I did hear back from Sam! He asked me to post the following from him, so here it is:
Dear Kansas Wrestling Fans
The Online Bronze Clinic is available for people who would like to
become a Bronze Certified Coach and have a difficult time finding a
clinic they can attend in person. I intend on offering only three
Online Bronze Clinics a year. I truly believe the best option for
obtaining your Bronze Certification is at a state provided clinic with
face to face interaction, with an instructor, and lively interaction
with fellow clinic participants. In my last Online Bronze Clinic I had
guest panelist Tim Hartung (2X NCAA Champion, Asst. Coach at University
of Iowa, and Iowa State), Tony Black (NCAA All-American), Sam Barber,
and Neil Turner (Director of the National Wresting Coaches Association
Coaches Education). The panelists offer a wide degree of expertise in
the sport of wrestling, and many years of coaching experience at all
levels. We also were able to have discussion from for clinic
participants. As I stated previously an in person Bronze Clinic is a
better option, however I feel that the Online Clinic is a very
informative and viable option for a coach who can not attend a clinic
due to geographical location or time and cost restraints. The cost of
the Online Bronze Clinic is $75 and the added expense goes to paying for
the Webinar service, guest panelist, and mailing our each book
individually.
I am very pleased that the concept of the Online Bronze Clinic has
received so much attention; it is proof that the NCEP is a viable
program once again. I would also like to recognize what a great job
Randy Hinderliter is doing and has done, and also tip my hat to the
state of Kansas for being a leader in Coaches Education.
If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to
contact me directly.
In the Olympic Spirit,
Sam Barber
USA Wrestling
Manager of the National Coaches Education Program
sbarber@usawrestling.org
719-598-8181