ASICS, Cliff Keen, and Resilite
Present the 2003 NWCA Convention
(Manheim, PA) The National Wrestling
Coaches Association is pleased to announce the 2003 NWCA Convention will be held
September 10-11 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. The NWCA
convention, which is presented by ASICS, Cliff Keen and Resilite will precede
the 2003 World Championships at Madison Square Garden.
The convention offers coaches of all
levels and other wrestling leaders an opportunity to develop proficiencies in a
variety of areas while networking with their peers.
The convention offers technique
clinics, workshops, coaching education programs and numerous social activities.
Among the special activities at this
year's event are:
·
Featured seminars by J Robinson, Dan Gable
and Ken Chertow
·
Buffet lunch at the New York Athletic Club
·
Discounted
tickets for the
World Championships
·
Nutrition and Leadership Seminars with world renowned speakers
·
Special presentations for both
scholastic and collegiate coaches
·
Exhibitors social at the NYAC
This years
featured presenters include University of Minnesota Head Coach, J Robinson,
legendary coach Dan Gable and Olympian Ken Chertow.
Coach Robinson, who guided the
University of Minnesota Gophers to two NCAA team titles, will present topics on
recruiting and successful marketing and promotions of a wrestling program.
Robinson is widely considered a leader in the successful marketing of
wrestling.
Coach Gable, who is currently
serving at the US Resident Coach, will be doing a special technique session on
Thursday evening that will be open to the public. Gable is considered one of
the nation’s top athletes and coaches. He was the 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist.
Coach Chertow will be presenting a
technique session that will include unique drills and essential skills for all
levels. Chertow was a 1988 Olympian and three-time All-American for Penn State
University. He currently is the founder and director of The Gold Medal Training
Camp System, which is one of the most successful camps in the nation.
Robinson, Gable, and Chertow are all
members of the ASICS Tiger Advisory Board.
A trade show will also be hosted,
featuring the latest products and services within the wrestling community.
Sponsors for the convention include
ASICS, Resilite Sports Products, Inc. and Cliff Keen Athletics along with
associate sponsor Kennedy Industries. These companies have supported the
convention in the past, and are leaders within the sport of wrestling.
Space for the
convention is limited so coaches are encouraged to register by June 30 to secure
a spot. The
cost for the convention is a $150, which includes a commemorative gift, ticket
to the Dan Gable technique clinic, buffet lunch and exhibitors social on
Thursday evening. Additional tickets can be purchased for all the included
activities.
The NWCA has reserved a
block of rooms at the New York Athletic Club at a rate of $170.00 per night
plus tax. You must be attending the NWCA Convention to receive this rate and
the hotel will honor these rates throughout the World Championships. Deadline
to reserve rooms is June 30.
In addition, the NWCA is
offering discounted reserved tickets to the World Championships for convention
attendees. Discounts are available on gold ticket packages, lower level seating
and club level seating. You will be able to order tickets as you make your
convention reservations.
To register for the convention
please visit our website at
www.nwcaonline.com
or contact Jeff Bowyer, NWCA, PO Box 254, Manheim, PA 17545. For information
call: 717-653-8009 or fax 717-653-8270
Email
address: jpbowyer@nwca.cc.