September 15, Issue 1993 - Volume 29, Number 1

New York High School Semi's - 167lb John Jay High School's Mike Quaglio fights to keep on top of Rocky Point's Rob Wyllie. Quaglio won 7-3 and went on to win state title.

Photo by Peter Venier

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Guest Editor, Dr. Ken Cox
COACHING TIPS:
Pulling weight revisited
By Don W. Vest, Ph.D.
SPORTS MEDICINE:
Acute weight gain in wrestlers at the NCAA championships
By Jim Scott & Craig Horswill
MAT THOUTHGTS:
On volunteer coaches
By Bill Welker
ADVICE FROM A CHAMPION:
Great wrestlers aren't born at the top
By Nick Fornicoia
COLLEGE WRESTLING RULES:
Slight changes to NCAA wrestling rules
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING RULES:
Limits on injury timeouts initiated in high school wrestling
STATE REPORTS
INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING
TAKLIN' WRESTLING:
The pyramid of partcipation:
The senior high school program
COLLEGE ACTION:
1993 college recruiting
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
OFFICIALS CORNER:
On the inside looking our
By Glen Graham, Groton, CT

October 1, Issue 1993 - Volume 29, Number 2

1993 NWCA All-Star Classic - 190 lb. Ohio State's Rex Holman and Oklahoma's Andy Foster fight for takedown. Holman won 9-8.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Cal Johnson
RUSSIAN WRESTLING:
The current impact of societal changes on the new Russian Wrestling School
By Ken Cox
STRENGTH TRAINING:
Exercise prescription: leg extension
By Matt Brzycki, strength coach, Princeton University
SCHOLASTIC DYNASTY:
The demon dynasty, Bismarck High School
MAT THOUGHTS:
On being the ideal wrestling parent
By Bill Welker
FEATURE:
The wrestling card market
By Mike Chapman
COLLEGE ACTION:
Pre-season 120 top college wrestlers
By Dan Fickel
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
STATE REPORTS
OFFICAL'S CORNER:
On technical violations: A strange breed of infractions
By Bill Welker
WRESTLING TECHNIQUES:
Underarm spin
By Art Keith
MAT NOTES
NATION'S TOP HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAMS
WRESTLING HEROS:
A man who has the magic combination
By Bill Welker

October 15, Issue 1993 - Volume 29, Number 3

1993 NCAA - Hwt, 2nd round: Nebraska's Rulon Gardner has Cornell's Bruce Morgan in back trouble in way to TF in 7 minutes.

Photo by Peter Venier

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Guest Editor, Gary Abbott
RUSSIAN WRESTLING:
The current impact of societal changes on the new Russian Wrestling School
By Ken Cox
MAT THOUGHTS:
On appreciating the wrestler's best friend
By Bill Welker
COLLEGE ACTION:
NCAA Division I College
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM IN THE NATION
ADVICE FROM A CHAMPION:
How you can become a champion
By Sykvester Terkay, 1993 NCAA Division I Heavyweight National Champion
COACHING TIPS:
Do the extra to get ahead
By Ken Chertow
US Olympian
Assistant Coach Penn State University
PRE-SEASON HIGH SCHOOL ACTION:
By Larry Chaffin

November 15, Issue 1993 - Volume 29, Number 4

1993 NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT - Jamie Kamberling, Western Montana, scoring a controversial but decisive escape from Clay Woodward, Southern Oregon, on way to 5-1 decision in the 190 pound finals.

Photo by Bill France

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Cal Johnson
RUSSIAN WRESTLING:
The current impact of societal changes on the new Russian Wrestling School
By Ken Cox
COACHING TIPS:
When athletes own the team
By Keith Manos
MAT THOUGHTS:
On having an attitude
By Bill Welker, Ed.D.
SPORTS MEDICINE:
Steroid use as a violation of sportsmanship
By Don Vest, Ph. D.
COACHING TIPS:
Intensity, that's what it takes to be a champion
By Ken Chertow
COLLEGE ACTION:
NAIA College preview
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
NCAA DIVISION II PREVIEW, Part II
PRE-SEASON HIGH SCHOOL ACTION:
Super 25 high school wrestling rankings, No. 1-10
By Larry Chaffin
STATE REPORTS
WRESTLING TECHNIQUES:
Exercise precription: leg extension
By Matt Brzycki
FEATURE:
US Senator Paul Wellstone still standing tall after taking up wrestling as youth
By Bruce Brothers
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE BEST IN THE STATE
INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING
WRESTLER'S CORNER:
They called him Doc, and the lessons he taught
By Pat Weber

December 15, Issue 1993 - Volume 29, Number 5

SOUTH CAROLINA - Lincoln Glover on Lexington uses a switch against Tim Gist of Union to win the 152 lb. 4A state title 7-3. Lincoln finished the season 37-2 and successfully defended his 1992 state title.

Photo by Mark Buford

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
From NCAA News
RUSSIAN WRESTLING:
The current impact of societal changes on the new Russian Wrestling School
By Ken Cox
OLYMPIC HEROS:
Winning the struggle
By Steve Dittmore
MAT THOUGHTS:
On sportsmanship
By Bill Welker, Ed.D.
WRESTLING HEROS:
Remember when
WEIGHT TRAINING:
Exercise prescription: leg curl
By Matt Brzycki
COLLEGE ACTION:
NAIA College preview
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME:
Six outstanding referees honored
STATE REPORTS:
California Community College
COLLEGE ACTION:
Exercise precription: leg extension
By Matt Brzycki
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE BEST IN THE STATE
COACHING TIPS:
Wrestling looks to body building
By Don Vest, Ph.D.
WRESTLING GREATS:
Dynamic duos

January 15, Issue 1994 - Volume 29, Number 6

MONTANA - 114.5 lb. Adam Derongowski, USA, NCAA Champ vs. Alexander Gouzov, Russia, Russian Champ, in USA vs. Russian Dual meet. Adam won 8-6.

Photo by Tony Difronzo

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Cal Johnson
RUSSIAN WRESTLING:
The current impact of societal changes on the new Russian Wrestling School
By Ken Cox
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING:
1993-94 Wreslting USA Magazine underclass all-stars
By Cal Johnson
COACHING TIPS:
Recovery time and the competing wrestler
By Don W. Vest, Ph.D., Washburn University.
COLLEGE ACTION:
NJCAA college preview
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
STATE REPORTS:
California, Illinois, Maine, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Kansas
NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL-OF-FAME:
Four outstanding Americans named
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
COACHING TIPS:
Liability in wrestling room: supervision
By Gary M. Rushing, Ed.D, Mankato State University
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE BEST IN THE STATE
MAT NOTES
LETTERS
MAT THOUGHTS:
On the commandments of leadership
By Bill Welker, Ed.D.
INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING
SPORTS MEDICINE:
Sports committees incorporate blood-borne pathogens statement into respective rules

February 15, Issue 1994 - Volume 29, Number 7

SOUTH CAROLINA - At the North-South All-Star Classic, Brian Collier of Summerville grips the leg of Union's Mike Clowney to prevent an escape. Brian defeated Mike to finish his senior year at 34-0.

Photo by Mark Buford

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Lanny Bryant
FROM THE COACH:
Coaching teams to top performance
By Dr. Lonnier Timmerman, Des Moines, IA
MENTAL SKILLS FOR WRESTLERS:
Recover
By Beasey Hendrix, Ed.S.
COLLEGE ACTION:
NJCAA college preview
By Dan Fickel
1994 National Scholastic Wrestling Records
SPORTS MEDICINE:
Cut weight safely by using a skyndex test
By Mike Fladien, Muscantine, IA
NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME:
Board of Governors adds new trio
COACHING TIPS:
Anti-oxidants and the wrestler
By Don W. Vest, Ph.D., Washburn University
WRESTLING TECHNIQUE:
Exercise prescription: hip abduction
By Matt Brzycki, Princeton University
MAT THOUGHTS:
On being "a true champion"
By Bill Welker, Ed.D.
CALENDAR OF NATIONAL EVENTS
NATIONAL HONOR ROLL OF CHAMPIONS
OFFICIAL'S CORNER:
On developing new referees
By Bill Welker, Ed.D.
COACHES CORNER:
Father and son grappling together at Drexel
By Jan Giel

March 1, Issue 1994 - Volume 29, Number 8

SOUTH CAROLINA - David Boags of James Island gains back points against Robert Morton of Eastside in the AAA State finals of the 135 lb. division. Davis won 9-6 enroute to his second state title.

Photo by Mark Buford

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Guest Editor, William Barron
RUSSIAN WRESTLING:
One of the Russian six basic wrestling techniques
By Ken Cox
COACHING TIPS:
The quickest way to kill wrestling
By Don W. Vest, Ph.D., Washburn University
MENTAL SKILLS FOR WRESTLERS:
Mental skills moment for coaches
By Beasey Hendrix, Ed.S.
COLLEGE ACTION:
California community college
By Dan Fickel
ONCE UPON A MAT:
Our adventure with the world's oldest and greatest sport
By Shirley and Ed Aliverti
COACH'S NOTE:
Wrestling: the path to the top
By Bobby Douglas
STATE REPORTS
MAT THOUGHTS:
On for the love of the game
By Bill Welker, Ed.D.
ADVICE FROM A CHAMPION TONY PURLER
COLLEGE ACTION:
NCAA wrestling championship records
OFFICAL'S CORNER:
On auxilliary coaches
By Bill Welker, Ed.D.
OFFICIALLY SPEAKING:
NCAA wrestling officials earn their keep
By Doug McDonald
NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME
WRESTLING TECHNIQUE:
Exercise prescription: dead-lift
By Matt Brzycki, Princeton University
ACTION-REACTION:
The figure four on the head and various complications
By Ira Fleckman
LETTERS
TOP TECHNIQUE:
Barrel Roll
By Art Keith

March 15, Issue 1994 - Volume 29, Number 9

MAINE - 132 lb. Rick Stankevich, Johnson City High School defeared Dave Denton, Maine Endwell High School 8-2.

Photo by Sonja Stanbro

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Cal Johnson
WRESTLING HEROES:
Peterson brothers wrote olympic history
ONCE UPON A MAT:
Our adventure with the world's oldest and greatest sport
By Shirley and Ed Aliverti
COACHING TIPS:
Wrestling: the path to the top
By Bobby Douglas
ADVICE FROM A CHAMPION:
Erik Josephson, Iowa Central
HONOR ROLL OF CHAMPIONS
TOP TECHNIQUE:
Stand up counters
FOUR-TIME STATE HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONS
WEIGHT TRAINING:
Exercise prescription: back extension
By Matt Brzycki, Princeton University
MAT THOUGHTS:
. . . On wrestlers appreciating their parents
By Bill Welker, Ed.D.
WRESTLING HERO:
He's a natural
By Stuart Mahler
STATE REPORTS:
Delaware, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York
USA WRESTLING RECORDS AND RESULTS:
Olympic games
TIPS & SECRETS:
Parents play largest supportive role
By Cliff Gillies
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

April 15, Issue 1994 - Volume 29, Number 10

MICHIGAN - 118 Sheldon Thomas, Clarion vs. Kevin Jackson, Michigan State. Jackson won 8-5.

Photo by Sonja Stanbro

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Robert F. Kanaby
RUSSIAN WRESTLING:
On the Russian six basic wrestling techniques
ONCE UPON A MAT:
Our adventure with the world's oldest and greatest sport
By Shirley and Ed Aliverti
MEDIA RELATIONS:
To gain publicity for team, be consisent
By John Johnson
WRESTLING TECHNIQUES:
Exercise precription: Neck Lateral Flexion
By Matt Brzycki, Princeton University
NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME:
Mat Pioneer voted Order of Merit
MAT THOUGHTS:
On wrestling vs. professional athletics
By Bill Welker, Ed.D.
COACHING TIPS:
The Hendrix tridot system
By Coach Beasey Hendrix, Ed.S.
ADVICE FORM A CHAMPION:
Sammie Henson
STATE REPORTS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
STRENGTH TRAINING:
What exactly is strength training?
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS:
Multi-sport participation helps programs
By Tyre Thompson
MAT NOTES
FEATURE:
Mat classic VI thee state tournaments under one roof
By Bill France
MENTAL SKILLS FOR WRESTLERS:
visualization gives athletes mental edge
By Marvin Fremerman
SPORTS MEDICINE:
Proper weight-loss plan has benefits
By Karen Reznik Dolins, MS, RD
NATIONAL HONOR ROLL OF CHAMPIONS
GREAT COACHES:
I am thankful he touched the lives of our wrestlers
By Steve Matthies

May 15, Issue 1994 - Volume 29, Number 11

NCAA DIVISON I 158 LB. FINALS - Pat Smith wins his fourth NCAA title. He is the first ever four-time NCAA Divison I Champion.

Photo by Peter Venier

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Cody Bryant
NAIA COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
And, it's a....tie! Western Montana College, Southern Oregon
NCAA DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Ithica escapes to win III wrestling crown
NCAA DIVSION II CHAMPIONSHIPS:
No suprise Central Oklahoma wins division II wrestling
By John Johnson
1994 WRESTLING USA MAGAZINE COLLEGE ALL-AMERICAN FOLDOUT
WRESTLING USA MAGAZINE 1994 STATE WRESTLING MAN OF THE YEAR
NJCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Bismarck good for garden city
NCAA DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Four-time champion leads Oklahoma State to wrestling title, Iowa second
WRESTLING USA MAGAZINES
23rd Annual Publication Contest

May 30, Issue 1994 - Volume 29, Number 12

CALIFORNIA - Casey Strand, College Park High School decisions his opponent Stephan Meal, San Diego 16-7 in the 189 lb. division of the California State High School Championships. Strand was also named Outstanding Wrestler.

Photo by Irvin Oliner

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Cal Johnson
1994 MASTER OF WRESTLIN AWARDS:
Coach Charles Farina
1994 ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR:
Coach Rich Kelley and Bill Bonavita
1994 MAN OF THE YEAR:
Russ Hellickson
1994 WRESTLING SPORTSWRITER OF THE YEAR:
Ken Sickenger
1994 PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:
Sonja Stanbro
1994 STATE EDITOR OF THE YEAR:
Spencer Yohe
1994 COACHES WIFE OF THE YEAR:
Kim Boehm
1994 MANAGER OF THE YEAR:
Angie Deming
1994 MAT MAID OF THE YEAR:
Holly Rose
1994 COACH OF THE YEAR:
Coach Jose Campo
1994 HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONS
1994 SCHOLASTIC ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
SUPER 25 PREP RANKINGS
20TH ANNUAL PITTSBURGH DAPPER DAN CLASSIC