Minneapolis Bronze Clinic, featuring World Silver Medalist Brandon Eggum

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Ted Witulski (USA Wrestling)
04/14/2003


BRONZE LEVEL CLINIC   April 13  Univ. of MN. Campus    Remember, Bronze certification will be required the summer of 2004 to coach at USAW sponsored events national events.    Bronze Level Coaches Clinic  Cost: $100  Sunday, April 13.   10a.m.-5:30p.m.  Sports Pavilion social room  Sports Pavilion on the Univ. of MN. Campus  Minneapolis, MN.    Instructor: Joe Russell (Assistant Coach Univ. of MN.)    Please pre-register by April 11th by contacting Gordy Morgan via email at: hhrmorgan@yahoo.com or phone at: 612-719-1109.    SPECIAL TECHNIQUE SESSION:    CLINICIAN: Brandon Eggum World Silver Medalist and three time NCAA All-American for the U of MN.     The Bronze Level Certification course is an outstanding way to further their knowledge and understanding of the sport of wrestling.  Each year over one thousand coaches across the country achieve Bronze Certification.  Completion of the Bronze course allows participants to coach at state, regional, and national USA Wrestling events.    When participants become Bronze certified they receive a USA Wrestling billfold card which is used when registering at USA Wrestling events, A Bronze Certificate suited for framing, the course text valued at $30, and a USA Wrestling Bronze Certified Coaches shirt.    The National Coaches Education Program's Bronze Level serves as an important tool for coaches to learn more about the most up to date ways to successfully coach wrestling.  The Bronze level is the second step in the NCEP.  Coaches can still attend a Bronze course if they are not certified at the Copper level.  The Bronze course is best suited for participants with past knowledge of the sport of wrestling or previous experience in coaching.