2016-01-24 Wrestling at Olentangy Braves

Olentangy Braves hosted the league meet this weekend at our high school.  Both Kurt and Luke wrestled competitive matches.  Luke won the two matches that he wrestled and Kurt went 2-1. 

Luke's matches 

Kurt's matches

01-17-2016 Wrestling League Meet #2

Our second league meet of the year was held at Upper Arlington High School.  Again this week, Luke's competition was tough.  He wrestled two very good matches against more agile and physical wrestlers.  He does not give himself enough credit for how well he wrestled.  He will learn to put on a poker face when adversity strikes.  Experience is the best teacher for these instances, and, as a parent and coach, this can be tough to watch.  To handle this situation, we talked about the good things he did and where he needs to improve.  We will be looking for improvement in how he carries himself in similar situations in the coming weeks.

Kurt makes most wrestlers look like basketball players; he will always be competing against wrestlers that are taller than him.  In each of his matches, he cradled his opponent, and in one instance right at the buzzer for a go ahead score.  Coaches and parents have also complimented him on his demeanor and his cool nature.

 

2016 League Meet #1

Its been almost a month since we last wrestled, but we have been practicing three days a week, and the boys were ready to go.  Luke is wrestling up an age group and getting more adequate competition.  Luke had to work hard on mat returns.  Kurt likes working on cradles and did a great job hopping sides with his half nelson.

Luke's Matches

Kurt's Matches