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.
CKWC's Jimmy Kennedy posted a 1-1 record en route to seventh place at 60kg/132 pounds at the University World Championships.
CKWC coach and expert blogger Andy Hrovat recaps the first week of the U.S. training camp in Yakutsk, Russia, and breaks down the opening competition, a dual meet against a local Yakutian team which featured his return to action.
The Cliff Keen Wrestling Club would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who attended our 2013 benefit dinner and golf outing.
Jimmy Kennedy swept the University World Trials 60kg championship series against Chris Dardanes, 3-0, 1-1 and 3-0, 3-0, to earn a spot on U.S. University World Team.
CKWC's Jake Herbert went 1-2, suffering a pair of controversial losses, in his Olympic debut in the 84kg/185-pound freestyle division.
Matt Gentry, a part-time member of the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club, posted a 2-2 record at 74kg/163 pounds to take fifth place at the London Olympics.
Kyle Massey, a NCAA All-American with three years collegiate coaching experience, will take an elevated role with the CKWC to include management, coaching and fundraising.