On the eve of the Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial tournament in Kiev, Andy provides insight into the wrestlers' final preparation and identifies the three characteristics that separate the world's elite.
Matt Gentry posted a 6-0 record en route to the 74kg/163-pound gold medal at the Yasar Dogu International in Ankara, Turkey.
Tyrel Todd, one of four CKWC wrestlers participating in the two-week training camp in Ukraine, writes about his first overseas experience in this travel blog.
Andy writes from Ukraine, where he is participating in a two-week training with CKWC wrestlers, and touches on their training schedule and how the United States can incorporate lessons learned from overseas.
Tyrel Todd (84kg) and Mike Poeta (74kg) represented the CKWC at the annual Dave Schultz Memorial International.
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.