HOLLAND, MI
The pinnacle of sports is crowing a champion at the end of the season. The emotional rollercoaster of victory coupled with the anguish of defeat are a gamut of feelings that few will truly ever experience. But with the youth wrestling program at West Ottawa these are the status quoi.  This past weekend, a new crop of athletes competed and qualified for a chance at the MYWAY (Michigan Youth Wrestling Association) State Individual State Champion ships.

With its inception last season, the Panther Elite program had 4 youth state qualifiers. This year they are bring 11. “While we have had a youth program that last few seasons, the Elite portion of our club was created to give advanced wrestlers a better workout and a better opportunity to compete on the state wide and eventually national stage,” said West Ottawa Wrestling Director. “These kids are reshaping the culture of this program.”

The Panther Elite Wrestling Program is an off shoot of the Little Panthers Wrestling Club at West Ottawa. With specialized practices and advanced technique covered, these practices have proven to being a determining factor for the success of the club.  This is coupled by the wide array of coaching staff that volunteers their time with the young grapplers. This includes 4x MHSAA state finalist and former Michigan State standout Dr. Karl Nadolsky.

“While we have an amazing coaching staff from top to bottom, a great selling point to the community is having a guy like Nadolsky in the room,“ Lancaster said. “He has a great wealth of knowledge with the ins and outs of the sport, and offers up great guidance for these athletes.”
Nadolsky is not the only coach/parent this season. Panther Elite has a robust staff of volunteer fathers that are dedicated to their children as well as the sport. Their hours in the room have really paid off for each of their state qualifiers.

"Josh Shults, Derek Foster, Troy Cates and Arik Jurries do an amazing job with these athletes. We are truly blessed to have such dedicated staff working within a community they are care a  lot about." 

Abel Anaya is a 10-year-old from Holland. Abel joined Panther Elite this year bringing a strong work ethic and natural athletic ability. Wrestling in the novice division the majority of the season, Abel made the jump to the open division and placed 2nd at the West Regional finals in a crowded field. Also joining Anaya from Holland is Braylon Cates. Braylon in a real journeyman wrestler going to tournaments almost every weekend which started back in last December. Braylon currently has a MYWAY record of 36-8 for the season and was also able to make the jump from novice to open division, placing 2nd in the West Regional for his age and weight.

Brothers James and Owen Foster from West Ottawa both qualified this season.  James, a fifth grader has been wrestling since kindergarten and is one of the veterans of the program as he gets ready to transition to Middle School next year. This is his 3rd time qualifying for MYWAY States by placing 3rd overall in the West Region in a very tough age group. James also wrestles the Olympic styles and placed 2nd in Michigan at the MUSAW Freestyle and Greco Roman State Finals last year.

His brother Owen also started wrestling in kindergarten and is one of the original Panther Elite club members. Owen wrestles all year round with Myrmidon Training Systems here in Holland competing in national level tournaments, WAAAM, Beach and Olympic Style Wrestling. Owen is a two time NUWAY All American, 3 time MYWAY State qualifier, and placed 3rd in Michigan for both Freestyle and Greco in 2018. Owen has a combined middle school and MYWAY record of 45-11 for this season and is aiming to place at States for his final season of MYWAY. Everyone is excited to see what he can do in high school next year. Owen finished 3rd in the West Region for his age and weight.
Hunter Jurries is a freshman from Zeeland East who we claim as our own since his father, Arik Jurries, is one of our club coaches. Hunter has been wrestling his whole life and offers his expertise to the youth when he can attend practices. Hunter will compete at MYWAY State in the high school division, the clubs lone state qualifier.

Alexzandir (Zandir) Kladder is an 11-year-old from West Ottawa. Another journeyman wrestler and 2-time State qualifier, Zandir has an insatiable drive to compete and wrestles in tournaments almost every weekend. His hard work and competitive spirit will have a positive impact on the West Ottawa Wrestling program for years to come. Zandir finished 4th for his age and weight in the West Region.

Karl (Trey) Nadolsky is a 7-year-old from West Ottawa. Trey is following in the footsteps of his highly accomplished father Coach Nadolsky. From the moment Trey stepped on the mat he already had a natural athletic awareness you cannot be taught. This is Trey’s second state tournament qualification in as many years of wrestling. The Nadolsky legacy is in good hands with Trey.

Brother and sister Chase and Layla Shults join us from Zeeland. Chase is a second time state qualifier and is the West Region Champion for his age and weight. He is a tour de force achieving an impressive MYWAY record of 8 first place tournament finishes this season in one of the most athletic divisions. Chase’s speed, technique and strength makes him one of the strongest wrestler’s in our club. His six-year-old sister Layla is in her second year of wrestling and qualified for state this year becoming the West Region Champion for her age and weight. Layla is the youngest female wrestler and smallest in our prgram, tipping the scales at 37lbs! She is competing with the boys and finished 1st place in 5 MYWAY tournaments this season.

8-year-old Brycen Soto from Holland competing in his first MYWAY season and another wrestler that made the jump from novice to placing in open at the West Regional. Brycen has a positive enthusiasm for wrestling and one of the most fearless double-leg attacks on the team.
Abrielle Vander Zwaag is a West Ottawa middle schooler. Abby joined the program this season, transitioning from gymnastics to wrestling. In her first year wrestling she competed right away in MYWAY tournaments and WO Middle School. Her athleticism and flexibility from gymnastics carried over well into wrestling. Abby placed 3rd in the West Region and will compete against all the boys at State. She will also compete in the all-Girls State competition that weekend as well.
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The MYWAY Individual State Championships will be held March 29-31 at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Fans can follow results at trackwrestling.com

WEST OTTAWA WRESTLING CAMP
June 11-14
West Ottawa High School

K-2 9:30am-10:30am
3-6 10:30am-12:30pm
7-12 12:30pm-2:30pm

COST
All WOPS K-12 Wrestlers: FREE
​All Others: $20.00
​CLINICIANS AND CAMP COUNSELORS 

2019 OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
REGISTER HERE
March 12th-May 28th
West Ottawa High School (PE-RTC) and Myrmidon Training Systems

• Group One 2nd-5th Grade 
• Group Two 6th -12th Grade
• Includes free T-shirt for each wrestler.
• Includes Access to Clinics & Scrimmages
• $60 2nd-12th grade (wrestlers with some wrestling experience)
• Open to All Full Myrmidon Memberships*

 
FORMAT
Clinics
Group One 2nd-5th Grade

• 5:15pm-6:30pm at PE-RTC
• Clinics ran by wrestling clinicians that have a great deal of experience at Olympic style wrestling.
• They will consist mostly of technique and drilling, with some live situations.

Group Two 6th -12th Grade

• 6:00pm-7:30pm at Myrmidon Training Systems
• Clinics ran by wrestling clinicians that have a great deal of experience at Olympic style wrestling.
• They will consist mostly of technique and drilling, with some live situations.

Open Mat
Both Group One and Two

• 12:00pm-1:30pm at Myrmidon Training Systems
• An open practice designed to give individual attention to wrestler’s technique.

 
Scrimmages (Myrmidon Friday Nights)

• Participate in live competition with local wrestlers during the off-season.
• Runs 6pm to 8pm at PE-RTC​
• All Camp Members are welcome; or $5 Drop Ins

DATES and TIMES TBA
 
Format: Wrestlers blocked into 5-8 groups. At the start of each round, wrestlers in that group will report to the mat and find a partner. All matches will be 4 minutes (2-2). Our Goal is to wrestle 4-5 rounds.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
03.12.19 Clinic
03.19.19 Clinic
03.26.19 Clinic
04.09.19 Clinic
04.16.19 Clinic
04.23.19 Clinic
04.30.19 Clinic
05.05.19 Myrmidon Spring Classic
05.07.19 Clinic
05.14.19 Clinic
05.21.19 Clinic
05.28.19 Clinic

6th Annual Little Panthers Youth Tournament 
Who: Youth Wrestlers K-5th
When: February 23rd, 2019 at 5pm
Where: West Ottawa High School
Cost: FREE
Madison Block Weights (no weight classes)
Kids ranked 1-3 and paired against wrestlers of same ability
Register at www.westottawawrestling.com
 
Check in by 4:30pm
Awards for top 4 wrestlers in each weight class
Plaque for 1-2 Place Team
Spectators: $3.00 Adults/ $10.00 per Family
 
MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY 10pm ON 02/22/19
 
#pantherstyle
Facebook: /wopanthers
Twitter: @westottpanthers
Instagram: westottawawrestling
Website: www.westottawawrestling.com
Email: westottawawrestling@gmail.com

HOLLAND, MI

Today, we look at some of our alumni that are still competing at the collegiate level. Ethan Garcia (Adrian College), Ethan Curtin (Michigan State), Jace Garza (Merchant Marine Academy) and Ramon Correa (Coker College) all have begun competing at their respective programs. If you';d like to follow along, their schedules are posted below. Good luck to all our former wrestlers!

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Ethan Garcia
​Adrian College
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ADRIAN COLLEGE SCHEDULE 
11.3.18 Adrian Invitational
11.10.18 at Mount Union Invitational
11.16.18 at Manchester
11.17.18 at Olivet College Duals
11.29.18 at Lourdes 
12.01.18 at Ohio Northern Invitational 
12.08.18 at North Central College Invitational
01.06.18 at Lakeland College 
01.10.19 at Alma 
11.12.19 at Al Hanke Invitational 
11.15.19 at Trine
01.17.19 Case Western 
01.19.19 Mel Berry Duals 
01.25.19 Pete Willson Invitational 
01.31.19 Olivet  
02.05.19 at Defiance 7:00 PM
02.09.19 at Mid-States Conference Championships 
02.22.19 at NCAA Division III Central Regional Championships 
03.08.19 at NCAA Division III Championships

Ethan Curtin
​Michigan State University
RS-So.
125
2017-18: (Redshirt Freshman) 7-14 Overall, 0-0 Duals, 7-14 Open Tournaments: Grady Peninger Scholastic Achievement Award recipient ... Tied for sixth on the team in major decisions with two ... Finished eighth at the Storm Open, posting a major decision while going 2-2 at the tournament ... Recorded a fall at the CSU Open at 3:45 over Cody Moosman of Cleveland State ... Tallied second major decision of the season against Hunter Lajiness of Henry Ford at the Alma Open ... Went 2-2 at the Edinboro Open to close out the season.

MICHIGAN STATE SCHEDULE 
11.03.18 Michigan State Open
11.17.18  at Navy Classic
11.28.18 Buffalo
12.07.18 Indiana
12.20.18 Reno Tournament of Champions
12.29.18 South Beach Duals
01.11.19 Illinois
01.13.19 at Ohio State
01.18.19 Michigan
01.25.19 at Rutgers
01.27.19 at Maryland
02.02.19 Bloomsburg/Northern Illinois
02.08.19 Northwestern
02.10.19 Cleveland State
02.15.19 at Penn State
02.17.19 Purdue
01.22.19 Central Michigan
03.09.19 Big Ten Championships at Minneapolis, MN
03.21.19 NCAA Championships at Pittsburgh, PA

Jace Garza
US. Merchant Marines Academy
So.
125
2017-18: 5-7

US MERCHANT MARINES ACADEMY SCHEDULE
11.03.18 Roger Williams Invitational
11.18.18 New York State Championships 
11.30.18 New Standard Corp. Invitational
12.09.19 Mariner Duals 
12.14.18 Baldwin-Wallace 
12.15.18 Long Island Open 
01.05.19 at North/South Duals
01.12.19 at Mule Duals
01.19.19 at Centennial Tri  at Gettysburg​
01.22.19 Stevens
01.26.19 at All-Academy Championships 
02.02.19 at Centennial Tri * at Johns Hopkins
02.06.19 at Coast Guard 
02.09.19 Centennial Championships
02.23.19 NCAA Mideast Regional Championships at Brockport, N.Y. 
03.08.19 NCAA National Championships at Roanoke, Va.

Ramon Correa
Coker College
RS JR.
285

COKER COLLEGE SCHEDULE
11.02.18 Blue vs. Gold Intersquad Match 
11.04.18 at Hokie Open
11.11.18 at King Open
11.17.18 at Georgia Open
11.27.18 UNC-Pembroke
12.02.18  Newberry Duals at Newberry, S.C
12.15.18 vs. Midwest Classic at Indianapolis, Ind.
01.08.19 at Limestone  
01.12.19 Coker Duals
01.19.19 at Emmanuel 
01.25.19 Belmont Abbey 
01.30.19 Newberry 
02.03.19 Queens 
02.10.19 at King 
02.14.19 Liberty
02.22.19 at NCAA Super Regionals 
03.08.19 vs. NCAA DII Championships at Cleveland, OH 

NEXT LEVEL CLUB
James Tietema            Muskegon CC, University of Findlay
Karl Nadolsky              Michigan State
Rory Lancaster           Muskegon CC
Ryan Lancaster          Muskegon CC, Eastern Michigan, Grand Valley State
Spencer Nadolsky      North Carolina
Prescott Slee              Indiana
Mathias Sarli              Muskegon CC
John McClure            Eastern Michigan
Kareem Naguib        Binghamton
Michael McClure       Michigan State
Miguel Correa           Grand Valley State
Nate Colvin               Grand Valley State
Ramon Correa         Muskegon CC, Coker College
Anthony Inthavong  Grand Valley State
Ethan Curtin             Michigan State
Keenan Montoya    Elmhurst College
​Quinten Reid           Grand Valley State
Ethan Garcia           Adrian College
Jace Garza              US Merchant Marine Academy

HOLLAND, MI-

We have teamed up with the Embroidery House, Addix, and NBS Fightwear to provide the West Ottawa wrestling family its fan and team gear this season. 

FAN GEAR
This order from the Embroidery House is put together to ensure friends and family have wrestling shirts to wear during our matches. Or our athletes have team wear to work out in. Please print off a flyer and return it with cash or check to one of the coach prior to Nov. 20th, 2018. All checks MUST be made out to West Ottawa Public Schools (No exceptions).

If you have any questions, email them HERE.

TEAM GEAR
Though most of this will be gear that the wrestlers use to compete this season, fans will be able to get their hands on it as well. Place an online order and Addix will ship it directly to you (NBS Fightwear Store will open next month to coincide with our Little Panthers program).

HOLLAND, MI

Wrestlers from all over the state gathered at West Ottawa High School on October 28th to take part in the 4th Annual Myrmidon Attack Tournament. The Panthers had a great showing, with multiple placers. While it was a fundraiser for both West Ottawa and Myrmidon programs, a portion also went to Pinning Down Autism, a charitable organization whose mission is to respond and address the immediate needs of children and their families within our local communities that are affected by autism and to promote education and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder’s.

This year, we also donated to another important organization in the wrestling: Pin Cancer. Pin Cancer is a registered 501(c)3 charity. All their proceeds go to building awareness on all types of cancer as well as research initiatives at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Having both programs both effected recently by cancer, Coach Lancaster thought it would be fitting to give back,

The Attack Tournament is unique, as it is the only one of its type. The Attack Bandz are utilized to keep score instead of traditional takedowns and escapes. The Attack Bandz themselves are a removable strap for wrapping around and securing to a wrestler's ankle. "Think like flag football, but for wrestling, " Coach Ryan Lancaster describes to new wrestlers."It's also a great learning tool," he went on to say, "that makes wrestling accessible to everyone, even kids that have never competed before."

$30.00 was donated to Pinning Down Autism. Myrmidon and West Ottawa have raised $948.50 for this charity since 2016.
​$30.00 was donated to Pin Cancer. Myrmidon and West Ottawa have raised $107.00  for this charity since 2017

• Want to know more about Pinning Down Autism? Click HERE
• Want to know more about Pin Cancer? Click HERE
• Want to know more about Attack Bandz? Click HERE
• Want to know more about Myrmidon Training Systems? Click HERE

Attack
Kids
40-48
1st Jackson Domanski- Jackattack
2nd Trey Nadolsky- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
3rd Dominic DeCarlo- Grandville
4th Anthony Casares- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

45-50.5
1st Markko Foster- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Chase VanPortfliet- Grandville
3rd Carson Egbert- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

60-63
1st Chase Shults- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Matthew Quigley- Titan Pipeline
3rd Ayden Hendrickson- Titan Pipeline
4th Mason Carr- Zeeland

64.5-69
1st Andrew Moro- Mean Machine
2nd Juelz Soto- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
3rd Aiden Cruz- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

70-75
1st Josh Vazquez- West Michigan Pursuit
2nd Bryson Soto- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
3rd Wyatt Berghuis- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

70-75
1st Quinten Cassiday- West Michigan Pursuit
2nd James Foster- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
3rd Zandir Kladder- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
4th Braylon Cates- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

79.7-86 
1st Abel Anaya- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Gaven Cruz- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
3rd Raymond Casares- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

85
1st Alexander Trbulin- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

93.2-100
1st Abrielle Vander zwaag- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Ariana Jo Henderickson- Titan Pipeline

150
1st Diego Mata- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

Youth
90-100
1st-Mathew Hakken- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Jacob Chase- Hamilton Hawkeyes

109-120
1st Owen Foster- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Christian Quintanilla- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
3rd Noah Quick- Allendale Wrestling Club

138-152
1st Gabby Ramirez- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Hunter Jurries- Myrmidon
3rd Michael Brower- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

167-173
1st Logan Hornshaw- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Michael Gibson- Myrmidon

195-215
1st Eric Hernandez- Fennville
2nd Humberto Zamora- Kalamazoo Central

Adult
145-165
1st Michael Fries-Fennville
2nd Vincent Kladder-Panther Elite/Myrmidon

171-175
1st Kasey Nadolsky- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Travis Myrkle- Kalamazoo Central
3rd Justin Domanski Jackattack

  

Takedown
Kids
45-50
1st Jackson Domanski- Jackattack
2nd Trey Nadolsky- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
3rd Dominic DeCarlo- Grandville

50-62
1st Chase Shults- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Mason Carr- Zeeland
3rd Chase VanPortflient- Grandville
4th Markko Foster- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

62.4-64.5
1st Matthey Quigley- Titan Pipeline
2nd Ayden Henderickson- Titan Pipeline
3rd Aiden Cruz- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

69-71
1st Quinten Cassiday- West Michigan Pursuit 
2nd Andrew Moro- Mean Machine
3rd Zandir Kladder- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

75
1st Josh Vazquez-West Michigan Pursuit
2nd Payton Paguada- Broncos Wrestling Club
3rd James Foster- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

79.7-80
1st Abel Anaya- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Gaven Cruz- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
3rd Raymond Casares- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

86
1st Alexander Trbulin- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

93.2-100
1st- Abrielle Vander zwaag- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Arianna Jo Henderickson- Titan Pipeline

150
Diego Mata-Panther Elite/Myrmidon

YOUTH
75-90
1st Josh Vazquez-West Michigan Pursuit
2nd Jacob Chase- Hamilton Hawkeyes

100-109
1st Owen Foster- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Mathew Hakken- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

112-120
1st Christian Quintanilla- PantherElite/Myrmidon
2nd Noah Quick- Allendale Wrestling Club

160-173
1st Michael Gibson-Myrmidon
2nd Logan Hornshaw- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

195-215
1st Eric Hernandez- Fennville
2nd Humberto Zamora- Kalamazoo Central
3rd Nicke Fries- Fennville

ADULT
140-165
1st Kasey Nadolsky- Panther Elite/Myrmidon
2nd Michael Fries- Fennville
3rd Robert Espinoza- Kalamazoo Central
4th Vincent Kladder- Panther Elite/Myrmidon

171-196 
1st Shane Kelly- Kalamazoo Central
2nd Justin Domanski- Jackattack
3rd Travis Myrkle- Kalamazoo Central

 

HOLLAND, MI- West Ottawa has a fine tradition of wrestling competing on the national stage. Mathew Hakken has added his name  to the list of national team members this school has produced (joined also by his team mate Julian Jimenez). Hakken is a man on a mission and he inspires those around him to dedicate themselves to something greater. We chatted with Mathew about his upcoming sophomore season, his adventures in Fargo, and the fears he has faced. 

​How did you prepare for this season?
The way that I prepared for the upcoming season is I practiced at least 3 days a week. I worked out most weekends preparing for Nationals in Fargo with some of the best coaches and wrestlers in the state. I was able to travel to some of the best facilities in the state.  I also pushed myself harder than I have ever in order to get ready to wrestle at the national level which will help me this season. Realizing that when you think you're done, you're not, you just need to push through a little farther. 

What was being on a travel team like?
Being on a travel team was pretty fun. I got to meet a lot of new people from around the state as well as people from other states. It was a great experience wrestling for different coaches who had a lot of different techniques. It was also really great to work with other wrestlers from around the state who are some of the top kids at their schools.

How was your experience wrestling at the national finals in Fargo?
Wrestling in Fargo was very intense. I was able to wrestle with some of the top wrestlers in the country. I was able to pick up different skills and moves from some of the best wrestlers the country. It was an amazing opportunity that I was able to take part in this past summer. I realized with hard work, and dedication I can achieve some of the goals I have set for myself sooner than I thought possible.

What are some of the hurdles you have to face?
One of the biggest hurtles I have is getting in my head before a match. I have to realize that the match right before me is the one I need to focus on. It doesn't matter who I am wrestling, it doesn't matter who they have beat in the past, this is the match that matters right now. I also have to continue to work on my quickness. I need to continue to get a little fast each day.

What has been for motivation in the off season?
My motivation during the off season originally was to make it to Fargo. After Fargo, my motivation is to make it have another winning season. I would like to make it to regionals, and then to state this year. Realizing that I was able to make it to the national level really helped motivate me to continue to grow throughout the off season, as well as continue to grow through the season. 

Who is your wrestling hero?
My wrestling heroes are Coach Jared and Coach Lancaster. They continue to push me farther than I thought I could. Both coaches have been by my side throughout my wrestling seasons, whether that be folk style, or free style/Greco. They  both inspire me to reach for goals that don't seem possible, and even when I fall short, they continues to push me, and encourage me to keep my head up, stay focused, and try again. They are not only a great coaches, but a great people as well. 

HOLLAND, MI- Being involved with the program for the last four years has really defined Gavin Hoefakker. We discussed his plans for his senior season and the setbacks he has to overcome.

How did you prepare for this season? 
I did get up in the morning and run and lift thing throughout summer and watch my videos in the past.

What are you doing different your opponents are not?
(I think) about the move and stance that I can do and working on fixing my technique. 

How was your experience with the Boy Scouts this summer?
Working with boy scouts was great I get to ... learn not to be afraid of anything and building friendship and other bond with kids I did not know.

What are some of the hurdles you have to face?
 My appendix was taken out (in October) it (sets me back) on wrestling when I can be on the mat.

What has been for motivation in the off season?
Being my last year I want to go out with the biggest BANG that I can do.

Who Is your wrestling hero? 
My wrestling hero, would be (Coach) Montoya because he (reminds me) that when you fall you need to pick yourself up and continue the match.

HOLLAND, MI- Integrity is not just an important aspect of a person; it is a pillar of a Pantherstyle wrestler. Jose "Eduardo" Perez-Jaquez embodies that for our team, as he is a straight shooter, and works hard even when others are not watching, Eddie chatted with us about his senior year, acclimated to colder weather, and the hurdles he plans on conquering this year.  

How did you prepare for this season?
(I've) been practicing in some new techniques that I think is going to help my wrestling style. 
  
What are you doing different your opponents are not?
At practice I try to wrestle people from weight classes above and under mine because it’s gonna improve my strength and speed .

How different is wrestling in Michigan compared to California?
When I transfer to west Ottawa I learned a lot of new techniques that I never seen before and that was pretty cool but something that was really interesting was  learning new things from a different state .

What are some of the hurdles you have to face?
The biggest hurdle I have to  face would be making weight .  Making weight  and keeping a clean diet is something I been facing every year since my freshman year and it’s something I have to face in order to accomplish what I want.

What has been for motivation in the off season?
Get faster on the mat  and  improve my endurance.

Who is your wrestling hero?
My wrestling hero is coach Sarli because  he always pushes me to the limits  and tells me to never give up when I’m about to break down and that's something that keeps me going.