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BATTLES WON AWARD PRESENTED TO SPENCER ADAMS

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fl. — In a display of recognition and appreciation, Marine Corps Recruiting Command recently presented the Battles Won Award to Spencer Adams, the wrestling coach of Taylor County High School in Campbellsville, Kentucky, during the National Wrestling Coaches Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 29, 2023. The award was presented to Adams for his genuine commitment to his high school student-athletes, their personal and professional development, and his development as a coach, which has left an indelible impact on his athletes.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Christopher McComb, communications chief for 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, explained while presenting the award that under Adams’s guidance, his athletes have experienced success on and off the wrestling mats. Furthermore, McComb highlighted how Adam’s unwavering commitment to his athlete’s development as wrestlers and individuals have fostered a culture of discipline, determination and camaraderie within the team, and through this tireless effort, Adams has instilled in his wrestlers the values of hard work, perseverance and teamwork.

“I had this student who had never wrestled before until his junior year come up to me asking about joining the wrestling team,” said Adams. “I asked him if he was willing to get good grades, be a good person and if he’s willing to work hard.”

This particular instance showcases Adams’s dedication to positively influencing the lives of his wrestlers: a student seeking structure and a sense of family approached Coach Adams about joining the wrestling team. Coach Adams, recognizing the importance of providing support and guidance, made an offer to the student. 

Adams further explained that he allowed the student to join the team, and the student worked hard to keep up with wrestlers on the team who had been state champions. Adams detailed how the wrestler had to dig deep, push and stay committed even when times were tough.

“He was looking for a family, structure, and purpose,” Adams said. “It wasn’t about wrestling. It was about purpose; wrestling was just the vehicle to get him those things.”

Perhaps motivated by the belief his coach had in him, the student seemed to embrace the opportunity with unwavering determination, Adams noted. He continued to work on the wrestling mat and in the classroom, striving for excellence in his life. As a result, he graduated with a 3.8 GPA, a testament to his hard work and the belief that others had in him. … rest of story … NWCAonline.com/news/2023/10/10/national-wrestling-coaches-association-battles-won-award-presented-to-spencer-adams

October 15, 2023 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized