NWCA to host Dan Gable wrestling clinic in Oradell, N.J., on Sunday, January 5

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Pat Tocci (NWCA)
12/31/2002


The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA), the professional organization for America's wrestling coaches, will host a special wrestling clinic featuring wrestling legend Dan Gable in Oradell, N.J., on Sunday, January 5.    Gable was a 1972 Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling and a 1971 World Champion. He won two NCAA titles for Iowa State Univ., and had one of the greatest careers in U.S. high school and college wrestling. He went on to be the most successful coach in American history, setting records as the head coach for the Univ. of Iowa Hawkeyes. Gable has also helped build the United States into a World power in freestyle wrestling, coaching three U.S. Olympic teams (1980, 1984, 2000).    Proceeds from the clinic will support the many programs of the National Wrestling Coaches Association. Working with the College Sports Council, the NWCA has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education seeking Title IX reform.     The clinic flyer follows:     NATIONAL WRESTLING COACHES ASSOCIATION PRESENTS:    Dan Gable Wrestling Clinic  Sunday, January 5, 2003  1:00-5:00 PM  Bergen Catholic High School Gymnasium  1040 Oradell Avenue  Oradell, NJ. 07649    Exit 165 off Garden State Parkway     Cost:   $20 for Wrestlers of All Ages; $25 for Coaches, Parents and Adults    All Proceeds Will Benefit: The National Wrestling Coaches Association    Clinic Will Include a 2  Hour Technique Session by Dan Gable; Speech Presented by Dan Gable; Question & Answers with Dan Gable; Photograph & Autograph Session with Dan Gable    Make Checks Payable to: National Wrestling Coaches Association    Send to: Mark Lombardy, 10 Hamilton Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078    For More Information Contact: Chris or Mark Lombardy @ 973-379-3380  or Jeff Bowyer at the NWCA Office 717-615-1707    Early Registration is Suggested!!!      Registration Form for Dan Gable Clinic  Sunday, January 5, 2003  Bergen Catholic High School from 1-5 pm    Name______________________________________      Wrestler_________Coach/Parent_______    Address_____________________________________________________________________      City______________________________________State________________Zip__________      School___________________________________Club_______________________________      Age______________________________Year in School________________________________      Phone Number (____)_____-__________      Email Address______________________________      Emergency Contact Person______________________Contact Number (____)____-_________      Parent Signature for Wrestler_____________________________________________________              The National Wrestling Coaches Association is a professional organization dedicated to serve, protect and provide leadership for the advancement of all levels of the sport of wrestling with emphasis on scholastic and collegiate programs.  The NWCA, through its organizational structure, promotes communication, recognizes achievement, recommends rules and regulations, sponsor events, and serves as an educational and informational source for the sport of wrestling.  Additionally the NWCA Strives to foster the sportsmanship and integrity that are the cornerstone of athletic competition.    The National Wrestling Coaches Association is a 501(C) (3) Organization      For more information, contact Jeff Bowyer of the National Wrestling Coaches Association at 717-653-8009 (phone) or  717-653-8270 (fax)     visit the NWCA web page