Junior Nationals
TDR Editor’s Notes ; The following are some excellent articles and resources with more information about the previous 49 ‘Junior Nationals’ which is often called “Fargo” by wrestlers and coaches. This year was to be celebrated as the grand 50th gathering for the largest tournaments in the country. Yet with the pandemic concerns and restrictions it was cancelled for this year. We have only been to two of these events with the first in the Dome at Northern Iowa in the late 1980s. The first time seeing almost 40 mats set up on the indoor football memory was a great jaw dropping moment. Then we attended the event in Fargo in 2001 and it looked even better. The wrestling was amazing to view but, we wait until next year.
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1 } – UPDATED JUNIOR AND 16U NATIONALS ALL-AMERICAN ALAMANAC IS NOW AVAILABLE
USA Wrestling | July 23, 2020, 
Need a Fargo fix? The Junior & 16U Nationals All-American Almanac is now available. This massive 187-page publication, written by wrestling journalist Jason Bryant, is the ultimate source of information on the largest wrestling tournament in the world, featuring complete information on two of USA Wrestling’s most important age-group national events. Bryant updated the document with all of the 2019 results, including changes in a number of all-time records. Price is just $20, and everyone who orders gets free updates for life. To order, visit FargoAlmanac.com This year was supposed to be the 50th anniversary of the Junior Nationals, which was created in Iowa City, Iowa in 1971. The USMC Junior and 16U National Championships which was scheduled for Fargo, N.D. was cancelled due to the COVID … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/23/Junior-and-16U-Nationals-Almanac-now-available?mc_cid=fb559ea200&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Moments that made the Junior Nationals over nearly 50 years
The following story appeared in the July issue of WIN Magazine. Click here or call 888-305-0606 to subscribe to WIN Magazine.
By Mike Finn and Rob Sherrill
There have been 49 different Junior National championships over the past 50 years as the current COVID-19 pandemic canceled the 2020 national tournament — as well as the U-16 (formerly Cadet) Nationals in freestyle, Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle — and prevented a golden anniversary of the event that has been held the past 27 years in Fargo, N.D. But as wrestlers, coaches and fans look to the return of this event in 2021, this is a good time to look backwards at some of the more historic moments of this event that started in Iowa City and eventually made stops at the likes of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Allendale, Mich., and Warrensburg, Mo., before Fargo became the annual host city for the event in 1993.
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The following is a chronological order of those moments:
1971 – The first Junior Nationals, organized by the United States Wrestling Federation (the predecessor to USA Wrestling, which was formed in 1983), was held at the University of Iowa Fieldhouse in Iowa City, Iowa. The first tournament was just a freestyle event and the first 10 wrestlers to win Junior National championships were Nathaniel Byrd (105.5, Michigan), Joe Corso (114.5, Iowa), Jimmy Carr (123, Pennsylvania), … rest of story at https://www.win-magazine.com/2020/07/moments-that-made-the-junior-nationals-over-nearly-50-years/?mc_cid=b08de964d0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b#utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=moments-that-made-the-junior-nationals-over-nearly-50-years
3 } – Fargo Champs by State (2010-19)
In any other year, we would be smack dab in the middle of the craziest week of wrestling on the high school calendar, Fargo! Or it’s official name, the Junior and 16U National Championships. Like many other events in wrestling, sports, and life, in general, it has been canceled by the spread of COVID-19. So without any new matchups to breakdown or highlights to review, let’s take a look back at the last decade of action from the FargoDome. Here are the winners by age group and style over the last ten years. Some wrestlers may be on the list for multiple states; they have been listed for whichever state they represented during that tournament. Siblings that shared titles (there are a few during this time period) were each counted as champions.
It should be no surprise when seeing the states that top each list. For the men’s freestyle and Greco-Roman, Illinois has been the class in both age groups on a consistent basis. While some states have made improvements of late, California continues to dominate on the women’s side. For all of the Fargo information you can imagine and then some, check out Jason Bryant’s Fargo Almanac. If you order it, you’ll receive annual updates, as well.
16U Men’s Freestyle
Illinois (19) – Dean Hamiti Jr (145/2019), Hayden Copass (285/2019), Hayden Copass (285/2018), Dylan Ragusin (100/2017), Noah Surtin (113/2017), Fidel Mayora (138/2017), … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/high-school-wrestling/fargo-champs-by-state-2010-19/78515?mc_cid=b08de964d0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – .Mat Talk Online’s Jason Bryant talks Fargo with Pat Kelly on Air Time
Jason Bryant joins the program to celebrate what would have been Fargo Week. The journalist and wrestling personality discusses a wide range of topics with interesting and informed insight. Have a listen! … rest of story at http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/mat-talk-onlines-jason-bryant-talks-fargo-with-pat-kelly-on-air-time/?mc_cid=fb559ea200&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – JUNIOR NATIONAL MEMORIES: ADAM COON, SEAN HAGE, BRENT METCALF AMONG TOP JUNIOR BOYS NEWSMAKERS
The Junior Nationals has always been a showcase of the best high school athletes in the nation. For many athletes, Junior Nationals gave them an opportunity to show the world (and college coaches) their skills and potential, truly opening the door for opportunities in the future. For a select few, Junior Nationals truly allowed some talented wrestlers to take a step above their peers and become history-makers. On the final day of our series (as Fargo was scheduled to end today had it not been cancelled) we remember three newsmakers on the boys side who used their abilities in both freestyle and Greco-Roman to make big news: Adam Coon of Michigan, Sean Hage of Georgia and Brent Metcalf of Michigan.
Adam Coon of Michigan, first two-time Junior Triple Crown winner
USA Wrestling started its Triple Crown award program in 1997 in the Kids division, to honor wrestlers who win USA Wrestling national titles in folkstyle, Greco-Roman and freestyle the same year. In 2003, USA Wrestling expanded … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/24/Fargo-Memories-Coon-Hage-and-Metcalf?mc_cid=cddd407beb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – JUNIOR NATIONAL MEMORIES: TESHYA ALO WINS CADET WORLDS AND FARGO JUNIOR TITLE FIVE DAYS APART
One of the most miraculous weeks in Junior Nationals history happened in 2014, when Hawaiian legend Teshya Alo won the 2014 Cadet World Championships in Snina, Slovakia, quickly flew to Fargo, N.D., then won the Junior Nationals, in less than a week. Alo had a great season in 2013, winning her first Junior Nationals title after her freshman year, and also winning a bronze medal at the Cadet World Championships. In the summer after her sophomore year, Alo earned a spot a return trip to the Cadet Worlds by winning the UWW Cadet Nationals. Her 56 kg weight class at the Cadet Worlds was set to finish on July 17 in Slovakia. The Junior Nationals, one of her favorite events, was set for July 21-22 in North Dakota. Alo and her family decided that she could do both events back-to-back. In Snina, Alo won five straight matches to capture the gold, some by a razor-thin margin. She had two victories were by one point. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/23/Junior-Nationals-Memory-Teshya-Alo-wins-Worlds-and-Juniors-same-week?mc_cid=fb559ea200&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Cadet and Junior Nationals King: David Kjeldgaard won 11 medals and eight championships
With no Fargo this year, it’s a fine opportunity to go back through the history books and talk to the most accomplished Cadet and Junior age-group wrestler in USA Wrestling history. It’s not Cael Sanderson or Kyle Snyder or John Smith, rather, Council Bluffs, Iowa native and former Oklahoma Sooner David Kjeldgaard. Now working in Texas, Kjeldgaard was one of three 11-time All-Americans at the two age-groups and is one of two wrestlers to ever win eight championships between Cadet (now 16U) and Juniors. He’s the only wrestler in American wrestling history to place 11 times and win eight titles. … rest of story at http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/short-time/cadet-and-junior-nationals-king-david-kjeldgaard-won-11-medals-and-eight-championships/?mc_cid=1419bf9910&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Talented Nebraska team misses chance to compete in ‘largest wrestling tournament in the world’
It became an annual summer trip for Zac Dominguez, a pilgrimage to the Fargo, North Dakota, event that’s recognized as the largest wrestling tournament in the world. That is until COVID-19 grabbed control of the country. “I’ve been to Fargo every year since 1993,” Dominguez said. “Twenty-seven years, first time not going. I’m going to put an asterisk by this year. It doesn’t count.” Dominguez, president and head of coaching of MWC Wrestling Academy in Papillion, also is on USA Wrestling’s Junior Olympic committee. As the coronavirus grew into a pandemic this spring, he said the committee still hoped the Fargo nationals could be staged. But in late May, it was canceled. The tournament would have taken place this week, wrapping up Friday. “We held out as long as we could. … We just went month to month and hoped for the best,” Dominguez said. “We’re wrestlers. We love to compete, we love to get after it. It was tough, but it’s safety first. “Safety of our athletes, safety of our parents, safety of our organization. That was our primary concern.” The cancellation prevented one of Nebraska’s most talented teams from competing at Fargo. … rest of the story at https://omaha.com/sports/high-school/talented-nebraska-team-misses-chance-to-compete-in-largest-wrestling-tournament-in-the-world/article_e8411f28-df44-5d30-82bb-76443f6b9be1.html?mc_cid=a3e4678353&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Women’s Wrestling News # 45
1 } – TOM’s Quarant-Interview with Katherine Shai
Recently TOM had the opportunity to speak with national team member and Final X 2019 participant Katherine Shai. Katherine talks about the recent #HowSheWrestles campaign, some stories that she enjoyed and the importance of getting them out to wrestling fans. With all of the turmoil over social media in the wrestling community over the past two weeks, Katherine sees it as a positive in advancing women’s wrestling overall. We also hit on her start in the sport, as the daughter of two-time Olympian and women’s wrestling pioneer, Lee Allen. Katherine also addresses some of the pushback that her sister Sara faced … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/womens-wrestling/toms-quarant-interview-with-katherine-shai/78510?mc_cid=b08de964d0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – MASTERING MOTIVATION – A GUIDE FOR ATHLETES AND PERFORMERS SOCIAL DISTANCING
Let’s face it… there is very little that is “normal” about the phase of life we are now finding ourselves in. Purposefully secluding ourselves, spending the vast majority of our time in our homes, and likely missing out on a lot of the interactions and workouts we would normally be experiencing is just odd! With this peculiar circumstance, you might find that you are motivated to make the best of things with what you have or might feel charged up to defeat this, like it’s one of the performance obstacles that you have faced before. But for others… you may not. You might feel out of sorts. You might feel isolated and cramped. Or, you might feel like you are losing the progress you have worked towards in your training and work. With all of that, you might feel the motivation leaving you day by day.
Motivation is a term we all know. We know what it feels like to have it, or not have it. And, we all rely on it on a day to day basis to accomplish what we need and want to in this life. But, what happens when it goes away and we are left grasping at air to try and find it again? Here, I want to share with you aspects of your life and experience, as well as some easy strategies for you to master motivation and regain the drive you hope to live with – even while social distancing.
The 3 C’s: Choice, Competence, Connectedness. … rest of story at https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2020/7/23/iu-wrestling-sport-psychology.aspx?mc_cid=fb559ea200&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Wisconsin Olympic hopeful benefits from delayed Tokyo Games
Alisha Howk’s Olympic wrestling dreams are on hold for now, but she’s making the best of training during COVID-19.
MINNEAPOLIS — The 2021 Olympics are scheduled to start one year from today. Athletes are slowly getting back to full training regiments after all organized training abruptly came to a halt in mid-March. One of the athletes who was gearing up for Olympic trials was wrestler Alisha Howk. Competition to qualify for the women’s wrestling team is fierce, so Kris caught up with Alisha, who trains in Wisconsin, to see how one of the youngest Olympic wrestling hopefuls is balancing life and training during COVID-19.
Kris: How are your feelings, just generally with the Olympics being pushed out a year?
Alisha: Actually, I’m really not in the same boat as everyone else…I was very grateful for it just because I’m 20 and pretty young for the wrestling Olympic scene, and so having that extra year has actually helped me a lot. So taking these last couple months, just training in general, it’s been going really well. So I feel like I’ve already jumped levels. … rest of story at https://www.kare11.com/article/sports/olympics/olympic-hopeful-alisha-howk-wrestler-summer-games/89-34536f88-0a05-41fb-8df2-880738350842?mc_cid=a3e4678353&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – FORMER REFUGEE GRACE BULLEN IS FIGHTING FOR FEMALE EMPOWERMENT IN AFRICA
The South Sudanese-born Youth Olympic Games wrestling champion for Norway has fought all her life for recognition, and is now intent on waving two flags at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, while improving the lives of those back home.
When Norway’s Grace Bullen takes to the wrestling mat, she is fighting for something much bigger than herself. She grapples in the colours of her adopted home, but she also wrestles for the country of her heritage, South Sudan.
She wrestles to show refugees that they can also improve their lives, and she fights for female empowerment back in Africa.
“I want people to see that it doesn’t really matter where you come from, or what the destination has to be. Just do what you want to do, and if you really work hard for it and really want it, it’s really possible,” the 23-year-old told United World Wrestling.
“The fact that I represent two nations means I have a bigger platform and can reach out to even more people.” … rest of story at https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/features/detail/refugee-grace-bullen-wrestling-female-empowerment/?mc_cid=097a633e42&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Dom Parrish brings her own brand of silliness and humor to every situation
Dom Parrish — a two-time WCWA champion and three-time U23 World team member — talks about poking fun at herself, moving to Canada, and wrestling friendships before answering five Hot Box questions. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPlayer.jsp?TIM=1594876309809&twSessionId=bpjrspfeli&videoId=785460135&mc_cid=43f0dbddeb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – IMO: Women’s stories are creating space for connection
In My Opinion (IMO) is Transition Wrestling’s opinion column.
Women throughout the wrestling community are sharing pieces of their stories. In a single week, the #HowSheWrestles campaign has flooded, and is moving beyond, the wrestling space. The videos being shared are powerful, but also a bit chilling.
I use the word chilling because women are speaking aloud about things that seem a bit taboo in the male dominated, although decreasingly so, sport of wrestling–emotions, feelings and the general human experience with acceptance and community. But why does it feel so thrilling to actually hear these women speak? I think a big part of the thrill of women’s voices is that women don’t often raise them, … rest of story at https://www.transitionwrestling.com/imo-womens-stories-are-creating-space-for-connection/?mc_cid=1419bf9910&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Women Wrestle 2 – Starting a HS Girls Wrestling Team with 3x All-American Jordan Kutler
About The Open Mat’s “Women Wrestle 2”:
This is a weekly podcast that will be hosted by recent McKendree University graduate Alexis Porter. Alexis was a four-time All-American at the WCWA level, a three-time Junior National Champion in Fargo, a Junior World bronze medalist and an active competitor on the Senior level. Alexis will be joined by her co-host Arian Carpio, a two-time Cadet Pan-American medalist and 2019 U23 World Team member, who is also training to compete in the 2020 Olympics. … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/podcasts/women-wrestle-2/women-wrestle-2-starting-a-hs-girls-wrestling-team-with-3x-all-american-jordan-kutler/78548?mc_cid=1419bf9910&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – 2016 OLYMPIAN HALEY AUGELLO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT ON INSTAGRAM
On Saturday, 2016 Olympian Haley Augello announced her retirement from competition via Instagram.
With a photo from the Olympic Games as the graphic, Augello posted this:
After much thought & consideration, I officially would like to announce my retirement from Women’s Wrestling. Wrestling is a sport that can give & take so much. I will never regret the years of sacrifices I’ve made because it has brought me to 27 countries, to World Championships, to the 2016 Olympics, and, most importantly, it has brought me to lifelong friendships. Although I am putting out the flame of my competitive days, my fire will NEVER stop burning in the pursuit of athlete equality & safety. When one door closes, another opens. Big things coming soon. Thank you Terry Steiner, @chunk48, @funky_gold_medina, @boomonday, and @sunkistkids for the unconditional love & support. And a special thank you to my family & @beckaleathers for being my solstice in a sport that can be so mentally & physically grueling. I love you all & am so thankful for those who have followed my journey.
Augello has been one of the nation’s best women athletes, going back to her days in high school in Lockport, Ill. In her first full year of competitive freestyle, Auguello won the UWW Cadet Nationals in 2011 and went on to claim a 2011 Cadet World title at 46 kg in Szombathely, Hungary.
On the Senior level, she was No. 1 in the USA for two straight years. In 2016, she dropped to 48 kg and won the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, and went on to place ninth in the 20 … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/26/Haley-Augello-retires-from-competition?mc_cid=1419bf9910&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – .Dominique Parrish: My Wrestling Hero
Today’s installment of My Wrestling Hero features Dominique Parrish. The three-time U23 World Team member and U.S. Open champion shares her thoughts on her wrestling hero: Ken Kannegaard.
These are Parrish’s words on her wrestling hero:
“My wrestling hero is my coach, Ken Kannegaard. He passed away a couple years ago from cancer. He was around when I was in middle school and he helped coach me with my dad. He was always about women’s wrestling. He started it at our high school. We had a great program by the time I was in it so I didn’t have to go through all the shenanigans that happen when a girl tries to wrestle in a male-dominated sport. I had some stuff, but he stuck up for me. He was a great coach. He loved wrestling. He loved women’s wrestling. .. rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1595820040477&twSessionId=thjstxpaju&postId=787220135&mc_cid=1419bf9910&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – HMA Fantasy #37 – Flo Card, Top Wrestlers in the World, and Who are our Favorite Women Wrestlers
In this episode, Jack, Jacob, and Earl dive into the matches that went down on the Flo card, talk about their top pound-for-pound wrestlers in the world, and get into their favorite women’s wrestlers. If you’re listening, make sure to leave us a rate and review on Apple Podcast! Also, go watch some women’s wrestling! … podcast story at http://www.hmawrestling.com/podcast/hma-fantasy-37-flo-card-top-wrestlers-in-the-world-and-who-are-our-favorite-women-wrestlers/?mc_cid=b3b7655607&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Carolinas Colleges News # 10
1 } – Getting to Know @PackWrestle: Future Workout Partner
RALEIGH, N.C. – Meet the new freshman class of the NC State Wrestling team. Hear who they are most looking forward to matching up with in the Wolfpack practice room. … rest of story and video at https://gopack.com/news/2020/7/15/wrestling-getting-to-know-packwrestle-future-workout-partner.aspx?mc_cid=43f0dbddeb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Legendary former wrestling coach Bob Guzzo continues to leave his mark at NC State
By Ben Ellis, Correspondent
The NC State wrestling program has had a meteoric rise to national prominence in recent years. Under current head coach Pat Popolizio, the wrestling team finished in the top-20 at the NCAA championships six years in a row, has finished in first place at the ACC championships three out of the last five seasons and went undefeated in the 2019-20 regular season for the first time in school history. While the recent success of the wrestling program may seem new, NC State actually has a long history of wrestling success. In 1975, legendary coach Bob Guzzo became head coach of the program and led it to new heights. In his tenure at NC State, Guzzo won 13 ACC championships, was named ACC Coach of the Year six times and coached 86 individual ACC champions, 24 All-Americans and four national champions. His 356 wins at NC State make him the coach with the most wins in school history, and his illustrious resume makes him not just the most accomplished NC State wrestling coach of all time, but the most accomplished NC State coach of any sport in school history.
Guzzo retired from NC State in 2004 after 30 years as head coach, then returned in 2013 as director of high school and alumni relations. He is close with Popolizio, who Guzzo has known for a while. “I have a nice relationship with [Popolizio],” Guzzo said. “Actually, I recruited him when he was a high school kid… I help out a little bit. I enjoy myself, and we have a nice, friendly, working relationship … rest of story at http://www.technicianonline.com/sports/article_a0172074-c7aa-11ea-8d6e-8bcc49e2b9ab.html?mc_cid=78726f35ba&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – A wrestling family- Adam Honis will be Division-I Wrestler at North Carolina
It was a tweet that made Central New York sports fans excited and yet it was unsurprising at the same time. Adam Honis from Jamesville-DeWitt committed to wrestle for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He’s continuing such an amazing legacy, his father Kurt wrestled at Syracuse when the Orange had a program and his older brother Ben just finished competing at a very high level at Cornell. “Super, super exciting. It’s been a long time coming, it’s been a long year figuring out where I’m going to land but I couldn’t be more excited to go to UNC and wrestle” Adam said. Honis says in this coronavirus world we live in, he was unable to visit the Tar Heels campus before making his decision … rest of story and tweet at https://cnycentral.com/sports/high-school/a-wrestling-family-adam-honis-will-be-division-i-wrestler-at-north-carolina?mc_cid=78726f35ba&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Erik Wince Named Head Wrestling Coach at Fort Hays State Univ.
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University Director of Athletics Curtis Hammeke announced the hiring of Erik Wince as head wrestling coach on Wednesday (July 15). Wince comes to FHSU from NCAA Division I affiliate American University in Washington D.C., where he served as assistant coach in 2019-20. Prior to that, he was head coach at Greensboro College, a Division III program in Greensboro, North Carolina, for four years.
“I am extremely excited and honored to be the next head coach of the Fort Hays State wrestling program!,” said Wince. “I want to thank Athletic Director Curtis Hammeke and the rest of the FHSU athletic administration for believing in me and making Hays feel like the place I needed to be to help usher the wrestling program into its next phase of success. My family and I are excited to make this move and join the rest of the Tiger Athletics Family. The FHSU wrestling program has a strong history of success and I cannot wait to get to campus and continue building FHSU Wrestling into a top tier program, year in and year out.” Last year, Wince helped American University produce four national qualifiers for the NCAA Division I championships. Three of the four held national rankings entering the championships, which ultimately was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two of the wrestlers earned All-America Honorable Mention status by the NWCA following the season, … rest of story at https://portal.nwcaonline.com/articles/NWCA_News/Erik-Wince-Named-Head-Wrestling-Coach-15-7-2020
5 } – Return to the Mat
RALEIGH, N.C. – Former NC State national champion Darrion Caldwell will don a Wolfpack singlet for the first time since 2011, as he returns to the wrestling mat this weekend. … rest of story at https://gopack.com/news/2020/7/24/wrestling-return-to-the-mat.aspx?mc_cid=a3e4678353&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – LEBLANC NAMED WRESTLING COACH
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Ryan LeBlanc has been named the new head wrestling coach at The Citadel, it was announced by director of athletics Mike Capaccio on Thursday.
“I would like to thank Mike Capaccio, Geoff Von Dollen and the rest of the search committee for entrusting me with the opportunity to serve as the next head wrestling coach at The Citadel,” said LeBlanc. “It is an honor and privilege to join an institution with such a rich tradition of developing cadet-athletes on and off the wrestling mat. I will always be grateful to JohnMark Bentley for preparing me for this opportunity, and I look forward to connecting with the Bulldog fans, alumni and the South Carolina wrestling community to continue to build on this tradition. My wife, Morgan, and I could not be more excited to join The Citadel family.”
“We are very excited to have Ryan join our Citadel family as our next head wrestling coach,” said Capaccio. “Ryan has competed at the highest level, both athletically and academically. He will bring a new energy to the wrestling program and he is very familiar with The Citadel and its mission. We had a strong candidate pool and … rest of story at https://citadelsports.com/news/2020/7/30/leblanc-named-wrestling-coach.aspx?mc_cid=b3b7655607&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Gonser joins Campbell University wrestling staff
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Former All-American Noah Gonser has joined Campbell’s wrestling coaching staff as Director of Operations and Recruiting Coordinator. Working under first year head coach Scotti Sentes, Gonser will coordinate the daily operations, administrative functions and recruiting travel for the program. “I’m excited to start this new chapter and join a great coaching staff that builds champions on and off the mat,” said Gonser. “I’m going to attack this with the same mindset that I did as a wrestler, but … rest of story at https://gocamels.com/news/2020/7/6/gonser-joins-wrestling-staff.aspx
8 } – Gardner-Webb Places 17 on 2019-20 SoCon Academic Honor Roll
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Gardner-Webb wrestling had 17 men named to the 2019-20 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the SoCon office Thursday afternoon.
Earning spots on the honor roll were Jha’Quan Anderson (Conyers, Ga.), Brandon Bright (Edmond, Okla.), Roderick Davis (Powder Springs, Ga.), Will Edmiston (Mooresville, N.C.), Kyle Homet (Waynesburg, Pa.), Jeffery Linker (Concord, N.C.), Trevon Majette (Chesapeake, Va.), RJ Mosley (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Taylor Parks (Arlington, Texas), Anthony Perrine (Sagamore Hills, Ohio), Gabriel Pickett (Fuquay-Varina, N.C.), Austin Reames (Bristow, Va.), Jacob Reames (Bristow, Va.), Anthony Schiess (Cary, N.C.), Conrad Schiess (Cary, N.C.), JT Trautman (Waterford, Wis.), and Joshua Walker (Newton, N.C.).
Bright, Jacob Reames, and Anthony Schiess were also awarded the 2019-20 Commissioner’s Medal for having a GPA of 3.80 or higher. … rest of story at https://gwusports.com/news/2020/6/25/wrestling-places-17-on-2019-20-socon-academic-honor-roll.aspx
9} – Appalachian Wrestlers – Preseason Rankings From The Open Mat
BOONE, N.C. — The Open Mat’s preseason rankings for 2020-21 include three wrestlers from App State.
Codi Russell (133 pounds), Jonathan Millner (149 pounds) and Thomas Flitz (174 pounds) are all in the top 33 of their respective weight classes as returning NCAA Championships qualifiers. Millner is ranked No. 16, Flitz is No. 20 and Russell is No. 27. With 31 wins apiece last season, Millner (31-4) and Flitz (31-10) both entered the top 20 on App State’s single-season victories list. Millner won a SoCon title at 149 pounds, Flitz earned the league’s second automatic NCAA berth … rest of story at https://appstatesports.com/news/2020/7/16/wrestling-wrestlers-receive-preseason-rankings-from-the-open-mat.aspx
10 } – Davidson Wrestling Announces Trio of Captains for 2020-21
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Head wrestling coach Andy Lausier announced the trio of senior Will Baldwin, junior Kyle Gorant and sophomore Gavin Henry as team captains for the upcoming campaign.
“There is nothing more powerful for the development of our program than organic leadership. Will, Kyle, and Gavin are going to take control of the steering wheel of Davidson Wrestling – their expectation for this team completely aligns with that of the coaching staff,” said Lausier.
Baldwin, the lone senior on the roster next season, just completed his first full competitive season at 149 pounds. The Hendersonville, N.C., native ended last year on a high note, earning a 12-0 major decision in the consolation round of the 2020 Southern Conference Championship.
Gorant returns as the team-leader in wins after just two seasons with a career mark of 31-23. Hailing from Coopersburg, Pa., Gorant finished his second campaign on the podium, placing third at 133 pounds at SoCon’s in March. Henry has made an immediate impact on the wrestling program since returning from an injury in January. The Union City, Pa., native went .500 in his first season on the collegiate mats and placed third at 184 pounds at the SoCon Championship. “Each one of these new captains will play a huge role in the advancement … rest of story at https://davidsonwildcats.com/news/2020/5/20/wrestling-announces-trio-of-captains-for-2020-21.aspx
College Recruits & Transfer # 3
1 } – Can wrestling survive a ‘broken’ college model?
By Mike Finn
This spring’s COVID-19 pandemic has certainly led to loss among an ongoing and countless number of people within this country.That would, of course, include the loss of lives as over 110,000 U.S. citizens had died as of June 7. There have been other departures from a normal way of the life, including in the sports world where both professional and amateur leagues have either canceled or postponed seasons and championships. That included NCAA wrestling, where all three national tournaments — set to take place in March — were canceled. Among those was the Division I tournament, where 330 wrestlers were set to compete in Minneapolis, including four wrestlers from Old Dominion: seniors Sa’Derian Perry (141) Larry Early (157) and Antonio Agee (184) and sophomore Killian Cardinale (125). But two weeks later, the Monarch wrestling program, which has been around since the 1957-58 academic year, took a bigger hit when the school announced it was dropping wrestling.
The official ODU statement read: “The decision in part developed from the findings of a six-month study of the athletics program by an outside consultant. The comprehensive report reviewed the national college sports landscape, identified current and future financial challenges and evaluated Title IX compliance, which led to the recommendation to discontinue a varsity sport. Once completely implemented, it is estimated that athletics will have an expense savings of approximately $1 million.”
But ODU officials also mentioned the on-going COVID-19 crisis was part of their decision. “Our decision became even more clear during this Coronavirus crisis, which we know will have significant impact on future athletics budgets,” said ODU athletics director Dr. Camden Wood Selig. “This decision will better allow the remaining sports to compete at a national level.” This is not the first time college wrestling has heard such a comment, especially in the 1980s when the majority of programs were cut because of the Title IX dilemma. There are some who believe the COVID-19 pandemic is now being used as the excuse to cut Olympic sports. That was apparent when five lower-level conferences asked the NCAA to drop the requirement of eight men’s and eight women’s sports among Division I FBS (football bowl subdivision programs) and six men’s/eight women’s sports in Division I FCS (football championship subdivision). … rest of story at https://www.win-magazine.com/2020/06/can-wrestling-survive-a-broken-college-model/?mc_cid=1ad1a557de&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – DI Council extends recruiting dead period in all sports
DI Council extends recruiting dead period in all sports
Division I dead period will continue through Aug. 31
June 25, 2020 By Michelle Brutlag Hosick
The Division I Council extended the recruiting dead period in all sports through Aug. 31. The Council met virtually Thursday afternoon. The full Council and the Council Coordination Committee will continue to review the recruiting dead periods on a regular basis. A dead period precludes all in-person recruiting. Phone calls and correspondence can continue to occur. Additionally, the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Oversight Committees indicated they are not planning to recommend any changes to the summer access model that was adopted last week, which permits institutions to begin summer countable athletically related activities in basketball beginning July 20 and may include up to eight hours per week of weight … rest of story at http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/di-council-extends-recruiting-dead-period-all-sports?mc_cid=4a8eea0a01&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – NCAA DIVISION 1 COUNCIL TO ADOPT NEW TRANSFER RULES BY JANUARY 2021
BY NICOLE MILLER 9 July 01st, 2020
The NCAA Division 1 Council has committed to adopt a uniform transfer rule by January 2021. Under the current rules, student-athletes are allowed to begin playing immediately after transferring in all sports except baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, football and men’s ice hockey. However, most major conferences do not allow students from any sport transferring schools within the conference to begin competing immediately, generally requiring a year of residency at the new institution. With the new uniform rule, the committee hopes to promote flexibility for student-athletes under all circumstances.
In order to promote the changes, the Division I Council Coordination Committee expanded the Transfer Waiver Working Group adding additional members from the Committee on Academics, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Council standing committees. The Transfer Waiver Working Group will be charged with studying the effects of transfers on student-athletes, and coming up with a viable solution to the issue that can be translated … rest of story at https://swimswam.com/ncaa-division-1-council-to-adopt-new-transfer-rules-by-january-2021/?mc_cid=24498831e8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – NJ State Champ Soldano Chooses Rutgers
The good news continues to trickle out of New Brunswick as Rutgers received a verbal commitment today from one of the state’s top rising juniors. Brian Soldano (High Point, NJ) was a 160 lb New Jersey state champion in 2020 at 160 lbs, which helped him earn a #5 ranking at the weight heading into the 2020-21 season and he’s currently the #38th ranked wrestler in the Class of 2022 . Over the last year, Soldano has placed third at the Super 32 and seventh a 16U Freestyle Nationals in Fargo. He also won six of seven matches at the National Duals. Brian was a state qualifier as a freshman at 160 lbs, as well.
Just over a week ago, Rutgers head coach Scott Goodale announced that Sebastian Rivera would be joining the program as a graduate transfer. Soldano is the first recruit from the Class of 2022 that has committed to the Scarlet Knights. Three rising seniors Kyonte Hamilton (Georgetown Prep, MD), Joey Oliveri (Hanover Park, NJ), and Dylan Weaver (Lyndhurst, NJ), all of who are top-100 recruits, have given verbals to Goodale’s team. If Soldano can hold 174 lbs it would be a great fit for the Scarlet Knights. … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/high-school-wrestling/nj-state-champ-soldano-chooses-rutgers/78421?mc_cid=097a633e42&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Cleveland State Vikings Add Four More, Including Three Transfers
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Head coach Josh Moore of the Cleveland State University wrestling team announced Monday that four student-athletes have formally committed to continue their careers with the Vikings. Three of the four are transfers who previously attended Division I schools while the Vikings also added another high school commit with this announcement. Three of the four are northern Ohio natives, as two of the three transfers are returning to their home state after previously attending out-of-state institutions. Joey Caprella (Old Dominion University), Caleb Graber (West Virginia University), Jake Manley (Otsego High School) and Marcus Robinson (University at Buffalo) all committed to the program recently and will join CSU for the 2020-21 academic year.
Caprella redshirted as a true freshman at Old Dominion this past season, posting an 11-12 mark in the process. He placed at the Appalachian State Open while competing at 149 pounds. Caprella was a two-time OHSAA state placer for Lima Central Catholic at 145 pounds, including finishing third as a senior in 2019. He won a pair of Troy District and Lima Central Catholic Sectional titles and left the Thunderbird program as the all-time leader in wins. Caprella will have four years of eligibility remaining with the Vikings. Graber also redshirted as a true freshman at West Virginia this past season, picking up five wins at 125 pounds in the first semester of competition. He was a Division I state placer at 132 pounds for Green High School at the 2019 OHSAA Tournament. Graber also qualified for the DI state tournament as a junior and was a two-time Massillon Perry Sectional champion who combined for 70 wins over his final two scholastic seasons. Graber will have four years of eligibility remaining with the Vikings.
Manley joins CSU after a highly successful career at Otsego High School in which he was a four-time state qualifier. Manley was 47-0 at 120 pounds in his shortened senior season as he was primed for the OHSAA Tournament coming off Oak Harbor Sectional and Napoleon District titles. He placed third at the 2019 OHSAA Tournament at 113 pounds as his lone loss in the event came to … rest of story at https://csuvikings.prestosports.com/sports/m-wrestl/2019-20/releases/20200713k83ct4?mc_cid=2a2de153ce&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Stillwater’s Young commits to Northwestern
Stillwater High’s two-time state champ Young commits to Northwestern
By Jimmy Gillispie jgillispie@stwnewspress.com
In addition to wanting to further his wrestling career past Stillwater High School, Carter Young is also thinking about his academics. That’s why the two-time state wresting champion, who’s entering his senior year, committed to continuing his athletic and academic career at prestigious Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He recently made that official on Twitter. “I had known for a little bit that I was going to go there,” Young said during a phone interview. “I was just making sure that I got in before I announced it. It’s been a bit crazy since that day. It’s exciting.” Recently retired SHS wrestling coach Doug Chesbro, who coached Young for two years before hanging up his coaching career after three decades within the program, had a hunch Young would choose one of the most prestigious academic universities in the country.
Young chose Northwestern over Oklahoma State, Princeton and Michigan – all of which he also visited before the coronavirus pandemic shut down on-campus recruiting visits. “It’s awesome,” Chesbro said. … rest of story at https://www.stwnewspress.com/sports/high_school_sports/stillwaters-young-commits-to-northwestern/article_03082cc9-54b7-5072-974f-0f8ff0e2abc5.html?mc_cid=78726f35ba&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Pat Brucki Enters Portal As Grad Transfer
Interview and story at https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/6760022-pat-brucki-enters-portal-as-grad-transfer?mc_cid=fb559ea200&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Penns Valley’s Malachi DuVall talks commitment to coach Cary Kolat and Navy wrestling
Penns Valley wrestler Malachi DuVall and his dad had a dream school in mind for college. They’d done their research on academics and athletics and decided that Navy was the place DuVall wanted to be. That was before he made his run to third place in the PIAA State Championships at 152 pounds in March. Once DuVall made that run, more phone calls from colleges started to roll in and the contact picked up. About two weeks after his junior season came to an end, he received a FaceTime request. The number calling him was that of Navy’s new wrestling coach Cary Kolat — a four-time Pennsylvania state champ, two-time NCAA champ and World medalist. “Cary got the coaching job and we thought … rest of story at https://www.centredaily.com/sports/high-school/article244426817.html?mc_cid=fb559ea200&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Indiana Wrestling Adds Transfer Garrett Hoffman
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.– IU head coach Angel Escobedo has announced the addition of graduate transfer Garrett Hoffman. Hoffman, a native of Cogan Station, Pa., comes to Indiana after four years at Bucknell. At Bucknell he majored in Managing for Sustainability with a minor in Philosophy. Hoffman graduated Cum Laude with a 3.56 GPA. Hoffman started off his collegiate career strong, as he qualified for the NCAA Championships at 184 pounds. “We’re excited to add Garrett Hoffman to our program,” IU head coach Angel Escobedo said. “An NCAA qualifier as a true freshman, Garrett brings experience and leadership to the program. Garrett will wrestle 197lb this season and is ready to put in the work needed to end his career as an All-American.” He earned the Bucknell Freshman of the Year Award after posting a record of 18-16 in his first collegiate season. Prior to Bucknell, Hoffman tallied a 167-19 record at Montoursville Area High School. He was a three-time state medalist, including a finalist as a senior in 2016. At Indiana Hoffman will be attending … rest of story at https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2020/7/28/indiana-wrestling-adds-transfer-garrett-hoffman.aspx?mc_cid=90928adc9b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Husker Wrestling Team Adds Brown Ton
Lincoln, Neb. – Nebraska Wrestling Head Coach Mark Manning announced the addition of Elise Brown Ton to the roster on Thursday. “We’re super excited to get a great young man like Elise,” Manning said. “Elise had some other options, but he expressed interest in the culture and enthusiasm we have going on here in our program. He feels he will add to that culture and I’m confident he will do just that.” A native of Allen, Texas, Brown Ton is a two-time Texas state champion, capturing the UIL titles in 2019 and 2020. During his senior season, he capped a 42-2 season with the state crown at 160 pounds. As a junior, Brown Ton went 30-8 and won the state title at 152 pounds with a major decision in the finals. In 2018, Brown Ton placed second at the UIL state tournament at 145 pounds, finishing the season with a 31-9 record, which included winning the region and district titles. Brown Ton captured the 170-pound Reno Tournament of Champions crown in 2019, pinning three of his six opponents in the process. He also took fourth place at the 2019 Cadet World Team Trials at 71 kg. … rest of story at https://huskers.com/news/2020/7/30/husker-wrestling-team-adds-brown-ton.aspx?mc_cid=b3b7655607&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College Coaching News # 4
1 } – CCCAA Board of Directors announces implementation of Contingency Plan for return to sports in 2020-21
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The CCCAA Board of Directors overwhelmingly approved implementation of its Contingency Plan on Thursday, providing a return to intercollegiate athletics for the 2020-21 academic year that shifts all sports, including football, to the spring season. The Contingency Plan was among three potential scenarios approved by the Board in early June. Each plan was wholly dependent on which phase of reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic the state of California was in on the CCCAA’s previously announced July 17 decision date. The return to athletics in January will only occur if it is safe to do so, a decision that will be guided primarily by state and local health guidelines. The Contingency Plan can be viewed here. The most ambitious was the Conventional Plan, which kept all sports except men’s and women’s basketball in their traditional places on the calendar. However, it was reliant on California being in Phase 4 of its reopening by mid-July, a likelihood that’s diminished in recent weeks. The Board, based on a recommendation from the CCCAA’s COVID-19 Work Group, decided to approve immediate implementation of the Contingency Plan rather than wait for July 17. “I know I speak for the entire CCCAA Board that moving Fall athletics to Spring 2021 is a huge disappointment,” said Dr. Erika Endrijonas, Board Chair and President of Pasadena City College. “However, the need to keep our student-athletes and the amazing coaches and athletic trainers who work with them safe was simply the only option available with the virus spiraling out of control across the state.” The Contingency Plan originally had men’s and women’s cross country, and women’s golf competing in the fall but was slightly modified in its latest version to move those three sports to the spring with the remainder of the CCCAA’s 24 sports. They’ll start practice in mid-January and … rest of story at https://www.cccaasports.org/coronavirus/Contingency_Plan_announcement?mc_cid=35441de679&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Musings on Stanford’s recent sports cuts
Apparently, everyone thinks I should speak to whether Stanford cutting sports makes economic sense or not.
Stanford is not in the category of the schools I normally assess, like Akron, with chronic declining enrollment and a lack of willing customers to fill the slots. If Stanford cuts a sport, it is in a position to fill those classroom (and dorm) slots with willing, paying customers. Conversely if it keeps a sport, it has to say no to those customers. That’s not true at Akron.
But there is a big caveat to that. As far as I understand it, every single scholarship at Stanford is fully endowed. Meaning when Stanford lets in a women’s volleyball player, it gets money from the endowment equal to the full-freight Stanford price for tuition, fees, room and board. This means that if Stanford lets in a upper middle class robotics student, or a WVB athlete, Stanford gets about the same level of revenue (and costs). If Stanford admits a lower middle class robotics student, the athlete likely brings in more cash b/c of the endowment. However, what I don’t know is whether Stanford has the ability to repurpose those endowments if the sport is cancelled. Imagine if there is the Andy Schwarz Endowed Scholarship that provides a 50% Grant-in-Aid (or GIA, NCAA slang for an athletic scholarship) to a member of the Sailing team, in perpetuity. It may be the case that as long as Stanford has a Sailing team, my endowment cannot be used for anything else, nor can Stanford touch the principal, which exists to generate earnings to cover the annual cost. But, perhaps if the team is cancelled, the school can do that. If that’s the case, then cancelling a sport saves you the operating expenses and generates a one-time windfall as all of those endowments effective escheat to the university, swelling the general endowment. … rest of story at https://sportsgeekonomics.tumblr.com/post/623185838733393920/musings-on-stanfords-recent-sports-cuts-a?mc_cid=35441de679&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Dartmouth’s Retreat Shows Rising Pandemic Toll on College Sports
By Janet Lorin and Brandon KochkodinJuly 9, 2020 About 240 programs have been cut since virus started spreading.
Stanford is eliminating 11 teams including rowing and sailing.
Dartmouth College has become the latest school to do the previously unthinkable: close some of its sports programs for good. It joins Stanford University and Brown University, among the wealthiest institutions in higher education, which have said in recent weeks they’re ending participation in programs including golf, rowing, fencing and squash. While few expect major sports such as football and basketball to be eliminated at most places, the cuts announced so far signal a change to decades of tradition at American universities. … rest of story at https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-09/dartmouth-sports-cuts-show-pandemic-s-mounting-toll-on-colleges?mc_cid=35441de679&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Navy Wrestling Fans Can’t Wait for Next Season . . . and Coach Cary Kolat Is the Reason Why
The Navy Wrestling program began a new era on March 20th, 2020. That was the day Chet Gladchuk announced Cary Kolat as the new head wrestling coach. Kolat had spent the previous six years as the coach at Campbell University. When I first read the news, it didn’t come as a complete surprise. But it wasn’t because the program had hit rock bottom. So before we start talking about why Coach Kolat is such a great fit, here’s a little history on the team to provide some context.
The Navy Wrestling Backstory
There can’t be any hard core collegiate wrestling fans out there who don’t know the names Ed Peery and Bruce Burnett. They are both in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. And the Naval Academy was truly fortunate to have these two legends lead the Navy Wrestling program for a combined 40 years. Ed Peerywas synonymous with the Navy Wrestling program for 27 years. He took over in 1961 and retired in 1987. Sadly, he passed away in 2010 at the age of 75. Coach Peery is Navy’s all-time winningest coach, going 311-90-14, including a 22-2-3 record against Army. Bruce Burnett arrived in Annapolis in 2001. According to him, he initially viewed the coaching position as a five to seven year commitment. It turns out he stuck around for 13. … rest of story at https://navysportsnation.com/navy-wrestling-fans-cant-wait-for-next-season-and-coach-cary-kolat-is-the-reason-why/?mc_cid=aa0bad43f6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – St. Cloud State mourns the passing of Coach Steve Grimit
St. Cloud State University mourns the loss of Coach Steve Grimit (1962-2020), who passed away on Wednesday, July 22. “On behalf of St. Cloud State University and Huskies Athletics, we offer our sincere condolences to the Grimit family.,” St. Cloud State Director of Athletic Heather Weems said. “Steve’s personality on the field was bigger than life and he made a significant impact on hundreds of student-athletes. He loved coaching and helping young men develop as people and players. He will be remembered by many for his passion and big voice on the sidelines.” Grimit served as the Huskies’ defensive line football coach for 27 years and was also SCSU’s head wrestling coach for 12 seasons. He coached numerous All-Conference and All-America players, helped the SCSU football win two conference championships, earn four NCAA playoff bids and positively impact the lives of SCSU student-athletes during his tenure with the Huskies. “I have lost a great friend and am having a difficult time thinking about what things will be like for me and all those who came in contact with Steve,” said Scott Underwood, who worked at SCSU with Grimit since 2001 and went on to serve as the Huskies’ head football coach from 2008 to 2019. “His passion, drive and caring for his players was unmatched. For as demanding and tough as Steve could be in pushing players to reach their best, he was also the first one to provide you the biggest hug in victory or defeat. His teachings and legacy will live on in the countless stories we share with a tear, a smile and a laugh. My heart goes out to Kim, Jimmy, Nicole & John as we all grieve with them.” As SCSU’s wrestling coach, Grimit led the Huskies from 1993 to 2006. He coached 14 All-America wrestlers during his tenure at SCSU and also coached SCSU NCAA Division II champion Gene Hanemann in 1995, who was the Huskies’ first NCAA DII individual champion. … rest of story at https://scsuhuskies.com/news/2020/7/24/st-cloud-state-mourns-the-passing-of-coach-steve-grimit.aspx?mc_cid=a3e4678353&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – NJC hires Arsenia Barksdale to be Plainsmen’s head wrestling coach
Former national champion wrestler replaces Adam Fierro
NJC won’t be having any live sports until January, but that hasn’t stopped them from making sports headlines. NJC announced the hiring of Arsenia Barksdale to be the Plainsmen’s new head wrestling coach. The announcement came via the team’s social media page. “We are happy to announce the hiring of @northeasternwres Head Coach Arsenia Barksdale,” read the Instagram post from NJC athletics. Barksdale comes to NJC with a strong resume. He was most recently a wrestling coach for Northwest Kansas Technical College. In 2018, the Mavericks finished in the top 10 at the NJCAA National Championship under his tutelage, with 3 All-American selections and one national champion wrestler. Barskdale was first hired at NKTC in 2015. Prior to that, he was an assistant coach at Adams State University for 3 years. In that time, he helped coach one national champion wrestler and multiple All-Americans. Barksdale was familiar with Adams State already, as he wrestled at the Division II college from 2006-2010. He was selected as an All-American all four years and won a national championship in 2009 wrestling in the 125 lbs. weight class. Originally from Virginia Beach Virginia, Barksdale was both a state and national champion wrestler at Kempsville High School. Barksdale also had a brief career as a professional MMA fighter, going 1-0 in his career. Barksdale will replace Adam Fierro, who was named interim head coach in 2019 following the departure of Mike Mendoza. … rest of story at https://www.journal-advocate.com/2020/07/27/njc-hires-arsenia-barksdale-to-be-plainsmens-head-wrestling-coach/?mc_cid=84274241b0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – Keenan Hagerty Named Head Wrestling Coach
LIBERTY, Mo – William Jewell Director of Athletics Tom Eisenhauer has announced that Keenan Hagerty has been hired as the head men’s and women’s wrestling coach, beginning August 1. Hagerty will be tasked with building the Jewell wrestling programs as the women will be competing for the first time in 2021 while the men’s program is restarting after a 27-year hiatus. “Keenan comes highly recommended by people all over the college wrestling community,” said Eisenhauer. “His familiarity with GLVC wrestling will help position us for success in a very competitive league.”
Hagerty comes to the Cardinals from Maryville University where he has spent four years as the top assistant on the Saints staff. During that time, he has helped Maryville to 19 All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selections, 15 NCAA-II national qualifiers, seven All-Americans and one national champion. Additionally, the Saints excelled in the classroom with Hagerty on staff having won three straight National Wrestling Coaches Association Academic Team National Championships, including setting a new Division II wrestling GPA record with a 3.556 mark in 2020. “I am excited to join William Jewell College … rest of story at https://jewellcardinals.com/news/2020/7/31/mens-wrestling-keenan-hagerty-named-head-wrestling-coach.aspx?mc_cid=18dff864d7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – PSUAC Suspends Fall Sports In Response to COVID-19
Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) postpones fall sports for intercollegiate athletics
Penn State Commonwealth Campuses Beaver, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Hazleton, Greater Allegheny, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, York to follow national movement among small conferences and push pause on play this fall due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In response to the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and with the health, safety and well-being of our campus and athletic communities being paramount, the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) Executive Council has unanimously voted to postpone all fall sports athletics competition and championships. The PSUAC has determined that, based on campus facilities and staff sizes, it is in the best interests of student-athletes, coaches, staff, and fans to postpone all fall sports competition. A decision on winter and spring sports competition will be made at a later date. “We have been closely monitoring the national landscape regarding intercollegiate athletics on smaller campuses as well as the developments related to the coronavirus and its impact on our students at all Penn State campuses for the fall semester,” said Director of Commonwealth Campus Athletics, Maureen Cooper. “The health and safety of our student-athletes is first and foremost and developing safety protocols has been the utmost priority the last several months, but unfortunately, there are too many factors that prohibit the PSUAC and its campuses from safely delivering a competitive atmosphere that our student-athletes deserve.” The University established a Commonwealth Campus Athletic Safety Subcommittee that continues to monitor University, national organization, state and local guidelines relative to resocialization of sports on our campuses and will work with campus athletic directors and medical personnel to seek alternative opportunities to provide a meaningful student-athlete experience throughout the fall season. … rest of story at https://psumontalto.prestosports.com/general/2020-21/releases/20200731i8164k?mc_cid=18dff864d7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – DIVISION III TEAM SITES
The 2020-2021 season is set to have 113 Division III teams. … story andupdates at https://www.d3wrestle.com/division-iii-team-sites/
10 } – CoVID Sports Cancellations at http://almanac.mattalkonline.com/covid-19-sports-cancellations/
National Wrestling News – August
1 } – #148 Jordan Burroughs – 5x World & Olympic Champion
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Jordan Burroughs is arguably the best American wrestler of all time. After winning two NCAA titles for Nebraska, JB won his first world championship in 2011. He’d go on to win the 2012 Olympics, as well as subsequent world titles in 2013, 2015 and 2017. He’s one of the best to ever step on the mat – period. This interview was recorded at JB’s in-laws in … podcast story at https://wrestlingchangedmylife.com/burroughs/?mc_cid=fc895bba88&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – College football parents take note of Ivy League suspending fall sports amid pandemic
By J. BRADY MCCOLLOUGHSTAFF WRITER JULY 8,
It’s been almost six weeks since Chris and Mya Hinton waded into the growing pool of advocates for college football players. Driven to action by schools deciding to bring athletes back to campuses during the pandemic, the Hintons, who have sons currently playing at Michigan and Stanford, started College Football Parents 247. The group now has 1,400 members. Hinton, speaking for the larger population of parents in an interview Wednesday, said they have not been rooting against a season. That was never the point. Their goals are for parents to have a seat at the table alongside the schools and NCAA, to have their questions answered as to how it can be done safely. They felt much worse about that prospect July 1 than June 1, though, with positive case numbers and hospitalizations skyrocketing across the country. And Wednesday, when the Ivy League announced it would not play any sports before Jan. 1, … rest of story at https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-07-08/college-football-parents-take-note-of-ivy-league-suspending-fall-sports-amid-pandemic?mc_cid=35441de679&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } -BOOK REVIEW: WRESTLING WITH ANGELS IS A GREAT READ, ABOUT ADDICTION, REDEMPTION, WRESTLING AND MORE
I had the opportunity last week to read a new book written by a life-long wrestler, NCAA All-American and Veterans World champion John Hanrahan, entitled Wrestling With Angels. I recommend this book to anyone involved in the sport of wrestling, as well as anyone who has an open mind to learn more about some of life’s most difficult challenges. While it is an excellent book, it is not an easy read. What I mean is a lot of books about wrestlers and other sports heroes only tell about all of the athlete’s successes and the positive qualities of their lives. Hanrahan’s book is not that story. He tells his wrestling story very well. But the book also gives a completely honest look at the dark parts of his life, including … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/June/29/Hanrahan-Book-Review?mc_cid=7ba10e0d72&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – N.J. wrestling legend Jordan Burroughs is coming home, will join PRTC
By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Jordan Burroughs is coming home.
Burroughs, an Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion, will join the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center as a resident athlete in September, 2021. He has been the face of U.S. wrestling for much of the last decade. A Sicklerville native, Burroughs will continue his training in Philadelphia after next year’s Olympic Games as the PRTC is on the campus of Penn and Drexel in Philadelphia. Burroughs will become the latest New Jersey athlete to join the PRTC after Joey McKenna and David McFadden made the move recently. The announcement is also an indication Burroughs will not retire after the Olympics when he will be 33 years old. “The infrastructure that has been created at the PRTC in Philadelphia will provide my family and me the best … rest of story at https://www.nj.com/sports/2020/07/nj-wrestling-legend-jordan-burroughs-is-coming-home-will-join-prtc.html?mc_cid=43f0dbddeb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – DeBias still using lessons he learned wrestling
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Times News is running a series of stories on former area athletes and what they have been doing since graduating from high school. The subject of today’s “Catching up With” is former Northern Lehigh High School wrestling standout Cory DeBias)
By TJ ENGLE tengle@tnonline.com
Cory DeBias wrestled his last college match in 2003. But wrestling is still impacting his life today. Seventeen years after walking off the mat for the final time as an NCAA Division III bronze medalist, DeBias continues to lean on the lessons he learned from the sport. A 1998 Northern Lehigh graduate, DeBias said what he has learned from wrestling has continued to help him throughout all facets of his life. “Wrestling is such a part of me. I kind of wear it everywhere I go,” DeBias said. “It’s all the lessons I learned from it. It’s funny how it shapes everything that you do.” DeBias said he doesn’t go through a day without somehow connecting it back to wrestling. “From organizing the emails on my desktop at work, … rest of story at https://www.tnonline.com/20200717/debias-still-using-lessons-he-learned-wrestling/?mc_cid=54266e1576&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – DAKE TAKES OUT CHAMIZO IN SATURDAY-NIGHT FLOWRESTLING EVENT
AUSTIN, Texas – FloWrestling hosted a big night of wrestling on Saturday night, featuring five exciting matchups, including a super match between a pair of two-time World champions Kyle Dake and Frank Chamizo as the main event. All five bouts were contested in men’s freestyle. Below is a breakdown of each match.
79 kg/174 pounds – Kyle Dake def. Frank Chamizo, 4-3
A match with three lead changes, the Dake vs. Chamizo bout lived up to the competitiveness that was expected. A 2015 (65 kg) and 2017 (70 kg) World champion for Italy, Chamizo scored first from a shot clock point, but two-time defending World champion at 79 kg Dake closed out the period leading on criteria, thanks to a late step out. In the second period, the only scoring came from an entertaining sequence that resulted in exposure for Chamizo, then a reversal and gut wrench for Dake to put him up, 4-3, and ultimately give him the win. However, with less than 10 seconds remaining, Chamizo shot a single and nearly took down Dake… rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/25/Dake-beats-Chamizo-in-Flo-event?mc_cid=1419bf9910&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – USA WRESTLING’S SENIOR NATIONALS, FEATURING NATION’S TOP WRESTLERS, SET FOR CORALVILLE, IOWA, OCTOBER 9-11
USA Wrestling has announced that it will host its Senior Nationals, featuring the nation’s top international-style wrestlers, at the new Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse in Coralville, Iowa, October 9-11. The event will highlight competition in the three Olympic disciplines: men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman. The Iowa City/Coralville region is considered one of the world’s hotbeds for wrestling, and has hosted numerous major USA Wrestling competitions in the past. Think Iowa City, the convention and visitors bureau for the Iowa City/Coralville region, is serving as the local organizing committee. “USA Wrestling is very excited to again partner with Think Iowa City on another one of our country’s significant wrestling competitions. With their long history of staging some of our sport’s best wrestling events, we are confident that the Senior Nationals will be another one of those awesome experiences for our sport. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/23/Senior-Nationals-set-for-Coralville-Iowa-in-October?mc_cid=fb559ea200&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Wrestling’s return begins with Iowa event
In a return to competition, USA Wrestling is planning to bring one of its premier events to the new Xtream Arena in Coralville in October. The USA Senior Nationals, featuring the nation’s top international-style competitors, will compete in a three-day event scheduled for Oct. 9-11, less than a month after the new 5,100-seat arena located on the Iowa River Landing will open. Competition in men’s and women’s freestyle and Greco Roman will be the first major Senior-level event to be hosted by USA Wrestling since the organization postponed or canceled many of its 2020 national events because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We will work closely with the local organizing committee, the local public health officials and others to insure athlete safety is paramount,” USA Wrestling executive director Rich Bender said in a statement announcing the event. “We are hopeful this will be a milestone for our sport as we battle back from this worldwide pandemic.” USA Wrestling has established return to event guidelines that will be followed as athletes work to resume competition. … rest of story at https://qctimes.com/sports/olympics/wrestlings-return-begins-with-iowa-event/article_d4fc354f-c32a-59de-86ec-a76393875aba.html?mc_cid=a3e4678353&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – USA WRESTLING RELEASES SCHEDULE AND WEBSITE FOR SENIOR NATIONALS IN CORALVILLE, OCT. 9-11; Q&A ON EVENT ALSO PROVIDED
Note: Slight changes have been made in the release and schedule. Updated information is in bold and underline.
USA Wrestling has finalized the schedule and posted an official event website for the Senior Nationals, which will be hosted at the new Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse in Coralville, Iowa, October 9-11. The schedule features three days of competition, which will showcase the nation’s top international-style wrestlers, competing in the three Olympic disciplines: men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman. Extensive information on the Senior Nationals has been posted on an official event website at: https://usawrestlingevents.com/event/2000215702/
The schedule for the Senior Nationals will include the six Olympic weight classes in each discipline. There will be a one-match finals, as is traditional at the Senior Nationals. Athletes will be able to register starting August 20. However, if United World Wrestling confirms … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/27/Schedule-website-and-Q-and-A-posted-for-Senior-Nationals?mc_cid=84274241b0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Rival Portland wrestling clubs are rooted in lifelong friendship
How did Matt Lindland — a 2000 Olympic silver medalist and 2001 World silver medalist — go 0-8 during the state freestyle and Greco-Roman tournament in Oregon shortly after his freshman season of high school? Ever the competitor, Lindland entered both Cadets and Juniors in freestyle and Greco-Roman. He went 0-2 in all four brackets for a grand total of eight losses over the course of one weekend. That’s when Lindland knew something had to change. The Logan, Oregon, native watched the awards ceremony and noticed that most of the medalists were wearing black and yellow Peninsula Wrestling Club singlets or Cobra Wrestling Club’s red, white and blue. He researched wrestling clubs and learned that Peninsula and Cobra were both located in Portland. Lindland’s initial choice of Cobra was unscientific. Once he returned home from his thrashing at state, he discovered that Cobra Wrestling Club was three bus stops from his high school, while Peninsula was four. The following Monday, Lindland set out to improve his wrestling skills at Cobra. By the time he got his driver’s license, Lindland was training out of both clubs. Different coaches. Different training partners. Different philosophies. Both were winners.
Peninsula Wrestling Club, founded in 1970, is led by Roy Pittman.
Cobra Wrestling Club, founded in 1972, is led by Marc Sprague.
Pittman and Sprague went to high school together and worked at … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1595820040477&twSessionId=thjstxpaju&postId=787212135&mc_cid=1419bf9910&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College Notes & News # 105
1 } – Troy Nickerson driven by the memory of his father as he builds Northern Colorado into a wrestling contender
Troy Nickerson stood up from the office chair in his house and took a picture off the wall. It features Tom Brands wearing jeans and a black Iowa Wrestling sweatshirt shaking hands with a man in a white shirt and a tan-colored hat. Brands, fresh off a win at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, was at the peak of his competitive powers. In the hypercompetitive world of wrestling, it might seem strange for a Division I head coach to have a picture of another Division I head coach as the focal point of a home office. For Nickerson, the current head coach at Northern Colorado, it is a reminder of the person who laid the groundwork for where he is today. The man in the photograph shaking Brands’s hand is Troy Nickerson’s father, Robert. “That picture reminds me of all the things that my dad did and sacrificed for me to get me to where I am,” Nickerson said. “In 1996 he took me down to Atlanta to watch the best wrestling in the world. Most people can’t do or can’t say they ever did things like that. He always exposed me to the best coaches and to the best partners. He never claimed to be some expert but he knew this was something I wanted to do and he exposed me to the best.” Robert Nickerson was an investment banker for 20 years but retired after his first bout with kidney cancer. Troy was two-years-old at the time. Robert bought a car dealership so he could work when he wanted and so he could take his children wherever they needed to go. Competing for Chenango Forks High School, Troy became the first five-time New York state wrestling champion (2001-05) before signing with Cornell University. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1593651692469&twSessionId=xhffiszike&postId=783899135&mc_cid=24498831e8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – COVID-19 could challenge small schools and force season delay
By Mike Finn
Bloomsburg’s Marcus Gordon is about to begin his fifth season as head coach of the Huskies. Wrestling is the only Division I sport within the athletic department at this university in Pennsylvania.
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By Mike Finn
Marcus Gordon, like many smaller Division I program head coaches, is forced to wear many hats in preparing his wrestlers to succeed on both the mat and in the classroom at Bloomsburg University. But like many of his peers, Gordon has been forced to wear something else the past four months as he starts his fifth season as coach: the fear of the unknown regarding his sport, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. These are not normal times for college wrestling programs, which saw the 2019-20 season abruptly end on March 12, shortly before the NCAA was set to hold championship tournaments in three divisions, and forced student-athletes to finish their spring semesters on-line and while continuing to train at home. “As a coach, you are always checking on your team, whether it’s in practice or in class,” Gordon said in May. “Now I do a lot of Zoom calls to make sure their classes are going well and making sure they are trying to do something. Normally, our kids would still be training and competing in freestyle right now. Hopefully, once the ban has been lifted, they will be in decent shape.” Coaches like Gordon must also figure out a way to recruit athletes who cannot visit campus. “It’s been challenging, but it’s something that we can get through and make it happen,” Gordan said. “It’s a shame our guys did not get to go to nationals or that recruits can’t come on campus. I’ve been answering a lot more different questions than normal.” But perhaps the biggest questions for today’s college wrestling coaches deal with the financial shape of their programs … as two different lifelines are being cut off as the state after the state basically shut down. And one of bigger losses for programs were the loss of summer camps that help finance wrestling programs. … rest of story at https://www.win-magazine.com/2020/07/18836/?mc_cid=097a633e42&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b#utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=18836
3 } – .NCAA DI College Wrestling Early-Preseason Rankings (Individual + Team) July 6th, 2020
The Open Mat has released our early-preseason rankings for July 6th, 2020. Both individual and tournament rankings have been included. At this time, no true freshmen have been included. These rankings are a very rough look at the 2020-21 season. Because most schools are still closed, teams have less of an idea as to what their 2020-21 lineups will look like. Therefore, expect more weight changes in the next edition, plus more additions or drops due to potential redshirts (Olympic and regular). .. rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/college-rankings/ncaa-di-college-wrestling-early-preseason-rankings-individual-team-july-6th-2020/78413?mc_cid=097a633e42&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Wrestling Mailbag: Lineup Questions, Facility Thoughts and more
With things still a bit quiet on the sports front, I decided to go to Twitter and solicit some questions and see if I could possibly provide some answers for what people are wondering about OSU wrestling. Let’s dive in and take a look. There is definitely smoke. To about anyone that follows closely, it just makes a lot of sense. With Kaid Brock coming back for a sixth year after going 141 a few years ago, with two proven starters at 141 available in Dusty Hone and Kaden Gfeller, with other lower weights Reece Witcraft, Jakason Burks, and Trevor Mastrogiovanni, all having redshirts available, it just seems like it’s clearly the best lineup OSU could trot out. Even coming from a bunch of outside analysis. That said, I’ve heard buzz that it is the plan from fellow insiders. But I’ve yet to speak with the Fix family or anyone on staff directly about it, so I can’t definitively say that it’s going to happen. … rest of story at https://pistolsfiringblog.com/wrestling-mailbag-lineup-questions-facility-thoughts-and-more/?mc_cid=097a633e42&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – How Olympic sports are fighting for survival at the collegiate level
ESPN’s Andrea Adelson, Adam Rittenberg, Alex Scarborough and Mechelle Voepel reported on and wrote this story.
It’s early 2021, and the men’s gymnastics dual meet between Minnesota and Penn State is about to begin. Gymnasts warm up on floor, rings, pommel horse, bars and vault, while the judges settle into their seats. Before the first event, a set of cameras and computers are checked. Penn State is the home team and will compete at Rec Hall in State College. But the Nittany Lions technically aren’t hosting anyone. Minnesota will be competing at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis, more than 970 miles away. And the judges? They’re at home, watching competitors via live stream. The dual meet has gone virtual. This potential cost-saving strategy is less than ideal, but it’s a sensible competition option for men’s gymnastics, one of many Olympic sports trying to survive the financial crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic. Programs are being cut almost every week, as desperate athletic directors try to find solutions despite grim financial forecasts. These programs have long been budgetary drains on athletic departments, and many believe the pandemic has accelerated a reckoning. But this unprecedented time also brings opportunities for Olympic sports to reinvent themselves and find creative solutions to save money — particularly costs around travel, staff and facilities — and survive. The pandemic is bluntly showing that the old model is no longer sustainable. … rest of story at https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29399268/how-olympic-sports-fighting-survival-collegiate-level
6 } – Hawkeyes’ Wrestling Lineup May Be More Powerful
With the Iowa wrestling team’s 2019-20 season cut short — too short, by most standards given the No. 1 team in the nation was the favorite to come out on top of the NCAA Championships — the question has turned to 2020-21. The good news for the Hawkeyes is that not much has changed in terms of a potential starting lineup, and they don’t lose any edge by the small shifts that will have to be made to make up for the loss of Pat Lugo at 149 pounds and to account for the addition of 141-pound, three-time All-American Jaydin Eierman. By these lineup projections, Iowa is going to be just as good – if not better – than the team that ran through their regular-season schedule and won the Big Ten championship a year ago. Returning nine of 10 starters definitely doesn’t hurt.
125 – Spencer Lee
Put the song on repeat — Lee, two-time NCAA Champion, 2019 Big Ten Champion, 2019 Dan Hodge Trophy winner, and too many others to list. … rest of story at https://www.si.com/college/iowa/wrestling/iowa-wrestling-071020?mc_cid=74c2efdb11&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – .Ride in Style with CSU Bakersfield head coach Manny Rivera
CSU Bakersfield head coach Manny Rivera is heading into his fifth season at the helm of the Roadrunner wrestling program. On Episode 610 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, Rivera talks about the Ride in Style fundraiser that ends August 6 where they’re auctioning off a car (Infiniti Q50). Manny also talks about the entire school’s move to the Big West, Karen Langston’s role and leadership and much more. .. rest of story at http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/short-time/ride-in-style-with-csu-bakersfield-head-coach-manny-rivera/?mc_cid=35441de679&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – TOM’s Quarant-Interview with Indiana Head Coach Angel Escobedo
ByEarl SmithPosted on 07/07/2020
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Today TOM sat down with Indiana head coach Angel Escobedo to discuss all things Hoosier wrestling. After looking back on the 2019-20 season and the emergence of Brock Hudkins, we turn our attention to the future in Bloomington. Escobedo and his staff are excited about a 16th ranked recruiting class from 2019 that was largely redshirted last season. So are the Indiana wrestling fans who averaged over 1600 in attendance last year at their new home, Wilkinson Hall. We also get into Angel’s background growing up in Gary, Indiana, … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/college-wrestling-news/toms-quarant-interview-with-indiana-head-coach-angel-escobedo/78426?mc_cid=097a633e42&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – Seven Home Matches Highlight 2020-21 Augustana Wrestling Schedule
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A seven-match home wrestling schedule and 14 regular season dates are part of the 2020-21 Augustana wrestling schedule announced Thursday.
The Vikings, coming off a second-place finish in the 2019-20 NSIC standings, open their season with a pair of open tournaments with the Jimmie Open (Nov. 7) and DWU Open (Nov. 14).
The home debut of the 2020-21 squad has Augustana hosting North Dakota State on Nov. 20 inside the Elmen Center, a facility that saw the Vikings go 6-1 in last season. Augustana makes it back-to-back matches with Division I foes, and members of the Big XII, as the Navy and Gold travel just up I29 to South Dakota State on Nov. 11.
Augustana closes the 2020 calendar year with a dual against Nebraska-Kearney inside the Elmen Center on Dec. 19.
In the first match of 2021, the NSIC season gets underway as the Vikings travel to Northern State on Jan. 8. The NSIC home opener is Jan. 15 as the Vikings host MSU Moorhead.
Augustana also has home duals against Minnesota State (Jan. 22), Upper Iowa (Feb. 7) and St. Cloud State (Feb. 17). All three of those programs are perennially in the Top-25 of the NCAA Division II polls. … rest of story at https://goaugie.com/news/2020/7/9/seven-home-matches-highlight-2020-21-augustana-wrestling-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=35441de679&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – ‘Why would I leave?’: State champions happy to stay home, wrestle for UNC
University of Northern Colorado wrestling fans should expect a lineup of familiar faces in 2020. The Bears staff focuses on recruiting in-state athletes, and it’s proving to be effective.
According to the university, eight incoming wrestlers attended high school in Colorado, including four from Weld County.
Head coach Troy Nickerson said recruiting athletes in Colorado, and specifically Weld County, has been a goal since he was hired in 2014.
“I think anytime you can keep your best kids in state, in the community, it’s in the best interest of the program,” Nickerson said. “We’re going to continue to keep doing that.”
It’s not hard to sell the wrestlers on the idea of staying home, either. Nickerson and his coaching staff attended schools near their homes and had good college careers. They are products of the system being created at UNC.
Windsor alumnus and state champion Cody Eaton said the program’s coaching staff pursued local athletes during the recruiting process and explained the benefits of attending UNC.
Their families and other supporters live close. Student-athletes may live at home rather than in the dorms, which University’s Emanuel Munoz-Alcala said is a big draw. The recruits may also be familiar with the coaches or other wrestlers, … rest of story at https://www.greeleytribune.com/2020/07/09/northern-colorado-high-school-wrestlers-sign-with-university-northern-colorado-program/?mc_cid=35441de679&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 Reasons Why Kids Should Wrestle
TDR Editor’s Notes ; As another wrestling fan noted, a big, reason to add to this list of reasons to wrestle is that …. It Is FUN!
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Wrestling is one of the most unique sports on the planet. It is definitely not the most popular sport, but that is quickly changing as more and more people become aware of the incredible benefits that a career in wrestling can provide.
1. Wrestling develops athleticism
Balance, strength, coordination, and overall body awareness is fundamental in having success in the sport. Year after year kids will start practice with gymnastics, calisthenics, and activities that develop these skills. It provides a foundation of athleticism.
2. Wrestling promotes personal responsibility
As an individual sport the only person responsible for success or failure is the individual themselves. Wrestling teaches self-awareness and how to be responsible for your actions. What you put in is what you get out.
3. Wrestling develops mental and emotional resilience
Like no other sport, wrestling triggers the emotions of athletes. … rest of the list and story at http://www.theschoolofwrestling.com/why-wrestle/?fbclid=IwAR0BBPrXrt8nPwuqV2SYTWM7Pj6uJzdfd4JrGNCYxAP4ieyNKxhgXeanY5w
Wrestling History # 11
1 } – Tony Ersland: My Wrestling Hero
The 75th installment of My Wrestling Hero features Tony Ersland. The Purdue coach shares his thoughts on his wrestling heroes: Tom and Terry Brands and Lincoln McIlravy.
These are Ersland’s words on his wrestling heroes:
“When I was growing up, I ended up going to Iowa, and who was wrestling before I got there and who I watched all the time, were Tom and Terry Brands. They were catalysts of the Iowa wrestling program at the time. They were the holy terrors of the wrestling world at that time. Those were guys that I grew up watching on Iowa Public Television before I went to Iowa in those high school years. I remember watching those guys on Iowa Public Television and seeing them multiple times a year and going to dual meets. I appreciated the competitors that they were. Those were guys that I really enjoyed watching and I just respected — how they competed, … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1594316158730&twSessionId=pzslmyslbd&postId=784392135&mc_cid=35441de679&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – Hunter Catka: My Wrestling Hero
The 76th installment of My Wrestling Hero features Hunter Catka. The 2019 Cadet World Team member who finished the season as the top-ranked high school heavyweight in the country shares his thoughts on his wrestling hero: Brandon Slay.
These are Catka’s words on his wrestling hero:
“My wrestling hero is Brandon Slay. As a person and as a coach, and obviously as a wrestler, he’s done a lot. He’s the most motivational. As a coach, he’s put me through some amazing practices with some amazing partners and definitely got me better. As a mentor, … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1594437856255&twSessionId=wdgdjriosm&postId=784527135&mc_cid=74c2efdb11&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Reece Humphrey goes into ‘The Hot Box’
Reece Humphrey, a two-time All-American for Ohio State and three-time World teamer member, entered ‘The Hot Box’ after discussing his wrestling career and his role at the New Jersey Regional Training Center. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPlayer.jsp?TIM=1594437856255&twSessionId=wdgdjriosm&videoId=784673135&mc_cid=74c2efdb11&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – Terry Steiner: My Wrestling Hero
The 78th installment of My Wrestling Hero features Terry Steiner. The USA Wrestling women’s freestyle National Team coach and 1993 NCAA champion shares his thoughts on his wrestling hero: Randy Lewis.
These are Steiner’s words on his wrestling hero:
“I would say Randy Lewis. The reason is because of the relationship we had with him. He’s the guy who really noticed us and I loved his competitive spirit. He was all about competition day. When the lights were on he always shined the brightest. When the stage was the most critical he would shine the brightest. He waited for those moments to prove himself. And then the competitiveness of it, whether you were in a workout or competition mat. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1594574336495&twSessionId=xzmveskdpk&postId=785071135&mc_cid=622487b176&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Robby Smith: My Wrestling Hero
oday’s installment of My Wrestling Hero features four-time Greco-Roman World Team member Robby Smith, who shares his thoughts on his wrestling hero: USA Wrestling Greco assistant and 1976 Olympic gold medalist Momir Petkovic.
These are Smith’s words on his wrestling hero:
“I’d have to go with Momir Petkovic because he taught me so much. He was my coach, but if I had to go with a hero of mine it’s a man I respect, right? That’s the reason he’s my hero. He taught me so much in the world of wrestling and he really taught me how to be a man. I really didn’t get to follow his career when he was wrestling because it was before my time. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1594777826145&twSessionId=fvugmitwxj&postId=785210135&mc_cid=2a2de153ce&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 } – Angel Escobedo: My Wrestling Hero
Today’s installment of My Wrestling Hero features Indiana coach and 2008 NCAA champion Angel Escobedo, who shares his thoughts on his wrestling heroes: John Smith, Kevin Jackson and Kenny Monday.
These are Escobedo’s words on his wrestling heroes:
“I think I have quite a few. I can’t just say one person but a lot of them influenced my life. John Smith was at that age when he was winning World titles and Olympic titles and the run that he had. He was one of them. Kevin Jackson and Kenny Monday were other guys. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1594956806739&twSessionId=kzzsnzrzpn&postId=785511135&mc_cid=78726f35ba&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } -WIN MAGAZINE CELEBRATES JUNIOR NATIONALS HISTORY WITH ITS JULY 2020 ISSUE, WHICH IS NOW AVAILABLE
USA Wrestling’s magazine partner, WIN, has published their July issue celebrating what would have been the 50th Junior Nationals with some of the most memorable moments. Subscribe to WIN, either in print or digitally, to get a copy of the magazine. Use Discount code “July” to start your subscription with WIN’s July publication.
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P6 – VAN KLEY COLUMN – IMPORTANCE OF COACHES
There’s potentially never been a time where the impact of good coaches has been more needed. WIN Publisher Bryan Van Kley interview some college coaches at the NWCA Convention in 2018 about why you coach.
P8 – RUMBLING ON THE ROOF
Nearly 20 wrestlers decided to return to mat action June 28 on the top of a building in Chicago, where Jason Nolf, Pat Lugo and Joe Rau won the featured bouts of the evening.
P11 – KELSEY CAMPBELLL COLUMN
Through the eyes of a mixed-race female wrestler, get an inside look to the perspective on both racism and sexism from former Olympian and World Team member. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/18/WIN-Magazine-Fargo-celebration-edition?mc_cid=54266e1576&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – JUNIOR NATIONAL MEMORIES: THE FIRST JUNIOR NATIONALS IN IOWA CITY IN 1971 WITH CARR, CORSO, CURBY AMONG CHAMPIONS
It is generally accepted that the first USA Wrestling Junior National Championships was held in the Fieldhouse at the University of Iowa in Iowa City in 1971. Based upon that fact, this would have been the historic 50th Junior Nationals if USA Wrestling had not cancelled this year’s event in Fargo, N.D. due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 1971, the USA was still embroiled in the Vietnam War, with Richard Nixon in his first term as the U.S. president. The social, political and cultural upheaval from the 1960’s was still going strong. It was the year Led Zeppelin first performed “Stairway to Heaven” and Rod Stewart gave us “Maggie May.” The voting age in the USA was lowered to 18. Disney World opened in Florida and Apollo 14 landed on the moon. Of the seven Junior National Memories stories I will write this week, this will be the only one that I did not attend in person. I was 10 years old at the time, and did not start wrestling until the latter part of 1972. All I know about this event is what I can research or what I have been told. At the time, Iowa was considered a major hotbed for wrestling in the USA (and still is). However, it was not the University of Iowa that was the big power of that time, but it was Iowa State, coached by Harold Nichols. Dave McCuskey was the head coach at the University of Iowa at the time. Dan Gable was still at Iowa State training for the Olympics, and would win a World title in 1971. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/18/The-first-Junior-Nationals-in-1971?mc_cid=54266e1576&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – ABBOTT BLOG: WITH NO FARGO IN 2020, LET’S CELEBRATE THE FIRST 49 YEARS OF JUNIOR NATIONALS!
A large part of the wrestling community was expected to either be in Fargo, N.D. today, or would be on the way there. COVID-19 has brought our sport and the world to a screeching halt. One of the victims of the pandemic is the annual USMC Junior and 16U Nationals in the Fargodome, which was ultimately cancelled on May 27. Today was supposed to be the final set-up day, plus registration, medical checks and weigh-ins for 16U men’s freestyle and 16U women’s freestyle. The raised platform would have been set up, with mats all over the floor of the Fargodome. Brackets would be finalized and posted. Competition was scheduled to kick off tomorrow promptly at 9:00 a.m. This year was set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Junior Nationals portion of the event. It has been 50 years, a full half-century of great high school wrestlers battling for national championships and All-American honors in the Olympic styles. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/17/Abbott-blog-on-celebrating-the-first-49-Junior-Nationals?mc_cid=9a0490d9db&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – NWCA Honorary Lifetime Member, Coach Earl Fuller Passes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Legendary RIT coach Earl Fuller passed away, Thursday. He was 98 years old. Fuller served the RIT community for nearly six decades, including 46 seasons as wrestling coach and 15 as men’s golf coach. “Earl Fuller’s love for RIT and his student-athletes will be long remembered and forever felt in the hearts and minds of anyone who crossed his path,” said Executive Director of Athletics Lou Spiotti, Jr. “He leaves a legacy that few people in this profession, or any for that matter, can match.” Fuller took the reins of the wrestling program prior to the 1948-49 season as only the fifth coach following the team’s inception in 1927. He went on to mentor eight wrestlers to 10 All-America honors, including three-time All-American and 1983 Division III National Champion (142 lbs) Darrell Leslie, before his retirement in 1994. Fuller’s teams totaled 24 appearances at the NCAA Division Championships during his career, including three Division I appearances (1959-61) and five Division II showings (1963, 1970-73). Following the advent of Division III in 1974, Fuller’s teams qualified for the NCAA Championships 16 out of the 20 years he was on the sidelines. Fuller witnessed 15 RIT Invitational, nine state and 18 ICAC champions while six of his grapplers won the 4-I Tournament and 17 carried off top honors in the Niagara District AAU competition. Fuller remains the winningest coach in program history with 201 victories, including a perfect 10-0 record during the 1953-54 season. Seven of his wrestlers earned RIT Senior Athlete of the Year honors and 26 were inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. Fuller was a member of the inaugural class inducted into the New York State Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1977. … rest of story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwca-honorary-lifetime-member-coach-earl-fuller-passes/?mc_cid=7e573bd55d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Women’s Wrestling News # 44
1 } – 3x World Team Member, Burkert Announces Her Move to the Southeast RTC
Jenna Burkert announces her move to Southeast Regional Training Center Jenna Burkert announced today in her interview with Mason Beckman that she is moving her training to the Southeast Regional Training Center in Blacksburg, Virginia. Burkert, a native of Long Island, NY is a three time Senior World Team Member and recently won silver at the Pan Am games in Lima, Peru in August 2019. … rest of story at http://www.hmawrestling.com/article/3x-world-team-member-burkert-announces-her-move-to-the-southeast-rtc/?mc_cid=c193cf2791&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 } – New Lexington female wrestler eyeing bigger dreams
Wrestling star Leilah Castro makes it official with national power Campbellsville
NEW LEXINGTON — Leilah Castro had been committed to national power Campbellsville University (Kentucky) for months, but the novel coronavirus prevented the New Lexington wrestling standout from making it official. She finally got that chance on Friday, when she signed her letter of intent in a small ceremony in front of the high school. The former state and national champion, who made history as the Muskingum Valley League’s first female state champion in wrestling, joins a program that was ranked No. 1 in the country in NAIA before COVID-19 ended the season at the national championships. … rest of story at https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/sports/2020/07/13/wrestler-leilah-castro-signs-campbellsville-university-coronavirus/5419693002/?mc_cid=2a2de153ce&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 } – Girls wrestling on rise, seeks OHSAA sanction
In all likelihood, girls wrestling will be the next sport sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Statewide and national wrestling coalitions are working to make sure it happens sooner rather than later. The inaugural girls state tournament, Feb. 22 and 23 at Hilliard Davidson and sponsored by the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association, was by all accounts a big smash. But though surveys indicate that 800 girls plan to participate under the umbrella of a co-ed team next season (up from 490 in 2019-20), sanctioning would provide an even bigger boost to the movement. “While girls wrestling is by leaps and bounds the fastest growing sport in America, some schools won’t have anything to do with it if it doesn’t have the OHSAA’s name next to it,” said Olentangy Orange girls coach Brian Nicola, whose state runner-up team boasted an area-high 20 wrestlers last season and expects to have 30 next winter. … rest of story at https://www.dispatch.com/sports/20200714/girls-wrestling-on-rise-seeks-ohsaa-sanction?mc_cid=2a2de153ce&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 } – .The NCAA Div. I Council Voted “Yes” to Women’s Wrestling. Now What?
Last month the NCAA Division I Council adopted legislation to grant women’s wrestling emerging sport status (ESS). The vote, which was postponed from the end of April, brings the trio of NCAA divisions together in granting women’s wrestling Emerging Sport Status (ESS). Divisions II and III passed the vote in January. This celebrated milestone becomes effective on August 1, and, as part of the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program, women’s wrestling will have 10 years to reach 40 programs as a prerequisite for championship status. However, it wouldn’t be outlandish to think women’s wrestling might reach the 40-program requirement prior to even obtaining ESS on August 1. There are currently 39 varsity NCAA programs that sponsor women’s wrestling and talk of several more with interest in the addition. … rest of story at https://www.transitionwrestling.com/the-ncaa-div-i-council-voted-yes-to-womens-wrestling-now-what/?mc_cid=54266e1576&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 } – Campbell: How one wrestles against racism and sexism today
By Kelsey Campbell
Changing the system is hard. We accept a system because on some level, it works. And depending on what side of history you find yourself on, you may have built a life and a plethora of success based on that very system. I’ve had to revisit so many thought processes, belief systems, and even who I believe myself to be in the face of our current health and social climate. The temptation as an athlete is to zero in on the training and the goal and the light at the end of the tunnel: Olympic. Gold. Medal. But there’s more. I am “mixed (half Jamaican, half white),” a fact I’ve always been quite proud of … although there were many times growing up that I felt unsure of what mixed even meant. I also happen to be a female wrestler. Contextually, the term ‘sexism’ was born out of the civil rights movement, but historically, it always did exist. I’ve known for most of my career that sexism existed. I would speak up at times, but it’s tough to make a point in a room full of genders that are not your own. The few brave individuals to come forward or fight the good fight paid a big price for it. In any case, I think in order to get my point across, I should share the textbook definitions of sexism and racism, alongside my personal experience with both, in order to paint a whole picture of it, from the perspective of a mixed, female wrestler. … rest of story at https://www.win-magazine.com/2020/07/campbell-how-one-wrestles-against-racism-and-sexism-today/?mc_cid=78726f35ba&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b#utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=campbell-how-one-wrestles-against-racism-and-sexism-today
6 } – World Champion and Olympic bronze medalist Clarissa Chun goes On The Mat
Clarissa Chun, a 2008 world champion and 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Clarissa Chun comes on the show to break the silence from On The Mat. Chun is on the coaching staff for Team USA and has a distinguished career on the mat. The Hawaii native has been an icon in American women’s wrestling. … rest of story at http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/trackwrestling/on-the-mat/world-champion-and-olympic-bronze-medalist-clarissa-chun-otm608/?mc_cid=54266e1576&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 } – JUNIOR NATIONALS MEMORIES: FIRST JUNIOR NATIONALS FOR GIRLS IN 2002: MONTGOMERY, RIPLEY, ROSENBROCK TOP STARS
Wrestling for girls and women is exploding all across the nation and world, with more and more opportunity at every level of the sport. Girls high school wrestling has grown in size every year since 1990, something which is helping make wrestling a larger and more diverse sport. There are currently 28 state high school associations which have official girls high school programs, with more expected in the next few years. One of the biggest milestones for the growth and popularity for girls high school wrestling came in 2002, when USA Wrestling added a Junior girls division at the combined Junior/Cadet National Championships in the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D. This was the first year in which USA Wrestling state associations began bringing teams of high school girls to compete alongside the boys at the largest wrestling tournament in the world. … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/21/Junior-National-memories-of-the-first-Junior-Girls-event?mc_cid=aa0bad43f6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 } – Forrest Molinari: My Wrestling Hero
The 74th installment of My Wrestling Hero features Forrest Molinari. The 2019 World Team member shares her thoughts on her wrestling heroes: Craig Holden, Jason Moorman and Mark Perry.
These are Molinari’s words on her wrestling heroes:
“I feel like a wrestling hero is someone who impacted your career in a way that it would have never been the same, so for me, the first person that comes to mind is one of my wrestling coaches from high school, Craig Holden. I don’t think I would be where I am today without him. He was the head football and head wrestling coach when I got into high school and then he stepped down as the head wrestling coach my junior year, but he still stuck around to make sure to take me to all my tournaments after women’s wrestling started popping up after CIF women’s wrestling got sanctioned. He helped me get a scholarship for college. I actually saw him the other day when I went home to California. He’s always been like a second dad to me by making sure my grades were good when I was in school and that I was staying out of trouble and going to all my practices and competitions. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1594267621086&twSessionId=vcywjwtncx&postId=784238135&mc_cid=fc895bba88&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9} – #WOMENSWEDNESDAY: VERONICA CARLSON ON ATHLETE LEADERSHIP, HER WRESTLING CAREER AND MORE
By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | July 22, 2020, 5:25 p.m. (ET)Today, we visited with Veronica Carlson, chair of USA Wrestling’s Athlete’s Advisory Committee and a member of USA Wrestling’s Executive Committee. Carlson has been a major leader in the sport, helping amplify the voice of the athletes during this time of challenge and change. Veronica talks about how athletes are making a big impact in today’s world, as well as a review of her career on and off the mat. Carlson was a World-class athlete on the mat for many years, competing in the 2013 Senior World Championships and winning a silver medal at 2009 Junior World Championships. After getting into the sport in Illinois, she was recruited to train at the U.S. Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan while still in high school. After a year of college wrestling at Missouri Baptist, she became a resident athlete at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. Carlson made numerous Women’s National Teams and won a number of international medals. Her competitve career ended after the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/22/Womens-Wednesday-with-Veronica-Carlson?mc_cid=b08de964d0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 } – Jenna Burkert: My Wrestling Hero
Today’s installment of My Wrestling Hero features Jenna Burkert. The 2019 World Team member shares her thoughts on her wrestling heroes, including four-time World and Olympic medalist Patricia Miranda.
These are Burkert’s words on her wrestling heroes:
“When I first started wrestling I would say it was Kristie Marano, Kristie Davis. My big wrestling hero was Patricia Miranda. I remember I met her and all the National Team athletes when I was in sixth grade. I was 12 years old and my coach hooked me up to go out there. It wasn’t a kids camp. It was literally their national team camp and then me. That was a really cool experience. I have all these pictures with all the athletes. Most of them took the time to meet me and say hello.
“It was a year or two later I was wrestling at the Cadet finals of Body Bar and I ran into Patricia Miranda. Right away she said hello to my mom and I already felt all special because this Olympic bronze medalist remembered who I was. She asked how I did at Body Bar. I told her I was in the finals and she told me it was awesome. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1595471090067&twSessionId=fnvxbysyao&postId=786712135&mc_cid=b08de964d0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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