Welcome

2011-2012 Fall Coaches Clinic
Special room rate of $98.50! Ask for MWA rate.
November 11-12
Causeway Bay Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn South)
6820 Cedar St.
Lansing
Hall of Fame Banquet Details


6th Annual "Friends of Wrestling" Golf Outing
When: July 23rd, 2011 - 10:30 AM Registration/12:00 PM Shotgun Start
Where: The Myth Golf & Banquet Center
Cost: $100


2011 Camp Information


Congratulations 2011 Team State Champions
Division 1: Oxford
Division 2: St. Johns
Division 3: Richmond
Division 4: Hudson


Congratulations to the 2011 Coaches and Assistant Coaches of the Year:
Division 1:
Head Coach - Sam Amine, Brighton
Assistant Coach - Stan Granger, Holt
Division 2:
Head Coach - Casey Randolph, Tecumseh
Assistant Coach - Charlie Wells, Grand Rapids Northview
Division 3:
Head Coaches - George Hamblin & Brandon Day, Richmond
Assistant Coach - Kevin Edwards, Remus Chippewa Hills
Division 4:
Head Coach - Scott Marry, Hudson
Assistant Coach - Todd Gailhouse, Decatur
Coach of the Year Voting
All MWA members, 2011 Coach of the Year voting is now open.
The voting will end at Friday night at midnight.

Win Certificates
Any coaches that would like win certificates (100 win, 150 win, 200 win and individual All State certificates) for their wrestlers can get them from Bruce Bittenbender in Suite 210 at the Palace.

Congratulations to the 2011 Regional Coaches of the Year:
Division 1
James Richardson - Grand Haven
Mike Rottier - Hudsonville
Sam Amine - Brighton
Jerry Frazier - Southgate Anderson
Mitch Hancock - Detroit Catholic Central
Dave Chiola - Livonia Franklin
Frank Lafferty - Rochester
Todd Cheney - Hartland
Division 2
Paul Johnson - Greenville
Zane Ballard - St. Johns
Murray Rose - Allegan
Jim York - Lansing Waverly
Casey Randolph - Tecumseh
Bruce Bittenbender - Stevesville Lakeshore
John McCurdy - Dearborn Heights Crestwood
Don Pluta - Holly
Division 3
Nick Wardell - Bullock Creek
Nate Ethridge - Chippewa Hills
Brian Sparks - Otsego
Duane Watson - Allendale
Bob Veitch - Lakewood
Bart Bennett - Birch Run
Tim Roberts - Dundee
George Hamblin & Brandon Cay - Richmond
Division 4
Tony Lopez - Oscoda
Ryan Cunningham - Farwell
Jeff Campbell - New Lothrop
Mike Ferrier - Dansville
Steve Wilson - Constantine
Brian Southworth - Decatur
Steve Vlcek - Manchester
Scott Marry - Hudson
To:  All Michigan HS, MS & Youth Club Coaches & Wrestlers (All ages from youth-HS-MS-veterans-college-open-coaches)


Hello,

The Meijer State Games of Michigan – wrestling registration is now officially open. To register or for more information, please visit the following link:

http://www.stategamesofmichigan.com/sports/wrestling

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your support of the Meijer State Games of Michigan – wrestling event.

Best regards,

Eric Engelbarts II

Eric Engelbarts II Events Manager
West Michigan Sports Commission
171 Monroe Ave NW - Suite 700 | Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone - 616.233.3563 | Fax - 616.459.0562
eengelbarts@westmichigansportscommission.com
www.westmichigansportscommission.com

WMSC Signature Event:

Meijer State Games of Michigan
June 24-26, 2011
www.StateGamesofMichigan.com

Don’t miss the Opening Ceremonies!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Parade of Athletes, Lighting of the Cauldron & Athlete Entertainment!
Academic All-State Forms
2011 Academic All-State Team Nomination Form [MS Word] - [PDF]
2011 Academic All-State Individual Nomination Form [MS Word] - [PDF]

National High School Athletic Coaches Association

2011 Annual Convention comes to Grand Rapids, Michigan

 

The National High School Athletic Coaches Association collaborates

 with Michigan High School Coaches Association to host the

NHSACA Annual convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 2011. 

 

 

Grosse Ile — February 6 2011 — Michigan High School Coaches Association has been presented with an exciting opportunity as the host site of the 2011 National High School Athletic Coaches Association annual convention June 18-22, 2011.

The National High School Athletic Coaches Association would like to invite all those in education and athletics to participate in Michigan first hosting opportunity of the NHSACA annual convention. It is an opportunity to Educate, Recognize, and Support, teachers, coaches, and administration of our nation’s student-athletes. The National High School Athletic Coaches Association Annual Convention will take place at The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel June 18 thru 22, 2011. Registration information can be found on line at www.hscoaches.org.  

Fees for the five days of meeting begin at $100.   

 

Come join us for these and many additional educational possibility

·         College Credit offered by the University of Sioux Falls & MHSAA CAPs Classes with State & National presenters’ on Saturday and Sunday, June 18 & 19

·         Annual Meeting Session with COTY Sports Specific Coaching Classes: Presentation by National Coach of the Year nominees

·         NHSACA Guest Speakers Presentation from a State or National Spokespersons

·         MIGCA & NHSACA Golf Outing at Grand Valley’s home course to benefit Michigan high school golf player’s scholarship fund

·         Daily actives to be had for spouses and families to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, the John Ball Zoo, and Fredrik Meijer Gardens

 

 

For more information, contact:

James M. Okler, CAA

Grosse Ile Athletic Director,

2010-11 NHSACA President

734-362-2458

oklerj@gischools.org

          Or

Jerome Garry

NHSACA Executive Director

507-696-7793

JG.NHSACA@Charter.net


Updated Team Rankings Posted - 1/12/2011
 
2010 Clinic Information
November 12-13, 2010
Four Points Sheraton, Ann Arbor
Brochure - Ticket (Banquet Only) Order Form
There are other hotels nearby including Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Extended Stay, and Holiday Inn Suites.

Win Certificates
Please contact Bruce Bittenbender for win certificates.

2010 Camp Information - Keep checking as camps are still be added to the list.

The Michigan Wrestling Association is proud to announce its Academic All-State Individuals and Teams for the 2009-2010 season.

MICHIGAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION - ACADEMIC ALL STATE INDIVIDUAL PERFORMERS

WrestlerSchool
Kegan ArthurPetoskey
Joshua AustinWestland John Glenn
Matt BeebeSwan Valley
Nate BowenMendon
Jacob BurlagerHazel Park
Nick BurtMilford
Brian ByersDeWitt
Alex CannonPetoskey
Taylor CopesNew Lothrop
Justis CumminsDearborn Heights Annapolis
James CusinAllen Park
Luke DawesNew Lothrop
Andrew DingledineNewaygo
Tim EngelsmanZeeland West
Jake FaberMontabella
AJ FliggerLake Orion
Sam FrySturgis
Gerid GeeDetroit Catholic Central
Bretton GrossDearborn heights Annapolis
Tyler HarlessIthaca
Kyle HendersonFreeland
Jordan HigginsMendon
Bob HilyardHudson
Mike HotvedtDearborn Heights Annapolis
Josh HouldsworthHolly
Luke JonesPine River
Matt KelseyPine River
Brian KulmanCapac
Derrik MarryHudson
Malcolm MartinHesperia
Pat McGiveronDeWitt
Matt MorrillThree Rivers
Jackson MorseLowell
Luke PrestonGR Northview
Justin PungPortland
Zach ReddenWestland John Glenn
Aaron RischWilliamston
Daniel RyanFenton
Justin RyanIda
Garrett SchanerBig Rapids
Leon ShannonWyandotte Roosevelt
Colin SmytheAllegan
BJ SuitorSwan Valley
John TannerColoma
Matt ThompsonDetroit Catholic Central
Jeff TybarskiGrosse Ile
Darius WassSwan Valley
Ricky WatermanConstantine
Tyler WellsFenton
Patrick WhiteCapac
Ryan WilkinsonDeWitt
Sean WrightHartland
Gamal YahiaMelvindale
Collin ZeeripHesperia

MICHIGAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION - ACADEMIC ALL STATE TEAMS

Allegan
Allendale
B.C. Lakeview
Birch Run
Birmingham Seaholm
Brandon
Byron Area
Capac
Chippewa Hills
Comstock Park
DeLaSalle Collegiate
Detroit Catholic Central
DeWitt
Edwardsburg
Forest Hills Eastern
Freeland
Grand Ledge
Grand Rapids Northview
Hamilton
Hartland
Hesperia
Holly
Holt
Howell
Ithaca
L'Anse Creuse
Lake Orion
Lakeland
Linden
Livonia Franklin
Lowell
Lumen Christi
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
New Lothrop
Northville
Oscoda
Reed City
Saline
Southgate Anderson
Sturgis
Thornapple Kellogg
U of D Jesuit
Wayne Memorial
Westland John Glenn
Zeeland West


Congratulations to our 2010:

Mr. Wrestler Finalists:
Jake Dorulla - Rockford
2X State Champion
4X State Finalist
Tyler Keselring - Greenville
3X State Champion
4X State Qualifier
Nick McDiarmid - Hartland
2X State Champion
3X State Finalist
Jackson Morse - Lowell
3X State Champion
4X State Finalist
Ryen Nieman - Midland Bullock Creek
3X State Champion
4X State Placer
Nick Smith - Ida
3X State Champion
BJ Suitor - Saginaw Swan Valley
3X State Champion
Collin Zeerip - Hesperia
3X State Champion
4X State Qualifier
Coaches of the Year:
Division 1
    Head Coach: Mitch Hancock - Detroit Catholic Central
    Assistant Coach: Allen Wilfong - Oxford

Division 2
    Head Coach: Zane Ballard - St. Johns
    Assistant Coach: Joe Simaz - Allegan

Division 3
    Head Coach: Brandon Day / George Hamblin - Richmond
    Assistant Coach: Jason Johnson - Whitehall

Division 4
    Head Coach: Scott Marry - Hudson
    Assistant Coach: Kyle Wirnsberger - New Lothrop

Individual Champions

Team State Champions:
    Division 1 Detroit Catholic Central
    Division 2 St. Johns
    Division 3 Richmond
    Division 4 Hudson

Coach of the Year Voting
Members Only
Poll Closes at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 3rd
You may enter your votes now and change them anytime before the poll closes.
 
2009 MWA Fall Clinic
November 6, 2009
Comfort Inn Conference Center in Mt. Pleasant
 
Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Oxford High School Varsity Head Coach
Contact:
Mike Watson - Athletic Director
Oxford High School
Email: Mike.watson@oxfordschools.org
Phone: (248) 969-5111
Chesaning High School and Middle School Wrestling Coach
Contact:
Warren Wood - Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Chesaning High School
850 N. Fourth St.
Chesaning, MI 48616
Phone: (989) 845-2040 x1156
Swartz Creek High School Junior Varsity Wrestling Coach
Contact:
Susan Calvo - Athletic Director/Assistant Principal
Swartz Creek High School
Email: scalvo@swcrk.org
Phone: (810) 591-1809
Fax: (810) 591-1896
Milford Head Wrestling Coach
Contact:
Chris Ceresa - Director of Athletics
Milford High School
Email: ceresac@huronvalley.k12.mi.us
Phone: (248) 684-8155 Fax: (248) 684-8295
Wayland Union Head Wrestling Coach
Contact:
Please send your letter of interest and resume to:
Kevin Zaschak - Athletic Director
Wayland Union High School
Email: zaschakk@wayland.k12.mi.us
Ithaca Head Wrestling Coach
Contact:
Nick Herblet - Assistant Principal / Athletic Director
Ithaca Jr./Sr. High School
710 Union St.
Ithaca, MI 48847

Email: nherblet@ithacaschools.net
Phone: (989) 875-2550 Cell: (616) 970-4583
Fax: (989) 875-2500
Jackson Northwest JV/Assistant Wrestling Coach
Contact:
Brian Hiatt - Varsity Wrestling Coach
Jackson Northwest
Email: coachbhiatt@yahoo.com
Cell: (517) 812-4788

Chris Galloway - Athletic Director
Email: cgalloway@nwschools.org