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Changes in High School Wrestling Rules Include Allowance of Six Matches in One Day of Competition

High school wrestlers will be able to wrestle in six matches in any one day of competition beginning with the 2023-24 season. The six-match limit includes championship and consolation matches and excludes forfeits.

This change to Rule 1-4-3 was one of 12 revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Wrestling Rules Committee at its April 2-4 meeting in Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

The increase from five to six matches for regular-season competition follows the change two years ago which permitted six matches in any one day of tournament competition. With experiments conducted last year by state associations with no reported injuries, the committee thought the increase to six for regular-season competition was a natural progression.

With risk minimization in mind, the committee also approved Rule 1-4-7, which states that no contestant shall wrestle in more than 10 matches in two consecutive days.

Another significant change was made in the Definitions (Rule 5) section of the NFHS Wrestling Rules Book. In Rule 5-15-2a which lists the points of support when a wrestler is down on the mat, “foot/feet” was added to the list that includes the knee(s), side of the thigh, buttocks, hand(s) and head.   

“Feet are regularly supporting the wrestler’s weight during the match while on the mat,” said Elliot Hopkins, director of sports and student services and liaison to the Wrestling Rules Committee. “We allow a wrestler’s feet to be considered supporting points while in a near-fall situation. By adding it to the list of usual supporting points on the mat, it will create more clarity and consistency for the wrestlers, coaches and officials – without creating additional injury risk.”  … rest of story at NFHS.org/articles/changes-in-high-school-wrestling-rules-include-allowance-of-six-matches-in-one-day-of-competition

June 6, 2023 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Davidson Wrestling Adds Iowa State Standout Coleman to Staff

DAVIDSON, N.C. – Head coach Nate Carr Jr. has announced the addition of Marcus Coleman to the Davidson wrestling staff on Monday. 

“We are extremely excited to welcome Marcus to our program and coaching staff,” said Carr. “His character and work ethic along with his overall experience in the sport is going to be pivotal in helping us build an elite level culture while also giving our scholar-athletes the best experience possible.” 

Coleman comes to Davidson after graduating from Iowa State as a distinguished member of the Cyclones wrestling team, who finished the 2022-23 season ranked fifth in Division I.

In his collegiate career, Coleman compiled a 99-42 overall record, is a five-time NCAA Qualifier, and a two-time All-American. Most recently, Coleman took second place at the 2023 Big Ten Championship and fifth at the NCAA Championships at 184 pounds. He also became the second wrestler in Iowa State history to qualify for five NCAA Championships (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).

Coleman was named Big 12 and NCAA Wrestler of the Week on December 28^th, 2022 after beating No. 1 Aaron Brooks (Penn State) at the Collegiate Duals, handing Brooks’ his only loss of the season. Coleman ended his final season with a 24-5 record and claimed 15 wins against ranked opponents.

In 2022, Coleman became the first Iowa State All-American at 184 pounds since 2008 after taking seventh at the NCAA Championships. He also finished third at the Big 12 Championships and ended the season with a 22-6 record.

In 2021, Coleman finished fourth at the Big 12 Championships and was named to the Big 12’s All-Academic Second Team.

Coleman graduated from Iowa State with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, a minor in Family Services, and was selected to ISU’s Dean’s List in 2020.

“I am really thankful for this opportunity, and I cannot wait to join the Davidson family,” said Coleman. “I’m excited to get to work with our scholar-athletes and help build a great program!” … rest of story at Davidsonwildcats.com/news/2023/6/5/wrestling-adds-iowa-state-standout-coleman-to-staff

June 6, 2023 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment