Minutemen Youth Wrestling

The following wrestlers attended the Bristol Tournament, Sunday, Dec 30th. Here's how they did: It was a long day for the Minutemen who took a day from vacation to travel to Bristol to compete in a tournament. Ryan Bisson came way undefeated on the day with a pin and two technical falls taking home the gold medal. Jack Rudy was able to pin one opponent and placed third for his efforts. Other wrestlers who went and gave it a great effort were: Sean Pentalow, Michael Cassineri, Will Matuzak, Kevin Moss, Zach Parsons,Mason Powers and Ryan Vujs. Many matches were close and the Minutemen were close to winning more. The Minutemen have a home meet against the Somers Youth Program on Friday, January 11th beginning at 6 PM at Berlin High School. Records for the day and coaches notes on what needs to be corrected: Sean Pentalow - Lost 2 matches,1st by pin 2nd 14-7. Keep hips up off the mat. When the man is in front of you, you need to grab his leg and lift it. In the second match you need to step up when you had a double leg not sag on the mat. This was a point you almost had a takedown but he pushed into you and took you to your back. Michael Cassineri - Lost 2 matches,1st pin in 3rd period, 2nd 5-1 When man puts 1/2 nelson on you, you need to chop your arm down towards your body and hop over the man. When a man shoots in on your legs you need to sprawl had and push your hips to the mat. In neutral position don't just push on the man, you need to circle and set up at drop step. You had a beautiful stand-up in this match need to have good hand control and it will work every time. Ryan Bisson - Won three matches 1st tech fall 16-2, 2nd pin 3rd period, 3rd tech fall 12-0. In all matches need to sink the 1/2 deep (elbow behind the head) When man trys to roll out of 1/2 you need to reverse the 1/2. You also want to be perpendicular to the man when pinning, make a "T" with his body. Great job! Will Matuzak - Lost 2 matches 1st 12-8, 2nd pin. 1st match you walked into him and he took you down. Need good stance. Need to be ready to explode as soon as the whistle blows. Don't stop keep working for move. You need to finish your takedowns. You were in deep and didn't get the takedown because you stopped. Kevin Moss Lost 2 matches, 1st 4-0, 2nd pin. When a man hooks your leg you need to mule kick it free. Keep you head up don't leave it on the mat. In 2nd match needed to keep your head up you got stuffed over yourself for a pin. Half nelson you need to chop and hop hard with your head up. Better hand control in the second match. Zach Parsons - Lost 2 matches, 1st pin, 2nd pin. You could have won both of these matches. You need to keep your hips up off the mat. When you drop your hips it allows the other man to step over and put you to your back. When out in front of the man you need to push down on him and do our spin drill behind. You want to work from behind the man not in front of him. Mason Powers: Won 1 match and Lost 2 matches. Great first win in overtime! You need to shoot right off the whistle don't just push your opponent around the mat. In 2nd match you needed to keep your hips up and post your outside let when trying to stand up. Don't put your head near your knees. 3rd match you got away on a standup but then you ran right back into him before setting something up and he took you down. You need to escape and then get into a good stance. Can't roll to your own back. Jack Rudy: Won 1 and lost 2 matches. 1st pin, 2nd won pin, 3rd pin. Watch for the headlock. Keep inside control on the man's hands and he can't headlock you. Hook your top leg on his and try to roll him. Cuddle towards the man keeps your shoulders off the mat. Second match nice job of going right after him and pinning. 3rd match. Need to try your snatch single against a taller opponent and trip him to your back. Curley Shuffle to a base don't stay down on the mat. Ryan Vujs - Won 1 match and lost 2 matches. 1st pin, 2nd 17-2 win, 3rd 5-0 Loss. HEADLOCK, HEADLOCK, HEADLOCk! If you shoot with your head down instead of hitting the man in the chest with your head this is what will happen! In your second match you shot a great double leg and took the man down. You need to do that more often. You gave the third match away. Locking hands shouldn't be happening at this stage in the game. You need to grab a wrist (one-on-one). Arms in when you shoot and don't just push the man around the mat. Make him come to you and shoot that nice double leg. When you throw a half you must just to that side and run on your toes, sink the 1/2 and be perpendicular to him once he is on his back.