August 2007 Wrestling Articles

ItÂ’s not merely a suggestion, itÂ’s a paramount requirement.

That requirement is called leadership.

Harvard University wrestling coach Jay Weiss and Hood River Valley High School coach Trent Kroll both not only excel at that requirement, it has been the pivotal piece in helping them mentor and coach student athletes.

On Thursday, both were awarded the United States Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership Award at the Horizon Casino Resort as part of the 2007 National Wrestling Coaches Association Convention.

As in past years, the award was presented by… more »

PUEBLO – Joe Folda, Colorado State University-Pueblo director of athletics, announced today the hiring of Dax Charles as the ThunderWolves' new wrestling coach. Beginning in the Fall of 2008, CSU-Pueblo will reinstate its wrestling program, which was dropped in 2001.

"We are delighted to bring Dax Charles back to the University to start and build our wrestling program," said Folda. "Dax has a tremendous passion for the University and in particular the wrestling program. He will tie our former wrestlers back into the University and has proven that when he sets goals, he achieves them. I am… more »

Sacred Heart University is seeking applications for the part-time position of Head Wrestling Coach for its Division I wrestling program (associate member of the Colonial Athletic Association). The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the wrestling program which includes practice/skill development, scheduling, recruitment, academic advisement and other day-to-day administrative tasks within the program. Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree required, successful collegiate level coaching experience preferred.

If interested, please send your cover letter, resume and references to:
Sacred Heart University,
c/o Mike Guastelle,
Sr. Associate Athletic Director,
5151… more »

Illini Announce 2007-08 Schedule
Orange and Blue Return to Midlands, Host Iowa on Senior Day


CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois announced its 2007-08 wrestling schedule Tuesday, a slate that includes a trip to the Las Vegas Invitational at the beginning of December, the prestigious Midlands tournament at the end of December and a home dual meet against Iowa on Feb. 24 to close out the regular season. In Big Ten dual competition, the Illini will face four of the five conference teams that placed in the top-10 at the 2007 NCAA Championships. more »

IOWA CITY, IA -- University of Iowa assistant wrestling coaches Doug Schwab and Mike Zadick have earned spots on the 2007 United States World Freestyle Team. Schwab is the Hawkeye Volunteer Assistant Coach and Zadick is the Strength Training Coach.

Both won titles at the Senior Freestyle World Team Trials in Las Vegas, NV, in June, but Zadick had to post a win over 2007 U.S. National Champion Nate Gallick in a special best-of-three wrestle-off earlier today in Colorado Springs, CO, to earn the spot.

Zadick, who won a silver medal at the 2007… more »

Portland State Adds a Freshman and a Veteran To Wrestling Roster

Portland- Portland StateÂ’s head wrestling coach Mike Haluska announced the signing of freshman Alan Dickey and junior Henry Kofa to a national letter of intent for the 2007-08 season.

Dickey had an extensive career at Willamina High School under PSU alum and 1993 All-American wrestler Ariah Fasana. Dickey qualified for the Oregon high school state tournament four times. He accumulated two championships and two third-place finishes. Recently, Dickey placed eighth at the 2007 Junior Greco National Tournament. He is the son of Vane… more »

Former Army Assistant Mike Clayton Named Head Wrestling Coach at Stevens



HOBOKEN, N.J. (August 8, 2007) – Former United States Military Academy head assistant coach Mike Clayton (Brooklyn, Iowa) has been named the head wrestling coach at Stevens Institute of Technology. A four-time letterwinner at the United States Naval Academy during the 1990's, Clayton takes over the Ducks' program after former head coach Andy Lausier assumed the position of assistant coach at Princeton University in late-June.



"I'm very excited to join a great group of people… more »

FARGO, N.D. --- Mike Benefiel (Aurora, Ill./Montini) returned to the top of the podium at the Asics Tiger Junior Nationals, which was held from July 21-26. Benefiel won the 171-pound weight class, which included 94 competitors from 41 different states. He went 10-0 in the tournament and only surrendered two points throughout the entire competition. In addition, Benefiel earned five technical falls and three pins (17 seconds, 20 seconds and 2:37) during the competition, including a decisive technical fall in his championship match.

Benefiel was a Cadet National Champion in 2004 and was a Junior All-American last… more »