Dear Wrestling Coach,
The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association would like to announce its 40th Annual “Fritz Knorr” Coaches Clinic and Awards Banquet to be held October 29, 2010 and October 30, 2010 at the Salina Ramada Hotel and Convention Center. This two day event, which also enrolls you as a 2010-2011 KWCA member, is a tremendous way for you and your staff to take advantage of an exciting wrestling experience heading into another season.
Our featured clinicians for this year’s “Fritz Knorr Clinic” will be Mark Branch (University of Wyoming Head Coach), Scott Chenoweth ( Perry High School Head Coach Perry, Oklahoma) and David Nordhues ( New Head Coach Colby Community College). In addition to our clinicians the KWCA will be teaming with USA Kansas Wrestling to offer a Bronze Level Coaching Certification Clinic lead by Randy Hinderliter. Those coaches interested in this opportunity can contact Randy at the following e-mail usawks1@grapevine.net
There are rooms blocked for this event at the Salina Ramada Hotel and Convention Center. It has a restaurant, indoor pool, and game area. For reservations call (785) 823-1739. Check in begins at 3:00 p.m. and check-out time will be noon.
The 2010-2011 season looks to be another great and exciting season at all levels. Each year Kansas wrestlers of all ages work hard and achieve their goals on and off the mat. This is due to the great guidance and coaching that all of you do everyday to bring out the best in your athletes. Kansas Wrestling will continue to become stronger as we work together at all levels to achieve the same goals. Again this year, the KWCA is encouraging coaches of all levels: High School, Jr. High/Middle School, and Kids Club Member coaches to join and strengthen our KANSAS WRESTLING COACHES ASSOCIATION. Increased membership will bring many more new and exciting ideas from many different perspectives on how to improve KANSAS WRESTLING. During the 2009-2010 season the number of KWCA members was 221. This year I would like to challenge the Kansas Coaches at all levels to increase the membership to 300 strong members. The increased memberships will allow us to provide more resources to help Kansas wrestling continue to stay strong.
The clinic cost is $50 and includes your KWCA membership, fall clinic, and banquet ticket. If you would like to join the KWCA but are unable to attend the clinic you may join for $40. Please return the registration form to our Treasurer, Doug Vander Linden of Burlington High School at the address listed on the registration form.
As a reminder, coaches eligible for any post-season awards offered by the KWCA must be a paid member by February 1, 2011 to be considered. Again this year the KWCA will be offering awards to all levels of coaches: High School, Jr. High/Middle School, and Kids Club Member.
We encourage all in attendance to stay for the Awards and Hall of Fame banquet on Saturday beginning at 12:00 p.m. to help honor and support all award winners.
Please share this information with ALL the coaches in your community and encourage their attendance and membership in the KWCA. We hope to see everyone in October and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the email address listed below. Thanks and together let’s make the 2010-2011 wrestling season a great one!!!
Best Regards,
Travis Keal, KWCA President
e-mail: tkeal@usd232.org
FALL 2010 CLINIC SCHEDULE
FRIDAY October 29, 2010
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Clinic Registration @ Salina Ramada Hotel and Convention Center
3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. - David Nordhues, Head Coach Colby Community College
4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.- Scott Chenoweth, Head Coach Perry High School, Perry, Oklahoma
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.- Dinner Break
7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. – Mark Branch, Head Coach University of Wyoming
SATURDAY October 30, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - Mark Branch, Head Coach University of Wyoming
12:00 p.m. KWCA Awards Banquet
FEATURED CLINICIANS
MARK BRANCH SCOTT CHENOWETH
HEAD COACH UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING HEAD COACH PERRY, OKLAHOMA (1996- Present)
2009 WEST REGION COACH OF YEAR 11 TEAM OKLAHOMA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
2009 ROOKIE COACH OF THE YEAR 11 DUAL TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
2009 WESTERN CONFERENCE COACH OF THE YEAR 41 INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS
2009 WWC LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 5-0 2010 JUNIOR WORLD TEAM COACH
2008-2009 DUAL RECORD 15-3 2009 NWCA COACH OF THE YEAR
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY 6 YEARS 3X ALL-AMERICAN
2X NCAA CHAMPION
4X NCAA FINALIST
DAVID NORDHUES
HEAD COACH COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORMER ASSISTANT COACH FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
2X NCAA II ALL-AMERICAN FORT HAYS STATE
2010 – 2011 Registration / Membership Form
Name___________________________________________________________
School/Club______________________________________________________
School Address___________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
School Phone_____________________ FAX ___________________________
E-mail Address____________________________________________________
(You must complete your Home Information if you purchase the Gold Clinic Package!)
Home Address____________________________________________________
Home Phone Number______________________________________________
CHECK FOR EACH ITEM NEEDED:
___2010 Gold Clinic (includes clinic & Free KWCA & USA Wrestling Card) - $85*
___2010 Silver Clinic (includes KWCA clinic & Free KWCA Card) - $50
___KWCA Banquet Only ($15 each), ______of extra tickets
___KWCA 2010 Clinic DVD ($20 each), _____ of DVDs
___KWCA Membership Only (NO clinic) for 2010-2011 Season ($40)
* NOTE: Coaches wanting to receive the USA Wrestling Coaches card will be required to complete the background check, pay the $17 fee, and bring the verification report to the clinic registration table to receive their card. See the related handout in this mailing for more details.
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:
HIGH SCHOOL: Head______ Assistant______
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Head______ Assistant______
USA WRESTLING CLUB COACH_____ COLLEGE COACH_____
2011 KSHSAA Classification_______ # of years coached prior to 2011? _______
Received Service Award? (circle each received) 15 20 25 30 Years of Service
HEAD COACH Dual Record ___________ Received 100/200/300 Wins Award? _____
Include Form with Payment to KWCA and mail to:
Doug Vander Linden, KWCA Treasurer
Burlington School District
200 South Sixth Street, Burlington KS 66839
