The National Wrestling Coaches Association is proud to announce that Lieutenant General Martin Steele, USMC (Ret.) will be the keynote speaker at the 2003 NWCA Convention sponsored by ASICS, Cliff Keen and Resilite. This year's convention, which is preceding the 2003 World Championships, is being held at the New York Athletic Club in New York City on September 11.   A limited number of spots are still available for the convention.    Lieutenant General Steele is revered around the world for his motivational  and inspirational speeches.  He speaks on the storied history of the USS Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum and the lessons that we can learn from her adventures.  He speaks about the strengths of wrestling and the life lessons that are learned from the sport.     Lieutenant General Steele recently retired as President & CEO of the  Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, in New York City.  He assumed this position after retiring from active duty in the Marine Corps on 1 August 1999 from the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Policies and Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps.    During his distinguished military career, Lieutenant General Steele received the following decorations:  The Defense Distinguished Service Medal; The Distinguished Service Medal; The Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal; Navy Commendation Medal with gold star; and The Combat Action Ribbon.    Convention is a necessity for professional development    Professional development is a necessary and constant commitment to learn and grow in your chosen career.  The convention will provide you, and your staff, the only setting in the country for comprehensive development of technical, administrative and related skills to coaching wrestling successfully.    The convention offers technique clinics, leadership workshops, coaching  education programs and numerous social activities.    Among the special activities at this year's event are:    * Featured seminars by J Robinson, Dan Gable and Ken Chertow  * Seminar on effective leadership management  * Strength training seminar  * NCAA and National High School Federation forum  * Buffet lunch at the New York Athletic Club sponsored by Kennedy Industries  * Special presentations for both scholastic and collegiate coaches  * Exhibitors social at the NYAC    The primary goal of the NWCA is to transform coaching from an occupation to a profession.  As we strive to reach this objective, the Convention offerscoaches the opportunity to enhance their proficiencies in several core coaching areas.  The Convention is also a fun time to visit with friends and their families within the fraternity of wrestling, and to watch the World Championships at Madison Square Garden.    There is something for everyone!    * Leadership Principles for Conflict Management with Jan Mirikitani (Trainer  and consultant for the US Justice Department)  * Strength training with Mike Arthur (National Strength Coach of the Year  for the University of Nebraska)  * Input to the NCAA Rules Forum,  * Building relationships with vendors,  * Realizing the full potential of your program    Considering the unique combination of it all, there is no better time or  place in the country to make progress in your chosen profession.  The  potential to positively impact our sport has never been greater than right  now.  The critical need for committed people to step forward has also never been greater.  Make yourself a better coach to today by registering for the convention.    For more information on the convention and how to register, please visit our website at www.nwcaonline.com or call Jeff Bowyer at 717-653-8009.