Bid Now on EBay to become Dan Gable’s assistant at the 2003 World Cup in Boise, Idaho, April 4-6

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Gary Abbott (USA Wrestling)
02/25/2003


Did you ever want to know what it would be like to assist wrestling legend Dan Gable as he coaches America's best wrestlers in action?    You have a chance to do just that, if you submit the highest bid on EBay!    You could be Dan Gable's assistant at the 2003 World Cup of Freestyle Wrestling!  The winning bidder will be able to spend three days in Boise, Idaho, hanging with the best freestyle wrestlers in the world, and the most legendary coach ever.      Your successful bid could make you the Assistant to Dan Gable, the U.S. World Cup Team Head Coach, at the 2003 Freestyle World Cup in Boise, Idaho on April 4-6, 2003.    You know about Dan Gable, don't you? His record stands for itself. Gable was a World and Olympic champion as an athlete, considered one of the greatest competitors in American history. As a coach, Gable had a record-setting career at the Univ. of Iowa. He has also served as head coach of three U.S. Olympic teams.    You know what he stands for, don't you? Would excellence be a fitting word for Gable? As an athlete, Gable was legendary for his grueling and intense training regimen. As a coach, his drive for excellence developed college champion teams and athletes for two decades.     You know about the World Cup, don't you? It is the annual international dual meet championships in freestyle wrestling. All of America's No. 1 freestyle wrestlers will be competing. You know the names - Stephen Abas, Eric Guerrero, Chris Bono, Joe Williams, Cael Sanderson, Tim Hartung and Kerry McCoy. Cuba, Georgia, Germany, Russia and Ukraine have all accepted invitations to compete in the 2003 World Cup against the USA. This represents the best wrestling in the world.    Just one person will win the bidding. The package includes:   * Team apparel package  * Two hours of individual time with Dan Gable for choice of activities (i.e. lunch, personal coaching session, movie, etc)  * Round-trip airfare from nearest major airport within the continental U.S., not to exceed $400  * Three hotel nights, room charges & tax only at the Grove Hotel in Boise, Idaho (host hotel)  * Local transportation (USA Wrestling staff)  * Certain meals provided by local event organizer for U.S. Team  * VIP credential and associated privileges and access  * Chance to meet and get autographs from athletes  * Observe athlete press conferences (when accompanied by USAW staff)  * Announcement to the crowd of winner with your name on scoreboard     USA Wrestling and the U.S. Olympic Committee are working together on this project. Earlier this season, a successful bidding process was held for a lucky fan to have a meal with Olympic Champion Rulon Gardner at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Now a chance to assist Dan Gable at the World Cup is up for grabs.    This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Take your best shot and bid today!    Log on to usolympicteam.com today and place your bid or use this direct link:  Link to EBay to bid on the chance to be Dan Gable's Assistant at the World Cup