Cary-Grove Wrestling Wall of Fame

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2 Cary-Grove Wrestling Wall of Fame STATE PLACE WINNERS: 1994 Shawn Bellanca 5 th Place 1999 Bill Walsh 4 th Place 2000 Tim Loeffel 6 th Place 2001 Grant Walsh 4 th Place 2008 Paul Rands 4 th Place 2012 Michael Cullen 4 th Place 2013 Michael Cullen 6 th Place STATE QUALIFIERS: Tim Napier 1975 Joe Kennedy 1977 Casey Callahan 1979 Joe Glasder 1979 Dave Helmer 1983 Sean Toomey 1988 Tom Raine 1989, 1990 Jeff Hughes 1990 Rhett Skol 1990, 1991 Ted Rexford 1993 Shawn Bellanca 1993, 1994 Brian stout 1994 Todd jakowitsch 1994, 1995 Matt loeffel 1997 Todd mcgrath 1998 Grant walsh 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Tim loeffel 1999, 2000 Bill walsh 1999 Tim schwan 2000 a.j. raebel 2003 troy Carlson 2005, 2006 paul rands 2007, 2008 Josh Nelson 2009, 2010 Corey Myer 2011 Trent Atkins 2011 Michael Cullen 2012, 2013 Logan hanselmann 2013 Michael Underwood 2013 Team accomplishments: conference champions conference champions regional champions conference champions regional champions regional champions sweet 16 qualifiers

3 WHY WRESTLING? Perhaps you ve asked yourself about your son s interest in wrestling. Wrestling is one of the oldest sports in the world and dates back to the times of ancient Greece. It is also one of the most demanding of all high school sports. But, because of wrestling s demands, it can be one of the most rewarding sports. The physical demands of wrestling are obvious. There are few sports that require as many physical attributes as wrestling. A successful wrestler will have improved his endurance, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. The competition in wrestling is as challenging as that in any other sport. A wrestler is completely on his own when he takes to the mat. There is no one to assist him when competing against another wrestler. There are no time-outs and no one to blame when things go wrong. A successful wrestler will develop a good sense of self-reliance. Great discipline is required of a wrestler in order to push himself through the rigorous training needed to become a good competitor. Although a wrestler s competition is one-on-one against his opponent, his teammates also rely on his best efforts in order to help the team. Whether he wins or loses his match and the point differential of his match, are determining factors in the overall team score. Wrestling is also one of the fairest sports in high school athletics. Competitors are paired with opponents of equal or similar weight. There is no one body type that is conducive to being a successful wrestler. The common denominators for success in wrestling are the amount of time spent training, conditioning, and actually wrestling. If an athlete takes all these factors and combines them with a strong desire to win, he becomes very tough to beat. Wrestling is a relatively safe sport for participants, despite the contact involved. Much like any other contact sport, wrestling can have serious injuries. But most wrestling injuries are limited to bloody noses, bruises, and pulled muscles. Wrestlers should wear protective equipment and is provided by the Cary-Grove wrestling program. Head gear to protect the ears from trauma is required in practice and in competition. Knee pads, although not required, are provided at the request of the wrestler. Wrestling mats are cushioned and do an excellent job of breaking falls. They are washed and sanitized before EVERY practice and home meet. During a match, a referee stands within 10 feet of the competitors at all times and by rule, must break up any potentially dangerous maneuvers or situations. Parents, we hope you can see that the demands of wrestling are many, but that the rewards are greater and more plentiful. There is no other sport where the athlete is in as much control of his own situation and destiny. The physical ability and strength are wonderful attributes for a wrestler to have, but what is most important is that the wrestler has the desire to learn, the desire to compete, the desire to condition, and the ability to bounce back from tough losses and injuries. Nothing beats the thrill of competing as hard as you can for six minutes and then having your arm raised in victory. We hope you become as excited for your son to wrestle as we are to have him as part of our wrestling program. The Cary-Grove Coaching Staff You pay the price to be a successful wrestler. It s not like other sports. You cannot play wrestling, like you would golf, tennis, or basketball. It s hard work and because of that, it can be intensely rewarding Mark Lieberman 1978 National Champion Lehigh University

4 WEIGHT CONTROL Wrestling is one of the safest and fairest of all sports condoned by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Contestants are paired with their opponent according to weight. Additionally, the IHSA mandates that ALL wrestlers in Illinois be tested for and certified by their individual body fat and composition. Body fat and hydration testing by the state determine the lowest weight and when a wrestler can wrestle. This is to help insure that wrestlers are able to lose and maintain their weight safely. Despite this obvious selling point for wrestling, there are some drawbacks as well. Let s say, we have two (2) strong wrestlers on our team, but they re at the same weight. One of those wrestlers could move up to the next weight class or could lose weight and move down to the next LOWER weight class, provided their certification allows them to do so. Wrestlers often prefer moving down to the next weight class by losing weight (in some instances, quite a few pounds). Our policy at Cary-Grove is to have our wrestlers compete at the weight they certify at through the IHSA. If their body fat score, according to the IHSA, allows them to move down, then we will assist and encourage them to do so through proper training and nutrition. We DO NOT encourage our wrestlers to diet or starve themselves in order to lose weight, but rather learn to eat properly. This takes time and hard work, but allows a young man s body to adapt to the changes safely, without losing strength or energy. After all this, perhaps the weight may come off or maybe it doesn t. But, we will never force a wrestler to lose weight. It must be his choice. Now let s assume for a moment that the wrestler has totally committed himself to losing weight. The coaching staff still has the final say on whether the wrestler can move down or not. We still have to consider whether its safe for the wrestler and whether it s the best decision for the team. So, let s say that the wrestler wants to drop a weight class and the coaching staff has decided to allow it, there are some things that parents need to watch for at home. If you notice your son doing any of the following things, talk with him and notify the coaching staff immediately: - Eats a large meal, and then purposely forces himself to vomit. - Takes a diuretic designed to help him lose water weight. - Takes stimulants to control his appetite. Diet pills & caffeine are examples of stimulants. - Takes laxatives or appetite suppressants. - Starts skipping meals, like breakfast, lunch or dinner. - Eats junk food or sugar in place of a regular meal. - Limits his intake of water. - Tries to sweat excessively, except immediately before a weigh-in. Although some of the previous examples may not be danger signals, we (the parents and coaching staff) need to make the wrestler aware that we are sensitive to what s happening. The wrestler may need some understanding and a friendly reminder that his health is our utmost concern. As far as what s good for him, the wrestler will still need to eat, especially the night before a meet. High carbohydrate foods are probably the best choices, but he should stay away from some foods, particularly sugar products, the night/day before a meet. After a Friday night meet where he needs to weigh in the following morning, he may not be able to eat anything. But, eating directly and moderately right after weigh ins might be better options. As a note to you parents, we (the coaching staff) would welcome any one-on-one discussions or questions you might have concerning weight control, the IHSA s body fat testing policy and procedures, or any other concerns you might have. HOW CAN I (PARENTS) HELP? Encourage, don t discourage your son. Wrestling is tough enough already. Losses can be especially hard for a young man to take at times. Understanding and encouragement from his parents can go a long way. Encourage your son to honor his commitment to wrestling. Encourage him to find a balance between school and wrestling. Don t accept the excuse that he can t go to practice or compete because he has too much homework, or that his grades are failing. Encourage him to be disciplined and find a way to work it out. Encourage him by being there for him. Wrestling is a great spectator sport once you ve given it a chance. Help work the concession stand along with other parents. Its great camaraderie and sends the message to your wrestler that you ll support his sport, his team, and most of all, him.

5 Wrestling Website Our practice and competition calendar can be found on our wrestling website. It is best to view this page using Google Chrome as a web browser. You can download the browser at the following link: Calendar link: Practice times and competitions can be found here. If changes are made to the schedule they will be updated on this calendar. You can add the calendar on your phone or computer and get live updates. Our schedule can also be found at Athletics

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7 How to Score a Wrestling Match Basic Vocabulary Match: A match consists of three periods. Each period is two minutes in length. Fall: Also called a pin occurs when any part of both shoulders of either wrestler is held in contact with the mat for a period of at least two seconds. A fall is declared by the referee. Whenever a fall occurs, the bout is ended. The fall in wrestling is similar to the knockout in boxing. Near Fall: When a contestant has control of his opponent and a fall is imminent. The following conditions must take place: * Both shoulders or both scapulae (shoulder blades) of the defensive wrestler have touched the mat for less than two seconds, * When the defensive wrestler is held in a high bridge or on both elbows * One shoulder is touching the mat and the other is held at a 45 degree angle or less. If any of these positions is held for 2-4 seconds, two points are awarded. Three points are awarded if held for 5 seconds or more. Takedown: Each contestant is awarded two points for each takedown he secures. A takedown occurs when a wrestler takes the other down to the mat with control. This maneuver is done from the standing or neutral position. Escape: One point is awarded to the wrestler who comes out from a down position (disadvantage) and gains a neutral position. Reversal: Coming out from underneath the opponent and controlling him in one continuous move. Technical Fall: When a wrestler gains an advantage of 15 or more points than his opponent, the match is stopped and he is awarded a technical fall. Individual Match Scoring Takedown Reversal Escape Near Fall Rule Infraction 2 points 2 points 1 point 2 or 3 points 1 or 2 points

8 Tournament Scoring Team Point Scoring Place Scoring The following points are awarded each school after winning an individual match. Fall 2 Tournament Participation The following points are awarded in each weight class in addition to the team points already earned when all place winners have been determined. Default 2 First Place 16 points Forfeit 2 Second Place 12 points Disqualification 2 Third Place 9 points Advancement to the Next Round - Championship Fourth Place 7 points 2 Fifth Place 5 points - Consolation 1 Sixth Place 3 points Technical Fall 1.5 Seventh Place 2 points Major Decision 1 Bye Followed by a Win - Championship 1 Each participating school will be entitled to one entry in each of the fourteen weight classifications: 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285