Wrestling Blogs - Brandon Scott

Also posted on HSwrestling.net 103 Earl Hall – Frosh, South DadeJR Lopez – Senior, Flagler Palm CoastRicky Rodriguez – Senior, Belen JesuitMarco Gomes – Junior, DouglasRichard Bliss – Sophomore, SpringsteadVictor Fugate – 8th, Tampa Bay ChristianDryden Dennis – Frosh, Northside ChristianJeremy Hall – Junior, LincolnBrandon Jorge – Frosh, Lake GibsonTimothy Locksmith – Frosh, OsceolaTerry Tran – Junior, EdgewaterDan Dunwald – Junior, Niceville 112 Dustin Soto – Senior, SpringsteadKevin Norstrem – 8th, Tampa Bay ChristianQuintavian McPherson – Junior, South DadeRyan Renkey – Senior, BrandonTerry Dawson – Junior, BrandonTravis Laxton – Junior, SuwanneeMike Hess – Frosh, Jensen BenchAlex Chiricosta – Senior, DouglasKyle… more »

And thus, the biggest, earliest and best preseason tournament of the year is concluded. What's left after a long, great day of wrestling? Movers and shakers! Some wrestlers staked their claim as greater than anyone realized, while others pronounced themselves verified, and still others may have hurt themselves in the wake of their placement (or non, as the case may be)sheesh, that was wordy. 103:1. Alex Cisneros (Selma, CA)2. Jacob Crawford (Milbrook, VA)3. Joe Orecchio (Don Bosco Prep, NJ)4. Jon Fahy (Trinity, KY)5. Jake Smith (Robinson, VA)6. Shyheim Brown (Central Dauphin, NJ)7. Brandon Jeske (Poquoson, VA)8. Nathan Kraisser (Centennial, MD)Right:… more »

I have been, and will always be, a glutton for information. Much to my chagrin, wrestling is not like football, baseball and other mainstream sports, which means that good journalistic information on our sport is sparse. That being the case, I scour the IInternet looking diligently for articles worth reading. In my zeal, a few years ago, I happened upon this site:ohiowrestlingsite.com I am not sure who maintains this site, but without a doubt, when it comes to intelligent, intriguing and thorough journalism as it relates to wrestling, this site is the best hands down. New articles aren't produced often… more »

Who will win Class 1A?A year ago, Scotti Sentes and his Riverdale teammates ran roughshod through the Class 1A bracket. A senior-laden team, the likelihood of them taking home another championship seems near-impossible. This year, the smallest division in Florida's 3-class system seems to be more wide-open than at any time in recent memory. The clear favorite is Clay High (Green Cove Springs) who may add a second State Championship trophy this decade. They return the 7 State Qualifiers, more than any other team. They also added transfer State Qualifier Jason Wojcik. They are led by perennial Bridesmain Garret Soileau… more »

I know this is REALLY early, but unless someone withdraws due to injury, I'm not going to change my mind between now and November 1. Also, I'm not sure if the current entries has the wild-cards added or not, and if they don't please let me know so I can change my rankings accordingly. Super 32 is without a doubt the BEST preseason tournament. So much so, that national rankings are actually affected by a tournament with less than normal match times. Personally, I'm a big fan of the 2-1-1 format.I reserve the right to be wrong, however, I will… more »

With the season upon us, and many programs in some phase of the "preseason" process, I think peaking is on the minds of every coach and athlete. In the past, I've been very disappointed with the lack of scientific research available with regards to the sport of wrestling. Currently, we, as a sport are severly lacking in ability to apply scientific evidence to our training programs, and what evidence is available is not easily located. If you have not been indoctrinated in a good program, with good, knowledgable coaches or do not have the funds to purchase the plethora of… more »

121 - Matt Azevedo (Sunkist Kids) 132 - Shawn Bunch (USOTC) 145.5 - Schwab (Hawkeye WC) 163 - Ryan Churella (Overtime) 185.5 - Andy Hrovat (Overtime) 211.5 - Kurt Backes (Sunkist Kids) 264 - Steve Mocco (Hawkeye WC) Now some discussion: 121 - Cejudo has his Olympic gold, does he now try to make money? He's hiring an agent for a reason people, and it ain't to go to college or wrestle for Turkmenistan. Azevedo is obviously next in line, and as long as Henson is his coach, he's the man. Nick Simmons will surprise some people and do damage,… more »

I would be amiss if I didn't give a preview for my favorite style of wrestling! 121 - Sam Hazewinkel (Gator) 132 - Spenser Mango (USOEC) 145.5 - Jake Dietchler (MN Storm) 163 - TC Dantzler (Gator) 185.5 - Brad Ahearn (Army) 211.5 - RC Johnson (Sunkist Kids) 264.5 - Dremiel Byers (Army) 121 - Although I am going to miss the Hazewinkel vs Mango battles, this is what's really best for the country. Hazewinkel has a ton of international experience and actually defeated the Olympic Champion overseas. (I can't remember if it was University's or another tournament) Hazewinkel will… more »

Third in the three-part series

UNITY WITHIN THE COACHING STAFF
POSITIVE, POSITIVE, POSITIVE
THEY'RE KIDS, THEY WANT DISCIPLINE AND FUN!

In setting up this year's team, we wanted to make sure there was a structure in place. A structure with reasonable rules and some leeway. I've never been one of those "rules for the sake of rules" kind of person. I hated it growing up, and I vowed to make sure my wrestlers don't have that atmosphere on the team. So we made things simple, and came up with three rules:
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This is the second part of a three part series.
UNITY WITHIN THE COACHING STAFF
POSITIVE, POSITIVE, POSITIVE
THEY'RE KIDS, THEY WANT DISCIPLINE AND FUN!


When you focus on positive energy, I focus on three things:
Positive Recruitment
Positive Retainment
Positive Reinforcement

First and foremost. A wrestling team needs bodies. It's simple. In order to have a full team you need 14 different bodies, 14 different weights. If you are not in Ohio or Pennsylvania, it's likely you may have to recruit at least a… more »

I get questions all the time about how we were able, in one year to go from fielding just 12 varsity wrestlers to having a full Varsity and JV team.
Here is the order:

Unity within the coaching staff
Positive, Positive, Positive
They're Kids, They Want Discipline and FUN!

The first thing you need to develop is unity within your coaching staff. I am extremely blessed to have a head coach who shares the same vision and work ethic I do. Also, if you are the head coach of a… more »