Minutemen Youth Wrestling

I hope everyone enjoyed their summer and is ready for the upcoming season. Just to recap, we had our most successful trip in CT history at the Cadet/Junior Nationals in Fargo ND. CT crowned eight all- Americans (the most ever) as well as winning 83 matches (also CT record). This success is due to the excellent job done by our CT coaches not only this year, but through out these young athletes development. All of our all- Americans came up through the CT youth wrestling circuit and their success should be enjoyed by all. This winter we will again be offering many certification clinics at both the copper and bronze levels, with the first being a Bronze level course November 9th at Maloney High School in Meriden. To help make the certification more accessible to more coaches, USA Wrestling and USAWCT will be offering a few alternative methods of attaining the Copper level. First if you log onto TheMat.com you will be able to take the Copper course online. All I ask of you is that you let me know when you take the course so that I can update my list of certified coaches. We will also be Copper certifying any coach that takes the John Smith clinic in December. Lastly any coach who takes part in all three clinics (Gardner, Smith & Sanderson) will be awarded their Bronze Level Technique certification at no additional cost. I would like to end with a few announcements and a congratulation. The new Schoolboy coordinator for the 2003-2004 seasons is Keith Malone. Based on how well Keith and the other coaches have run the team in the past, I’m sure we are in for a great Schoolboy season. Please contact Keith with any questions regarding the Schoolboy team. I am pleased to announce that we will be finalizing our spring schedule and national team criteria very soon. So be on the look out for upcoming info. I am also trying to put together an e-mail list of all our coaches. This way I can e-mail you any important info that needs to be posted faster than hoping people see it on the internet. On a not so positive note, the National office did not do a great job sending all of our coaches their certification cards. If you have not received your card please let me know ASAP and I will get it to you as fast as possible. Last but certainly not least I would like to congratulate Brian Reardon who has been named the new head wrestling coach at Yale University. We are all sure Brian will do an outstanding job. Good luck this upcoming season Stephen Makein Director of Coaching USAWCT E-mail: CoachMakein@cox.net

USA Wrestling Officials Association Maloney High School Sunday November 16 USA Wrestling- Ct will be offering a USWOA Certification course on Sunday November 16 at the Maloney High School in Meriden CT. Registration will begin at 9:00 am, the course runs four hours. There is no cost associated with this course. All USAWCT members or member hopefuls are encouraged to attend. This Certification Clinic is designed to 1) certify USWOA Officials to objectively officiate USA Wrestling CT Youth Tournaments 2) increase coaches and athletes knowledge of the current High School rules and practices. Successful completion of the USWOA-CT Course allows participants to officiate at state, regional, and national USA Wrestling events. To achieve certification prospects must attend a USA wrestling sanctioned USWOA Clinic, successfully pass an on-site examination and successfully demonstrate the skills conducive of a wrestling official. The exam will consist of forty true/false questions. Participants must receive an 80% or better grade on the test to be certified as a USWOA Official. This clinic will be conducted by Brian Reardon, USAW-CT Officials Director. Upon successful completion of the course and evaluations, assignments will be made to USAW-CT events. Officials will be compensated at such events in the sum of $15.00 per hour. When officials achieve USWOA Certification they receive the USA Wrestling billfold card to use when registering at USA Wrestling events. The USAW-CT Officials Certification Program serves as an important tool for wrestlers and officials to learn more about the most up to date ways to successfully teach and interpret wrestling. This is the first step for said individuals to better understand and appreciate the sport of amateur wrestling. To learn more about the USWOA Programs and how you can be more active with USA Wrestling contact Brian Reardon, Officials Director, at reardonb@ optonline.net or call (203) 521-6304. Make an active commitment to the sport of wrestling---Join USA Wrestling! Directions 121 Gravel Street, Meriden, CT 06450 From North Wilbur Cross High Way to Exit 67W Turn Right onto East Main St .2 miles Turn right onto Gravel St From South RT. 91 to exit 16 East Main St. Turn left at exit onto East Main St. 4 miles Turn right onto Gravel St.

Dear Coach, Wrestlers and Wrestling enthusiast, I hope all is well. I am writing in regard to a series of Wrestling Clinics that the Boston University Coaching Staff and wrestlers will be offering in several New England States. On November 1st, our staff will be putting on a wrestling clinic at Hall High School located in West Hartford, Connecticut. This will be a great way for you and your wrestlers to kick off the season. This clinic will be unique in that all coaches and wrestlers will receive my 160 page World Class Wrestling Manual as part of the clinic. The Manual will be a great resource for young wrestlers and coaches to refer to throughout the entire season. The retail cost of the Manual is $22.95. The Manual is free to all participants. Coaches who attend with 10 or more students will receive the Manual plus two Free Style Instructional videos for your students to use in the off season. The cost of the clinic will be $30.00. For groups of 10 or more the fee will be $25.00. For Insurance purposes, participant must also have a U.S.A. Wrestling card. This card may be purchased at the door. Many of the wrestlers that compete in the off season may already have a card. The cost of the U.S.A. Wrestling card is $30.00. All participants may pay at the door. Each participant will receive the Wrestling Manual at check in. We accept checks or credit cards. We also accept Master Visa and Discover payments at the door. We will start registration and check in at 9:A.M. Registration will last until 10:00 A.M. and the first session will start at 10:00 A.M. The first session will go from 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. There will be a lunch break at 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. All Participants should bring a bag lunch and something to drink for lunch. The second session will go from 12:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. There will be locker room facilities to get dressed and take a shower. However, participants should bring a duffel bag to store clothing, as we may not be able to offer locker room accommodations to all participants. Below you will find information on our staff. I will look forward to seeing you at the clinic. Sincerely, Carl Adams Staff Carl Adams - Four time National Champion- Member of three NCAA Championship Teams at Iowa State-Arthur of three Instructional Wrestling Books- Inventor of the "ADAM" takedown Machine and Wrestling Coach at Boston University for 23 years. Earl Walker - Assistant Coach at Boston University- NCAA All American - High School National Champion - P.H.D. in Sports Psychology Boston University Wrestlers will also be on hand to demonstrate and help with the clinic. For additional information you may reach Carl Adams at 617-353-2757 -office or at home at 617-469-4773. Bill Leisner is our Connecticut contact. You can reach Coach Leisner at 860-961-6376. Please fill out the application and bring it and payment with you to the clinic. All Credit Card Payment pre-registrations can be faxed to Carl Adams at 617-353-5286. We must receive your faxed pre-registration before by Friday October 31st. (You can make copies of this application for team members & friends) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Clinic Location- Hall High School, 975 North Main Street, W. Hartford, CT 06177 (Registration at Main Gym) All Checks can be made payable to; (Carl Adams Wrestling Clinic) Carl Adams 300 Babcock Street Boston, MA 02215 617-353-2757- fax 617-353-5286 For Credit Card Payment __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __/ __ __ __ __/ __ __ ____ Expiration Date ____/____ Name on card_________________________________________________________________________ Please fill in the information below Name __________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________ State ______ Zip _____________________ Phone Number_______________________ School ____________________________ (For Students) In Case of injury or illness necessary emergency treatment is authorized. Parent or Guardian Signature _______________________________ Date _________

In growing up and participating in sports, there is consistent emphasis placed on being a good loser. "Keep your head up… learn from your mistakes… get 'em next time!" All of these are common phrases associated with losing with dignity. While handling defeat is important, a big part to becoming a champion is learning how to win. With today's professional sports filled with egos and attitudes, showboating and taunting, you as a champion must understand how to win with class. Winning with class means respecting your opponent, being gracious and humble, and carrying yourself as if you have done this before. Celebration is okay. In fact, it's natural to feel good after you've won. But just as it feels great to win, it is very difficult to lose. Winning with class shows that you understand the pains of defeat and do not intend to step on another player when they are down. Your opponent will respect you much more if you control your emotions and show dignity, rather than rub their noses in it with brash behavior and self-glorifying gestures and dances. You will be a champion! You will win many awards, receive great report cards, and win many games. You will be a leader and a role model amongst your friends. Winning with class will help you to remain grounded and respectful of others, and it will help others to respect you and remember how fun it was to play against you. So, the next time you see a basketball player talking trash after a dunk, or a football player dancing and shouting after a tackle, place yourself in the shoes of the loser and remember how it feels to have a game winning home run hit off of you. And when you strike out the final batter of a well-pitched victory, pump your fist in celebration, and then carry yourself as a mature person who has won before. Always shake your opponents hand, and be conscious of how a true champion is to act. Over the course of your playing days, you will find yourself in many winning dugouts, and you will experience your share of losses. But when your name is in lights and you are the one collecting multi-million dollar paychecks, those that you've beaten on your path to the big leagues will remember you as a fierce competitor and a gracious champion. They will proudly and happily say to their friends: "Man, I used to lose to that guy all the time!" This tip was contributed by Dan Keller (Lifeletics Sports Instruction / www.lifeletics.com). More tips like this one can be found at www.eteamz.com/company/instruction.

Come if you think you can stand the scare to the Veterans Memorial Clubhouse at 100 Sunset Ridge Drive , East Hartford CT 06118 where you will find many dark turns and spooky scenes. This year visits may be made on the following nights; Thursday, Oct. 19 and 26, from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. Friday, Oct. 13, 20 and 27, Saturday, Oct. 14, 21, and Oct. 28, from 7:00 – 10:00 PM; then again Sunday Oct. 22 and 29 from 6 –9:30 PM. Special walk through for young ghosts on Sundays from 5 to 6 PM with the lights on. All other times not for young ghosts and goblins. We recommend this activity for anyone 10 and older during evening hours. Experience the all new chilling excitement of the eerie haunted house as you walk up and down the stairs through our many haunting scenes on your own. Some strobe lights are used during this attraction. Tent covered area while you wait to keep you dry and warm. Admission: $7.50 for 16 & over, $4.00 for under 16. Group sales should contact Roger Moss for reservations. Again this year - RIP Pass, pay $11.00 – Go To The Front Of The Line! No matter what the weather we’ll be waiting for you! What they said about the Mansion last year: “Better than Six Flags.” “I’ve never been so scared.” “I’ve been back 5 times.” “Totally Awesome.” “I think I wet myself.” EAST HARTFORD PARKS & RECREATION AT (860) 528-1458. DIRECTIONS TO VETERANS MEMORIAL CLUBHOUSE (100 Sunset Ridge Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118) *Traveling 84 EAST or WEST to Route 384, take EXIT 1 (Spencer Street); at light end of ramp take a right onto Silver Lane. At third traffic light take a right onto Ridgewood Road; Go to stop sign and turn right onto Sunset Ridge Drive. Watch for signs pointing to the Veterans Memorial Clubhouse. By The Way - Coach Moss is the head spook at this event!