First of all, this was no easy task. There have been so many extraordinary wrestlers over the last 20 years that there can be no totally objective list. I tried to be objective with my subjective perspective, guys that I like to watch. I did include some guys that I flat out don’t jive with […]
Frankie has a long list of accomplishments, including a 4 x New York State Champ. His style will translate well in college. Look for him to make waves for Rider in the coming years
I’ve seen the college recruiting process of boys from almost every angle. The rules of the game are complex and changing all the time. This can be the hardest part of getting to the next level. It is filled with NCAA regulations, most of which don’t help the student athlete. The path is rocky and […]
Kolodzik really turned it on at the end of the season. He ran through EIWA’s and if it weren’t for Ronnie Perry, who was on his own senior mission, Matt would have made the NCAA finals for the first time. Kolodzik helped destroy the bottom part of the 149lbs bracket. He’ll be at the top […]
I spoke with Yianni earlier today about his incredible run at the 2018 NCAA Championships. He won the title at 141lbs with a torn ACL. This may have been the most physically and mentally tough display by an athlete in my long but spotty memory. Can you imagine a basketball, baseball or football player for […]
It’s not about getting taken down or knocked down. It’s about getting back up and what that teaches you. Quitting is a behavior learned early in life. There are many causes but almost everyone that really examines quitting sees its incubation in childhood. Showing children how to work hard and persevere through a challenge […]
Check out some great photos here from my friend Juan Garcia https://www.flickr.com/photos/128365370@N07/sets/72157692910455081/with/27040090668/
Everyone is looking for an advantage. Some athletes are willing to experiment with drugs, supplements, diets and esoteric training to get an edge. What if I told you that the gains achieved for athletes by sleeping more were equal to the gains of many performance-enhancing drugs? Would you believe me? Well you should. There […]
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Sports Information 3/18/2018 LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock today unveiled a plan to add a major sport to its intercollegiate athletics program, a strategic decision that is expected to increase student enrollment. The final decision is conditional on approval from the University of Arkansas […]
I’ve probably coached hundreds of kids over the last 4 years. Beyond that I’ve been involved in various forms of education for decades. One of the biggest struggles that I’ve faced is when a parent coaches over my back. I make no promises of being a perfect coach but I have helped close to […]
1. PSU 6. Lehigh 2. Ohio State 7. NC State 3. Michigan 8. Okie State 4. Mizzou. 9. Va Tech 5. Iowa. 10. ASU & Cornell 125lbs 1. Nick Suriano So. Rutgers 2. Spencer Lee TFr. Iowa 3. Nathan Tomasello Sr. Ohio State 4. Darian Cruz Sr. Lehigh 5. Nick Piccininni So. Oklahoma State 6. […]
*If you’re a young unmarried coach with no kids, keep walkin’. It’s that time of year. Most youth and high school championship seasons have ended and the college season is reaching its crescendo this week. Coaches across the country are breathing a sigh of relief. It might be a happy or sad sigh depending on […]
By Dan Seifring @OBRATS (twitter) Taking a look at the eight 2015 freshmen that placed at New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association “NJSIAA” Individual Wrestling Championships and how they have done since. These eight are seniors now and just completed their last run at a New Jersey State title, or as we like to say […]
