RankingsGuy Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Sean Bormet: runs Overtime School of Wrestling- directly responsible for a lot of the success of Howe, Escobedo, A. Tsirtsis, McGill, Galka, Cosgrove, Petrov, Ayersman Chuck Barnett: leader of the CAOA, delegates assignment of Region wrestling officials to the various tournaments.. Darrick Snyder: runs one of the best open rooms in the state, Defending team state championship coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1N1 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Boo me if you want, but I think Andy Hobbs and Derrick Snyder should not be one the list. Snyder is good for his team, but he does little overall to advance Indiana as a wrestling state. I've been to his open room. Coach Snyder doesn't teach at that. So what's so special? I've been to open rooms in da region with much better competition. Hobbs influence is not all positive. His promotion of folkstyle hurts Indiana rep nationally. Great wrestling states produce plenty of free and greco champs and we just do it rarely. The promotion of folk also allows the ignorant to think that wrestling only folk is the best path to success, when history clearly shows the opposite. I will say this for Hobbs. At least the dude forced the iswa to straighten up and start running tournaments with better organization. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wadkins / Calumet Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 No conversation about Indiana Wrestling, past or present, can begin without mentioning the guy who has had an indirect influence on nearly every high school and college program in the state...Billy Thom. I'll elaborate for you later. Billy Thom Wrestling coach 1927-45...led Indiana University to eight Big Ten championships and 1932 NCAA title...Olympic coach in 1936...coached seven NCAA champions ...member Wrestling Hall of Fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I am really surprised to not see more referees listed here. I regularly see many referees influence Indiana wrestling (matches). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinwrestlersmom Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 some that I dont think have been mentioned yet: TAE - his historical contributions are second to none Y2- his computer know how and other indianamat duties really make our sport look good to "outsiders" Chris Lynch - his presence at a tournament sends the wrestlers in a frenzy. he has supported wrestling like few others Aww dangit you beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guru Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Mike Dowden Tom Dolly Louis Rosbottom Jim Tonte Jim Humphrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 My vote goes for Jim Wadkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooke Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 I will be updating the list of individuals mentioned.....the list is simply in the order they have been posted. 1. Tom Clark 2. Ed Pendoski 3. Bill Hawkins 4. Leroy Vega 5. Alex Tsirtsis 6. Rex Peckinpaugh 7. James Tanniehill 8. Jim Humphrey 9. Bob Kopnisky 10. Mike and Sharon Dowden 11. Jan and Sue Hesser 12. Dave and Jenny Errett 13. Phil Strader 14. John Smith 15. Trent McCormick 16. Jordin Humphrey 17. Royce Deckard 18. Scott Hinkel 19. J.D. Minch 20. Chauncey McDaniel 21. Coach Myers 22. John Hurrle 23. Larry Bergstrom 24. Tom Cameron 25. Dick Neal 26. Karl Deak 27. Rollie Hoover 28. Al Smith 29. Henry Wilk 30. Joe Caprino 31. Chris Lynch 32. Barry Humble 33. Tom Dolly 34. Andy Hobbs 35. Sean Bormet 36. Chuck Barnett 37. Darrick Snyder 38. Billy Thom 39. Mike Dowden 40. Louis Rosbottom 41. Jim Tonte 42. Jim Humphrey 43. Jim Wadkins 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. Possibly once we have recorded all of the nominations we may hold a vote to narrow down the field ...... or not. We shall see...... I like how this is going however, I'm learning alot about the individuals that contribute to the success of the sport that we love. Keep em' coming folks. After Jim Wadkins mentioned Billy Thom I did a bit of research and also found that he was one of the founding members of the IHSWCA... AJ and Twin..... TAE was already nominated by his given name... Also, if you do nominate/mention someone please give a brief explanation why (if for no other reason then for my benefit...as I'm unfamiliar with some of the names).... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cewrestlingfan Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Mike Goebel T. Howard Jones Cale Hoover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~B~DOGG~SMASH~ Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Royce Deckard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreparetoWin Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 T. Howard Jones has been doing it the right way for 30 years, Hall of Fame Coach, was very influential in freestyle for many years. He has been team leader of multiple cultural exchange trips, officiated, and still invites teams from other countries to stay with families and be involved with indiana wrestling. Not even a question...if you dont know him ask around he was paving ground before most of us knew what wrestling was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestling1 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I would definitely add Danny Struck, head coach at Jeffersonville, RTC coordinator, many years of ISWA involvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinwrestlersmom Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I will be updating the list of individuals mentioned.....the list is simply in the order they have been posted. 1. Tom Clark 2. Ed Pendoski 3. Bill Hawkins 4. Leroy Vega 5. Alex Tsirtsis 6. Rex Peckinpaugh 7. James Tanniehill 8. Jim Humphrey 9. Bob Kopnisky 10. Mike and Sharon Dowden 11. Jan and Sue Hesser 12. Dave and Jenny Errett 13. Phil Strader 14. John Smith 15. Trent McCormick 16. Jordin Humphrey 17. Royce Deckard 18. Scott Hinkel 19. J.D. Minch 20. Chauncey McDaniel 21. Coach Myers 22. John Hurrle 23. Larry Bergstrom 24. Tom Cameron 25. Dick Neal 26. Karl Deak 27. Rollie Hoover 28. Al Smith 29. Henry Wilk 30. Joe Caprino 31. Chris Lynch 32. Barry Humble 33. Tom Dolly 34. Andy Hobbs 35. Sean Bormet 36. Chuck Barnett 37. Darrick Snyder 38. Billy Thom 39. Mike Dowden 40. Louis Rosbottom 41. Jim Tonte 42. Jim Humphrey 43. Jim Wadkins 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. Possibly once we have recorded all of the nominations we may hold a vote to narrow down the field ...... or not. We shall see...... I like how this is going however, I'm learning alot about the individuals that contribute to the success of the sport that we love. Keep em' coming folks. After Jim Wadkins mentioned Billy Thom I did a bit of research and also found that he was one of the founding members of the IHSWCA... AJ and Twin..... TAE was already nominated by his given name... Also, if you do nominate/mention someone please give a brief explanation why (if for no other reason then for my benefit...as I'm unfamiliar with some of the names).... Thanks! Sorry Drooke I meant AJ beat me to Chris Lynch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Jim Wadkins - explained Head Coach at Calumet High school also wrestled at Calumet and Walbash. Everyone in the Region knows Jim Wadkins he puts on one of if not the toughest dual Tournament in the State. He was a huge force in getting the Lake County Tournament put together. Helped get Wrestle backs at the sectional level. Has had a very good coaching career so far and isn't finished. Alex Tsirtsis's first Wrestling club was the Calumet Wrestling Club. On top a long list of other thing I could go on all night. He also introduced me to the Sport of wrestling and that will always make him #1 to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest Wrestling Fanpage Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Coach P Cale Hoover Tom Clark Coach Peck Jim Tonte All Team Indiana coaches Chris Lynch Stephanie Tasseff Angie Cooper Renee Schoettle Y2 Coah Hinkle & Boiler Elite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hobbs Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I shy away from posting here because so many greats were left off of this list! I will only add ... -How about those that founded the ISWA AND -Those that formed the Indiana Coaches Association Also this may be of use: http://www.ihswca.com/clicktoseemembers.html *Also of note: There are 10 'Beech Grover's' on the Hall of Fame List, counting all categories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooke Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 I will be updating the list of individuals mentioned.....the list is simply in the order they have been posted. 1. Tom Clark 2. Ed Pendoski 3. Bill Hawkins 4. Leroy Vega 5. Alex Tsirtsis 6. Rex Peckinpaugh 7. James Tanniehill 8. Jim Humphrey 9. Bob Kopnisky 10. Mike and Sharon Dowden 11. Jan and Sue Hesser 12. Dave and Jenny Errett 13. Phil Strader 14. John Smith 15. Trent McCormick 16. Jordin Humphrey 17. Royce Deckard 18. Scott Hinkel 19. J.D. Minch 20. Chauncey McDaniel 21. Coach Myers 22. John Hurrle 23. Larry Bergstrom 24. Tom Cameron 25. Dick Neal 26. Karl Deak 27. Rollie Hoover 28. Al Smith 29. Henry Wilk 30. Joe Caprino 31. Chris Lynch 32. Barry Humble 33. Tom Dolly 34. Andy Hobbs 35. Sean Bormet 36. Chuck Barnett 37. Darrick Snyder 38. Billy Thom 39. Mike Dowden 40. Louis Rosbottom 41. Jim Tonte 42. Jim Wadkins 43. Mike Goebel 44. T. Howard Jones 45. Cale Hoover 46. Danny Struck 47. Stephanie Tasseff 48. Angie Cooper 49. Renee Schoettle 50. Terry Wetherald 51.....52....53.....? Possibly once we have recorded all of the nominations we may hold a vote to narrow down the field ...... or not. We shall see...... I like how this is going however, I'm learning alot about the individuals that contribute to the success of the sport that we love. Keep em' coming folks. Twin...tis all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 A nice ISWA list here to consider. Some already on Drooke's list. http://www.iswa.com/iswalife.html I have noticed that a number of former UofI coach Terry Wetherald wrestlers are now influencing Indiana wrestling in some compacity or another around the state. Having a hand in influcencing many good athletes to continue helping wrestling in Indiana past college is worthy of some notice. Not to mention his sucessful career as a coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 You have Jim Humphrey at 8 and 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooke Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 Thanks OTR, I will correct it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgcoach Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I shy away from posting here because so many greats were left off of this list! I will only add ... -How about those that founded the ISWA AND -Those that formed the Indiana Coaches Association Also this may be of use: http://www.ihswca.com/clicktoseemembers.html *Also of note: There are 10 'Beech Grover's' on the Hall of Fame List, counting all categories. I'll add to that: Pete McNamara: founding member of the ISWA Bill Bane: coached under Chauncey at Southport; coached BG to 1/2 point of a state title in '72; member of the PA and IN Hall of Fame; Director of the IHSAA State Finals 82/83(?)-99 Bob Morris: Personal Accomplishments ? 1972 IHSAA State Runner-up ? Iowa State & Indiana Universities ? 3rd 1971 USAW Junior Nationals -Freestyle ? 5th 1972 USAW Junior Nationals -Freestyle ? Finalist 1972 USAW Junior Nationals -Greco ? Member 1972 Olympic Training Camp Squad ? Coach Morris was 1 of only 3 High Schoolers in Freestyle and the only High Schooler in Greco-Roman! ? 4th 1975 USAW Senior Nationals - Greco ? 5th 1976 USAW Senior Nationals - Greco USA Wrestling ? 1985-86 Junior Director, IN/USAW ? 1986-88 State Chairman, IN/USAW ? 1987-88 Asst Chairman, USAW National Junior World Council ? 1989-90 Junior Director, CO/USAW ? 1990-91 Secretary, CO/USAW ? 2004-05 Coaches Director, CO/USAW ? 1989-91 Assistant Director, USAW - responsible for: ? National Coaches Education, National Camps & Clinics, State Services, National Events, Merchandise, Sponsorship, Finance, International Exchanges Head Coach o Indiana-USAW Junior Nationals -Greco (85 & 86) o Colorado-USAW Junior Nationals -Freestyle (91) o Indiana-USAW FS&GR Junior National Duals (92) o Team Leader, Head Coach or Assistant Coach too many times of other National teams & regional teams o Handled coaching duties for athletes earning spots on Team USA at Cadets (1989) & Junior Worlds (1990) More Coaching! o Head Coach, Tiger WC (Bloomington) 1985-88 3 Junior National Medalists including 2 finalists, 1 Junior World All Americans & 2 FILA Cadet placers o Assistant Coach, Hoosier WC (IU) 1987-88 2 Junior World All Americans o Head Coach, Pikes Peak WC (Col Springs) 1989-91 2 Junior National & 1 Junior World All American o Assistant Coach, Perry Meridian WC 1992 o Head Coach / Assistant Coach, BGWC 1996-2002 & 2005-2006 9 All Americans in Kids & Cadets in 2001 alone. There were also several others during those years. o Head Coach / Assistant Coach, Westside WC (Col Springs) 2003-2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooke Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 I will be updating the list of individuals mentioned.....the list is simply in the order they have been posted. 1. Tom Clark 2. Ed Pendoski 3. Bill Hawkins 4. Leroy Vega 5. Alex Tsirtsis 6. Rex Peckinpaugh 7. James Tanniehill 8. Jim Humphrey 9. Bob Kopnisky 10. Mike and Sharon Dowden 11. Jan and Sue Hesser 12. Dave and Jenny Errett 13. Phil Strader 14. John Smith 15. Trent McCormick 16. Jordin Humphrey 17. Royce Deckard 18. Scott Hinkel 19. J.D. Minch 20. Chauncey McDaniel 21. Coach Myers 22. John Hurrle 23. Larry Bergstrom 24. Tom Cameron 25. Dick Neal 26. Karl Deak 27. Rollie Hoover 28. Al Smith 29. Henry Wilk 30. Joe Caprino 31. Chris Lynch 32. Barry Humble 33. Tom Dolly 34. Andy Hobbs 35. Sean Bormet 36. Chuck Barnett 37. Darrick Snyder 38. Billy Thom 39. Mike Dowden 40. Louis Rosbottom 41. Jim Tonte 42. Jim Wadkins 43. Mike Goebel 44. T. Howard Jones 45. Cale Hoover 46. Danny Struck 47. Stephanie Tasseff 48. Angie Cooper 49. Renee Schoettle 50. Terry Wetherald 51. Pete McNamara 52. Bill Bane 53. Bob Morris 54. Angel Escobedo 55. Reece Humphrey 56. Andrew Howe 57. Bobby Cox 58. Bob Hasseman 59. Bryce Hasseman 60. Kevin Whitehead 61. Patt VanHorn 62...63...64... Possibly once we have recorded all of the nominations we may hold a vote to narrow down the field ...... or not. We shall see...... I like how this is going however, I'm learning alot about the individuals that contribute to the success of the sport that we love. Keep em' coming folks. Y2, is it feasible to have a 60+ choice poll where an individual can pick 20 of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guru Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I'll add to that: Pete McNamara: founding member of the ISWA Bill Bane: coached under Chauncey at Southport; coached BG to 1/2 point of a state title in '72; member of the PA and IN Hall of Fame; Director of the IHSAA State Finals 82/83(?)-99 Bob Morris: I thought we were talking about "TODAY." Who are the mosy influentual people in Indiana TODAY... Does Mac do anything for BG anymore? Mac's a legend but he's done and has been for years. Coack Morris has withdrawn too and I expect to see less of him after Duncan is gone. That's a guess, but I bet it's a good one. Bill Bane is one of the greatest men I've ever known. But these guys belong on another list. With the exception of Coach Morris, a guy who could have a HUGE Jim Humphrey-sized impact on Indiana wrestling if he could/would make the time commitment. A lot of these guys being mentioned have had a tremendous and lasting impact on the sport, but they're hardly influencing the direction of the sport in Indiana today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I thought we were talking about "TODAY." Who are the mosy influentual people in Indiana TODAY... Does Mac do anything for BG anymore? Mac's a legend but he's done and has been for years. Coack Morris has withdrawn too and I expect to see less of him after Duncan is gone. That's a guess, but I bet it's a good one. Bill Bane is one of the greatest men I've ever known. But these guys belong on another list. With the exception of Coach Morris, a guy who could have a HUGE Jim Humphrey-sized impact on Indiana wrestling if he could/would make the time commitment. A lot of these guys being mentioned have had a tremendous and lasting impact on the sport, but they're hardly influencing the direction of the sport in Indiana today. I'm guessing Guru would be voting for 2 lists. "Most Influencial to restlings Growth In Indiana" "Biggest Impact on Wrestling Today In Indiana" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I would also like to add the following just because their collegiate success is something many Indiana wrestlers are talking about and now aspiring too: Angel Escobedo Reece Humphrey Andrew Howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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