Minutemen Youth Wrestling

Bronze Level Coaches Certification Course Friday December 20th On Friday December 20th USA Wrestling CT will be hosting a bronze level certification clinic from 7:00PM to 10:00 PM at the East Hartford Community Cultural Center. The Bronze level is a comprehensive education program for wrestling coaches who are committed to expanding their knowledge in the art and science of the coaching of wrestling. It is the first of a three part advanced coaching education program with the ensuing two parts being Silver and Gold level certification. It consists of a six hour clinic which costs $60 and includes USA Wrestling’s Coaches Guide to Excellence. A Certificate of Bronze certification, a Bronze level certified NCEP Coaches card, and a Bronze level Coaches polo is issued upon successful completion. Sections to be covered: Philosophy of Coaching, Risk Management, Effective Teaching Program Development Psychology of Coaching Developing Wrestling Skills Training & Nutrition Sports Medicine Cost: All participants must purchase the book to become certified $30.00 - Tuition Fees $30.00 – Book $60.00 - Total for the Clinic All people working to obtain certification through NCEP must hold a valid USAW Coaches card. Cards will be sold at the clinic. ($35) Time Schedule: Registration 9:30 a.m. Clinic Starts 10:00 a.m. Break at Noon for lunch Afternoon Class 1:00 p.m. Test 5:30 p.m. Each individual will receive a Bronze Coaches card, Bronze Certification to signify completion of the Bronze level of the National Coaches Education Program and a Bronze Certified Coaches shirt to wear at USA Wrestling Sanctioned Meets. The clinic is limited to the first 30 participants that pre-register. Please contact director of coaching Stephen Makein via email – bandog@attbi.com or Chairman Mike Quibble - michael.quibble@pw.utc.com