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Tuesday night 4:30 to 6:15 University of Indianapolis

Not a formal statement, just letting people know some of the how's and why's of how we came up with the proposal. Often times people say "why doesn't the IHSWCA.......... : a) present something different, 2) why do they keep presenting the same thing 3) why didn't they present that idea, I liked it, 4) etc.... The IHSWCA Officers represent what the membership asks them to present. I felt strongly on some items, and less strongly on others - and I even had some other things I wanted to present that I completely dropped because the membership wasn't for it. The officers present what the membership wants. We "represent the people." The IHSAA wants to know what our membership wants - the don't want to know what people outside of the membership want, and they only take suggestions from the membership for the rule and bi-law changes. So to answer some questions - "why do we keep presenting the same thing that has been turned down before?" when Tyson and I met with IHSAA officials and the Athletic Directors association individually before we presented we learned a lot. One component of the presentation is history. they want to see what the past practices are, the past rules are, and especially how long the membership has wanted something. So - for our membership we had to ask about wrestle backs - we knew it wouldn't pass. but for those that want it in the future, and for the future officers to have momentum in presenting we had to ask it again, this way there is a history of the coaches wanting it. It was interesting to here some AD's view on why they don't want wrestle backs. Some things I never thought about much - I had always grown up thinking wrestle backs are better - not saying they swayed me - but hearing some of their why's and how's was interesting to see their perspectives. Another example of a rule we knew wouldn't pass but our membership wanted was the 300 mile rule. But this was not going to pass as it would have to change for all sports, so this is bigger than one sport asking - it would have to come from all sports. So if a future president and association want this - it would have to be an undertaking of getting all associations together to ask for it. They won't change it for just one. Why did we pick the items we did? We went with what the coaches sent us for survey questions. A few of the questions sent to us were against the NFHS rules, so there was no way they would pass, as the IHSAA cant even pass them. After that we looked at the % of coaches that want what was surveyed/ This is something the IHSAA really wants to know - which is why it is so important if you are heart felt about something to be a member. Maybe our coaches want something, but the coaches that buy their membership feel different. Until we have 100% of the coaches represented, we might always have a number that the survey misrepresents. So in the instance of the of the match limits only 41% were in favor, so there was no reason to push it - our coaches didn't want it. On #5 - even though the IHSAA might have liked it - our coaches were only 55% in favor which is basically 50/50 so they didn't entertain it much. We also learned a lot about why they weren't going to be in favor anyway - not that I agree with everything - but their explanations were some things people never mention - we talk about how much revenue they would gain by opening up to a 32 man bracket. But they are concerned about the re-imbursements of travel. For those who don't know the IHSAA gives back money for traveling to semi-state and state. With a 32 man bracket there is concern on their part that they will be putting out even more money in re-imbursements for travel. While I am not saying I agree, I am saying that this was their answer. Now - what does that tell us - if we would want to push something like this -we now have an answer - we now know their concerns and can come back in 2 years with information to ease concerns. This is why they want a history of presentation, and some repeat presentations. for those that like or don't like the proposals - remember - as officers we present what the association wants. When Tyson and the new VP go to present in 2 years make sure you get the your ideas for the survey. for those that think a proposal is worthless - don't kill the messenger - the officers present what the association asks them too. None of these answers were to start an argument - just something to help people see why we presented what we did, and how the process takes place. It was an interesting deal for me, and I am glad Tyson went along. I think it will really help he and the association present even better in the future. Hope some of this helps those that are interested. I really enjoyed going through this process with the IHSWCA and the IHSAA, and if nothing else I think Tyson and I eased a lot of tension between the two organizations. Which was much needed and will help us in the future. I love that so many coaches are interested in this! I have one more responsibility as prez.........spring clinic. Hope to see you all there! We have Jeff Jordan taking us through "how to drill" and "how he plans his program", as well as Matt Powless speaking on sports psychology. if you need anything, or have any questions - dstruck@gcs.k12.in.us

KENTUCKY ALLSTARS LINEUP 106 - Mikey Klein (FC)/ Darius Calloway (CEN) 113 Ansar Karbanov (IRQ)/ Kainen (ATH) 120 - Deeric Milan (CEN) / Zane Brown (MAL) 126 - Connor Cambron (FC) / Elliott Kelly (CEN) 132 - Davon Adams (CEN) 138 - Jeremy Henehan (FC) / Seth Ritchie (ATH) 145 - Juan Martinez (CEN) Dallas Bell (ATH) 152 - Bryce Hoffman (FC) / Zach Chandler (MAL) 160 - Lee Johnson (CEN) / Cameron Blakenship (MAL) 170 - Caleb Barrett (SOU) 182 - Samim (IRQ)/ Mikey Smith (CEN) 195 - Kohl Dodd (FC) / Grover Russell (CEN) 220 - Brandon Reed (IRQ) / Garrett Chandler (MAL) 285 - Southern

still planning on April 15 Great job Tuesday night 30+ guys from Jeff, Ctown, and New Albany. Started with takedown to freestyle/Greco turns then went into an hour of live wrestling. Congrats to New Albany's Tre Lynch who announced that he decided to attend Campbellsville College TN (who comes to our RTC yearly). He will be joining New Washington's Jacob Franklin (another dedicated RTC attendee). Nice job Tre!! Next week we will have University of Indianapolis - Tuesday at 4:30

Great job Tuesday night 30+ guys from Jeff, Ctown, and New Albany. Started with takedown to freestyle/Greco turns then went into an hour of live wrestling. Congrats to New Albany's Tre Lynch who announced that he decided to attend Campbellsville College TN (who comes to our RTC yearly). He will be joining New Washington's Jacob Franklin (another dedicated RTC attendee). Nice job Tre!! Next week we will have University of Indianapolis - Tuesday at 4:30

RTC RESUMES TONIGHT! 4:30 to 6:15 - come on over to JHS and drill/ live tonights format - warmup with Frestyle and Greco drills - then "LIVE NIGHT" getting multiple freestyle and Greco matches in

Great practice tonight with Mt. St. Joe's college - 45 kids from NA, JEFF, NW - plus college kids in from Marian Military Academy, and IU - great room!

College of Mt. St. Joe's tonight 4:30-6:15pm - Tuesday night

due to KY state finals being pushed back twice due to weather, the battle of the bridge will be moved to April 15 as a target date location, and times will be posted - keep practicing!!! roster updates made 3/13 at 8:35am

Great Wednesday night practice! 50+ wrestlers from FC, NA, NW, JEFF all wrestling a one hour live session together! #ironsharpensiron see you all next Tuesday for Mt. St. Joe's college

Great Wednesday night practice! 50+ wrestlers from FC, NA, NW, JEFF all wrestling a one hour live session together! #ironsharpensiron

Great practice last Tuesday with St. Catherine college - 47 athletes from Jeff, NA, NW and Floyd! This week practice is Wednesday - 5pm-6:15 - all LIVE FOLKSTYLE

April 24, 2015 - @ University of Indianapolis IHSWCA State Clinic Main Clinician - JEFF JORDAN - St. Parish Graham Second Clinician - Matt Powless on Sport Psychology $40 for one $35 for multiples from same staff Cost includes: clinic gift, all sessions, lunch LET US KNOW YOUR COMING BY REGISTERING BELOW https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mIaJouZAM71Rt-nyYRr_uILHpIgUqUKBkg6VCXKYfHA/edit Questions: dstruck@gcs.k12.in.us 2015 IHSWCA SPRING CLINIC.docx

RTC this week - Wednesday - 3/11 - LIVE NIGHT - FOLKSTYLE SITUATIONS 5pm - 6:30

updated 3/3 8:55am

ST. CATHERINE COLLEGE COACHING STAFF - THIS TUESDAY - 5pm to 6:30pm great room! 47 wrestlers from FC, NA, NW, and Jeff!!

Top two placements at sectionals from Clark/Floyd County IN vs. Jefferson county KY (Louisville) Roster of qualifiers is below as they confirm, I will write CONFIRMED AFTER THEIR NAME Meet is March 18th - two matches Practices March 3rd - ran by St. Catherine College 5pm-6:30 March 11 - LIVE NIGHT - 5pm - 6:30 March 17 - ran by Mt. St. Joe's College - 5pm - 6:30 competitors must have ISWA cards, cost $30 (to pay for ref's, t-shirt, facilities and mailings to 265 college programs) information - dstruck@gcs.k12.in.us 106 Aaron Gohl – NA - PAID Cameron Beasley - PAID 113 Xavier Gattin – Jeff - PAID Noah Franklin – NW 120 Noah Morrison – Jeff - PAID Wayne Nicholas – FC 126 Romarro Bradford - NA Jack Ferraro – Jeff - PAID 132 James Wise – NW - PAID Carson Somerville - Jeff - PAID 138 Hunter Castlerry – NA Tyler Crowl – FC 145 Tristan McDowell - NA Kameron Fuller– Jeff - PAID 152 Bryan Simpson - PAID Tre Lynch – NA - PAID 160 Ashton Smith - Jeff - PAID Donovan Smith - Jeff - PAID 170 Idris Frederick – NA Dylan Jolley-Little – Jeff - PAID 182 Karl Hauser - FC Aaron Mosely - NA 195 Chase Thompson – Jeff - PAID Jaden Sonner – NA - PAID 220 Bam-Bam Newbolt - Jeff - PAID Chad McClanahan – NA - PAID 285 Evan Hickerson – Jeff - PAID Patrick Landrum - NA - PAID

The Junior and senior lists have now been sent to 262 college wrestling programs.

Interested in becoming a coach in the ISWA Coaches Pool? YOU MUST FILL OUT THE APPLICATION EACH YEAR - FULLY - WITH YOUR ISWA COACHES CARD NUMBER Trips are as follows but not limited to: Folstyle Nationals Middle School Duals Schoolboy Duals Cadet Duals Junior Duals Cadet/Junior Duals ISWA Cultural Exchange Trips for the most part we encourage people to work their way through he process of starting on trips with the younger athletes and working their way up to the big trips such as Fargo, or a Cultural Exchange. Applying one year does not automatically secure a spot, you must apply each year. ISWA Coach Application: Click link below for all ISWA trips:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wRUGCvHlwr2QVvjI383pdvwnmse-37O1xcMiOkHPkb4/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link Thank you. Danny Struck ISWA State Coach

After our meeting at state finals, a number of you said that you didn't get the survey email from the IHSWCA that the IHSAA sends out (this is the formality that we go through) I talked to Mr. Faulkens today, and he said that he had it sent to your AD's to send to you. Please ask your AD to forward you that message. We need full participation in this survey. If you do not receive it (head coaches from AD) let me know. There may not be much I can do, but I want to know at least if the survey got out there to coaches. You can send that note to me at dstruck@gcs.k12.in.us Thanks! Danny Struck IHSWCA President

Congratulations to the following coaches, as voted on by their coaching peers: Jay County Regional - Trent McCormick - Yorktown Perry Mer.Regional - Jim Tonte – Perry Meridian Rochester Regional - Matt Arveson - Triton Peru Regional - Andrew King – Oak Hill Bloomington S. Regional - Mike Runyan – Bloomington South Richmond Regional - Mark Kirchgassner-Lawrenceburg Jeffersonville Regional - Eric Burres – New Albany N. Montgomery Regional - Kyle Poyer – Hamilton Southeastern FW Carroll Regional - Scott Raypole- Carroll Goshen Regional - Brett Smith – Prairie Heights Crown Point Regional -Mark Line - Valparaiso Castle Regional - Greg Schaffer – Evansville Mater Dei Mooresville Regional - Perry Mcovens - Monrovia Logansport Regional - Scott Van Der Aa - Harrison Pendleton Hts. Regional - Brian Seltzer – Lawrence North Calumet Regional - Leroy Vega - Portage IHSWCA ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR - Gil Gurptrap - Ben Davis

All practices will stat with specific Indiana National team drill sets all schoolboy-junior (and older) welcome! March 3th TUESDAY- 5 - 6:15 - w/ St. Catherine College - NAIA - KY (folkstyle) March 11th (WEDNESDAY) - 5 - 6:15 - LIVE NIGHT (Folkstyle) March 17TUESDAY - 5- 6:15 - Mount St. Joe's - D3 - Cincy, OH (freestyle/Greco) March 24/31 - SPRING BREAK April 7 TUESDAY- 4:30- 6:15 - LIVE NIGHT (Freestyle/ Greco) April 14th TUESDAY- 4:30- 6:15 -University of Indianapolis - D2 (freestyle/Greco) April 21 TUESDAY- 4:30- 6:15 -Manchester College - D3 April 28 TUESDAY- 4:30- 6:15 -IU - D1 (Freestyle/Greco) May 5 TUESDAY- 4:30- 6:15 -Lindsey Wilson - NAIA - KY (Freestyle/Greco) May/June dates will be posted

Coaches: this will be one of my last posting as president, as my tenure is up at the end of this season. I will be a part of making a pitch to the IHSAA for changes, as well as helping with the spring clinic. After this, Tyson Skinner will be taking over as president and he will do an OUTSTANDING job. Thank you for all those that support the IHSWCA, and a huge, special thanks to two people. Thank you TRENT MCCORMICK for helping me through items as of late, as well as his AMAZING, SELFLESS work on the IHSWCA Team State Duals tournament. Lots of people put time in, but Trent is the driving force of what has now become the showcase of what the IHSWCA does - Trent does an amazing job with this, and if you get a chance to thank him - please do. I met Trent when I took over as ISWA State coach, he helped me through that.......then years later, he helped me through this. JD MINCH, as always does amazing work behind the scenes for all we do. He has been a driving force for this organization since day one, and continues to be until this day. Thank you both guys for being mentors, and outstanding friends when needed. I learned a lot as president, and know that the guys before me were sent forth with big tasks. Items that I never knew existed, that keep our amazing sport moving forward for kids. Thank you to all the former presidents for the help and guidance they gave me as I did this namely - Tom Miller, Rex P, Cale Hoover, David Cloud, Barry H - they were always ready and willing to answer a question when I had one. These guys haven't been thanked in a while - so thank you . Thank you Scott Schwarz on heading up the Hall of Fame. That is a year round task on its own! From here, I plan on helping as a regional rep, and with spring and fall clinics, as well as stay on with the ISWA, and the items with USAW I do. I know what a task those are, so I want to help Tyson there. Just as Trent stays and runs the state duals. If we can all pitch in and do a little, then the president can keep moving forward with more tasks. So, I ask you to get involved!! Any way you can. the first step is just to become a member, and realize that there are just a few doing the work of many. They don't do it for pay, or extra super secret favors from the IHSAA (in-fact it has probably hurt a few coaches relationships there), but they do it for love of the kids, and a love of a sport that helps kids. I know for me, wrestling is the best way I know to help kids - so advancing it is a major part of my life. If you have not already done so, please become a member of the IHSWCA. You might not see where it helps yet, but it does - and the more you get involved, the more you will see what these guys do, have done, and will do in the future. See you guys soon on my last few items as president - and good luck Tyson! COACHES TO DO BEFORE REGIONALS: 1) become a member of the IHSWCA - be able to nominate kids for academic all-state - have your kids named to IN/IL all-star duals - have your kids named to scholastic duals - have a voice with the IHSAA - help us to continue to grow the team state duals - name a regional coach of the year - nominate coaches to the hall of fame - nominate for assistant coach of the year - become a member - form at ihswca.org 2) vote for your regional coach of the year at the regional tournament 3) nominate your kids 3.25 or higher for academic all state (juniors and seniors only - must have wrestled in sectionals at least once) at ihswca.org 4) nominate your assistant for coach of the year 5) make sure you fill out the online form for MILESTONES IN COACHING at ihswca.org