Thursday, December 13, 2012

Big Bear Schedule

Food will be provided for the wrestlers and statisticians each day the booster club covers the cost.  The rooms are also covered by the booster club.  Thanks to all your hard work at the GCT and the Elementary tournaments, we are able to compete in a tournament like this!!!!   

Thursday
3:30 p.m. Leave Barrett

3:50 p.m. Pick Up Ashby and Evansville Wrestlers in Ashby

5:45 p.m. Arrive in Park Rapids to Work Out.  Eat at Subway after working out.

8:00 p.m. Depart from Park Rapids to Bemidji Super 8 Hotel

9:00 p.m. Arrive at Bemidji Super 8 Hotel

10:00 p.m. Bed Checks and Lights Out!!!

Friday
6:15 a.m.Wake Up Eat Breakfast

7:00 a.m. Depart for Cass Lake High School

7:30 a.m  Practice at Cass Lake High School

9:00 a.m. Weigh Ins

11:00  Wrestling Begins

We will depart for Bemidji Super 8 when all wrestling is over.  We will stop at Subway in Bemidji and eat.

10:00 p.m. Bed Checks and Lights Out!!!

Saturday
6:15 a.m.Wake Up Eat Breakfast

7:00 a.m. Depart for Cass Lake High School

7:30 a.m  Practice at Cass Lake High School

9:00 a.m. Weigh Ins

11:00  Wrestling Begins

We will depart back home after all wrestling is completed.  This is usually a late tournament, plus a three hour drive back home.



Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Monday, December 10, 2012

This week's Wrestler of the Week is Hunter Fick.




Hunter verbally committed to wrestling last year during the section tournament.  At the time, we had heard that he was a strong, no, really strong kid from Ashby.  Turns out he was.  As sophomore, there are only a few wrestlers I can think of that have had the kind of strength that Hunter possess.  However, it takes more than strength to wrestle.  Beyond the weight room what is impressive about Hunter is his leadership and work-ethic in the practice room.  He works incredibly hard and really has integrated himself with his teammates.

Hunter has improved each time on the mat.  He is exciting to watch.  He keeps the fans entertained with his energy and his charisma on the mat.  He is a great addition to this team.  His 3rd place finish at the Grant County Tournament has earned him this accolade.

Written By: Nels Onstad

Knight Wrestlers Place 8th at the GCT

Results can be found HERE

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Week 1 Wrestler of the Week

8th Grader, Jake Nohre has been selected as the Knight Wrestler of the Week.  He started his varsity wrestling debut with two wins.  The first came against Pelican Rapids.  Jake beat a wrestler that he had dropped matches on 4 previous meetings.  Jake then claimed his second victory that night against his 106 lb opponent from Ottertail Central.  Since that time Jake has also claimed two additional victories and is currently 4-0 on the season.

Jake has always been undersized, yet pound-for-pound he is one of the most technical and powerful wrestlers in the room.  Coaches use Jacob as an example of how to stay in good position while wrestling.  Although naturally talented, Jacob has spent a considerable amount of time on the mat and has put on thousands of miles on the road traveling to practice and to tournaments for over 7 years.  Jacob is the single wrestler at this time from Evansville.

Good Job Jake and Keep up the Great Work.

(Also - Thanks to Tim and Julie as they have put on just as many miles in the last several years.)

 Written By: Nels Onstad

Hunter Fick


Fick Claims Another State Title
By: Kevin Fick

Sat., December 1st Hunter Fick competed in Sioux Falls, SD in the USAPL Sioux Empire Bench Open.  The event was held in the McCrossan Boys Ranch Gymnasium and was sanctioned by the United States of America Powerlifting Association. 

The event featured 29 competitive lifters, each athlete attempts three lifts in the bench press.  Hunter competes in the Teen ll amateur division of this organization which includes 16-17 yr old men that are tested for substances.  This is a natural competition.  All gear the athlete wears must be checked in during the weigh-in process and each lift is judged by three officials.  Hunters first attempt was 335 lbs.  After the start, press and rack command Hunter claims his 2nd Minnesota title in a month.  The 2nd attempt was at 355 lbs, Hunter cleared the lift for a new American title but the lift was disregarded for a voice command infraction.  The 3rd attempt of the day scratched.  Hunter’s new record exceeded the old MN record by 48 lbs.  Hunter placed 1st overall for the Teen Divisions and 2nd in power points for the overall behind SD lifter Casey Raaen.  The meet was directed by Jona Leo and head official was SD USAPL chair Becky Jacobsen. 

In attendance was Cole Fronning, great aunt Carrie Fisher and father Kevin Fick.  Hunters next competition is Jan. 13th  in Burnsville, MN.  The event is called the UPA Southside Winter Heat sanctioned by the UPA (United Power lifter Assoc.).

Varsity Results from December 4th

Knights Top Prairie-Valley 64-12 but Fall to Border West 45-28

Find Results Here

Last Call for Knights Spirit Wear!!! Orders Due Dec 13th

Hi!
Here is the link to order Wrestling Spirit wear.  All orders must be placed online by Thursday Dec. 13.
Note:  Under Armour YOUTH Hoodie is not available in a size SMALL anymore-sorry for this.  There is a champion style.
 
Any Questions Please call Brandi Gruchow @ 685-4053
 
 
Go Knights!!!!
 
ThankYou,
 
 Brandi Gruchow

Monday, November 26, 2012

Wrestling November 29th

November 29th Wrestling with OTC, WCA, and Pelican Rapids.


4:00        Weigh Ins

5:00        WCA      VS.         Pelican Rapids

6:30        WCA      VS.         OTC

8:00        OTC        VS.         Pelican Rapids


JV matches will start at 5:00 and go until they are completed.

Monday, November 12, 2012

A must read for all Coaches, Wrestlers, and Parents Being Extraordinary in the Sport of Wrestling By Steve Fraser

Being Extraordinary in the Sport of Wrestling
By Steve Fraser
October 12, 2012
What a great word… ‘Extraordinary’. Being extraordinary means being exceptional, amazing and remarkable. What a wonderful way to be. Who doesn’t want to be extraordinary in life? Who doesn’t want to ‘have’ an extraordinary existence? And for wrestlers and coaches, who doesn’t want to have an extraordinary wrestling career?  So what does it take to be extraordinary in the sport of wrestling?
Let’s start with integrity. Having integrity in one’s wrestling career means we honor our word. We do what we say we will do. And we finish what we start. Having integrity with the way we train and how we interact with our coaches or wrestlers is the foundation of creating a strong bond between coach and athlete. It leads to great trust which is essential in moving in a positive direction. Athletes must trust that their coaches have their very best interests in mind. And coaches have to trust that their athletes are fully committed to be the best that they can be. This mutual trust is the foundation for great skill development and progress in achieving success.
Be complaint-free! Eliminating (or limiting) gossip and negativity will lead toward positive actions and attitudes.  Focusing on what we can control in regards to our athletic training and progress is the only way to be. Complaining about things only sets up a negative environment that will lead us down a dark path. The grueling training and all the hard work that is involved with becoming a successful wrestler makes it difficult enough without being surrounded by negative feelings and thoughts.  If we don’t like something and it is a real issue then we must change it! We can’t just complain about it. We must do something to get in a positive environment, which is crucial for one to flourish.  On the mat, we should never complain to the referee, our opponent or coach, even if our opponent does something illegal. We should ignore our opponent’s illegal action like it never happened. This will make our opponents think we are too tough to complain.
Be powerful! Ask for results and help with straight communication. No beating around the bush. Honesty along with a professional, forthright communicative approach will help one to solve issues and focus everyone involved on the tasks at hand.  On the mat, we should never show any sign of weakness. We should always be powerful and confident in our actions.
Be courageous! Have your fear and act anyway. We all experience fear at times. To achieve something extraordinary we have to be courageous in our attack and our approach. Whether it is on the mat with an opponent,or facing a conflict within our training situation. Be bold and confident that you will do your best to win or overcome the obstacle. This courageous mindset will help us to climb the highest mountain.
Be peaceful! Give up the fear that anything is wrong. We need to be at peace with how we are training and what we are doing. This will give us the total confidence that we are on the right road. Our personal lives come into play here. We need to be living the life that – deep down inside – we know is the right way to live, according to our own personal moral compass. Having inner guilt or doubt about ourselves will keep us from being at peace. Now, our moral compasses may differ. I am not saying everyone has to have the same moral standards. However, the key is our inner conflict. Do we have inner conflict or not?  On the mat, we need to be confident that we are paying the price to win. Off the mat, we need to be confident that we are living the right lifestyle; a lifestyle that meets our personal belief that shows our true character as a human being.  Kevin Jackson, an Olympic Champion and head coach of Iowa State University, said it this way, “To be the best one has to have his/her whole life in order to be at peace, which is essential in achieving great success.”
Be charismatic! Fully powerful and available in such a way that whoever we are with feels that we are truly present with them in that moment. This includes teammates, coaches, administrators and all supporters. As an athlete showing our coaches that we are present with them and coachable will inspire them to help us even more. Same for a coach, being present and charismatic with athletes will evoke an open-mindedness and excitement among those athletes.
Be enrolling! Get people involved with our career, enroll people into our life and be willing to create from all the possibilities. Creating a strong support group and surrounding ourselves with great people will help us to build our career. Learning from this team of supporters will guide us forward in a very positive way.
As I continue to search my own heart for ‘my part’ in our future Greco-Roman national program I am forced to look at all of these principles of extraordinary living and see where I fall short. My work starts there.
Expect To Win!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Nutrition & Weight Control

Here is a website with some very good and basic information on nutrition and weight control.  Take a look...it may make a big difference in the way you think about weight control and eating habits.

Nutrition and Weight Control

Monday, October 29, 2012

Duals...Triangulars...Tournaments for 2012-2013


 Click on the links below to see the schedule for this season!
Varsity

Jr. High

History of WCAAE Wrestling

I thought it would be interesting for you to see the history of WCAAE wrestling.  Click on the link below and enjoy!

WCAAE Wrestling History

Attitude

 The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.  Attitude, to me is more important than facts.  It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do.  It is more important than appearances, giftedness, or skill.  It will make or break a company...a church...a home.  The remarkable thing is that we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.  We cannot change our past...we cannot change the fact that people will act a certain way.  We cannot change the inevitable.  The only thing that we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.  I am convinced that life takes 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.

Effort Takes No Talent!!!

Preseason 2012-2013

Wrestlers Preseason 2012-2013

Get this written out and post one in your locker.

1) My strengths last year as a wrestler

2) My weaknesses last year as a wrestler

3) My preparation for this season has been the following

4) My goals for this season include the following

5) Last year our team strengths included

6) Last year our team weaknesses included

7) I have the following classes *any that might be giving you troubles

8)  Other things that are worth mentioning

7th-12th Grade Practice Schedule


November

December

January

February








Monday, October 22, 2012

Knights Wrestling Spirit Wear

November 5th is the deadline to order any of the spirit wear you might need for this season.  All ordering will take place online.  Prices are very reasonable for name brand clothing!!!  Click on the link below to get to the ordering information.


Click Here Graphics Edge

Friday, July 13, 2012

Jake Larkin attends10-day intensive wrestling camp at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York

Jake Larkin who is weighing 140 pound and is an incoming freshman at WCA participated in a 
10-day intensive wrestling camp at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York from June 24th-July 3rd.

The camp was designed for the serious wrestler who desired a highly competitive and intense training experience.
All aspects of folk-style wrestling were covered, with special attention paid the psychological and physical development of each wrestler.
Jake was exposed to training techniques of some of the worlds’ most accomplished wrestlers.

His favorite clinician was Mitch Clark, he is best known for his 17-0 technical fall in the first period of the 1998 NCAA finals.
He is looking forward to sharing his newly acquired skills with his teammates this winter.
Jake attended the camp with his cousin, Collin Blackwell from Commerce, Michigan.

After the camp, Jake’s aunt and uncle treated him to a baseball game at Detroit’s Comerica Park.  The game happened to be the Detroit Tigers against the Minnesota Twins. 
Following the game, Jake witnessed the most impressive fireworks display he had ever seen.

Jake thought the camp experience was great, the trip to New York was good, being escorted onto his airplane as the very first person seated  was pretty cool, the Tigers game okay (since the Twins lost) and the fireworks display was awesome.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Barrett 5K

On Saturday, June 23, 2012, a group of WCA wrestling coaches, wrestlers, parents, and managers assembled to take part in the Barrett Old Settler's Reunion 5K run. Paul Mickelsen, Tammie Olson, Aaron Ray, Chad Lorensen, Ethan Olson, and Kade Olson all placed top three in each of their respective divisions; four of those being 1st place earnings. Tyler and Chris Onstad (not pictured) also ran the 5K. Royal Crow and Kyle Olson helped with the water station at the half-way point of the race, while Nels and Brenda Onstad helped at the finish line with timing. 

Proceeds for the Barrett 5K race went to the West Central Minnesota Running Club, which benefit the WCA Schools cross country and track and field programs.  The running club will be putting on two more races this summer; one will be in Elbow Lake for Flekkefest on August 4th, and the other will be in Hoffman for Harvest Festival on August 11th.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

5 WCAAE Wrestlers go to Cobber Camp!

With summer just beginning, 5 WCAAE wrestlers traded 5 days of free time and relaxation for 5 days of team bonding wrestling technique, intense drilling, weight lifting, iron man competitions, and wrestling matches.  The boys joined other wrestlers from the area to form a dual team.  The team went 4-5 in the duals.  WCA Alumni Jake Long who was a 2x state finalist for the Knights wrestling team, spent time working and coaching the five wrestlers.  The boys always enjoy the camp, working with  top notch athletes like Jake make it even better.  Besides working with Jake they also enjoyed technique sessions with U of M wrestlers and Alumni.  Co head coaches Clay and Matt Nagel run the camp.  This is just one of the few camps that WCAAE wrestlers will be attending over the summer!


Pictured from left to right Kode Seifert, Koel Seifert, Kyle Mickelsen, Tyler Onstad, and Braeden Long

While looking around the Concordia wrestling facilities I came across this great paper written by Marty Morgan who wrestled and coached for the U of M.  I snapped a quick picture of it with my phone.  If you zoom in on it i am sure you will enjoy this quick read.

Tyler Onstad and Hunter Gruchow Compete at the MNUSA Greco and Freestyle State Tournament

Just about a month has passed since these two boys wrestled in the MNUSA State Greco/Freestyle tournament but it seems just like yesterday.  While Freestyle and Greco wrestling styles do not get the same attention that Folkstyle (high school) wrestling does, it is the two styles that are represented in the Olympics.  Tyler competed at 105 lbs in the Schoolboy division and Hunter competed at the 50 lbs peewee division.  After making weigh-ins that were good for the weekend on Friday May 18th, Greco competition began.  Hunter Gruchow went 2 and 1 on the day which earned him 2nd place honors.  Tyler Onstad fought hard through his two bouts but unfortunately lost both matches.  Greco Roman discipline is different than folkstyle and freestyle disciplines in the fact that wrestlers may not touch the opponents legs in any way.  Scoring is different and would require another 3 pages of writing to explain but the main goal is still to get a pin!  After a night of fun in the pool and some rest the two boys were ready to get after it the next day.  Saturday brought the Freestyle State Tournament and another day of great competition.  Tyler lost his first match of the day but came back with a great win by fall against his opponent from Rochester Mn.  Tyler Lost in his third match of the day and concluded his competition for the weekend.  Hunter went 3 and 1 on the day and earned another 2nd place medal.  It was a great weekend for these two wrestlers, they wrestled some great competition, enjoyed each others company, met some new wrestling friends, and expanded their knowledge and ability in the oldest sport  in the world "WRESTLING."























Friday, June 1, 2012


Grades 5-12 Wrestling Camp

Knights Summer Wrestling Camp
West Central Area North Elementary School
Elbow Lake MN
July 25th and 26th
10:00 am. To 4:00 p.m.
$50.00 and open to next year wrestlers grade 5 12

“Champions are made in the offseason”
Directed by Coach
 Brandon Gruchow

Featuring Coach Randy Baker
His coaching record while coaching at Jackson County Central (2012 State Champs) is  421-149-5.  “Randy's passion was, and still is, coaching wrestling. He loves every minute of it. He has become one of the most successful wrestling coaches in Minnesota State High School League history. He is also considered to be on one of the brightest wrestling minds around. He has produced great teams, great wrestlers, and great people. He ranks fourth on the all-time list in Minnesota as having coached 17 individual state champions. In 1997, he was named State Wrestling Man of the Year. In 2001, he was named USA Wrestling Developmental Coach of the Year, an award given annually to the top coach in the nation working with age-group wrestlers and programs.” InterMat Wrestling (2005). Coach Baker is going to bring many beneficial aspects of wrestling to this camp.  As both a successful high school coach and MN USA Club and State coach he has a variety of techniques, challenges, and mental preparations to offer.  Come join the fun!

Also Featuring Rick Rassier
“Teamwork Motivation Training Part 2”
Rick’s training format utilizes a series of fun, challenging, and entertaining activities that allow participants to experience the concepts that relate to them individually and as a team.  Rick’s role as a facilitator is to follow up activities with dialogue about how what they learned and experienced applies to them.  Because they participate in the message, they are going to have a blast, remember it, and most importantly, make applications to their performance as athletes. It is hands on learning with unlimited potential.

Take wrestling to the next level with this fun and exciting camp!  Please register by July 2nd to ensure we order enough t-shirts and food.  Lunch will be provided each day.  There is a $50.00 to this camp for West Central Area, Ashby, or Evansville Wrestlers.

Registration/Waiver Form

Bring the registration/waiver form to the High School office or mail to:
                                                                                    West Central Area Schools
                                                                                    301 Co Rd 2
                                                                                    Barrett, MN 56311

Cobber Camp



This is the camp that we have been going to for the last 6 years.  Check out the details and see if it works for you.  Click on the comments bar if you are going and write in your name.

http://www.theguillotine.com/youth/1112/camps/concordia.html

Monday, May 7, 2012

GRECO/STATE FREESTYLE QUALIFIER Saturday, May 12th, 2012 Hidden Oaks Middle School Prior Lake, MN Hidden Oaks Middle School Map

BARBARIAN MN/USAELIGIBILITY: TOURNAMENT LIMITED TO 210 PARTICIPANTS, IN ORDER TO CONDUCT THE TOURNAMENT IN AN EFFICIENT AND TIMELY MANNER.

Preregister by Emailing the Tournament Coordinator to reserve your spot. Pay at the registration table May 12th.  Same day walk up registration taken on an as available basis. Once the tournament fills, wrestlers showing up in Prior Lake will be weighed and sent to the Buffalo Freestyle qualifier which begins at 10am.
All wrestlers must be members of USA Wrestling.  Membership available for purchase online at themat.com or at registration the day of the tournament.

FEE: $24.00 wrestler fee includes both Greco and Freestyle Competition. $4 Adult admission

Divisions, Weights: PeeWee through Juniors. Scratch Weight. 3 to 4-wrestler Round-Robin Greco, then same group Round-Robin Freestyle after a short break.  Awards:T-shirt for all participants.  WEIGH INS: 7am-8:30am. Wrestling starts at 10am.

Tournament Coordinators:
Kevin O’ Neil 612-384-8320 kevinoneil@integra.net
Dr. Mark Berg 612-598-7717

Flat Earth Freestyle and Greco Results

Tyler Onstad, Jake Larkin, Levi Larkin, and Hunter Gruchow wrestled in the Flat Earth MN USA state qualifier this weekend.  What a great experience!  There were many talented wrestlers wrestling in the Jackson, Mn High School gym on Saturday morning.  The boys wrestled great but also realized they are still learning when it come to the greco/freestyle disciplines.  It's great they are going out and giving their all in something they are not all completely comfortable in.  These 4 boys are all new to the greco/freestyle world and they ran with some of Minnesota's best.

Jake Larkin 3rd Greco/4th Freestyle
Levi Larkin 1st Greco/1st Freestlyle
Tyler Onstad 2nd Greco/2nd Freestyle
Hunter Gruchow 1st Greco/1st Freetyle

Good Work Boys!!


From The MN USA Website:
Taking part in MN USA wrestling events is a great way to make some of the biggest improvements in the sport of wrestling.  Spring is the time when most wrestlers start wrapping it up for the year. Most wrestlers take this time off and wait until fall to resume their wrestling career. Why? Unless you are playing in another sport like baseball or track & field why not keep "playing" in wrestling? And even if you are playing another sport why not wrestle in a few tournaments? You might practice twice a week in a local wrestling room (Alexandria) and keep "playing" with the sport so you can keep improving your skills.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

FCA Wrestling Camp

We have three wrestlers going to FCA camp and have room for one more.  I wanted to post to see if anyone else was interested.  Here is the website.  June 1-3    http://www.fcand.org/fca-wrestling-camp-at-crystal-springs    *First response to me at long@runestone.net gets the transportation.


I would offer up one of my vehicles if we get a lot of interest, so there would be room for three more if needed, but we'll get to that when we see if there is any interest. 

Thanks!  Brenda Long

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Cobber Camp

This is the camp that we have been going to for the last 6 years.  Check out the details and see if it works for you.  Click on the comments bar if you are going and write in your name.

http://www.theguillotine.com/youth/1112/camps/concordia.html

Freestyle and Greco Schedule in Alexandria


Freestyle / Greco Wrestling
Alexandria
Grades 4-12

We are excited to offer a local freestyle /greco wrestling program here in Alexandria for wrestlers in grades 4 - 12. This is a great opportunity to “extend“ and enrich your season as well as learn and participate in a slightly different style of wrestling.

Freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling are the predominant forms of wrestling throughout the world and are contested internationally and at the Olympics. Freestyle wrestling does have slightly different rules and scoring, but is very comparable to “Folk style” and wrestlers adapt quickly to the new style.  Most importantly, practicing Freestyle wrestling makes you a better folk style or high school style wrestler.

Practice will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings in the wrestling room at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria beginning March 12

Practices:         March 12 – March 31              7:30 – 9:00 PM
                        April 4      – May 31                6:30 – 8:30 PM

Fee:  a $20 fee will be charged to cover facility rental.         

If your wrestler wishes to compete in Freestyle wrestling tournaments, they are held throughout the state.  Information on tournament locations can be obtained by viewing http://mnusa.wrestlingsystems.com/

If you are interested in participating or have further questions about the program or style of wrestling, please attend a practice in the wrestling room at Discovery Middle School, or feel free to contact Scott Johnson (Coach) at 320-760-6217  or Brendan Bogart 320-762-6279



We are looking for help!!!!

Elementary program - looking for volunteers to divide up management of the program (each take a small part)
1)  Start of season - coordinate season schedule - conduct tshirt/singlet inventory

2)  Registration - up date paperwork/get copies - organize/conduct event - maintain paperwork/singlet deposits

3)  Grant County jv/v tournament concessions - coordinate food - find workers

4)  Team photos - coordinate photographer - handout/collect info/pictures

5)  Tournament schedules - print out/pass on web site address - send weekly email as to weekend tournaments are held.

6)  Tournament results - collect/document results - hand out pins - design/complete end of year certificates

7)  Elementary Tournament - award shirt inventory/collect and coordinate workers for tables/misc gym workers

8)  Year-End-Splash - organize/coordinate/collect funds

9)  Season end - collect singlets/shoes - return deposit funds

10)  Season Completion - clean/inventory all singlets/shoes - inventory booster/tournament shirts (order new if required)

11)  Awards Banquet - organize photos and make slide show

12)  Spirit Wear??

Comment on the comment bar or please e-mail Brandon Gruchow bgruchow@wca.k12.mn.us if you are interested in helping in any of the following areas.

The Guillotine Summer Camp List

We are encouraging all of our WCAAE wrestlers to get out and do as much wrestling they can in the off season.  Click on the link below to see what...when....and where camps are happening this summer.  Feel free to comment in the comment box so people know where you are going.  This could help with ride sharing and other arrangements that may need to be made.
http://www.theguillotine.com/youth/camps.html

Grades 5-12 Wrestling Camp

Knights Summer Wrestling Camp
West Central Area North Elementary School
Elbow Lake MN
July 25th and 26th
10:00 am. To 4:00 p.m.
Free and open to next year wrestlers grade 5 _ 12

“Champions are made in the offseason”
Directed by Coach
 Brandon Gruchow

Featuring Coach Randy Baker
His coaching record while coaching at Jackson County Central (2012 State Champs) is  421-149-5.  “Randy's passion was, and still is, coaching wrestling. He loves every minute of it. He has become one of the most successful wrestling coaches in Minnesota State High School League history. He is also considered to be on one of the brightest wrestling minds around. He has produced great teams, great wrestlers, and great people. He ranks fourth on the all-time list in Minnesota as having coached 17 individual state champions. In 1997, he was named State Wrestling Man of the Year. In 2001, he was named USA Wrestling Developmental Coach of the Year, an award given annually to the top coach in the nation working with age-group wrestlers and programs.” InterMat Wrestling (2005). Coach Baker is going to bring many beneficial aspects of wrestling to this camp.  As both a successful high school coach and MN USA Club and State coach he has a variety of techniques, challenges, and mental preparations to offer.  Come join the fun!

Also Featuring Rick Rassier
“Teamwork Motivation Training Part 2”
Rick’s training format utilizes a series of fun, challenging, and entertaining activities that allow participants to experience the concepts that relate to them individually and as a team.  Rick’s role as a facilitator is to follow up activities with dialogue about how what they learned and experienced applies to them.  Because they participate in the message, they are going to have a blast, remember it, and most importantly, make applications to their performance as athletes. It is hands on learning with unlimited potential.

Take wrestling to the next level with this fun and exciting camp!  Please register by July 2nd to ensure we order enough t-shirts and food.  Lunch will be provided each day.  There is no cost to this camp for West Central Area, Ashby, or Evansville Wrestlers.

Registration/Waiver Form

Bring the registration/waiver form to the High School office or mail to:
                                                                                    West Central Area Schools
                                                                                    301 Co Rd 2
                                                                                    Barrett, MN 56311

Elementary Camp Grades PK-4

Knights Summer Wrestling Camp
Open to all WCA, Ashby, and Evansville Students
West Central Area Elementary School
Elbow Lake MN
July 23th and 24th
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Students going into PK-4th Grade

“Champions are made in the off season”

Directed by Coach
 Brandon Gruchow

Featuring West Central Area
Head Coach Brandon Gruchow
Jake Long former WCA wrestler and present Cobber Wrestler
Brady Schneeberger former WCA and Dragon wrestler

Activities will include:
Technique……Competitions…..Games
Talks on Teamwork, Motivation, Attitude, and Sportsmanship

Take wrestling to the next level with this fun and exciting camp!  Please register by July 2ndth to ensure we order enough t-shirts and food.  Snacks will be provided each day.  The cost is $30.00 per wrestler or $50.00 per family.

Bring fee and the registration/waiver form to the High School office or mail to:
                                                                                    West Central Area Schools
                                                                                    301 Co Rd 2
                                                                                    Barrett, MN 56311
Make check payable to:
West Central Area Community ED