Robles bringing his Unstoppable message to Cache Valley
Being born with only one leg didn’t stop Anthony Robles from achieving great heights and championships. He was introduced to the sport of wrestling when he was 14 years old and went on to become a state high school champion, national high school champion, three time All American while at Arizona State and Division 1 Wrestling Champion. Robles is also an author and motivational speaker, and will be sharing his story on Saturday, June 8th at Ridgeline High School.
“I was born missing my leg to a single mom who was 16 years old. We both had our challenges going through,” Robles said when he was a guest on 106.9 The Fan’s Full Court Press program. “That’s what I’m going to share with people. I wrestled not just on the mat but off the mat as well. “Whatever you are wrestling with, whatever the challenges are, you can be unstoppable. That’s the message I want to get across. No matter what you face, you have to choose to be unstoppable and you can do it.” Robles will be participating in a wrestling clinic at Ridgeline High School throughout the day, but will be speaking to the public at 6 p.m. in the high school’s auditorium. He says the message he has to share is for all people, not just wrestlers. Rest of the story at http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2019/06/04/robles-bringing-his-unstoppable-message-to-cache-valley/?mc_cid=d7768373b1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
SMC Athletics Hires Juan Stimpson to Lead Wrestling Program
SMC Athletics Hires Juan Stimpson to Lead Wrestling Program
Spartanburg, SC – SMC athletic director Megan Aiello is pleased to announce that Juan Stimpson will be the new men’s wrestling coach. Stimpson replaces Matt Oliver, who left SMC in June to join the coaching staff at Huntingdon College.
Stimpson comes to Spartanburg Methodist College from UNC Pembroke, where he spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach. During his time with the Braves, he assisted in coaching 12 NCAA National Qualifiers and 4 NCAA All Americans. Rest of the story and portrait at https://www.gosmcpioneers.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20190723fomncj?mc_cid=6b30f93bb7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
RUDIS Wrestling Podcast #74: Fargo Junior Nationals Recap
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Why Fargo Is So Important
This episode Ben Askren and Matt Dernlan recap Fargo Junior Nationals and Askren Wrestling Academy results. They discuss how much Junior Nationals has grown in the past 5 years. They attribute the growth to national media coverage and high-level coaching/training partners through Regional Training Centers. Askren talks about how Fargo is the only tournament where there is a true state team feeling. Dernlan expands on the life experience and memories gained by these kids getting into busses and airplanes and traveling as a team to a national tournament. It really brings states together as one and memories you’ll talk about for the rest of your life. Rest of the story and podcast at https://therudis.com/rudis-wrestling-podcast-74-fargo-junior-nationals-recap/?mc_cid=6b30f93bb7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ex-SFSU coach Jensen gets $500K settlement from school
Two years after being dropped as head wrestling coach at San Francisco State after more than three decades, Lars Jensen has received a half-million dollar settlement from the school. “Two weeks ago, we had a meeting with the judge, San Francisco State and the California university system,” Jensen told InterMat Monday. “All parties agreed that a $500,000 settlement, and the judge thought it was fair.” When asked for his initial reaction to the resolution, Jensen immediately said, “I’m relieved” then added, “Basically, I’ve spent the past two years fighting this.”
“My lawyer did a fantastic job. We had planned to have the case go to trial and let a jury decide. I’m glad it’s now been resolved.” Jensen’s attorney, Robert Jaret, echoed those sentiments, saying, “We’re pleased to reach a positive conclusion of his case.” Jensen had been affiliated with San Francisco State for 40 years, first arriving on campus as a wrestler in 1977, then serving as an assistant coach until taking the helm of the Gators mat program beginning in the 1983-1984 season. In a June 2017 interview with InterMat, Jensen said, “The athletic director Charles Guthrie and Vice President for Advancement Robert Nava came into my office for my evaluation. They basically said, ‘We’re opening up the position and you’re welcome to apply.'”
Rest of the story at http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/22097?mc_cid=1c7e6d8b49&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Bentley Signs Extension To Coach App State Wrestling Through 2022-23
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University wrestling head coach JohnMark Bentley has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2022-23 season, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Tuesday. The extension was approved by Appalachian State Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalachian State Board of Trustees. “I am extremely grateful for the support and confidence that Chancellor Everts, Doug Gillin and the Board of Trustees have shown me,” Bentley said. “Over the last few years, App State Wrestling has achieved some remarkable things, but I believe the best are yet to come. I am excited for the opportunity to continue leading this historic wrestling program.”
Named the Southern Conference Coach of the Year four times in his first 10 seasons as App State’s head coach, Bentley helped lead the Mountaineers to a fourth consecutive SoCon regular-season title during the 2018-19 season.
Bentley’s career record stands at 97-66-1 heading into the 2019-20 season, and a 5-1 league record last season is part of a 25-2 run against SoCon competition during the last four seasons. Since the native of nearby Newland, N.C., became App State’s head coach, the Mountaineers have had 32 NCAA qualifiers and three All-Americans. “We are excited to have JohnMark continue to lead our wrestling program,” Rest of the story at https://appstatesports.com/news/2019/7/2/bentley-receives-extension-to-coach-app-state-wrestling-through-2022-23.aspx?mc_cid=1c7e6d8b49&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Recapping Fargo 2019: Record numbers and eight double winners
The United States Marine Corps Junior and 16U (Cadet) Nationals were held again in Fargo, N.D., last week and the 2019 edition produced a record number of participants and saw eight wrestlers crowned as double champions. Check out WIN Magazine’s look back at this year’s “Fargo” nationals and how you can subscribe to WIN Magazine and receive WIN’s comprehensive coverage of the week-long event that included the 49th annual Junior Nationals. Rest of the story at
http://www.win-magazine.com/please-support-our-sponsor-asics-2/?u=https://www.win-magazine.com/2019/07/recapping-fargo-2019/
Spartanburg Methodist hires Stimpson to lead wrestling program
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Spartanburg Methodist College athletic director Megan Aiello is pleased to announce that Juan Stimpson will be the new men’s wrestling coach. Stimpson replaces Matt Oliver, who left SMC in June to join the coaching staff at Huntingdon College. Stimpson comes to Spartanburg Methodist College from UNC Pembroke, where he spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach. During his time with the Braves, he assisted in coaching 12 NCAA National Qualifiers and 4 NCAA All Americans. Rest of the story at
http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/22171?fbclid=IwAR2qkhkx1kD5eT1Tirvw_LxtxM3UtOEeUsP2808CI8k2r62oH14whYztGjU
25 returning college wrestlers to watch in the 2019-20 season
The 2019-2020 wrestling season means the return of 2019 NCAA champions Spencer Lee, Nick Suriano, Yianni Diakomihalis, Mekhi Lewis, Zahid Valencia and Anthony Cassar, along with nearly 50 other 2019 All-American wrestlers. This year’s field breeds a whole new set of storylines and excitement with all eyes on Minneapolis for the 2020 wrestling championship.
FILM STUDY: Relive how Spencer Lee beat Jack Mueller in the 2019 NCAA finals
Penn State won the team race last year with 137.5 points behind championship performances from Cassar, Jason Nolf and Bo Nickal, but the graduation of Penn State’s three-time NCAA champions Nolf and Nickal left an opening in the 157- and 197-pound weight classes for the Nittany Lions. Those points will be missed by head coach Cael Sanderson and company, but a new set of incoming and returning talent is anxious to fill those spots. Ohio State, Oklahoma State and Iowa all also earned trophies in Pittsburgh last year and those teams have restocked with new top elite wrestlers and will be aiming to take down the defending champs.
Here are 25 returning wrestlers to watch, including at least two athletes from each weight class. Incoming freshman are not included on this list. These athletes are in weight class order but are not ranked specifically. They were selected based on previous NCAA tournament performance and potential to finish near the top of the podium in 2020. Rest of the story at
Campbell Wrestling finalizes 2019-20 staff
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell head wrestling coach Cary Kolat has announced promotions for Scotti Sentes and Mike Evans, as well as the additions of Nathan Kraisser, Blaize Cabell and Josiah Hritsko to the staff. Sentes will be elevated to associate head coach and Evans will be raised to head assistant coach, while Kraisser, a former Campbell All-American, has been named recruiting coordinator. Cabell joins the Campbell coaching staff as a volunteer assistant, and Hritsko has also been named social media coordinator.
Sentes enters his fourth season at Campbell, with the Camels claiming two Southern Conference tournament championships in his three years. Evans, meanwhile, will head into his third year in Buies Creek in 2019-20. In addition to the program’s second SoCon tournament title in three years, the Camels also earned their first ever regular season conference championship in 2019. CU earned a share of the SoCon dual title with a 5-1 league mark to go along with a 7-1 overall dual record, both program bests. Rest of the story at
2019-2020 D-III REGIONAL ALIGNMENT
The NCAA Championships Committee has release their report from the June meeting where wrestling regional alignment was discussed. There are two new teams this year, and some minor changes to the six regionals. Stevens Institute of Technology is joining the MAC this year and has been moved into the Southeast Region with the other MAC schools. Alvernia (Reading, PA) is a current MAC member who will begin wrestling this season, and they have also been added to the Southeast Region. To make space for these additions, Penn College of Technology and Pitt-Bradford will exit the Southeast and join the Mideast. Finally, Fontbonne (Clayton, MO) will join the Lower Midwest region for their inaugural year of competition. Rest of the story at https://www.d3wrestle.com/2019-2020-regional-alignment/?mc_cid=f8b58aa7e1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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After 20 seasons of publicizing wrestling The TakeDown Report’s (TDR) focus has changed to the collecting of college coaching records from North America since 1903. We will continue to recognize and reward successful wrestlers in eastern North Carolina (east of Raleigh & Fayetteville), assist with schools in starting or re-starting a team and this blog. Join us on our FaceBook Page – “The TakeDown Report” for photos and news. Please send results, stories, links and news to pass along. E-mail us at takedownreport@gmail.com
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