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December 1, 2009 • Kyra Walling
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“I am very excited for this season. What more can a coach ask for than athletes with the desire to train!” Coach Frank Weiss said.
Open mat is hold after school for wrestlers, and is a time for practicing positions and handling.
Ten or more members showed up to these sessions prior to the start of the season.
Wrestling is an individual sport that takes a lot of training, time and effort.
“Wrestling isn’t an easy sport to just be part of. If you’re on the team just to be out for a sport or to get a varsity letter, you’re going to have a real difficult time making it through the season,” Assistant Coach Ryan Gerber said.
This year, the coaches have agreed that the members of the wrestling team are dedicated to this sport, by being successful and taking the program to new heights.
Going to camp and lifting weights during open mat all summer long, are some of the individuals choose to do.
“This could be the year that Fort really makes some noise in the tough Badger conference. I feel it could be one of the best teams I have seen in the last 10 years,” Assistant Coach Terry Kramer said.
Upperclassmen, but not many seniors will fill at least 12 of the 14 weights, with also a mixture of youth experience.
The wrestling team has a strong lower, which are light weights and mid weights and are progressing to have more of the upper weights which are heavier weights as well, according to coaches.
“If we progress well, I think we can finish in the top five in conference, win or finish in the top three in our regular season tournaments, and put 2-3 individuals in the Kohl Center (State Wrestling Meet) in February,” Kramer said.
Cody Foerster is one of the teams “star” players, with a sectional appearance last year, and a hopeful state appearance this year.
“In the past years he has proved to be a huge part of the team and is going to be that was this year as well. Also, Seth and Sean Staude, Brett Bowar, and comes later Kyle Young, Cory Schuerman, Drew Dunkleberger all returning Varsity wrestlers have all really committed themselves to improving in the off-season, helping to recruit better numbers, and have a lot of experience coming back,” Gerber said.
The Blackhawks must make up for the loss of last year’s state qualifier, Ryan Smith.
“I believe we definitely have a stronger commitment to the sport by a larger percentage of the team than in past years,” Kramer said.
Wrestlers have worked really hard to get were they are at according to the coaches.
More and increased competition for starting spots in the room is always a key.
If the practice room is more competitive, and the captains can spark more intensity, it can translate to more success in the competition.