 Holland, MI Panthers, we are looking to update our look for the next decade and are looking to YOU the fans and alumni to help us. We want to pay homage to all the designs of the past 50 years and add elements from your favorite uniforms. All we ask is please fill out the survey below and tell us your all time favorite designs. Feel free to comment below and tell us what you think. Winners will be announced 9/13/19 UPDATE The polls have closed and we are excited to announce our top fine singlet designs of all time! #5 2015 (Away)  Coming in 5th in the first design from the Lancaster era. These were initially based on the now defunct Eastern Michigan University uniform with the added silver accent on the back. The Panther head logo was brought back after years of using the Carolina Panthers mascot to give it a retro feel. #4 2010's (Finals)  #4 is the most controversial of our designs. Loved by the athletes and loathed by the fans, these all-white singlets are only used for special occasions. That being said, anyone that has wore these finals singlets know they are special. #3 2018 (Middle School)  #3 on the list was designed for one purpose: How do we get kids to come out and try wrestling? The only 2 piece that made the list, these all silver uniforms are intentionally flashy to encourage the middle school athletes to continue to try the sport. #2 2018 (Home)  Runner up on the list is our new home singlets. While the initial idea of "home" and "away" singlet designs was to prolong the life of the singlet, this design based on the Purdue singlets from the same era quickly became a fan favorite. #1 2000's (Late)  Our winner is the late 2000's singlet. From the Pope era, these were only in circulation for a few seasons, But that didn't stop them from becoming a cult classic. The stark black and white design made the wrestler stand out on the mat. BONUS- OOPS On our first initial research, we missed 2 sets of uniforms. Here they are posthumously: 1990's (All Black)  From the mid-1990s, the Nadolsky era all black singlets were worn by arguably our best wrestlers in school history (including 3 state champs). This simple design marked the beginning of using Lycra uniforms, which were much lighter. 2000's (Finals)  Not much is know about these singlets that were used for essentially one season. They were donated to the program by a parent and were used mostly in special occasions. FULL GALLERY
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Results from 2019 Sand Tournament
8/25/2019
KIDS
61-74 1st Jayven Sipkema- Allegan 2nd Aiden Cruz- Myrmidon 82-111 1st Ryder Balkema- Otsego Destroyers 2nd Gaven Cruz- Myrmidon YOUTH 90-113 1st Mathew Hakken- Myrmidon 2nd James Diel- Myrmidon 123-128 1st Rory Perlow- Team Poeta 2nd Elijah Bunn- Ares 3rd Nahum Krussell- GRWA 145-171 1st TJ Mock- Team Poeta 2nd Logan Hornshaw- Myrmidon ADULT 155-172 1st Michael Fries- Fennville 2nd Adrian Favela- Myrmidon 220-235 1st Jared Lancaster- Myrmidon 2nd Eric Hernandez- Fennville 3rd- Steve Fries- Fennville ABSOLUTE Youth 1st TJ Mock- Team Poeta 2nd Elijah Bunn- Ares 3rd Rory Perlow- Team Poeta 4th Mathew Hakken- Myrmidon 5th Nahum Krussell- GRWA 6th Logan Hornhaw- Myrmidon Adult 1st Jared Lancaster- Myrmidon 2nd Eric Hernandez- Fennville 3rd Michael Fries- Fennville 4th Steve Fries- Fennville EXHIBITION Ryan Lancaster (Myrmidon) dec. Eric Hernandez (Fennville) 4-0 REGISTRATION FOR 2019 FALL CAMPS
8/13/2019
 HOLLAND, MI To increase knowledge and interest in the sport of wrestling, West Ottawa and Myrmidon Training Systems will be hosting a 4 week, 2 session camp at the North High School wrestling room beginning in October. The aim will be to introduce new athletes to the sport and teach rudimentary skills that will help on and off the mat. This camp will be set up for kids that have little to no experience in the sport, and will prepare them (if they wish) for the competitive season in November. This September we are also hosting our advanced high school camp aimed at preparing wrestlers in the West Michigan area for fall competitions. 7th-12th Grade athletes that are serious about the sport should apply. All camps are lead and instructed by Myrmidon Training Systems staff. KIDS DEVELOPMENTAL CAMP
Two 2-Week Sessions Session 1: Oct. 1-3 & Oct.8-10 Session 2: Oct. 15-17 & Oct. 22-24 Days: Tuesday and Thursday Times: K-2nd meets 5pm-6pm 3rd-6th grade meets 6pm-7pm Cost*: (Register by what grade you are entering) K-2nd: $20/session or $35 for all fall sessions 3rd-6th: $20/session or $35 for all fall sessions *All siblings are half priced. Session 1: Takedowns Session 2: Top and Bottom FALL TRAINING CAMP September 3rd –October 31th Ages: 7th-12th Grade Days: Tuesday and Thursday Times: 7:00pm-8:30pm Cost*: (All members have a mandatory fundraising requirement of $45 (you can select to opt-out of this requirement by paying the $45 yourself). *All siblings are half priced. 2019 COMPETITION SCHEDULE Sept 08 Hoosier Preseason Open Ft. Wayne, IN Oct 05 Michigan Grappler Fall Classic East Lansing, MI Oct 20 Myrmidon Attack Tournament Holland, MI Oct 25 USAW Preseason Nationals Des Moines, IA Nov 02 Barbarian Nationals Harrison, OH  Summer Wrestling League (COOPERSVILLE)
Grades: 7 - 12 Wednesday Night Duals: June 12, 19, 26 Wrestling Starts at 5:00 pm Each Week. 45-minute Dual limit Matches: 3 minutes Maximum - No Stoppage Take Downs Only (10-point lead ends the match) Weight Classes: Light, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 165, 180, 200, 225, Heavy These weights are just a suggestion to try and fit athletes in a weight class. Coaches will match up athletes before the dual begins. The goal is to get every athlete a competitive match. Be cautious of size and experience when matching wrestlers up. All matches will count towards team score. Duals will run for 3 weeks at : Coopersville High School 198 East Street Coopersville, MI 49404
COMPETITION SCHEDULE June 12
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Michigan National Team Hub
5/13/2019
 Welcome to the Team Michigan Hub, a centralized page for all West Ottawa wrestlers to keep in formed on the summer. Check back periodically for updates on the Michigan National Team and the requirements needed to participate.
Questions? Send them to the MUSAW Board. National Team Practice
May 18th- Holt High School May 25th- NO TRAINING CAMP June 1st- Michigan Matcats/South Lyon June 8th- Michigan State University June 15th- Brighton High School June 22nd- Michigan State University June 29th- Central Michigan University July 6-7th- Olivet College 2019 USAW Central Regional May 26-28, 2019 Ada, OH Event Website 2019 Schoolboy Duals June 12-16, 2019 Indianapolis, IN Team Michigan Info Event Website 2019 Cadet Duals June 11-15, 2019 Spokane, WA Team Michigan Info Event Website 2019 Junior Duals June 18-22. 2019 Tulsa, OK Team Michigan Info Event Website 2019 Kids National Championships June 27-29, 2019 Wisconsin Dells, WI Event Website 2019 Cadet & Junior Nationals (Fargo) July 12-20, 2019 Fargo, ND Team Michigan Info Event Website OLIVET, MI In the words of former president Harry S. Truman, “The successful man has enthusiasm. Good work is never done in cold blood; heat is needed to forge anything. Every great achievement is the story of a flaming heart.” The passion that West Ottawa wrestlers have sines in the “off-season.” The idea of their being space between the seasons is a bit of a misnomer, as you can find a handful of wrestlers on the mat given the day. Of those wrestlers, a few have decided to dedicate themselves to a higher goal and mindset of a state champion. The MHSAA finals are often the pinnacle of any wrestler. But not the Panthers. “I’ve said it since I was hired in four years ago, “states Ryan Lancaster, the West Ottawa varsity head coach. “ I am not chasing state titles; I am chasing stop signs. If we have kids continually proving themselves at the national level, the team titles will trickle down eventually.” The stop sign is the All-American plaque, which is awarded at the US Marines Cadet and Freestyle National Championships every year to the top 8 wrestlers in each weight class. The tournament, which is dubbed the simple moniker of “Fargo,” as the event takes place in the Fargodome in the North Dakota State University campus in Fargo, North Dakota. The ultimate prize for West Ottawa wrestlers is the title of All-American. Each year the pinnacle of high school freestyle and Greco roman wrestling in the United States takes place over a week in Fargo. The Junior and Cadet National championships will crown individual national champions in boys and girls freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. Many of these all-American and national champions will go on to greatness at the NCAA level and into the senior level world and Olympic Games. “The first step to the national event is placing at the MUSAW state championships.” Lancaster says. “If you place top four in the state you most likely have a shot on the national team.” This year, three athletes aim to find their way to a state title and eventually an All-American stop sign. Sophomore Mathew “Mad Dawg” Hakken aims to make his second appearance at the national tournament and hopefully win his first state title. Lancaster’s thoughts on Mathew mirror is former sentiments: “Mathew is such a hard worker. He knows more than most that the ticket to success is not handed out but needs to be earned daily. His commitment to himself and this team is herculean and is a great role model for future Panther wrestlers.” Joining Mathew Is 8th grader Owen Foster. Owen placed last year and the state finals his has high aspirations. “Owen is the prototype athlete we want at West Ottawa. Strong, smart, and hard working. He has all the tools to succeed at any level.” Owen’s brother James also is entering the fray. James, a 5th grader, fines a balance between dedication and fun. “James is out there having fun. He really enjoys the Olympic styles of wrestling and it show. He is a great reminder of why we do what we do.” The 2019 MUSAW State Finals are May 10-11 at Olivet College. Fans can follow along at trackwrestling. FORMER MUSAW ALL STATE WRESTLERS*
*Records incomplete 10U
 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. 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   Featuring a high-profile slate of national and regional coaches and athletes, the West Ottawa Wrestling Camp emphasize technical skill development and strategy. Our curriculum covers everything from basic fundamentals—stance, positioning, takedowns, and escapes—to advanced technique and strategy, including set-ups, finishes, and drilling. We separate wrestlers into smaller groups determined by age, weight and ability, so each wrestler will receive a level of training that fits his or her skill and experience level. The philosophy of our camp also relies on teaching a disciplined, focused mindset that is the trademark of the "Pantherstyle" Ethos. The West Ottawa Wrestling Camp is directed by college coaches along with All-American wrestlers. Active college wrestlers serve as counselors at this camp, as well as regional all-star talent. Our premier roster of coaches and wrestlers will train side-by-side with camp athletes and lead by example with the discipline and work ethic that are the foundation of our camp. This is all done at no cost to all West Ottawa Public School athletes. WEST OTTAWA WRESTLING CAMP June 11-14 West Ottawa High School K-2 9:30am-10:30am 3-6 10:30am-12:00pm 7-12 12:30pm-2:30pm COST All WOPS K-12 Wrestlers: FREE All Others: $20.00 CLINICIANS AND CAMP COUNSELORS  Ryan Lancaster
 Zac Hall
 Bill Schindel
 Tom Hall
Former West Ottawa Wrestling Camp Clinicians and Camp Counselors
 2019 OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM REGISTER HERE March 12th-May 28th West Ottawa High School (PE-RTC) and Myrmidon Training Systems
FORMAT Clinics Group One 2nd-5th Grade
Group Two 6th -12th Grade
Open Mat Both Group One and Two
Scrimmages (Myrmidon Friday Nights)
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  VIEW BRACKETS BELOW 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 |
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