wrestling certification

 

 

Certification was done on Sept 21^st. This is an NCAA rule, which I believe is a bunch of paper work and time consuming nonsense. Their minimal competition weight is determined at this time, while hydrated. So wrestling is the only sport I know that tests hydration. Most athletes or general public are not properly hydrated. But wrestlers are supposed to be hydrated while getting to a competition weight class with no part of the season used for training. I say test all athletes for hydration, all students, mail men, govt employees, coaches, cheerleaders, and the rules committee who have set this thing up. The rule in its simple form is an initial assessment to determine a minimum wresting weight. So LAW-ONE: Lowest allowable weight at 5% body fat. The two steps in law one A. is to pass a urine specificity gravity test to show your body is hydrated. B. Calculate body density mostly by skin fold using calipers. The optimal performance calculator will calculate the numbers you need to know. LAW-TWO is the lowest allowable weight calculated by using 1.5% of your body weight lost per week from the initial assessment to certification no later than December 16^th. The 2^nd certification process, that only needs to be met by those appearing on an NCAA roster for a first time, is that they weigh in at their certified weight and pass the hydration test. The first competition after this 2^nd certification process is successful establishes the competition weight for the year. All I can say to this is a sarcastic “Come on” 

Posted by SchwabM [Wrestling] ( November 08, 2006 10:45 PM ) Permalink | Comments[0]

Fall wrestling meeting

 

 

Well I guess this is my first official Blog. I have tried on numerous other occasions but to no avail. We had a good recruiting class come in. Both in numbers and quality. We had our first meeting on August 29^th with about 40 guys there. It was a welcome site as 2 yrs ago I was looking at 11. Basically we went over what will be required and demanded of them. The standards that they will need to uphold both as student and athlete. I really don’t think it came as a surprise that responsibility, effort, attitude, going the extra mile, and the first rule of success (show up) will be needed on a daily basis. Everyone on the team was sent what I call “BV Wrestling Guide to success” which has: Strength programs, nutrition, weight loss while maintaining strength, goal setting, recovery, warm up, mental skills for visualization, relaxation, self talk, basic skills, daily breakdown for fuel intake, etc. We tried to put most all aspects of the sport into one place for easy access for the athletes. Do they read it? most probably not. But we will continue to put it out there for them, stressing the importance of doing everything right, especially the things you have control over. And little by little it will sink in until everybody who goes thru this program, at a bare minimum, at least knows what to do. And is giving the opportunity and tools, if they want it, to get the most out of themselves.

Posted by SchwabM [Wrestling] ( November 08, 2006 10:37 PM ) Permalink | Comments[0]

Lady Beav's Tennis Team looking ahead to the future

After an improved finish to our 2006 Fall season, the Lady Beavers  tennis team look to only improve and strengthen their lineup for the 2007 season from some promising incoming freshman recruits. With the experience of  returning players Katie Anliker, Jamie Anliker, Nicole Hansen and Jennifer Flint the team has shown much promise and abilitity.

Posted by McCadamsK [Women's Tennis] ( November 08, 2006 02:51 PM ) Permalink | Comments[0]

2007 Men's Tennis Schedule

The 2007 Men's Tennis Scedule is posted on the mens tennis website.  We are looking forward to the 2007 season with practice starting in early Janruary.  Our first match is scheduled for February 3rd at Pella, Ia. against Monmouth College and Central College in dual match. Some of the returning players will be Jeff Shinrock, Ron Muhammad and Aaron Wigg.

Posted by McCadamsK [Men's Tennis] ( November 08, 2006 02:36 PM ) Permalink | Comments[0]

Baseball Parent Information

Our spring trip hotel reservations are now set.  We will be staying at the Windemere Hotel & Conference Center in Mesa.  The address:  5750 East Main Street, Mesa AZ  85205.  Phone:  408-985-3600.  The travel roster will be set during the early part of March.

Posted by EddieS [Baseball] ( November 08, 2006 01:19 PM ) Permalink | Comments[2]