As a coach, this is one of the toughest things we have to do: recognize wrestlers. It’s hard for me because after four years of coaching, with a program that expanded from 12 to 45, I still see every wrestler, I still see their contributions and yet I have to somehow now narrow down andContinue reading “Post Season Awards”
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Middle School Banquet
Today our Middle School Team held a banquet. Our initial team was about 10 wrestlers and this year that number was nearly 40 kids. They exceeded our expectations with two champions, three runner-ups and two third placers; not to mention the team championship in Eastern League. However, what came to me as far more important,Continue reading “Middle School Banquet”
Club Wrestling In San Diego
San Diego has a rich history of wrestling that goes far beyond San Diego. One of the greatest wrestlers who was also one of the best coaches just recenly passed away. J Robinson went to Mount Miguel HS. Jay Robinson wrestled in college, on world teams and was an assistant coach under the great DanContinue reading “Club Wrestling In San Diego”
Mind of a Champion
There are many theories about the mindset of a champion. Some sau that it is someone who works hard, some say it is someone who has big goals, others think that they have great mindset training and talent. But really, the mindset of a champion is three letters: W-I-N. This past weekend we had aContinue reading “Mind of a Champion”
Three Patriots Place Top Six at Masters
Patrick Henry qualified two girls and eight boys to Masters this year. Wrestling is unique to other sports in that it has one tournament that combines all divisions into one. So the CIF Masters Wrestling Champion is not one of four champions in San Diego, they are THE Champion for San Diego. This is aContinue reading “Three Patriots Place Top Six at Masters”
2026 Off-Season
Champions are made in the off season. Sign up for camps, tournaments and come to practice to be the best wrestler you can be. State Champs (15 Varsity Points): 40 matches, 3 camps, 75% of Practices, Helping MS CIF Champs (10 Varsity Points): 20 matches, 2 camps, 50% of Practices, Helping MS League Champs (5Continue reading “2026 Off-Season”
Senior Night: A Rematch At Henry
Patrick Henry wrestled against Cathedral Catholic a few times, but last time they came out on top by just a few points. We had a mostly beginner lineup and now we were to have another rematch, on senior night, wrestling a league match. The match was high stakes for several wrestlers who were looking toContinue reading “Senior Night: A Rematch At Henry”
Mira Mesa/Titians JV and Londos
Patriots this week brought a lot of intensity and heart and showed a lot of improvement. First we had our best showing against the dominant team in the San Diego Conference. The team was 52-26 but in reality only two matches away from a win in spite of two forfeits. Girls also had a muchContinue reading “Mira Mesa/Titians JV and Londos”
Girls and Boys Place at El Cajon and Warriors of the West, JV Wrestle at Helix Duals
Two tournaments bookended the Winter Break: Boys Varsity at El Cajon Invitational at start of the break and Girls Varsity Warriors of the West at the end. Henry wrestlers did a superb job at both. Two day El Cajon Invitational at Olympian High School had four Patriots attend: senior Ethan Vinoray, freshman Ayden Ventura, sophomoreContinue reading “Girls and Boys Place at El Cajon and Warriors of the West, JV Wrestle at Helix Duals”
No Winning or Losing, Just Win/Lose
Last weekend a wrestler was doing very well. She nearly pinned her opponent and only gave up three points. But when she stood up to go to the center of the mat, the look in her eyes was of fear and panick. She was sure that she was losing. She was up by points butContinue reading “No Winning or Losing, Just Win/Lose”
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