Coaches-we wanted to reach out to you before the Minneapolis Wrestling tournament on December 13th and let you know that we are officially changing the name of the tournament to the Jeff Giles Invitational. As most of you know Coach Giles tragically passed away last season. I am a former Minneapolis resident and wrestled for Coach Giles. He holds a special place in my heart. He is a legend in Minneapolis and we want to honor that legend. Coach Giles coached and loved his wrestlers with all his heart. He changed the lives of many people. We want to now try to give back to the community and honor his name at the same time!
In addition to making this change we are printing up t-shirts that will be sold this year and in future years of this tournament that say COACH WITH HEART on the front with a drawing of Coach Giles and a list of teams that are participating in the 1st Annual meet this year. We will be selling these t-shirts at the tournament this year and also in advance through internet pre sales. The proceeds raised from the sales of these t-shirts will go towards funding a Scholarship that has been established in Coach Giles name and will be awarded on a yearly basis as well as supporting the Minneapolis Wrestling program. If you are attending the tournament and would be interested in preordering then follow the link below and pay. The shirt will be waiting for you at the school the morning of the tournament. If you just want to give to the Jeff Giles Memorial fund then send an email to cparks@bluevalleyk12.org and I will let you know how.

Thanks
Cody Parks
Head Wrestling Coach
Blue Valley Southwest High School

Here is the link and happy Thanksgiving!!
http://www.inksharks.com/product-category/schools/minneapolis/2014-giles-invitational/ http://www.inksharks.com/product-category/schools/minneapolis/2014-giles-invitational/