Silver Level Coaches College at the Olympic Training Center

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Ted Witulski (USA Wrestling)
04/19/2002


Coaches interested in viewing elite athlete training by USA Wrestling's National staff can still attend the Olympic Training Center Coaches College.  Fifteen spaces are still available for the Silver Level Coaches College in July that will help coaches gain a greater insight into training wrestlers.  Coaches that attend the July Silver Level College will stay at a nearby hotel and receive dining hall privileges at the Athlete Dining Hall at the Olympic Training Center.  Fifteen of the thirty spaces have already been filled. Interested coaches are encouraged to call Ted Witulski, NCEP Manager, to hold a spot for them this summer at (719) 265-3636.     Silver Level Coaches College  At the United States Olympic Training Center  In Colorado Springs, July 2nd through the 6th 2002    In July, fifty of the best Cadets and Juniors will attend the 2008 Olympic Training Camp.  The wrestlers will receive instruction from some of America's most knowledgeable Freestyle, Greco-Roman and collegiate coaches nationally. The National Coaches Education Program will host a Silver Level Coaches College as a part of this impressive week of wrestling.     Coaches who have already received Bronze Certification may attend the Silver Coaches College. Space for the Coaches College is very restricted; consequently coaches should submit their applications quickly.     Only 30 coaches can be accepted for the college that will run Tuesday, July 2nd to Saturday, July 6th. The cost for the week is only $400 and includes housing at a nearby hotel, and meals at the athlete-dining hall at the Olympic Training Center. Coaches that would like to commute to the clinic sessions need to pay only $275: (cost does not include housing and meals).     During the week coaches will be a part of instructional sessions that will help them advance to the elite Silver Level of the National Coaches Education Program. Coaches will also have access to the training of elite Olympic and Senior Level wrestlers, as well as the clinic sessions for the Cadets and Juniors in attendance for the 2008 Training Camp.     Coaches will gain insight on the sport of wrestling from USA Wrestling's National Coaching Staff, including Olympic Champions Kevin Jackson, and Steve Fraser, as well as Olympic Bronze Medallist Lincoln McIlravy. Additionally, coaches in attendance will meet and learn from top level NCAA coaches who will instruct at the 2008 Training Camp. Many of the nation's top college coaches will help teach America's future Olympians!     For more information on this outstanding wrestling experience please contact Ted Witulski, NCEP Manager, at twitulski@usawrestling.org or by phone at (719) 598-8181. To be a part of Silver Level Coaches College this July, complete the application and return it to:    USA Wrestling   OTC Silver Level College  6155 Lehman Dr  Colorado Springs, CO 80918    (All coaches must have completed the Bronze Level of certification and hold a current USA Wrestling Coach's Card.)       Application For USA Wrestling's  2002 Silver Level Coaches College  At the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs    Date: ______________ (Please Print Very Legibly)    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: ______________________________________________    $400 Resident Fee _________ *$275 Commuter Fee __________    Payment Method: ______Check _______Credit Card    Credit Card #: ___________________________________ Exp. Date: _____________  *Only Master Card or Visa is accepted    *Cost includes Coaches College Instructional and Administrative Fees.    If by Credit Card payment, please fax to 719-598-9440 or mail completed application to:    USA Wrestling  C/O NCEP Coordinator   6155 Lehman Drive  Colorado Springs, CO 80918    *Please make all checks payable to USA Wrestling