Welcome Parents and Wrestlers KATHERINE ALBIANI MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING Adreani, Batey, Cosumnes River, Dillard, McGarvey, Sierra Enterprise, Sunrise Elementary – 3rd-6th

Introductions Raymond Kivi- Head Coach – raymondkivi@gmail.com Mike Nava- Assistant Coach Garrett Pfaffenbach-Assistant Coach Kristen Couchot- Athletic Director – kforcina@egusd.net

Wrestling is not a sport. It is a way of life. Wrestling is the only contact sport at our school where Student Athletes compete as individuals. Challenges character and develops self reliance. It is not for everyone! The season is short most of our Student Athletes will be done by the end of February. To reach the next level we must extend the season.

My Experience Reno HS University of Nebraska (1998-2000) Coaching 2 Year Captain Regional Champion 2x State Qualifier (3rd Sr. Year) University of Nebraska (1998-2000) Coaching Head Coach Western HS (Las Vegas) Assistant Coach Swope MS (Reno) McQueen HS (Reno), Spring Valley HS (Las Vegas), Reno HS, Reno Club Team

My Coaching Style and Philosophy Student Athlete Centered “No way is way” Build a strong base of fundamentals and branch off from there Training to “level up” the team as a whole Parent-Athlete-Coach Triangle Open Communication On Stage: Off Stage Tournaments are a way to demonstrate mastery of skills developed in practice sessions No Negative Coaching Some of our athletes may not compete in tournaments The Door is never closed

Our Vision To build a highly completive team that prepares Student Athletes from for the rigors of High School and beyond.

How we are going to get there This Season Fundamentals Building a Positive Environment Summer Add more complex series Long Term Club team with PGHS Select Off Season Tournaments Select Off Season Camps Keeping costs down Upgrade our training Equipment Hosting our own tournaments

Values Be coachable Be okay with being competitive Be tenacious Build life long learners on and off the mat. Be okay with being competitive Be tenacious Build students who successfully translate lesson learned in competition Recognize how to respond to adverse situations

Meets Smedberg (V, JV, N, Elm) – December 16th Bella Vista (V)- January 13th Harris (JV, N)- January 15th Eldorado Hills (V, JV, N, Elm) January 20th Whitney High (V, JV, N, Elm) Feb 3rd EGUSD Championship (V) Feb 10th NORCAL Girls Regionals Feb 18th Sac Area Regionals (V) Feb 24th TOC (V) March 10th

Eligibility Athletic Clearance Packet Includes visit with MD, DO, NP, or PA on May 1, 2017 or later Middle School- 2.0+ on previous grade of record (Quarter 1 Report Card)

Spirit Wear and Burpee-A-Thon Only scheduled fundraiser # of burpees in 60 minutes Pledges Can earn free or purchase spirit wear

Volunteer Help Assistant Coaches Team Manager Snacks Parent/Guardian Drivers Videographer Photographer Statistician Additional Fundraising

Where to find information: www.kams.egusd.net www.kamswrestling.shutterfly.com

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