Patriots are currently 3-3 and 1-1 in League. This year has been tough than those before. The boys team has a lot of first year wrestlers filling holes this year. As a result we were not as successful as previous years at Hilltop Tournament where we took 2nd last year. Six boys medaled this weekendContinue reading “Week 10/ 2023”
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Why Some Wrestlers Become Successful
With less than 1% of Americans wrestling, how is it that 20% of Presidents wrestled, or some of the biggest names in business or entertainment wrestled. What is it about wrestling that might prime people for success? It could be the grit and the ability to get up after embarrassing losses that also occurs in politics,Continue reading “Why Some Wrestlers Become Successful”
2023/2024
Three years ago Coach Jack Donio and I arrived at Patrick Henry. It was 2021, the COVID vaccine was being rolled out and wrestling would for the first time be during spring season. We had 12 boys.; not enough for a full squad. In spite of it, we had a great season with only threeContinue reading “2023/2024”
Finding A Pair of Shoes
Which shoe should I get is a popular question when people first start wrestling. I look for three things in a shoe: weight, grip, durability. There are many other things to look for, but those are the most important things. Weight: The lighter the shoe, the faster the feet. Speed is paramount in wrestling andContinue reading “Finding A Pair of Shoes”
Why Coach Wrestling?
Me becoming a coach was my parents’ greatest fear. Maybe it’s because in Soviet Union it was the epitome of a non-intellectual. But as Murphy’s law goes, that is exactly what I became. I was first asked to coach when I was only in tenth grade, by my Kung Fu studio. I declined. But sixContinue reading “Why Coach Wrestling?”
There are no moves, just movement.
When I was in High School, my coach passed on to me a book his coach gave to him. The book had a lot of step by step pictures on executing wrestling moves in addition to philosophy and a lot of sound advice. Now that there is instagram, there is no shortage of accounts thatContinue reading “There are no moves, just movement.”
Why San Diego Needs a Champ Camp
My first wrestling camp was at Palomar College. Jesse Mindlin picked me up in his old Toyota pickup and drove me to Palomar College, 20 minutes from Encinitas. It was the summer after seventh grade. I was an eighth-grader and he was a fresh graduate of the San Dieguito high school. I remember being inContinue reading “Why San Diego Needs a Champ Camp”
College Programs Near San Diego
Most people think that you have to be a state Champion to wrestle in college. This is because all people think of is Division I NCAA. In reality, there are hundreds of programs from Division 2 to NAIA, NCWA and recreational club. Graduating High School does not mean that one has to end their highContinue reading “College Programs Near San Diego”
A Few Words From Coach Russ
Coach Russ was the first coach at Patrick Henry. He didn’t wrestle much, but he left an indelible mark on the program. Thanks to him, we are here today. Not too long I found a lost letter from him to me, I wanted to share it with community as his message is very clear: ifContinue reading “A Few Words From Coach Russ”
2023 Off-Season Wrestling
Off Season Wrestling Practices, Camps and tournaments in Southern California
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