Jim White, a former municipal official, led the effort to get the bridge renamed. Haselrig – a Greater Johnstown High School graduate, six-time individual national wrestling champion at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Pro Bowl offensive lineman with the Pittsburgh Steelers – died earlier this year at age 54. “So many of us, including myself, took things for granted when he lived with how great of an athlete this guy was,” Britt said. “In my personal opinion, he’s probably the best that ever came out of Johnstown – all-around athlete.” … rest of story at https://www.tribdem.com/news/ceremony-to-rename-bridge-for-carlton-lee-haselrig-set/article_168ec16c-2d40-11eb-96c1-b741a23f43aa.html?mc_cid=638194e439&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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