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USA Wrestling Weekly’s July 6, 2012 broadcast posted for viewing USA Wrestling 07/06/2012 Content includes coverage from Canada Cup, National Junior Duals & USAW Kids FS/GR Nationals, plus Ali Bernard interview, age-group team training, Olympic athlete fundraisers and more. [Article]
2012 Olympic Games preview at 66 kg/145.5 lbs. in Greco-Roman Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/06/2012 TheMat.com will run Olympic Games weight class previews for 18 days, in the order set for London: Greco-Roman, then women's freestyle then men's freestyle. [Article]
Sacred Heart names Andy Lausier head wrestling coach Sacred Heart Sports Information 07/06/2012 Former Princeton assistant Andy Lausier has been named the new head wrestling coach at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. [Article]
Wrestling Under the Lights event open to all in Bremen, Ga., July 14 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/05/2012 A competitive event which is also fun, wrestling takes place on the football field at Bremen High. Seven age divisions will be held. You must preregister by July 12 to enter. [Article]
LISTEN: Jordan Burroughs Podcast Responsible Sports 07/05/2012 Olympian and World champion Jordan Burroughs talks about training mentally and physically for success. [Article]
Deadline for online registration for Beach Nationals in Rochester, N.Y., is Thursday, July 12 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/11/2012 Discounted fee for online registration ends Thursday, July 12. The U.S. Beach Nationals will have five age groups. [Article]
2012 Olympic Games preview at 60 kg/132 lbs. in Greco-Roman Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/05/2012 TheMat.com will run Olympic Games weight class previews for 18 days, in the order set for London: Greco-Roman, then women's freestyle then men's freestyle. [Article]
2012 Olympic Games preview at 55 kg/121 lbs. in Greco-Roman Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/04/2012 TheMat.com will run Olympic Games weight class previews for 18 days, in the order set for London: Greco-Roman, then women's freestyle then men's freestyle. [Article]
World medalist Justin Ruiz joins Utah Valley coaching staff James Warnick Utah Valley Sports Information 07/03/2012 Justin Ruiz, a 2005 World Bronze Medalist in Greco-Roman, has joined the coaching staff at Utah Valley University. [Article]
2012 National Junior Duals Freestyle All-Tournament Team announced Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/02/2012 Four athletes made All-Tournament Team in both styles at Junior Duals: Grant LaMont (UT), J'Den Cox (MO), Camden Bertucci (MI) & Joel Dixon (OK). [Article]
DIII Committee names regional sites Anthony Holman NCAA 07/02/2012 [Article]
Responsible Pre-Game Preparation Responsible Sports 07/02/2012 We can use sports to help youth grow through child-like behaviors and perform better on and off the field. [Article]
Elena Pirozhkova named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for June 26-July 2 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/02/2012 Pirozhkova won a women’s freestyle title at 63 kg/138.75 lbs. at the Canada Cup on Saturday in Guelph, Canada. [Article]
U.S. wins nine gold medals in Canada Cup Pre-Junior competition Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/02/2012 There were six champions in the women's division and three in the men's division. Americans won 25 medals. [Article]
UPDATE: Olympians Varner, Pirozhkova win Canada Cup, plus Americans Sigman, Lampe, Perrelli & Pickett Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/30/2012 Olympians Jake Varner (96kg FS) and Elena Pirozhkova (63kg W) were among six American champions at Canada Cup in Guelph. [Article]
Drive for Five: Illinois takes fifth dual title of season with victory over Iowa at Junior Duals Jason Bryant USA Wrestling 06/30/2012 Illinois completed a sweep of the Junior Duals with a 36-22 victory over Iowa Blue on Saturday to win the freestyle championship in Oklahoma City. [Article]
NCEP Bronze level webinar set for July 10-11 NCEP 06/30/2012 This is a last chance to get bronze certified before Fargo and the end of summer. Register now. Set for July 10-11 from 6-8 p.m. [Article]
2012 National Junior Duals Greco-Roman All-Tournament Team announced Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/30/2012 There were 17 who went unbeaten to qualify for this elite group. Michigan, Utah and Oklahoma had two selections. [Article]
Memorial service for wrestling legend Bill Farrell set for Centre Island, N.Y. on July 22 TW Promotions 07/07/2012 The service will be July 22 from 2-5 p.m. at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club in Centre Island, N.Y. Those who can't attend can send in emails about Bill. [Article]
Hofstra All-American Justin Accordino granted sixth year by NCAA Jim Sheehan Hofstra Sports Information 06/29/2012 [Article]