September 20, Issue 1988 - Volume 24, Number 1

New York, Long Island's Adam Mariano, a junior at Comsewogue High School, won with a semifinal technical fall over Chris Balducci of Irvington. Mariano went on to win the state title.

Photo by Peter Venier

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Lanny Bryant, National Editor
COLLEGE ACTION - 1988 Division I College Recruiting
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
THE MAGNIFICANT "BIG RED" MACHINE:
By Bill Welker
MAT THOUGHTS:
By Bill Welker
WRESTLING ON & OFF THE MAT:
By Wayne Baughman
WRESTLING TECHNIQUE:
By Roger Sanders
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
MAT NOTES:
FILA International Wrestling
ACTION - REACTION:
By Don Huff
WINNING:
By John D. Curtis, Ph.D.
ROAD TO SEOUL:
The Host City
Tim Vanni, Calm, Then The Storm
Freestyle Olympic Team
Greco-Roman Olympic Team

October 1, Issue 1988 - Volume 24, Number 2

Indiana- Hommond High's Jack Coleman gives Crown Points High School's Evan Rees a close view of the wrestling mat.

Photo by Steve Duncan

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Cal Johnson, Associate Editor
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
PRE-SEASON 120 TOP COLLEGE WRESTLERS:
By Dan Fickel
SPORTS MEDICINE:
Athletes Need 50 or so nutrients to achieve their peak performance
WRESTLING ON & OFF THE COURT:
"Whats Wrong With Wrestling" - Part II
By Wayne Baughman
WINNING:
"Mental Recall" Step Three
By John D. Curtis, PHD
USA STATE REPORTS:
Oklahoma, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota
WRESTLING HEROES:
Featuring Dan Gable
COACHING TIPS:
"Dehydration, Weight Control and Diet Considerations For the Amateur Wrestler"
By Nick Cipriano

October 15, Issue 1988 - Volume 24, Number 3

New York Section I Finals- Tom Shaw (facemask) of Ossining High School (NY) won by a technical fall over Carlo Garcia of Sleep Hollow 18-3. Ossining High School won the team championship.

Photo by Ken Colao

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Wayne Gerenstein
1989 NCAA DIVISION I COLLEGE WRESTLING PRE-SEASON FORECAST:
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
A FAN'S SPORT:
Wrestling coaches acroaa American have different opinions on the involvement and importance of wrestling fans
By J.R. Ogden
COACHING TIPS:
Designing A Strength Program
By Matt Brzycki, Rutgers University
ACTION - REACTION:
The Irony Of Coaching Wrestling
By Bill Welker
THE NEED FOR PLANNING SKILLS:
By Robert A. Morris
THE EDGE:
By Howard F. Ferguson
MAT THOUGHTS ON PAIN:
By Bill Welker

November 15, Issue 1988 - Volume 24, Number 4

John Smith (USA) wins the Olympic Gold at 62 kg by decision over Stephan Sarkissian (USSR) 4-0.

Photo by Michael M. Miller

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Cal Johnson
1989 OLYMPIC MEDALISTS:
Freestyle Medal Winners
Greco Roman Medal Winner
By Gary Abbott
NAIA COLLEGE PREVIEWS:
TOP TEN NAIA PREVIEW PICKS
By Dan Fickel
NATIONS TOP SCHOLASTIC WRESTLING TEAMS FEATURED THIS ISSUE:
Ponca City High School, Oklahoma
Winslow High School, Arizona
Danbury High School, Connecticut
USA STATE REPORTS:
Alaska
Delaware
Massachusetts
GREAT MOMENTS IN WRESTLING:
Brad Silimperi of Nazareth Pennsylvania
COACHING TIPS:
"Vary Your Workouts"
By Matt Brzycki

December 15, Issue 1988 - Volume 24, Number 5

Gold Medalist at the 74 kg weight class, Kenny Monday (USA) decisioned Adlan Varaev (USSR) 5-2 in a close overtime match at 6:42.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Wayne Gerenstein, Guest Editor
COACHING TIPS:
By Matt Brzycki
"Practical Approach"
NJCAA PREVIEW:
TOP 50 NJCAA PREVIEW PICKS
By Dan Fickel
MAT CORNER:
By Bill Welker
"A Past Moment Of Mat Magnificence
CHAMPIONSHIP CUBE CONCEPT:
By Richard Welborn
LETTER TO PARENTS FROM A CONCERNED WRESTLING COACH:
By Dan English
CESARIS' SUCCESS ALL IN THE FAMILY:
By Doyle Dietz
NATIONS TOP SCHOLASTIC WRESTLING TEAMS
USA STATE REPORTS
GREAT MOMENTS IN WRESTLING
WRESTLING HEROS - BOBBY WEAVER
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

January 15, Issue 1989 - Volume 24, Number 6

Iowa- Tim Krieger, Iowa State (facing the camera) in the semi-final of the NCAA Division I Championships. Tim placed 2nd in the 150-lb division behind Scott Tumer of North Carolina State.

Photo by Chris Poff

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By David C. Miller, Executive Director, USA Wrestling
WRESTLING USA "UNDERCLASSMEN ALL-STARS":
By Cal Johnson, Associate Editor
COACHING TIPS:
"Conventional Strength Traing"
By Mat Brzycki
DIVISION II PREVIEW:
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
OLYMPIC FOLDOUT
MAT THOUGHTS:
By Bill Welker
THE EDGE:
By Howard Ferguson
WRESTLING USA'S NATIONS TOP SCHOLASTIC WRESTLING TEAM
USA STATE REPORTS
DIET CONSIDERATIONS FOR WRESTLERS
By Nick Cipriano, McMaster University
NATIONAL HONOR ROLL

February 15, Issue 1989 - Volume 24, Number 7

New Jersey- Pat Jacques of Cranford High wraps a craddle on John Smith of Scotch Plains High. Pat had 15 pins last season (all with cradles). Pat was the schools tailback in football and had 1130 yards rushing with 11 touchdowns.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Cal Johnson, Associate Editor
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
COACHING TIPS:
"The Importance of Intensity"
By Mat Brzycki
SPORTS MEDICINE:
"Aids In Sports"
By Gregory Landry, MD, University of Wisconsin
DIVISION III PREVIEW:
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
1989 NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC WRESTLING RECORDS
WRESTLING USA'S NATIONS TOP SCHOLASTIC
OLYMPIC FOLDOUT
WRESTLING USA'S NATIONS TOP SCHOLASTIC
WRESTLING TEAMS
USA STATE REPORTS
USA WRESTLING
NATIONAL HONOR ROLL

March 1, Issue 1989 - Volume 24, Number 8

Indiana- Merrilville's Mark Rosenbalm cranks on the arm of Portages Ruban Munoz.

Photo by Steve Duncan

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Cal Johnson, Associate Editor
WRESTLING ON & OFF THE MAT:
"Kids Wrestling " Part I
By Wayne Baughman
COACHING TIPS:
"Grappling For Peace" Featuring The Soviet Turk Series
By Tim McDonald
WOMEN TAKE UP FREESTYLE:
By Leia Kawaii
TIPS & SECRETS:
"Ribbon Tournaments - Everyone Wins"
By Craig Hellwege
THE IMPACT OF PERESTROIKA ON THE SOVIET WRESTLING SCHOOL
By Dr. Ken Cox
MAT THOUGHTS ... On Being Good Or Satisfied Loser
By Bill Welker
NATIONS TOP SCHOLASTIC WRESTLING TEAMS
USA STATE REPORTS
A MAN WITH A MISSION - BEN PETERSON
By Gene McGivern
NATIONAL HONOR ROLL OF CHAMPIONS

March 15, Issue 1989 - Volume 24, Number 9

Canada- 1988 Canada Cup, 190 lb finals, Greg Edgelow (blue) of Canada vs. Doug Cox (Canada).

Photo by Hugh McLean

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Bill Welker, Contributing Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
WRESTLING ON & OFF THE MAT:
"Kids Wrestling " Part II
By Wayne Baughman
COACHING TIPS:
Learning Theory: A Systematic Approach to Coaching
By Dr. Thomas P. Murt, La Salle University
THE IMPACT OF PERESTROIKA ON THE SOVIET WRESTLING SCHOOL:
Featuring the Soviet Ankle-Lace Series
By Dr. Ken Cox
WINNING:
Mental Rehearsal
By John D. Curtis, PhD
USA STATE REPORTS
GREAT MOMENTS IN WRESTLING
NATIONAL HONOR ROLL OF CHAMPIONS

April 15, Issue 1989 - Volume 24, Number 10

New York- Jamie St John, defending 138 lb NY State Champion from Port Jefferson was 15-0 with 9 pins when he captured the Outstanding Wrestler Award at the Port Jefferson Holiday and Brentwood Tourneys.

Photo by Peter Venier

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Cal Johnson, Associate Editor
18TH ANNUAL PUBLICATION CONTEST
WRESTLERS ON & OFF THE MAT:
"Kids Wrestling " Part III
By Wayne Baughman
COACHING TIPS:
The Impact of Perestroika on the Soviet Wrestling School
By Dr. Ken Cox
ACTION - REACTION:
Rebuttal: The facts show that the Olympic Lifts are valuable training tools for athletes in many sports, including wrestling
By Tom Justice, Lock Haven University
STRENGTH TRAINING:
Adolescent Strength Training
By Mat Brzycki
TIPS & SECRETS:
The Need For Planning Skills - Part 1
By Robert A. Morris
MAT THOUGHTS ON THE COACH'S WIFE
HANDICAP NO EXCUSE FOR NOW AKOWSKI
By Jack Ireland
LETTERS FROM TEH EDITOR
U.S.A. STATE REPORTS
NATIONAL HONOR ROLL OF CHAMPIONS

May 1, Issue 1989 - Volume 24, Number 11

Alabama, Huntsville High School senior Jeremy Lull (in on legs) in the Alabama State Wrestling Tournament defeats Anthony Martin of Alex City 13-4 in this championship match. Lull finished his season 36-0 and his career 120-13.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Lanny Bryant, National Editor
NCAA DIVISON I
NCAA DIVISON II
NCAA DIVISON III
NAIA
NJCAA
1989 COLLEGE ALL-AMERICANS
15TH ANNUAL PITTSBURGH PRESS "OLD SCHOOLBOY WRESTLING CLASSIC":
By Bill Welker
1989 STATE WRESTLING
MAN-OF-THE-YEAR
STRENGTH TRAINING
"The Truth About Plyometrics"
By Mat Brzycki
U.S.A. STATE REPORTS:
Tennessee - Greg Wingo
Rhode Island - Dave Kemmy
Florida - Ira Fleckman
New York - Verne Urbano
Arizona - Glenn McMinn
Southern California - Ray Rodi
New Mexico - Dennis Hedges
Vermont - Scott Legacy

May 20, Issue 1989 Volume 24, Number 12

Indiana State Championships. Chesterton's Keith Davidson gets a ride on the shoulders of Warsaw's Nate Conley. Davidson won 7-4.

Photo by Steve Duncan

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Cal Johnson Editor
MASTER-OF-WRESTLING AWARD
Major Lonnie Timmerman
WRESTLING-MAN-OF-THE-YEAR
Gene Collier
COACHES-OF-THE-YEAR
High School - Joe Cesari, North Schuylkill, Ashland, PA
College - John Murray, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York
ASSISTANT COACHES-OF-THE-YEAR
High School - Kevin Judkins, Lynnwood High School, Seattle, WA
College - Dave Auble, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York
SPROTS WRITER-OF-THE-YEAR
Brian Williams, Morris Sun Tribunr, Morris, Minnesota
COACHES WIFE-OF-THE-YEAR
Sandra Cesari, Frackville, Pennsylvania
MAT MAID-OF-THE-YEAR:
Marci Scheuber, Hendrick Hudson High School, Montrose, New York
HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONS
WRESTLING U.S.A. 1989 SCHOLASTIC ALL-AMERICANS:
Deram Team
Academic Team
All-Americans
Honorable Mention
Special Recognition