Feed Editor 4 Aug 2008 19:26:11 GMT The NCWA Weekly Update provides news and information to collegiate wrestling coaches, athletes and enthusiasts. Delivered weekly, the publication keeps these enthusiasts and coaches informed of topics that impact their programs. en 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. 6 Oct 2008 17:28:48 GMT http://www.ncwa.net/news?news_id=462 3B2816A9-CFEE-43F8-A54D-7FC10B550F61 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. 6 Oct 2008 17:28:48 GMT http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/BrandsIowa-100208 84DCE5BF-A04E-446B-813E-BB1335FEEC27 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. 6 Oct 2008 17:28:48 GMT http://www.themat.com/section.php?section_id=3&page=showarticle&ArticleID=19582 65B7D400-9A51-4CCB-A0D8-567C39896749 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. 6 Oct 2008 17:28:47 GMT http://blogs.mcall.com/wrestling/2008/10/100th-year-of-l.html C6171058-1205-40BC-9CFD-F294AD314838 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. 6 Oct 2008 17:28:47 GMT http://www.themat.com/section.php?section_id=3&page=showarticle&ArticleID=19579 1AB75994-7B9C-4DC9-8411-0BCE5D7BCD32 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." 6 Oct 2008 17:28:47 GMT http://ncaa.com/wrestling/article.aspx?id=304380 FF33116B-B0AA-48B1-A112-7C7BE6781F97 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. 6 Oct 2008 17:28:47 GMT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080926194609.htm FF788A4B-ABD4-4B93-B0FB-CFED7674A8B1 4 Aug 2008 19:26:11 GMT