2012 Dapper Dan Classic: USA All-Star Team Selected

Posted by Matt Krumrie on January 26th, 2012

Pittsburgh — The Wrestling Classic committee selected the USA All-Star Team for the Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic, the most prestigious high school all-star wrestling meet in the United States. The Wrestling Classic will be on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at the University of Pittsburgh’s Fitzgerald Field House.

This year, Maryland will challenge the Western Pennsylvania All-Stars in the preliminary dual meet beginning at 4:00 p.m. The feature match, between the Pennsylvania and USA All-Stars is at 6:00 p.m.

Team USA:
113 No. 1 Jarred Brooks, Warsaw, Indiana, 98-6, Indiana Tech
120 No. 1 George DiCamillo, St. Ignatius, Ohio, 119-7, state champion, Virginia
126 No. 3 Cory Clark, Southeast Polk, Iowa, 139-0, three-time state champion, Iowa
132 No. 5 Zane Richards Carbondale, Illinois, 126-9, state champion, Illinois
138 No. 1 John Meeks, Roosevelt, Iowa 123-0, three-time state champion, Iowa State
145 No. 1 Jason Tsirtsis, Crown Point, Indiana, 131-2, three-time state champion, Northwestern
152 No. 2 Brian Realbuto, Sommers, New York, 150-3, two-time state champion, Cornell
160 No. 3 Zac Brunson Churchill, Oregon, 140-2, three-time state champion, Illinois
170 No. 3 (at 182) Kyle Crutchmer, Tulsa Union, Oklahoma, 105-21, state champion, Oklahoma State
182 No. 1 Jordan Rogers Mead, Washington, 117-6, two-time state champion, Oklahoma State
195 No. 1 Devin Peterson, Lincoln, Wisconsin, 146-8, Wisconsin
220 No. 1 Josh Marchok, Schaumburg, Illinois, 113-14, state champion, Stanford
285 Doug Vollaro, Pine Castle Christian, Florida, 112-6, Lehigh

Note: Records do not include 2011-12 school year.

USA Honorary Coach: Max Askren

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How to research a wrestling camp: Tips for parents, wrestlers and coaches

Posted by Matt Krumrie on January 19th, 2012

It’s that time of the year. As youth and high school wrestlers are gearing up for local, sectional, state and national tournament stretch runs, parents and wrestlers are starting to look towards the future – starting to research wrestling camps.

The talk is buzzing too – at many Saturday tournaments across the country parents of wrestlers are asking:

  • How do you know what is the best wrestling camp?
  • How do you research a wrestling camp?
  • How much do wrestling camps cost?
  • How do I know what camp is best for my child?
  • What camp has worked for your child and why?

Those are just a few of the scenarios taking place. As you start to research wrestling camps, keep these tips in mind:

1. What may work for your wrestlers best friend or closest teammate may not be ideal for your son or daughter.

2. At the same time, going with a few familiar teammates can help a child have a more rewarding wrestling camp – as it gives them someone they can talk to or are familiar with at the camp.

3.  The most common concerns are about:

  • Where is the camp located?
  • How much does it cost?
  • What will my son or daughter learn?

4. Understand the types of camps out there: There are a variety of camps – technique camps, big man camps, father-son camps, camps strictly for girl wrestlers, team camps, intensive camps, day camps, overnight camps, etc.  Each focuses on a different aspect of the sport of wrestling and can help your child in different ways. The best idea is to perfect your strengths and improve your weaknesses.

5. Be ready for a challenge. If you want to get better, find a camp that will take you out of your normal routine or natural element. Going to the club or camp at your local school or with the same coaches/work out partners you always train with is a good way to get mat time. However, sometimes a new environment, new partners and new ideas can help offer a fresh perspective and outlook on the sport.

6. Make it fun. Whatever you do, don’t get burned out on the sport by picking the wrong wrestling camp. By doing your research now you are getting a head start and will in time, make the right decision.

These items and more are all discussed in the book, The Ultimate Guide to Wrestling Camps.  Now is the time to start planning for the summer wrestling camp season. You have plenty of time to make a decision, but remember – it’s important to find a camp that is not only affordable and educational, but one where your wrestler will have a rewarding camp experience – on and off the mat.

Talk to your club or high school coaches, call camp directors, talk to other wrestlers and parents of other wrestlers and most of all, find one that fits your son or daughters needs the best.

Get more advice and detailed tips by ordering your copy of The Ultimate Guide to wrestling camps today!

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Iowa high school wrestling: New coaching award to honor wrestling legend Bob Siddens

Posted by Matt Krumrie on January 11th, 2012

WATERLOO, Iowa—The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum will recognize the accomplishments of Bob Siddens with a new award. The Bob Siddens Iowa High School Coaching Excellence Award will recognize a current Iowa high school wrestling coach who exemplifies the high standards that Bob Siddens set during his coaching career at Waterloo West.

The inaugural award will be given at the 2012 Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame inductions on April 14, 2012. Siddens will be the first recipient of the award.

Siddens is arguably the greatest high school wrestling coach in American history. His 27 year coaching career (1950-1977) included 11 team state championships, a 327-26-3 dual meet record, and a streak of 88 consecutive dual meet wins. Siddens also coached nine individual NCAA champions and one Olympic champion.

“When Bob Siddens was the coach he had over 100 guys out for wrestling,” said Dan Gable, namesake of the museum and a wrestler under Siddens at West Waterloo. “In fact, the whole school wanted to come out when he was there.”

Siddens will be honored alongside the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa Class of 2012. This year’s class includes Hugo Otopalik, Dale Bahr, Kelly Ward, Ken Snyder, and the 1950 NCAA championship team from Iowa State Teachers College (now Northern Iowa). Denna Massey will receive the Russ Smith Community Impact Award.

Contact the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum for information on attending the induction banquet and for a full schedule of events.

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Florida wrestling: All class wrestling tournament to determine best of the best

Posted by Matt Krumrie on January 7th, 2012

American Dreams Foundation Makes Major 3 Year Commitment to Florida Wrestling!

This Special Achievement Award is being offered to all applicants who meet the criteria. This event has been created solely to create growth within Florida Wrestling, and for no other reason! If you love Florida wrestling and you want to see it go to a higher level, then support this event. Get involved and come out in full force. No other state has a program like this, with over $100,000 committed each year in continuing education dollars for the young warriors of Florida Wrestling.
Apply now to get your shot to earn your continuing education opportunity. Let’s finally see who truly is the best in the state!
This event will feature head to head competition among the top 3 place finishers from each of the three divisions (1A, 2A, 3A) within their own respective state championship tournament. Nine of Florida’s best wrestlers will be competing in each weight class. As a single elimination event (losers from semifinals automatically wrestle in the 3rd and 4th place match), these 8 man brackets (with one rat tail) will be predetermined each year based on your state place finish and will rotate accordingly just like your own state tournament.

  • No Extra Traveling – The event takes place at the Lakeland Center on Sunday Feb 19th, 2012.
  • No Weigh-ins – Since all competitors weighed in the day prior to this event.
  • No USA Wrestling Cards – They will not be required at this privately sponsored and insured event.
  • First Round: 10:00 am.
  • Finals start at 3:00 pm. The event will run on three mats and move quickly; since this is a single elimination event it will not take long to find out who is truly the best!
  • All qualified participants will be entitled to a Special Achievement Award of a minimum of $300 just for competing, with a chance for a $3000 Special Achievement Award for winning. All Special Achievement Awards will be awarded subject to acceptability under NCAA Eligibility and Compliance guidelines and will be held in trust by American Dreams Foundation until disbursed for qualified educational purposes.
  • All qualifiers / participants will receive an event singlet, unique to their FHSAA class.
  • Finish the year wrestling in Style!
  • Increased National Exposure and Recruiting opportunities. Many college coaches will be in Lakeland on Sunday watching the best be put to the test!

For more information

Florida All Class Wrestling
Mike Palazzo
Email: lupalazzo@mac.com

Additional Information regarding Florida youth and high school wrestling
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Minnesota Gopher Jake Deitchler Ends Wrestling Career

Posted by Matt Krumrie on January 4th, 2012

Multiple concussions force former US Olympian to give up wrestling

University of Minnesota head wrestling coach J Robinson announced today that redshirt sophomore Jake Deitchler will no longer be competing for the Gopher wrestling program due to his history with concussions that have dated back since he was 7-years old.

“I am very proud to say that I was a wrestler here at the University of Minnesota,” said Deitchler. “I have been through a lot since I arrived here on campus a few years back and in the end, I am very proud to say that I was a wrestler for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.”

Over the holiday break Deitchler and coach Robinson traveled to meet with Sports Concussion Specialist Dr. Michael Collins of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, to discuss Deitchler’s issue. This was Deitchler’s third trip to the clinic in efforts to try and get him back on the mat. After conducting several tests, Dr. Collins advised Deitchler that it would be in his best interest not to continue his wrestling career.

Deitchler had previously met with Dr. Collins back during the 2010-11 school year, to help resolve his concussion problem. He went through many tests and waited for positive results, before he finally was given the green light to get back on the mat that fall.

“Talking with coach Robinson we both agreed that God closes one door and then opens up another door for you,” Detichler said. “I am sad that my wrestling career is over, but I am looking forward to the many opportunities that will come my way in the future.”

This past fall, Deitchler made his comeback to the mat and began training with the Gophers.  On Nov. 12 at the Bison Open in Fargo, N.D., he captured the 157 pound title for the Maroon and Gold. A week later he dropped a decision to top-ranked Kyle Dake of Cornell, but responded with a victory over No.9 ranked Dylan Alton of Penn State, in the Gophers upset win over the defending national champion Nittany Lions.

“He (Deitchler) is a very special person who has been through a lot,” Robinson said. “It is very hard to tell someone who has put in so much time, hard work and dedication into this sport that you can no longer wrestle. Jake is a competitor and I know he will find other opportunities that will fuel his competitive spirit.”

Deitchler was the 2007 NHSCA Junior National Champion at 145 pounds; he went on to represent the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in the 66 kg./145.5 lb. Greco-Roman division, becoming the first high school wrestler to make the U.S. Olympic team since Mike Farina in 1976. To get to Beijing, Deitchler knocked off 2006 World bronze medalist Harry Lester in the semifinals and 32-year-old Faruk Sahin, in Las Vegas at the 2008 Olympic Trials.

Robinson said that Deitchler will still be part of the No. 4 Golden Gophers while finishing up his education.

“He is a Gopher and will continue to be a member of this team in some shape or form,” Robinson said. “He is going to continue his education here and wants to get into business one day.”

The Anoka, Minn., native prepped at Anoka High School where he won three state championships and compiled a 201-38 record. Over his last three seasons at Anoka, Deitchler dominated with a 125-1 over record, en route to his Olympic dream.

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Youth and High School Wrestling Training Tips: Focus on Present, Look Towards the Future

Posted by Matt Krumrie on January 2nd, 2012

I received a number of emails over the past few weeks from parents of youth and high school wrestlers.

Among the things I’ve heard:

“My son is really wrestling well, even better than we thought. We want to continue the momentum into the offseason. What is the best summer wrestling camp for him?”

“When is a good time to start choosing a wrestling camp?”

“What should I focus on, a summer camp or in-season wrestling club or training program?”

I’ve also had a few of these:

“We sent my son to three wrestling camps over the summer and he is not progressing at all. Did we waste our money at these camps? Help!”

“I don’t think the camp my two sons went to last year taught them anything, they aren’t getting better this year.”

“Can you recommend any wrestling camps? Things aren’t going well this year and he needs practice! He loves the sport but is not developing.”

It’s the heart of the wrestling season and a few things are happening:

1. A number of youth or high school wrestlers are starting to excel and rise to – or exceed – their potential. This has coaches, parents and of course, the wrestlers excited. With this success they are starting to enjoy the sport some more, perhaps finding that passion or perhaps realizing, while wrestling is hard work, it’s a sport they really enjoy. Because of this, they are starting to look towards the future to keep the momentum going after the youth or high school season is complete.

2. Other wrestlers are not enjoying as much success. They might not be reaching their goals at youth wrestling tournaments, or perhaps are struggling to win on the high school wrestling team. It happens – nearly every successful wrestler can tell stories about periods where they didn’t win, didn’t feel right, felt like the sport was overwhelming or even that it wasn’t the right sport for them. Parents see this and they want to do whatever they can to provide their child with the best wrestling training options available.

While many of the nation’s best tournaments just concluded – such as The Clash National High School Wrestling Duals and the Powerade Tournament – there are hundreds of thousands of youth and high school wrestlers competing every day in practice and at smaller tournaments and events across the country. Whether it’s a small local tournament, a regional event, or a high school dual meet, it’s definitely the heart of the wrestling season and parents, coaches and wrestlers across the country are starting to focus on the present – and the future.

When I get questions like this, a few things come to mind.

1. If you are having success, keep doing what you are doing. Listen to the coaches who are working with your kid’s every day. Keep the path moving ahead and don’t let them get complacent or take a break. The hardest part of the season – regional, section and state tournaments – is still ahead. Stay focused.

2. If you are not having success, what are the reasons? Is your son or daughter showing improvement but just not winning? That’s okay, youth wrestlers learn at different paces and while they may not be winning, maybe they have improved their technique, or have mastered a go-to move that will eventually be what helps them get over the top. It’s not time to start blaming coaches, or the summer wrestling camp as there is still a lot of time left in the season and as Dan Gable will tell you – or any other successful wrestler – nothing beats hard work and determination.

So my advice to all of those who have asked about what the best wrestling camp is for their son or daughter, or how to pick a wrestling camp, or when a good time to start searching for a wrestling camp is this:

Focus on the present, but keep an eye towards the future. Talk to your club coach, high school coach or youth coach and ask what they think your son or daughter can work on in the wrestling room to get better today, this week, next week, next month. Can they improve their conditioning? Could they move up or down a weight if possible? Do they need more focus? Is there a nagging injury holding them back? Do they need to work just a little bit harder? What can you do now that will help this season be a success?

There is still plenty of time to pick a wrestling camp and as the season winds down, discussion will heat up. At that point, talk to your coach or wrestler about what they feel they need to work on and come up with a plan. Do they need more technique work? Then maybe a technique camp is the best option for them. Do you as a parent want to be more involved? Then maybe a father-son wrestling camp would be a good idea. Has conditioning been an issue? Then maybe an intensive camp that focuses on physical and mental conditioning is the best option.

Watch your wrestler, talk to your coach or coaches and come up with a plan – down the road. For now, focus on the present and making this wrestling season the best it can be. Work hard to improve and those obstacles that are in the way now may be challenges your wrestler overcomes by season’s end.

Good luck the rest of the season!

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Clash 2011: The National High School Wrestling Duals Brackets, Results and Tournament Coverage

Posted by Matt Krumrie on December 21st, 2011

One of the premiere high school wrestling tournaments is set to take place Friday and Saturday Dec. 30 and 31 2011 at the University Center in Rochester, Minnesota. The brackets have been announced and teams are ready to travel to southern Minnesota for one of the nation’s best high school wrestling tournaments.

Apple Valley is the defending tournament champions and the current king of high school wrestling. But plenty teams are awaiting their opportunity to knock off the Eagle, led by head coach Jim Jackson and Mark Hall, among others. Could it be St. Edward, Ohio? Or perhaps Clovis High of California, Brandon High and Russ Cozart out of Florida or many of the other top national powers, such as Carl Sandburg, Simley, Archbishop Moeller or  St. Paris Graham (Ohio) among the many others?

Follow the tournament and get 2011 Clash tournament results/brackets below to find out who comes out on top of the nation’s best high school wrestling dual meet event.

2011 Clash National High School Wrestling Duals Brackets

Related:

2011 Clash Selection Show – video

2011 Clash Coverage:

Clash 10 – The National High School Wrestling Duals

The Clash – Rochester Post Bulletin Coverage

2011 Clash Teams Competing

Apple Valley, MN
St Paris Graham, OH
Simley, MN
Hastings, MN
Kasson-Mantorville, MN
Vacaville , CA
Carl Sandburg, IL
Archbishop Moeller, OH
Clovis , CA
St Michael-Albertville , MN
Baylor, TN
Arrowhead Union, WI
Colonial Forge, VA
St Edward, OH
Christiansburg, VA
Brandon, FL
Lewiston , ID
Owatonna , MN
Forest Lake, MN
Jefferson, GA
Mitchell, SD
Prior Lake, MN
Coon Rapids, MN
Punahou, HI
Rapid City Central, SD
Pierre, SD
ACGC, MN
Luxemburg-Casco, WI
Ironwood Ridge, AZ
Corona Del Sol, AZ
Marist, IL
Anoka, MN

2011 High School Wrestling Rankings – Intermat Fab 50

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Wrestling Video Highlights: Minnesota vs. Iowa State dual meet from Dec. 9. 2011

Posted by Matt Krumrie on December 14th, 2011
Friday, the Univeristy of Minnesota defeated Iowa State 34-6 in dual meet action in Minneapolis.
Minnesota officials have put together a video with highlights from the match here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3AW_ouFlDY

Results:
125: No. 1 Zach Sanders wins by forfeit over No. 10 Ryak Finch(ISU)
133: No. 6 David Thorn (Minn) 14-5 maj. dec. RJ Hallman (ISU)
141: No. 10 Nick Dardanes (Minn) 3-2 dec. Luke Goettl (ISU)
149: No. 12 Dylan Ness (Minn) maj. dec. 13-3 Joe Cozart (ISU)
157: Alec Ortiz (Minn) pinned Michael Moreno (ISU)
165: No. 5 Andrew Sorenson (ISU) 6-4 dec. No. 8 Cody Yohn
174: No. 7 Chris Spangler (ISU) dec. 5-3 No. 10 Logan Storley
184: No. 9 Kevin Steinhaus (Minn) 16-3 maj. dec. Mike England (ISU)
197: No. 3 Sonny Yohn (Minn) 11-0 maj. dec. Cole Shafer (ISU)
HWT: No. 7 Tony Nelson (Minn) 4-0 dec. No. 20 Matt Gibson (ISU)

Match recap:

The No. 3 Minnesota wrestling team dominated from the start of the evening in route to its 34-6 pounding over No. 13 ranked Iowa State. Minnesota picked up eight wins on the evening including four wins by a major decision and one fall.

With the win, Minnesota improves to 4-2 overall on the season and the Cyclones fall to 0-7 on the year.

In front of over 3,000 fans inside Williams Arena, the Gophers picked up the first points of the dual at 125 lbs. as Zach Sanders won his match by a forfeit. Iowa State did not have a 125 ponder in the line-up.

David Thorn was the first real match of the evening. He picked up a 14-5 major decision victory over RJ Hallman. Thorn had total control of the match as he ended with 3:48 of riding time and scored six takedowns.

Minnesota would go onto to win the next three matches. Nick Dardanes won a 3-2 decision over Luke Goettle, Dylan Ness picked up a 13-3 major decision against Joe Cozart and the highlight of the evening came at the 157 lbs. match between Alex Oritz and Mike Moreno. Both were tied up for the majority of the opening period before Oritz scored the two-point takedown and quickly turned that into a pin, with 20 seconds left, to put the Gophers up 23-0 at the intermission.

Iowa State picked up wins in the first two matches to score six team points after the break, but Minnesota would fight back strong to take the last three.

Kevin Steinhaus, Sonny Yohn and Tony Nelson all were victorious for the Gophers to close out the night. Steinhaus won by a 16-3 major and Yohn picked up an 11-0 major victory. Nelson would be the final Gopher to wrestle as he scored a 4-0 decision.

Minnesota will now rest up a before heading south to Tennessee, for the Southern Scuffle. The Scuffle is a two day tournament and will be on Jan. 1 and 2 from Chattanooga, Tenn. Some Gophers will compete at the Husky Open tomorrow at St. Cloud State University.

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2011 Reno Tournament of Champions: Toughest Tournament in USA Set

Posted by Matt Krumrie on December 13th, 2011

RENO, Nev. — The 17th Annual Reno Tournament of Champions will be held at the Reno Events Center from Dec. 16-18. The tournament will feature a two-day high school tournament followed by a one-day college tournament.

A number of area schools will compete against the nation’s best in what is dubbed the “Toughest Tournament in the U.S.A.” Ticket prices are $15 per day for the high school tournament and an additional $15 for the high school finals. The college tournament ticket prices are $20 all day. Floor passes are $25 and provides access to the floor only but you will still need to purchase a ticket for each day to get into the building.

This year, Easton (Pa.) high school and the University of Wyoming enter as defending team champions. Easton will look to win its 8th tournament overall, while the Cowboys of Wyoming will look to fend off No. 2 Oklahoma State and a host of other schools for its second tournament title.

Easton Area (Pa.) will look to begin a new string of consecutive titles this year. The Red Rovers will be challenged once again by Union (Okla.), Bakersfield (Calif.) and Poway (Calif.) and a host of other schools including in-state rival Pleasant Valley (Pa.). This year, four teams don Amateur Wrestling News’ Prep 40 in Bakersfield (Calif.), Union, Columbia (Idaho) and Poway.

The college tournament should be one of the most competitive and tournaments since the inception of the RTOC. With five teams ranked in the top 20 according to InterMatWrestle’s rankings, including OSU and defending RTOC champion Wyoming, this year’s tournament promises to be extremely competitive. This year, Air Force, Michigan State and Oregon State compete for the first time in several years, while Clackamas brings its defending NJCAA team to try to become the first non-D1 school to win the RTOC.

Battling to dethrone Mark Branch’s Wyoming Cowboys include No. 12 Stanford, the Beavers at 14 and No. 19 Cal Poly. With 28 schools competing, Sunday will promise to be an exciting day of tournament action that will include National implications, too.

After the three days are finished we will see why the tournament is the “Toughest Tournament in the U.S.A.”

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Colorado Wrestling: Winter Youth/High School Trainining Camp Set at Colorado Mesa University

Posted by Matt Krumrie on December 2nd, 2011

This year will be the 1st annual CMU Wrestling Winter Training Camp.  We’d like to use this camp as a supplemental tool that will help prepare the athletes to make their final push towards February. While it will be challenging, our main focus is to teach and drill basic, high level wrestling technique that will translate to success in February.  For example, we believe that one often overlooked, but vital aspect to high level wrestling is the ability to spar correctly.  Thus this will be one aspect focused on during the training camp. The camp will feature CMU’s coaches: Head Coach Chuck Pipher, myself, and Charlie Alexander.  It will be December 21st-23rd, it will consist of 6 total sessions (1.5-2 hours).  Each session will include technique, drilling, live wrestling or sparring, and will wrap up with a question and answer session where the kids will be able to ask any questions, whether they are technique based, diet and nutrition based, conditioning or strength training based, or questions on wrestling philosophy in general.

Coaches and/or parents are welcome to come in and watch the sessions as well, to pick up knowledge that may not have been picked up by the athlete. Basically this camp is focused on wrestling on the western slope. We want to try and help in any way possible to not only get your wrestlers prepared for the post-season so they can compete at their respective division in the state tournament, but also by training to get competitive with the bigger schools on the front range. Wrestling on the western slope is connected at all levels and the more high level wrestling kids are exposed to (while not having to travel to the front range to get it) the more success they’ll have at state and national events.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact myself, Coach Pipher, or Coach Alexander via email or phone.

Chuck Pipher
Head Wrestling Coach
Colorado Mesa University
970-248-1460
1100 North Ave.
Grand Junction Co. 81501
cpipher@coloradomesa.edu

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