Transcript Meet the Coaches Night” - Long Branch Public Schools

“Meet the Coaches Night”
Long Branch Middle School Wrestling
December 4, 2014
Meet the Coaches
• Head Coach: Louis P. De Angelis
• Assistant Coach: Kevin Mammano
• Assistant Coach: Joe Simon
Coaching Philosophy
• Respect the sport of wrestling –
Teammates
Coaches
School
Self
• Academics take priority over any extra curricular activity.
Being on the wrestling team, or any extra curricular activity, is a
privilege.
• Wins and losses are counted, but do not represent the
numerous life lessons learned throughout a season.
Procedures for Making the Team
• Any student who is academically eligible,
with no disciplinary infractions, can compete
on our team.
• Maintaining grades, staying out of “trouble,”
arriving to school on time, attending practice
everyday, and putting forth effort.
• Practice success & wrestle-offs determine a
“starting” team.
Procedures for Making the Team
• A wrestle-off occurs when two or more wrestlers
sign up for a particular weight class.
• Regulation four-minute match, refereed by coaches.
• Practice Success = ability to score points
throughout practice against those in weight class.
• It is also important to note that just because a
wrestler is not a “starter” does not mean that they
will not wrestle during matches.
Captain Selection Process
• Captains are not always the best wrestlers, but they
are wrestlers who their teammates respect and listen
to.
• Leading the team, running the warm-up portion of
our practice, and motivating teammates.
• An extension of the coaching staff.
• In some, but not all cases, captains have been on the
team for three years and always demonstrate a
commitment to the team in season and in the offseason.
Attendance Policy
• Wrestlers are expected to attend every
practice and match, no exceptions.
• Wrestlers who have five unexcused
absences will be dismissed from the
team.
Health
Concerns/Misconceptions
• Follow common sense procedures to easily prevent
any skin conditions.
• Our team practices weight maintenance.
• Maintaining weight is a major aspect of the sport –
it is not something that can be negotiated.
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HWT
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Practice Over Winter Break
• December 22 – Practice – 9 am to 11 am
• December 26 – Practice – 9 am to 11 am
• December 27 – Match – Bus Leaves
8:15 am
• December 29 – Practice – 9 am to 11 am
• December 30 – Tour – Bus Leaves 6 am
End of Season Honors
• There is a wrestling dinner, combined with
the high school team, at the end of every
season.
• At this dinner, every wrestler/manager who
has completed a full season is awarded a
certificate for being a part of our team.
• There are also special individual awards
given out that night. These awards range
from academic honors to specific wrestling
honors.
Communication
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School (732) 229-5533
Cell (908) 601-2702
Email [email protected].
Your child will come home with announcements.
Check webpage.
In the past, there has been a wonderful rapport
between the parents/guardians and the coaches.
• Our parents/guardians are supportive, packing the
stands at both our home and away matches.
• You are vital to our success and their support is
irreplaceable.
Let’s Watch a Match!
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EjIQj4y
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