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The USAW Membership season opens August 22nd, 2022! The 2022.2023 membership is Sept 1, 2022-Aug 31
1. Visit: www.usawmembership.com and Create Free Account.
2. Follow prompts to Create Free Account.
3. Claim your previous profile or if your new create a profile.
4. You may claim as many profiles as needed for your family (you do not need to claim all wrestlers in your club, as they will reside in the club info already)
PURCHASING STEPS:
5. To renew any cards under your profile go to Memberships
6. Purchase/Renew Wrestling Leader Membership-Complete Safe Sport Certification REQUIREMENT FROM USAW-this is a 90 minute tutorial video that is required to complete before renewing your Wrestling Leader membership. Make sure to allow plenty of time to complete this safe guard for our coaches and athletes in Indiana. USAW membership will prompt you to online link. After completing Safe Sport or the Safe Sport Refresher course and your background check with NCSI you will then be able to purchase your Wrestling Leader Membership. Note 2 year memberships are no longer provided.
Membership Year: September 1 through August 31
The ISWA is proud to partner with USA Wrestling. When you register for a membership through USAW as an athlete or Wrestling Leader, the ISWA will help you stay connected with all that Indiana State Wrestling Association is doing and USAW News. The ISWA will be celebrating its 46TH anniversary of serving the Indiana wrestling community this upcoming season. The ISWA is a non-profit organization that's goal is to make improvements and growth in countless areas for Indiana Wrestling. Scholarships, Regional Training Centers, Coaches Clinics, Officials Clinics, Cultural Exchange and national competition opportunities with Team Indiana trips are just a few of the benefits of becoming a member. ISWA/USAW membership provides members with liability coverage. More information can be found below.
USA Wrestling is the National Governing Body for the Sport of Wrestling in the United States and, as such, is its representative to the United States Olympic Committee. Simply, USA Wrestling is the central organization that coordinates amateur wrestling programs in the nation and works to create interest and participation in these programs.
The many programs and activities conducted by USA Wrestling or the thousands of chartered clubs, provide opportunities for youth and adults alike to gain an understanding and appreciation for the international styles of wrestling, freestyle and Greco-Roman, and folkstyle (scholastic and collegiate) which is the style practiced at high schools and colleges across the country.
USA Wrestling has more than 237,520 members. These members include athletes of all ages, wrestling leaders, parents and fans striving together to strengthen the sport. Part of USA Wrestling's mission is to foster grassroots development for the sport.
Each year, USA Wrestling charters over 6,814 wrestling clubs and sanctions over 2100 local, state, regional and national competitions. These opportunities and more are just a small part of the exciting world of USA Wrestling.
Members of the World-leading USA Wrestling Family enjoy many of the following benefits:
1. Participation in Local, Regional, and National Competitions.
2. Four levels of Coaches Certification.
3. The opportunity to travel abroad with Developmental Tours for Cadet, Junior, Women, University and Senior level athletes.
4. Educational videos and written materials.
5. Regional and National Training and Developmental Camps for Youth through Senior-level athletes.
6. Free subscription to USA Wrestler/WIN Magazine Edition, the official publication of USA Wrestling. Members also have the option to purchase an additional 6 issues of WIN Magazine, at a discounted rate of $18, to be delivered in the off-months of USA Wrestler/WIN Magazine Edition.
7. Free subscription to USA Wrestling’s newsletter, which is sent electronically bi-weekly
8. Discounts on USA Wrestling Merchandise.
ISWA State Coach
Phone: (812)786-2308
Contact NCSI Toll Free at 1-866-833-7100 or by emailing: clientsservices@ncsisafe.com
Check List
USA Wrestling’s National Coaches Education Program is a multi-tiered educational program for excellence in coaching the sport of wrestling. It is designed to be an integral component of USA Wrestling’s mission to possess the most powerful and comprehensive wrestling program in the world. USAW offers four levels of certification.
Copper Level Certification-The NCEP Copper level is designed for the beginning coach or wrestler’s parent. The intent is to help USAW volunteers to provide a fun and safe atmosphere for young wrestlers. It consists of a 2 to 4 hour clinic. A Copper certified NCEP Coaches card is issued upon successful completion. Note: All coaches must be minimum Copper certified in order to be at matside and coach at all ISWA State Final events. Cost $50.
In addition, all coaches must hold a minimum Copper certification and a current USA Wrestling Coach’s membership card in order to be at matside to coach at all USA Wrestling Kid’s (Bantam/Schoolboy) regional or national event
Bronze Level Certification-The Bronze level clinic is a comprehensive education program for wrestling coaches who are committed to expanding their knowledge in the art and science of the coaching of wrestling. It is the first of a three part advanced coaching education program with the ensuing two parts being Silver and Gold level certification. It consists of a 6 hour clinic and includes USA Wrestling’s Coaches Guide to Excellence, a Certificate of Bronze certification, a Bronze level certified NCEP Coaches card, and a Bronze level Coaches shirt is issued upon successful completion. Note: All coaches must be minimum Bronze certified and hold a current USA Wrestling Leader membership card in order to be at matside and coach during any USA Wrestling Cadet and Junior regional or national event. Cost is $80.
There will be a new process for coaches wanting to purchase the bronze online course:
1. Create an account in the new system
2. Create or Claim your profile with USAW number or Name/DOB.
3. Purchase a Wrestling Leader Membership under Membership tab. (formerly known as coach/official membership). Please note a background check and Safe Sport certification is required.
4. Click on the membership you want to purchase a bronze online course for (or copper once available)
5. The course link will be automatically send to you within one hour of your purchase
NOTICE: when you re-apply for your coaches card on the USA Wrestling site - notice it is called: WRESTLING LEADER
https://www.usawmembership.com/login
Coaches selection criteria - items for selection are considered but not limited to:
-regular rtc involvement- are you working your local one?,
- local wrestling involvement,
-Iswa state finals coaching involvement (minimum be present)
-coaches pursuit of education (clinics,Certifications)
-prior trip involvement in Indiana National Teams
-involvement of your own club
-Passion and dedication to kids and wrestling
The higher the level the trip, the more emphasis on each item.
Coaches are to work their way up through the system- kids trips, duals trips, Fargo, international - the ISWA reserves the right to use the need of a coach to work them faster through the system.
Once a coach is selected, some of the expectations of the position are as follows but not limited to:
-once selected coaches are to attend all pertaining state finals events.
-coaches must attend and help pertinent camps - this includes all coaching activities such as running practices, supervising sleeping quarters, and all things asked by the team leader
-coaches will help recruit the trips
-travel to and from the events working as a part of the staff with the entire team supervision and coaching processes
-coaches will follow all expectations personal expectation set in the ISWA Coaches Code of Conduct (signed at each ISWA state finals event to receive wristband)
*Post trip - Coaches will be evaluated post trip by the team leader and state coaches director, as well as a self eval to be turned in
Who selects the trips?
Coaches Selection Committee (State Coaches Council), chaired by the ISWA State Coach
- selection committee is made up by the state coach, age group director(s), team leader director and the trips team leader, and a member of the executive committee. Once selected the committee submits the trip to the board for review and approval.
Dear Coach,
Please find a document you can use to help new wrestlers and parents understand what's going on in a high school wrestling match. I found it helpful to pass out to the team and leave a stack at the entrance of the gym during tournaments or hand out to parents at team meetings. Please feel free to make copies and distribute. Please let me know if you have any questions or actually decide to use this as a tool to promote the sport. Any feedback is appreciated.
This email is sponsored by the new wrestling movie titled Beyond the Mat. As many of you may be aware I have been an advocate for our sport in Hollywood by writing, directing, producing and consulting on a variety of projects that feature the sport of wrestling . A few projects I have worked on include Nike and ADIDAS commercials, the feature film Legendary starring John Cena on Netflix, the documentary about John Trenge titled Veritas, the short film UnderDOG, the Disney movie Spooner and a few more.... Beyond the mat is my latest project. It took over 10 years to make and it's finally ready for theaters! We could not have made the movie without the wrestling community coming together! Several schools and coaches came through and offered their support including Schurr HS, South El Monte HS, El Monte HS, Don Bosco HS, North Torrance HS, Cerritos College, Rio Hondo College, Whittier College, Santa Monica HS, Santa Fe HS, East LA College, Bakersfield HS, Cerritos HS, Rosemead HS and many more. We have received support from many organizations including Takedown Radio, USA Wrestling, TheMat.com, Beat the Streets, WWE wrestling, TNA Wrestling, the National High School Coaches Association, California Interscholastic Federation, WIN Magazine, KROQ Radio, ESPN Radio, Radio Disney, ASICS Athletics, Grapple Gear Athletics, The Lions Den, and more! This project is a true independent film but it looks like a million bucks! We cant wait to share it with you!
About Beyond the Mat
Set against the backdrop of a suburban high school in Middle America, Beyond the Mat is the coming-of-age tale of Aaron Miller. Amidst the struggle of a disintegrating friendship, the tormenting of a cross-town wrestling rival and the blossoming of a new love, Aaron is forced to come to terms with who he really is. Aaron's friendship is put on the line when best friend Bo, blinded by the desire for a rematch against cross-town wrestling rival Dominic, robs Aaron of his spot on the varsity wrestling team. Aaron is torn between his loyalty to his friend and his commitment to his sport. Fueled by the desire to succeed and the need to prove himself, Aaron embarks on a journey of self-discovery. At times, Aaron's struggles on the mat mirror his struggles in daily life. His wrestling encounters are a physical manifestation of his emotional struggle, a metaphor for what he is going through. When things take a turn for the worse, Aaron is forced to set aside his guilt and put things into perspective. The drama culminates in an explosive finale at the State Wrestling Championship where more than just pride is on the line. It's a tale about two best friends, a chronicle about minority experiences in America, an uncensored look into the perilous world of high school wrestling and ultimately the story of a teen who overcomes self-doubt to find his true self.
Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/61935291
Social Media: Facebook.com/BeyondTheMat<http://Facebook.com/BeyondTheMat>
In the coming weeks we will be announcing fundraising opportunities and special screenings of the much anticipated film. If your team is interested in hosting a screening please let me know.
Send me the following details
Contact name:
Contact email:
Contact phone:
Name of school:
School address:
How many members on your team:
Does your team have a booster club:
Send info to: Henry@NHSCA.com
In the meantime, please share this document and email with whomever you think might find appropriate!
I'll be coaching the Schurr High School wrestling team.. So, if you see me out there please say hello!
Thanks for all you do for the community!
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Best regards,
Henry K. Priest
Executive Producer
National High School Coaches Associations Productions
Email: Henry@NHSCA.com
Phone: 323-365-1496
www.NHSCA.com<http://www.NHSCA.com>
To all Indiana Head Coaches
2023 ISWA Coach Application- see deadlines below
NOTICE: when you re-apply for your coaches card on the USA Wrestling site - notice it is called: WRESTLING LEADER
https://www.usawmembership.com/login
APPLICATION DEADLINE -
Spring trips: Due no later than February 1, 2023
"Summer trips": Due no later than April 1, 2023, those turned in late will be placed to the bottom of the selection list to be used possibly at a later date.
If there are special needs for a coach selected, this must be put in writing and sent to the your trip leader for submission to the ISWA board 4 weeks prior to the trip or the trip camp.
Coaches selection criteria - items for selection are considered but not limited to:
-regular rtc involvement- are you working your local one?,
- local wrestling involvement,
-Iswa state finals coaching involvement (minimum be present)
-coaches pursuit of education (clinics, Certifications)
-prior trip involvement in Indiana National Teams
-involvement of your own club
-Passion and dedication to kids and wrestling
-reports of yellow cards, red cards, dismissals, or unsportsmanlike conduct
The higher the level the trip, the more emphasis on each item.
Coaches are to work their way up through the system- kids trips, duals trips, Fargo, international - the ISWA reserves the right to use the need of a coach to work them faster through the system.
Once a coach is selected, some of the expectations of the position are as follows but not limited to:
-once selected coaches are to attend all pertaining state finals events.
-coaches must attend and help pertinent camps - this includes all coaching activities such as running practices, supervising sleeping quarters, and all things asked by the team leader
-coaches will help recruit the trips
-travel to and from the events working as a part of the staff with the entire team supervision and coaching processes
-coaches will follow all expectations personal expectation set in the ISWA Coaches Code of Conduct (signed at each ISWA state finals event to receive wristband)
*Post trip - Coaches will be evaluated post trip by the team leader and state coaches director, as well as a self eval to be turned in
FARGO COACHES: please take special note of all details and expectations!
Who selects the trips?
Coaches Selection Committee (State Coaches Council), chaired by the ISWA State Coach
- selection committee is made up by the state coach, age group director(s), team leader director and the trips team leader, and a member of the executive committee. Once selected the committee submits the trip to the board for review and approval. One official from our board of directors will be reviewing each list.
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Danny Struck
Crossfit Level 1, BFS, USAW-Sport Performance, USA Powerlifting, USAW Gold Certified,
MA-Ed, MA Coaching and Sport Admin, FILA International Cert
Jeffersonville High School, Head Wrestling Coach
Teacher, Jeffersonville Sports Performance Class
Prez / Clinic Coordinator / Reg'l Rep, IHSWCA
USAW National Coaches Council, GRIT USA
Work: 812.282.6601 ext 15294
Twitter and IG: @danny_struck