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Wrestler Responsibilities

Be a student of the sport. Wrestlers should focus on
being students of the sport. In school if the wrestler
doesn't study he will fail the test, likewise if the wrestler
doesn't learn the techniques shown in practice he will lose
the match. Coaches should emphasize the importance of
being a student of the sport at every opportunity.

Be a good practice partner. If the wrestler doesn't
practice the moves being shown not only will the wrestler
not learn, but the wrestler's practice partner will not learn.
Wrestlers need to learn the correct
aggressiveness/resistance to use when practicing
technique and wrestling live. Having a good practice
partner is paramount to improving the wrestler's abilities.

Have good sportsmanship. Coaches and spectators
should not be able to determine if the wrestler won or lost
a match by the handshake alone. Wrestlers should not
gloat when winning or throw tantrums when losing.
Wrestlers should understand that crying during a wrestling
match is not only bad sportsmanship but bad technique.
One instance of bad sportsmanship by the wrestler during a
match can negate an otherwise successful day of wrestling
by the team.

Respect coaches and teammates. If the wrestler doesn't
show respect towards the coaches and teammates he will
not be a student of the sport, a good practice partner, or
have good sportsmanship. There should be no back-talk to
coaches or harassment of teammates. The wrestler's lack
of respect can spread and infect an entire wrestling room if
not dealt with immediately. The wrestler must know that it
is a privilege to be in the wrestling room, not a right, and
the privilege can be taken away at anytime to protect the
whole of the team.

Parent Do's and Don'ts

Don't impose your ambitions or expectations on your child.
Remember that wrestling is your child's activity.
Improvements and progress occur at different rates for each
individual.

Don't judge your child's progress based on the performance
of other athletes and don't push them based on what you
think they should be doing.

Be supportive no matter what. There is only one question
to ask your child, "Did you have fun?" If meets and practices
are not fun you should not force them to participate.

If at all possible, do not coach your child. Your job is to
support, love and hug your child no matter what. Conflicting
advice and criticism work against the coach's efforts and
only serve to confuse and de-motivate your child. If you feel
you have the experience and ability to contribute to the
club as a coach, volunteer your services through the proper
channels.

Get involved. Your club needs your help and support.
Attend parent and club meetings to find out how you can
help.

Most importantly, show your child that you care by
attending as many meets and tournaments as possible.
Acknowledge your child's fears. Their opponents appear to
be much more intimidating through their eyes than through
the eyes of a grown-up. Consider their perspective and
don't expect them to compete with the confidence and
mental toughness of a seasoned expert.

Do not criticize the officials. Unless you have been there, you have no idea how challenging officiating can be. Expect that
in some matches your child could lose as a result of an error on the part of an official or score keeper. That's life. Help your
child to understand that the official does their best to score the match fairly, and that it is important that we respect the
ruling of the officials regardless of how we feel about the situation.

To All

Notes From the Coach

Cobra Wrestling 2009 - 2010

Dear Parents and Wrestlers,

Welcome everyone to the Cobra Optimist Wrestling Club 2009-2010 wrestling season. We are starting our 5th season as a
wrestling club and if the 5th season is anything like our 4th season then we are in for a treat. Last year was another great
year for us building off the years in the past we took steps forward to being an elite wrestling club in the metro area and
the state of Iowa. Last year we had 130 kids signed up and practicing for Cobra (WOW), and we consistently took between
35-45 kids to a tournament every weekend (sometimes 50 plus). We won three different team tournaments last year and
were in the hunt for a top two placing in everyone that we went to last year. At the state level (the toughest state
tournament in the nation) we had 12 kids qualify and we had two state placers Brian Grimes (3rd) and McGwire Midkiff
(7th), we also had a few others that were one or two matches away from placing. We sent 5 kids to the Super Pee Wee
state tournament and 3 of them placed Carter Harold (2nd), Cameron Baker (3rd), and Marcus Kritenbrink. We also had
some kids wrestle at some National tournaments and come away with some All American honors.
Along with all the success we had last year at tournaments some of the kids wanted to make sure they could improve on
their season from last year, so they came to our freestyle practices that covered 10 weeks in the summer. We also hosted
our first ever summer wrestling camp the World Class Wrestling Team Camp. The camp featured three of the best wrestlers
in the world Terry Brands, Tolly Thompson, and Eric Akin. There were over 150 kids learning the sport of wrestling at
Thomas Jefferson, along with all the technique the kids wrestled in 15-20 live matches against kids from Illinois, Kansas,
Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. The camp was a complete success and a lot of thanks must go to our volunteer parents
that helped out. Thank You so much!

This year we are hosting our Bill Smith Olympic Champion wrestling tournament on February 6th. We had over 300 kids last
year entered into the tournament and our goal this year will be 500 kids. We will be looking for help and donation for the
tournament so please stayed tuned for information as we get closer to our tournament date.

This year we plan on going to many more tournaments and wrestling in more duals against area teams. We have entered
into a dual league that will start in January and be wrestled on a week night against an area club. We are also entered into
the Iowa state dual tournament in Knoxville, Iowa. The duals will consist of a team of 15-16 wrestlers each making a
scratch weight. We will be conducting wrestle offs to determine which wrestler will represent the Cobra club for the duals.
More details will follow on the duals and the wrestle offs.

This year we will have a great wrestling coaching staff that will be looking out for child to become the best person off the
mat and the very best wrestler on the mat. None of the coaches get paid so please if you have a concern please see
myself (August Manz) or Coach Chris Manz. Also Coach Chris Manz will be collecting money for tournaments and sigh-ups.
Last year we were in the hole for over a $1000 for entry fees not being paid for, please if you can not afford to pay the
entry fee please talk to me about it and we can work something out. I don't want any kid to miss out, but I also don't want
our club to be taken advantage of. Parents also look on our website www.cbcobrawrestling.org for any info about
tournaments or what's going on through out the year. We have also posted info on what the expectations are for the kids,
parents and coaches on our website please read through them before the season and meets.

Thank you so much for being a part of the Cobra wrestling club and we look forward to another great season!

Thank You

Cobra Wrestling

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The perfect way to gear up for the season; train with one of the greatest Hawkeye wrestlers of all
time! Training begins at 10:00 sharp, with a lunch break at 12:00, please bring a sack lunch. The
session will end around 4:00pm. The day will consist of morning technique and drilling, with an
additional technique session after lunch. Clinic will end with an opportunity for exhibition matches
for those looking for more than technique. Grades 2-12 welcome. No Street Shoes allowed.

Wrestling signup will be in October sometime, check back often for updates

Thank you all for attending this years World Class Team Wrestling Camp

2010 Mark Ironside Training Clinic, October 24,
2010 @ 10:00 Thomas Jefferson High School - Bill
Smith Wrestling Room - Click here for details

2010 Mark Ironside Training Clinic