Russell, Massey Compete at Dave Schultz Memorial
CKWC's Kellen Russell and Kyle Massey fell just short of placing at 66kg and 120kg, respectively, at the annual Dave Schultz Memorial Invitational.
CKWC's Kellen Russell and Kyle Massey fell just short of placing at 66kg and 120kg, respectively, at the annual Dave Schultz Memorial Invitational.
On the heels of the CKWC's appearance at the Guelph Open, coach Andy Hrovat writes about the necessity of establishing a routine for tournaments, from warming up to properly resting and recovering between matches.
The Cliff Keen Wrestling Club's Jimmy Kennedy (60kg) and Kellen Russell (66kg) captured individual titles at the Guelph Open, while Kyle Massey (120kg) took second in his second ever senior-level freestyle tournament.
The CKWC will send three representatives -- Jimmy Kennedy (60kg), Kellen Russell (66kg) and Kyle Massey (120kg) -- to the Guelph Open, scheduled for Sunday (Jan. 20) at the W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre.
The NYAC Holiday International marked the end of CKWC's fall season, coach Andy Hrovat write, and as such, it is a perfect time to reflect on their recent competition and training.
Jimmy Kennedy posted a 5-0 record, defeating past world-team member Reece Humphrey, en route to the gold medal at 60kg/132 pounds at the NYAC Holiday International Open.
CKWC's Jimmy Kennedy claimed his first international medal, winning bronze at 60kg/132 pounds at the Ramzan Kadyrov Cup in Grozny, Russia.
CKWC's Jimmy Kennedy is currently in Kuortane, Finland, where he will represent the United States in the University World Championships at 60kg/132 pounds, before meeting up with several other U.S. wrestlers, including CKWC's Tyrel Todd, for a training camp and tournament in Grozny, Russia.
Tyrel Todd, one of eight U.S. representatives participating in a three-week training trip in Russia, writes about his overseas experience in this travel blog.
CKWC coach and expert blogger Andy Hrovat reflects his two-week training trip in Yakutsk, Russia, and discusses the benefits of overseas experience and insight.