Hroad to London with Hrovat: First Tournament
This week, Andy recaps the club’s first tournament appearance at the Guelph Open, emphasizes the importance of creating a team environment and remembers the legendary Dave Schultz.
This week, Andy recaps the club’s first tournament appearance at the Guelph Open, emphasizes the importance of creating a team environment and remembers the legendary Dave Schultz.
Former NCAA champion and Olympian Matt Gentry will train with the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club, as a frequent guest, in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games.
The 100 Men of Michigan Capital Campaign is a perpetual fundraising initiative that supports Michigan wrestling through the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club.
The Cliff Keen Wrestling Club went a perfect 4-for-4 at the Guelph Open as Jimmy Kennedy (60kg), Josh Churella (66kg), Andrew Howe (74kg) and Tyrel Todd (84kg) captured gold medals at their respective weights.
The CKWC will kick off its 2012 schedule at the Guelph Open on Jan. 21, sending a four-man contingent to the annual freestyle tournament.
In his first blog installment, Hrovat writes about his own experiences since retiring from freestyle competition last summer, lauds the training environment in Ann Arbor and previews the club’s next two international events.
Former Illinois star Jimmy Kennedy is now training in Ann Arbor, and has qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at 60 kg/132 lbs.
Andy Hrovat and Tyrel Todd will headline a free clinic on Sunday, Jan. 8, while Ryan Churella and Jake Herbert will host another clinic on Friday, Jan. 13. Both clinics will precede Michigan home duals at Cliff Keen Arena.
Former Wolverine Andy Hrovat, a 2008 Olympian and three-time NCAA All-American, returns to his alma mater to join the Cliff Keen Wresting Club coaching staff.