USA Wrestling to hold Silver Coaches College in conjunction with 2002 World Team Trials

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Ted Witulski (USA Wrestling)
03/06/2002


2002 USA Wrestling Silver Level Coaches College Presented by the National Coaches Education Program In Conjunction with the World Team Trials
At the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, in St. Paul, Minnesota Monday, June 17th through Sunday, June 23rd In June of 2002 the World Team Trials will take place in Minnesota. With the excitement and action that comes with forming the United States' World Teams, there will also be a week dedicated to a deeper involvement in the sport of wrestling. Coaches will be actively involved in the fantastic wrestling technique that is offered with 2002 National Developmental Camp. Last summer, in Cincinnati, Olympic and World Champions such as Dan Gable, John Smith, Kevin Jackson, Tom Brands, and Steve Fraser were just a few of the clinicians. Each technique session gave wrestlers and coaches the chance to view the skills of the greatest wrestlers and coaches America has to offer. Nowhere will you be able to match the level of knowledge and technique that the 2002 Coaches College and National Developmental Camp have to offer. This unbelievable week of wrestling study and technique will further excite you about the world's oldest and greatest sport. At the end of the week, the action will just be starting. The last three days as a participant of the Coaches College you will receive an All-Sessions Pass to the 2002 World Team Trials. Before we know what wrestlers will represent the United States in this year's World Championships, USA Wrestling will hold the trials in three divisions: Women's Freestyle, Men's Freestyle, and Men's Greco-Roman Wrestling. As a member of the 2001 Coaches College you'll witness all of the epic struggles by America's Elite wrestlers to be the number one wrestler with a shot at winning a World Title. You won't want to miss this action! Many amazing wrestlers are expected to compete in this extremely important tournament. Expect veteran wrestler Rulon Gardner to return from injury to defend his #1 ranking. Watch as recent collegiate graduates like Cael Sanderson and Stephen Abas attempt to defend last year's triumph to the top of the national ladder. See America's latest World Medallist's Brandon Eggum and Joe Williams battle on the national stage. Make sure you're a part of this terrific week of amateur wrestling! Get your application in early. Space is extremely limited for Coaches College participants. Don't delay be a part of the 2001 Silver Level Coaches College. *Note the Coaches College will be offered with graduate credit. For teachers and coaches needing to advance their education this will be an enjoyable Graduate course for you! Application For USA Wrestling's 2002 Silver Level Coaches College June 17th-23rd, in St. Paul, Minnesota Date: ______________ (Please Print Very Legibily) Name: _______________________________ USAW Coaches Card #: __________________ Address: ________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _________________ Phone wk: ________________ hm: __________________ E-mail address: _________________________________ NCEP Certification Level: Copper ____ Bronze: _____ Silver: _____ Gold: _____ Level: (Check all applicable levels coached regularly) Kids: ____ Cadet: ____ Junior: ____ College: ____ Senior: ____ Women: ____ Signature: ______________________________________________ $450 Resident Fee _________ $300 Commuter Fee __________ $500 Resident Fee w/Bronze Clinic on 6/17/02 _____________ $350 Commuter Fee w/ Bronze Clinic on 6/17/02 ____________ Payment Method: Check ______ Master Card ______ Visa _____ Credit Card #: ___________________________________ Exp. Date: _____________ NOTE *Only Master Card or Visa is accepted *Cost includes Coaches College Instructional and Administrative Fees, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Coaches Social, Coaches Gift Bag and Shirt, and the All-Session Pass to the World Team Trials. *Note that coaches taking the Bronze clinic on Sunday, June 16th will complete the course and then be a participant in all activities of the Silver Level Coaches College. Coaches completing the Bronze course will check-in on Sunday and receive one extra day of meals and housing on St. Thomas University's campus. Please fax to 719-598-9440 or mail the completed application to: USA Wrestling C/O NCEP Coordinator 6155 Lehman Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Please make all checks payable to USA Wrestling. Following receipt of your application and payment, USA Wrestling will send detailed information about the Coaches College. Check-in will be on Monday, June 17th for Coaches from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for participants wanting to check flight information. Coaches will share a dorm room on St. Thomas' campus with one other participant. *Commuter costs do not include housing or meals.