Past Articles

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USA Wrestling Weekly’s June 17 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/17/2011 Content includes complete World Team Trials coverage, Cael Sanderson's busy week, Schoolboy/girl National Duals, Mike Novogratz, Patricia Fox and more [Article]
Athlete selection procedures for 2012 Olympic Games in men's freestyle and Greco-Roman approved USA Wrestling 06/17/2011 The USOC has approved the athlete selection procedures for the 2012 Olympic Games for men's freestyle and Greco-Roman. Women's freestyle is not yet approved. [Article]
Sean Bormet, Donny Pritzlaff added to Michigan coaching staff Leah Howard University of Michigan Sports Information 06/17/2011 2010 USA Wrestling freestyle Coach of the Year Sean Bormet and 2006 World bronze medalist Donny Pritzlaff have been named assistant coaches at the University of Michigan. [Article]
Keith Wilson named 2010 USA Wrestling Women’s Coach of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/17/2011 USA Wrestling named its 2010 Athlete and Coach of the Year awards for all three styles during World Team Trials. Each day this week we profile one recipient. [Article]
Illinois tops Pennsylvania 39-32 to claim Greco-Roman title at Cadet National Duals Jason Bryant USA Wrestling 06/16/2011 Illinois built a big lead over Pennsylvania on the strength of six straight wins in the middle weights to capture its second Cadet Greco National Duals title in the past three years. [Article]
Humphrey, Bunch to wrestle in Ukraine July 24 for the 60 kg Freestyle World Team spot Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/17/2011 Humphrey and Bunch will wrestle at 60 kg at the Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers Memorial on July 24. Bunch must medal and outperform Humphrey to make the team. [Article]
Sean Bormet named 2010 Terry McCann Award winner as USA Wrestling Freestyle Coach of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/16/2011 USA Wrestling named its 2010 Athlete and Coach of the Year awards for all three styles during World Team Trials. Each day this week we profile one recipient. [Article]
Those seeking to enter Beach Worlds in Batumi, Georgia July 16-17 must apply immediately Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/15/2011 Wrestlers must apply immediately if they want to compete at Beach Worlds this year. The team will be finalized on Tuesday, June 21. [Article]
Mike Letts joins Navy coaching staff Stacie Michaud Navy Sports Information 06/15/2011 [Article]
Badger Wrestling Club fundraiser on June 18 to benefit athletes chasing Olympic dreams Badger Wrestling Club 06/15/2011 Lee Kemp (pictured) will make an appearance at the Bucky Shoot, held at the Milford Hills Hunt Club in Johnson Creek, Wis., June 18. [Article]
Justin Ruiz named 2010 Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/15/2011 USA Wrestling named its 2010 Athlete and Coach of the Year awards for all three styles during World Team Trials. Each day this week we profile one recipient. [Article]
Stenberg, Smith win 2011 Jacob Curby Memorial Award Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/15/2011 Mark Stenberg (left) received the USOEC award and Robert Smith (right) received the USOTC award, recognizing the traits of the late Jacob Curby. [Article]
Nick Ackerman and Craig Sesker to go ‘On the Mat’ Dan Gable Museum 06/15/2011 The show can be heard live on the Internet at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Central time on AM 1650, The Fan. [Article]
Over 400 matches, interviews and features posted from World Team Trials, Hall of Fame Week Jason Bryant USA Wrestling 06/16/2011 Every match and champion interview has been posted to USA Wrestling's new video portal, TheMat.TV, from the 2011 U.S. World Team Trials. [Article]
Cadet National Duals Live Webcasts USA Wrestling 06/14/2011 Check out several feeds provided by USA Wrestling and other state associations from the Cadet National Duals in Daytona Beach, Fla. [Article]
Voelker steps down as Iowa State assistant coach to pursue ministry Kirby Hunt Iowa State 06/14/2011 Eric Voelker will join the staff at his church in Des Moines. He was a three-time All-American for the Cyclones and coached there last season. [Article]
Elena Pirozhkova named 2010 Women’s Wrestler of the Year by USA Wrestling Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/14/2011 USA Wrestling named its 2010 Athlete and Coach of the Year awards for all three styles during World Team Trials. Each day this week we profile one recipient. [Article]
Honor thy Official - can your athlete honor officials after a questionable call? Responsible Sports 06/14/2011 How would your athlete react to a questionable call and would you approve of the reaction? Read how to respond to this scenario. [Article]
Don Blasingame presented with 2011 Ed Aliverti Golden Microphone Award Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/14/2011 Don has been an Olympic announcer and Olympic producer, and has announced major USA Wrestling, college and high school events for decades. [Article]
Minnesota 1 sweeps Schoolboy/girl National Duals, beating Pennsylvania Blue in both finals Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/13/2011 Minnesota 1 beat Pennsylvania Blue 46-26 in the Greco finals, and beat them by just a point in the freestyle finals, 37-36. [Article]