Little Rock’s Neil Erisman gives an update on the end of year zero
With four months to go until a new school year starts, Little Rock head coach Neil Erisman will return to the Short Time Wrestling Podcast. Episode 510 talks with Erisman about the construction of the Hatcher Wrestling Facility as well as the recent news the Trojans wrestling program will be wrestling in the Pac-12 Conference this upcoming season. Coach Erisman also talks about the process of hiring an assistant coach, which will be coming shortly, as well as the difficulties of building a schedule in year one and who they’ll be wrestling for the first home dual in school history on November 22. We also talk about the development of the Little Rock podcast, Rocked Up, and how it chronicles ….. Rest of the story at http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/short-time/little-rocks-neil-erisman-gives-an-update-on-the-end-of-year-zero/?fbclid=IwAR34GlcpAm9ZhQhtxueTw2WQrOK3P92hPchgP9j6EpVo4vs8QWcNCiEWxcI
Lock Haven announces plans to add women’s wrestling
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — Lock Haven University has announced plans to add women’s wrestling as a varsity sport. The addition of women’s wrestling brings LHU’s sport-sponsorship to 20 sports and the team will compete next year during the 2019-20 academic year. LHU currently sponsors 17 intercollegiate athletic programs including NCAA Division I field hockey and men’s wrestling. All other sports compete at the NCAA DII level and within the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). In August 2018, Lock Haven announced plans to add women’s tennis and women’s golf. Women’s tennis will begin competition next year (2019-20) and women’s golf will begin competition in 2020-21.
Currently, there are 58 other women’s collegiate wrestling programs throughout the United States and since 2004, women’s wrestling has been recognized as an Olympic Sport. Fellow PSAC institutions Gannon and East Stroudsburg currently sponsor women’s wrestling. The Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association (WCWA) serves as the governing body for women’s college wrestling and competes under international freestyle rules. “Interest in competitive women’s wrestling is on the rise,” said LHU President Robert Pignatello. “With Lock Haven’s long history of wrestling success, the expansion of our wrestling program to include women’s wrestling makes LHU athletics even more competitive. We’re excited to provide additional opportunities for current and future women student-athletes to compete at a high level.” Lock Haven’s support of women’s wrestling follows national trends as over a dozen states now sponsor a state women’s wrestling high school championship. Rest of the story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/21947
Iowa State wrestling: David Carr seems ‘pretty intent on winning a gold medal’
CEDAR RAPIDS — Freshman wrestler David Carr came into Iowa State already having made one world team. He was a world cadet bronze medalist in 2016. This last weekend in Las Vegas, he made his second world team — the junior world team at 74 kilograms. “It shows that he’s pretty good and he’s pretty intent on winning a gold medal at his respective level,” Iowa State Coach Kevin Dresser said Tuesday at Iowa State’s Tailgate Tour at the Marriott Hotel. “When David has that expectation, we have that expectation. He went and did what he was supposed to do.”
The coaching staff knew they were getting a blue-chip recruit when they got Carr. He was rated as a top-five pound-for-pound recruit out of high school and No. 1 at his weight. “David is very coachable,” Dresser said. “He’s a pleaser, and since he’s been here, he’s become more open-minded. Sometimes when you come in and you’re really, really good, it’s hard to be open-minded to anything because you’ve had so much success, you kind of think you know everything. David comes in and he’s really coachable and he doesn’t think he knows everything. He wants to learn to more. “When you get a guy like that, shoot, he can really take off.” Carr will wrestle at 157 pounds next season for the Cyclones. Rest of the story at https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/iowa-state-cyclones/iowa-state-wrestling-david-carr-seems-pretty-intent-on-winning-a-gold-medal-20190521?mc_cid=405c3a6e07&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Freije Tabbed to Guide Fairmont State Wrestling Resurgence
Fairmont State University Director of Athletics Chad Fowler introduced Chris Freije as head coach of the newly added Wrestling program on Monday. During his career as an assistant and head coach, Freije has helped coach three conference championship teams (two NCAA II, one NAIA), and eight individual conference champions (six NCAA II, two NAIA). Thus far in his coaching career, Freije has also coached a total of 28 national qualifiers, 12 All-Americans and two National Champions between the NCAA Division II and NAIA ranks. Freije comes to Fairmont State after serving as Head Wrestling Coach at Kentucky Wesleyan College during the past two seasons. After recruiting for his first year on the job, KWC competed in its first NCAA Division II season in 2018-19, with three wrestlers advancing to the consolation round of the NCAA Super Regionals in St. Charles, Missouri.
“I am thrilled to take over as head coach of the re-launched wrestling program at Fairmont State,” said Freije. “I truly feel this program can be a sleeping giant. Our goal is going to be to keep successful West Virginia wrestlers in state, and to keep successful regional wrestlers in the region. Prior to taking over at Kentucky Wesleyan, Freije helped launch the wrestling program at Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kansas. During his tenure at Cloud County Community College, Freije recruited the program’s inaugural roster, which included over 20 student-athletes. Cloud County’s inaugural season was capped with six wrestlers qualifying for the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championships. Before starting the program at Cloud County, Freije was an assistant coach at Lindsey Wilson College, an NAIA program in Columbia, Kentucky, from 2014 to 2016. During his tenure he helped designed and implement a year-round strength program while also coordinating the program’s community involvement. Seven wrestlers from Lindsey Wilson reached the NAIA National Tournament during Freije’s tenure, including three that earned NAIA All-America honors in 2016. Rest of the story at https://www.wdtv.com/content/sports/Freije-Tabbed-to-Guide-Fairmont-State-Wrestling-Resurgence-510181541.html?mc_cid=405c3a6e07&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
National Wrestling Hall of Fame names 2019 Tragos/Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame class and weekend events lineup
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
WATERLOO, Iowa – The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum announced on May 20th that it has finalized the Class of 2019 for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction weekend, which will be held on July 25-27. The Class of 2019 is Beth Phoenix (Living Inductee), Bruno Sammartino (Posthumous Inductee), Thunderbolt Patterson (Lou Thesz World Heavyweight Championship Award), Sgt. Slaughter (Frank Gotch Award), Brian Shields (Jim Melby Award) and Daniel Cormier (George Tragos Award). Patterson, Phoenix, Shields and Slaughter are all scheduled to attend. Cormier is unable to attend because of training.
Other distinguished guests scheduled to attend include WWE’s Sheamus, WWE’s Natalya, Gerry Brisco, Jim Ross, JJ Dillon, Brian Blair, Rob Schamberger, Victoria, Ultimo Dragon, Brian Pillman Jr., Wes Brisco, Nick Dinsmore, Tony Garea, Wade Keller, Ric McCord, James Beard and Charlie Thesz. All-Access passes are available for $115 through May 31 and for $130 after May 31. All-Access passes provide access to all events, including the Hall of Fame banquet, a ringside seat for the Impact Pro Wrestling show (while available), the pizza and beer social, and preferred access at the autograph session. All-Access passes can be purchased at dgm-nwhof.ticketleap.com or by … Rest of the story at https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/21/national-wrestling-hall-of-fame-names-2019-tragos-thesz-pro-wrestling-hall-of-fame-class-and-weekend-events-lineup/?mc_cid=405c3a6e07&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Nugent hired as head wrestling coach at Midland University
Midland University announced today the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) Nugent as the new head coach of the men’s wrestling program. Nugent most recently served as the head coach at Bethany College from 2015-2018 and will begin his tenure immediately. Larry NugentWith more than 30 years of decorated coaching and professional experience, Nugent brings a well-established wrestling pedigree to the institution, combined with an excellent track record of recruiting and developing high-quality student-athletes.
“All of Larry’s experience as a wrestler, coach, and mentor will serve him well,” said Dave Gillespie, Midland University Athletic Director. “To consistently compete for and win championships, you need exceptional leadership, which is why we have invested in Larry for this opportunity. His passion for skill-building and mentoring young men will be invaluable in our team’s successful development.”
Before his term at Bethany College, Nugent served as the Director of Development at USA Wrestling, tracking private donor support and corporate sponsorship revenue, as well as coordinating special events. In addition, Nugent worked as the Associate Producer and on-air talent with USA Broadcasting and USA Wrestling, working with sports media outlets including; ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Fox Sports, Oxygen Sports, and Public Television, earning NWMA Broadcaster of the Year in 2001. Rest of the story at http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/21926?fbclid=IwAR0pe0fyWOR1G7HQidZ288MLQBGSAON10UYJL9TXTSMWDBDHmW6BBejLfAQ
Peters, Mueller, Trotman, Cooper win U.S. Beach National men’s titles, the men’s World Beach Games qualifier
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. – The field was large and competitive in the Senior men’s division of the 2019 U.S. Beach National Championships, which served as the qualifying event for the U.S. team for the World Beach Games in San Diego, Calif. in October. A pair of past U.S. Beach National champions emerged as champion, Michael Peters of Illinois at 70 kg and Austin Trotman of North Carolina at 90 kg. Peters, who has competed at the last two Beach World Championships, needed three matches in the best-of-three championship series to beat past Beach Nationals medalist Joe Mondragon, two matches to one.
Mondragon won the first match, 3-0, but Peters stormed back with two straight wins, taking bout two 3-0 and bout three by a 5-0 margin. Peters, who competes for Div. II power Maryville University, was a 2017 U.S. Beach Nationals champion. Trotman won the U.S. Beach Nationals for the second straight year. He handled Austin Watkins in the finals series, two matches to none, winning 3-0 in the first bout and 4-0 in the second bout. Trotman was an All-American at Appalachian State, and a top U.S. Senior freestyle wrestler for many years. He stays in shape as a wrestling coach in an MMA gym in North Carolina. The other two champions have a direct connection to the U.S. Air Force, champions Brandon Mueller of Colorado at 80 kg and Diante Cooper of Kentucky at Over 90 kg (unlimited). Rest of the story and photos at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2019/May/18/Beach-Nationals-Senior-mens-champions?mc_cid=e1220964d1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Men’s Freestyle Junior World Team set
The Men’s Freestyle Junior World team is a mix of new faces and seasoned veterans with international experience. At 57 kg, Vito Arujau made his third World Team by defeating Malik Heinselman two-matches-to-none. Arujau made last year’s U23 Team, but did not compete. He took silver at the 2016 Cadet World Championships. Elite Accelerator Program athlete Gabe Tagg, defeated his future Tar Heel teammate, Jaime Hernandez two matches to none. This is his first World Team. Northwestern’s Yahya Thomas shut out Keegan O’Toole in two straight matches at 65 kg, 7-0, and 2-0 to make his first World Team.
Brayton Lee avenged his 2019 UWW Junior Nationals loss to Sammy Sasso by beating him twice in a row, 11-8, and 8-1 in the 70 kg finals to make his first world team. Sasso won by a 10-0 technical fall in the Junior Nationals Finals. 2016 Cadet World bronze medalist David Carr made his second World Team. He defeated Shane Griffith at 74 kg in two matches, 6-3 and 6-4. Rest of the story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2019/May/18/mfs-jr-world-team-article?mc_cid=e1220964d1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Trent Hidlay Earns Spot on Junior World Team
RALEIGH, N.C. – With two straight wins in the best two-of-three finals at the 2019 World Team Trials taking place in Reynolds Coliseum this weekend, R-Fr. Trent Hidlay has now advanced to represent the U.S. at the 2019 Junior World Championships.
The 2019 Junior World Championships will be in Estonia August 12-18. At the World Team Trials, Hidlay earned a bye into the finals series after he earned top honors at the U.S. Open in Las Vegas last weekend. Hidlay faced over against Virginia’s Victor Marcelli, who also redshirted as a true freshman this past college season, in the finals. Falling behind 4-0 in both of his bouts, Hidlay came back to win 12-7 and then 11-4 to secure the victory in his home arena. The Wolfpack had a pair of entrants into the UWW Junior Freestyle Nationals, and in addition to Hidlay placing first, fellow redshirt freshman Jarrett Trombley took third. At 61 kg, Trombley’s run at the World Team Trials started with a loss, then he reeled off three straight wins to finish third at his weight. Rest of the story at https://gopack.com/news/2019/5/18/wrestling-trent-hidlay-earns-spot-on-junior-world-team.aspx?mc_cid=e1220964d1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Field for Final X in women’s freestyle is completed after World Team Trials Challenge Tournament
By Taylor Miller, USA Wrestling | May 19, 2019,
RALEIGH, N.C. – The field is completed for Final X in women’s freestyle as the 2019 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament wrapped up on Sunday afternoon with the best-of-three finals series inside Reynolds Coliseum on North Carolina State’s campus. In one of the most anticipated matchups, 2017 Junior World champion Maya Nelson face 2018 Cadet World champion and Junior World runner-up Macey Kilty. Nelson took the series at 65 kg in two-straight matches, recording 5-0 and 11-3 decisions. Nelson and Kilty will be teammates at the U23 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, this fall at 65 kg and 68 kg, respectively. Waiting for Nelson in Final X at Rutgers on June 8 is 2018 Senior World Team member and 2019 U.S. Open champion Forrest Molinari. It’ll be a rematch of the 2019 U.S. Open finals, where Molinari took a 5-1. Emerging from the 62 kg bracket to take the Final X bid was eight-time age-group World Team member Kayla Miracle, who dominated in Sunday’s best-of-three finals, defeating Desiree Zavala with a pin and a 10-0 tech fall. At Final X Lincoln on June 15, Miracle will take on Mallory Velte in a rematch of last year’s Final X, where the series went to three matches. Ultimately, Velte won the spot and went on to win a World bronze medal. Rest of the story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2019/May/19/Field-for-Final-X-in-womens-freestyle-is-completed-at-World-Team-Trials-Challenge-Tournament?mc_cid=8d4596163c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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