Hudson Youth Wrestling Program 2007 - 2008

1. Hudson Youth Wrestling Program2007 - 2008 Program Overview November 5th,2007

2. Kra-tos: (kra tos), n Possession of great strength and power [Greek: Κρατος]

3. Our vision is to provide a “Best in Class” youth program to the Hudson community • Program Vision: A “Best in Class” youth developmental program which serves as an integrated component within the broader Hudson Wrestling program • Statement of Purpose: Provide Hudson youth with an opportunity to: • learn basic wrestling skills through a structured learning process, • increase one’s self-confidence, agility, coordination and strength, • establish a clear linkage between effort and outcomes, • have fun

4. = Hudson School Program Our youth program is one component of a broaderwrestling focus here in Hudson = HCER Programs = Self Guided 4Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07 May Aug Sep Feb Mar Nov Jan Jun Dec Apr Oct Jul High School (9th to 12th grade) High School Interscholastic Wrestling Season Team Kratos Freestyle Wrestling Club Pre-Season Training Self Guided Conditioning / Open Mats / Summer Camps Middle School (7th to 8th grade) Middle School Interscholastic Wrestling Season Hudson Summer Wrestling Camp Youth & MS Tournament Team Youth Wrestling Club Youth (6th grade & under)

5. Recap of 2006/7 Season (slide 1 of 2) Remarkable Year to Year (05 to 06) improvement in both attendance and winning pct. Firestone Match Attendance • Last year  40 Participants, 40% of whom were first year wrestlers. (Up from 90% 1st year wrestlers in the previous season) • Competed in Firestone District of the Ohio Youth Wrestling League • On avg, 59% of program participants competed at Firestone matches each week. (Up from 39% in the previous season) • Avg Win Pct at Firestone was 0.470. (Up from 0.320 in the previous season) • 23 Participants competed in Final All Star Tournament of which 67% medaled: • Five first place finishes (up from 2 in previous yr) • Five second place finishes (up from 1 in previous yr) • Four third place finishes (same as previous yr) = 2006/7 = 2005/6 Firestone Win Pct = 2006/7 = 2005/6

6. Recap of 2006/7 Season (slide 2 of 2) Status against beginning of year 2006/7 Program Objectives • 2006/7 Season Objectives: • (MISSED) Start with a winning percentage of 0.500 per week at Firestone and build towards 0.800 per week by end of season • (MISSED) 75% attendance at Firestone Matches • (MISSED) 75% medal in final All Star Tournament • (MADE) 85% attendance in practices • (MISSED) 75% of kids attend at least 2 youth tournaments in February/March • Also Note: • (??) Have 25% of our 6th grade youth graduates start on the Middle School “A” Squad next year • (MADE) 66% of our eligible program entrants will chose to return in 2008

7. 2007/8 Youth Wrestling Program Format • Compete in Firestone Division (Buckeye District) of the Ohio Youth Wrestling Association • Buckeye District competitors include: Wadsworth, CVCA, Walsh, Uniontown Lake, Stow, Green, Mantua • Field both a Varsity and All Star Team • Varsity Team • Compete in Sunday dual matches • Weight classes defined by OYWA • Westle off to earn Varsity roster spots will occur on Thursdays • Compete in OYWA District Tournaments • All Star Team • Compete on Sundays in the All Star matches where they are paired against other “All Stars” of similar weight and age • Compete in the end of season“All Star” Tournament • Option to continue to practice/wrestle with Varsity through varsity end of season

8. 2007/8 Program Objectives • 2007/8 Season Objectives: • Varsity winning percentage start at 0.200 at Firestone and build toward 0.500 by end of season • 3 Varsity wrestlers qualify for OYWA States • Allstar winning percentage start at 0.300 per week at Firestone and build towards 0.750 by end of season • 75% medal in final All Star Tournament • 75% attendance at Firestone matches • 85% attendance in practices • 75% of kids attend summer wrestling camp • 50% of participants compete as part of Team Kratos Tournament Team in February • Also Note: • Have 50% of our 6th grade youth graduates start on the Middle School “A” Squad next year • 66% of our eligible program entrants will chose to return in 2008

9. Overview of Firestone Matches on Sundays • Arrive approx 1 hour before wrestle start time (start time ~ 1:00pm) • Kids arrive in singlet, sweatshirt, t-shirt/shorts (carry wrestling shoes, water bottle, towel in bag) • Assemble in lobby area and proceed to weigh-ins • Parents not involved with coaching proceed to spectator viewing area • Team warmups (20 mins) • Varsity Match begin • All-stars proceed to bull pen/staging area • All-star pairings distributed and wrestlers proceed to assigned mat • Matches begin • Wrestling Completed ~ 2:30pm Hudson Competes Against Programs in 4 Divisions

10. 2007/8 Coaching Staff • Program Coordinator: Doug Williams • Volunteer Youth Coaching Staff • Joe Caniglia – Also Head Coach for Hudson High School Wrestling Team • Arnie Owsley • Dan Szoch • David Ferrell • Doug Williams • Student Assistants • OTHERS??

11. Other Items • Visit our team website: www.hudsonyouthwrestling.com • Special Events • Team Recognition at Hudson Explorer’s 1st home match in Dec. • Optional group attendance at Walsh Ironman Wrestling Tournament in December • Optional Practices over Christmas • Snow days • End of Year Participation Awards. Earned as a result of  • Attending 85% of the scheduled practices, and • Competing in 3 out of the 5 Firestone matches, and • Competing in either the All Star Tournament or Varsity Districts Tournament