Keystone College Ready for 08 - 09 NCWA Season
from NCWA
 Keystone College has put together a lineup of grapplers ready to represent there school colors at the start of the 2008 - 2009 season. Lead by team captains Will Lancenese and Ben Austin, the giants will be up against a tough northeastern conference but are determined to prevail.
Keystone has many returners to there lineup such as Ben Austin, Will Lancenese, Aldo Garcia, Jared Klinger, Ryan Cruts, Kyle Matulevich, Matt Williams, Tom Reidman and J.K. Krajewski.
The Giants have also rounded up many newcomers with a successful background in wrestling such as Phil Dunn, Adam Bisigani, Orlando Cuevas, and Tanner Starz. Other Newcomers such as Ryan Fegley, Brian Slater, and Ryan Marriott will be looking to have a successful season in there respected weight classes.
The Team will be coached by Adam Fitch and directed by Athletic Director Matthew Grimaldi.
Wrestling MRSA - Prevention and Treatment
from Dr. Robert Hines via NCWA
Pre-Season - 1.education of trainers,coaches,wrestlers on: -proper hygene -what mrsa looks like(spider bite,ingrown hairs) -no body shaving -mat,weights,equipment wipe down daily(sanavax) Start of Season 1. no wrestlers leaves work-out without showering with soap and shampoo 2. wash clothes and gear daily 3. no shared gear,razors,towels,etc 4. wipe down mats,bikes,weights daily(remove tape and other absorbant material from bikes and weight equipment) 5. complete wipe down of lockers at beginning of season and again with first outbreak of mrsa Treatment of Suspected MRSA. More
Terry Brands Joins Brother’s Coaching Staff at Iowa
from The Hawk Eye
Two-time World Champion and 2000 Olympic bronze medalist Terry Brands will return to the University of Iowa wrestling program to serve as an assistant coach. His twin brother, Tom, is the head coach of the Hawkeyes. Brands joins the Hawkeye staff after a three-year stint as USA Wrestling's National Freestyle Resident Coach in Colorado Springs, Colo. During his tenure, Brands worked with 2008 U.S. Olympic freestyle gold medalist Henry Cejudo and 2006 World champion Bill Zadick.
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Henry Cejudo Headlines Group of U.S. Olympic Wrestlers Who Will Be Honored at the White House
from TheMat.com
Henry Cejudo was among a select group of American athletes who had an opportunity to visit the White House just prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. But the date of the White House visit coincided with the middle of an Olympic freestyle training camp, so he respectfully declined the invitation. Cejudo apparently knew what he was doing. His razor-sharp focus and meticulous preparation led him to the top of the Olympic podium on Aug. 19 in Beijing, China. Now an Olympic gold medalist, Cejudo is among a group of Olympians who have been invited back to the White House to be honored by President Bush on Tuesday morning, Oct. 7. This time, Cejudo definitely plans to make the trip to Washington, D.C. More
100th Year of Lehigh Wrestling Has Begun
from The Morning Call
The Lehigh wrestling team is back on the mats in preparation for the 2008-09 season. This season marks the 100th season of wrestling at Lehigh, and the centennial campaign is officially underway as the team, under first year head coach Pat Santoro, began preseason practice.
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World University Champion Stephany Lee Ready to Make Run at Gold Medal at World Championships
from TheMat.com
When Stephany Lee's on her game, she can wrestle with anybody in the World. She owns two wins this year over 2008 U.S. Olympian Ali Bernard. She knocked off 2005 World champion Iris Smith to win the U.S. World Team Trials. And she threw an early scare into two-time reigning World champion and Olympic silver medalist Stanka Zlateva of Bulgaria earlier this year. In her most recent international competition, Lee won a gold medal at the World University Championships. More
‘Restless’ Hawkeyes Aim to Defend NCAA Title
from NCAA
If you thought University of Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands fidgeted, trembled, jumped and swayed during matches, you should see him in preseason when the NCAA keeps him from practicing with the Hawkeyes. "I'm a little bit restless and there's anxiety when you don't have your hands on your guys during the summer," Brands said. "We have a lot of work to do mentality-wise on this team...we really do."
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Physical Therapists Say Appropriate Exercise Can Help Prevent ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
from Science Daily
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging female athletes to consider a new warm-up program to help lower their growing risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Concurring with a new study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine (August 2008), APTA says specialized stretching, strengthening, agility and jumping exercises could lower the overall ACL injury rate among female athletes.
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