Penfield Wrestling

2006-2007

Patriots

 

Parent/Athlete

Program Guide

 

 

“Re-Writing History”

 

PENFIELD WRESTLING

2006-2007

 

VARSITY WRESTLING COACH

John  Leone

27 Blue Pine Circle

Penfield, New York 14526

Work:  249-6466

 

 

ASSISTANT COACHES                         MODIFIED COACHES

 

John Farrelman                                                        Ed Porto (Red)

          Home:  223-9461                                                    James Campbell (White)       

                                            

Jeremy Chiarelli                                                       YOUTH COACHES

256-0157                                                                 Ed Porto    Todd Wheaton                                                                                                                                                  Rich Schimpf        

 

INTRODUCTION:

 

Welcome to Patriot Wrestling for the 2006-2007 season.  You have the privilege and responsibility of building upon a tradition of excellence. Last years season was the most successful in PHS history.  This happened for one reason.  IT WAS EARNED!  Everything else must be earned as well.  Seniors How do you want to go out?  You lead from the front not behind.

 

In the past years many Patriots have gone on to win County, Sectional, & Section V titles.  Many Penfield Athletes have also gone on to place in the New York State Championships. This success will be continued upon and expanded through your commitment and dedication to our program.  The following pages of this program guide will provide you and you parent’s valuable information in helping you to perform to the best of your abilities.  Note specifically the “Wheel of Success” and our programs mission statement.   Keep it near to you at all times and refer to it frequently! 

 

 

 

PROGRAM  GUIDELINES:

 

A.    ELIGIBILITY:  You must; 1. have parental consent,  2.  have a current physical on file  with the nurse,  3.  be of good academic standing as per school district policy,  4.  be of good social standing within district and community.

B.     GENERAL CONDUCT:  The Penfield wrestler must remember that he and his actions are representative not only of himself, but the entire program and every other individual involved.  Any deviation from high standards of general conduct will necessitate disciplinary action  (ie.  Match or team suspension).  The standards apply to the community, school and athletic program in general.  Any athletes suspected of using illegal substances and/or performance-enhancing substances will be disciplined as per the Athletic Department and District policy.

C.    TRAINING RULES:   Note and understand the new CODE OF CONDUCT.  The use of alcohol, tobacco, or non prescription drugs will NOT be tolerated.   Sleep and proper diet (see information within this guide) are critical to maximal performance in sport and living a  healthy life style in general.  It is important that you get regular hours of sleep.  In general the athlete should retire by 10:00 on weekdays or school nights and 11:00 p.m. on  non-school nights.

D.    TEAM FUNCTIONS:  Each season there will be a number of activities in which team members are expected to participate.  They include such things as clinics, off season tournaments, banquets, kids wrestling, fund raising, etc.  These activities are an important part of the program.

E.     EQUIPMENT: Gear checked out for practices and/or competition is to be used only for those activities.  All equipment must be turned in at the end of the season.  Issued Penfield gear will be worn at competitions and on award stands.  No hats allowed on award stands. Athletes/Parents not turning in issued equipment will be billed accordingly.

F.     FACILITIES:  It is every athlete’s responsibility to keep all athletic facilities (home and away) as neat and clean as possible.  Do not spit or throw trash on the floor.  Return all equipment to its place after use.  Do your part in maintaining the wrestling area, locker room, and hallways. 

G.    PRACTICE REGULATIONS:  It is your responsibility to know the practice schedule and be on time.  If you are unable to attend you must notify the coach in advance and if at all possible in person (bring a teacher pass).  A master schedule of all practice times and scheduled events will be given out in pre-season to both parents and athletes as to allow for  scheduling of other events around team events.  This is done to prevent conflicts.

H.    PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS:  Effort, self-control, attentiveness, and willingness to accept coaching.  WE PRACTICE ON HOLIDAYS AND ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.  Set schedule now to avoid conflict.  Make sure injuries are reported to the coaching staff and trainer.  All injured wrestlers are expected to attend all practices and meets.

I.       TEAM SELECTION:  The process is based upon both competitive and participation objectives.

1.    Pre-Season Rankings:  Wrestlers will be seeded and drawn into a bracket by the coaching staff.  If needed final ranking matches in each weight class will be the best two out of three matches.  The coaching staff will determine if this process is needed.

2.    Wrestle off weight:  Both wrestlers need to be within reasonable weight to be eligible for wrestle-off.  Coaching staff will determine this per weight classes.

3.    Overtimes:  These will be done according to NYSPHSAA officials’ rules.

4.    Important coaches rights:  The coaching staff reserves the right to change or amend the team selection process.  The staff also reserves the right to pull an individual from the line up in spite of wrestle off results.  Reasons for doing so would include such things as ineffectiveness, lack of effort, or discipline.

J.      VARSITY LETTER POLICY:

1.    Wrestlers must finish the season as a team member in good standing to be awarded a varsity letter.

2.    Wrestlers must win at least two varsity matches.

3.    The coaching staff reserves the right to award extra points to wrestlers for outstanding contributions to the program.

4.    Seniors will receive special consideration.

K.    WEIGHT  MANAGEMENT:   No  athlete in the Penfield Wrestling program will be allowed to “cut” weight.  This is an old term used which brings a negative light to our sport.  Athletes will “manage” their weight according to the certification process, which is administered by the state, school doctor, trainer and nurse.  To better your ability and perform at your maximum levels some athletes may have to manage their weight down or some may have to gain weight.  Either of these will be done with proper nutrition and diet.  See nutritional information within this guide.

L.    SHOWERING:  All athletes must shower at the conclusion of each practice and competition.  This is proper hygiene as well as helping to avoid any skin problems that can arise from poor hygiene.  The mat will be cleaned everyday.

M. BULLYING/HAZZING/lANGUAGE:  Any behavior involving either of the mentioned items will not be tolerated. We are all  different but must respect each other because we are all Patriots.  A first incident will require a meeting with the coaching staff and parents.  A second incident will  result in dismissal from the team.  FOUL LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

 

YOU START WITH A DREAM……………………

 

 

“Re-Writing History”

 

 

 

 

        Read closely the next few pages of the young  men that have come before you. You must realize that tradition brings about Expectation only and will not guarantee personal victory!    You must continue to exhibit the values  of  SACRIFICE, DISCIPLINE, HARD WORK, COURAGE, WILL, DESIRE, AND INDEPENDENCE.

More importantly you must exhibit these values at times when adversity hits.  One of the best things about athletics is that they force young people to deal with adversity, and this is what builds character.  With great character and hustle,  even the most average of boys can accomplish great things! 

Make it a goal of yours to join those that have come before you or even exceed their accomplishments as Penfield Wrestling strives for excellence.  

 

 COACH  LEONE

 

 

NYSPHSAA   STATE PLACE WINNERS

 

Larry Kane               1979                   98lbs                            3rd Place

Larry Kane               1980                   105lbs                         5TH  Place

Chris Kane                1981                   126lbs                         5th Place

Chris Kane                1982                   132lbs                         3rd Place

Mike Liess                  1995                   215Lbs                        5th Place

Steve Lacagnina    1996                   125lbs                         5th Place

Jon Leavy                   2001                   215lbs                         4th Place

Ryan Nicoletta       2006                   112lbs                         3rdPlace

 

  SECTION V CHAMPIONS

 

Larry Kane                                   1979                                       98lbs

Larry Kane                                   1980                                       105lbs

Chris Kane                                    1981                                       119lbs

Chris Kane                                    1982                                       132lbs

Mike Leiss                                      1993                                       215lbs

Steve Lacagnina                        1996                                       125lbs

Jon Leavy                                       2001                                       215lbs

Ryan Nicoletta                           2006                                       112lbs

 

CLASS A-AA-AAA SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS

 

Peter Kenyon                              1965                                       275lbs

Dave Dorsey                                 1977                                       138lbs

Bill Owens                                    1977                                       215lbs

Larry Kane                                   1979                                       98lbs

John Leone                                   1980                                       98lbs

Larry Kane                                   1980                                       105lbs

Rich Battoglia                            1980                                       132lbs

Chris Kane                                    1981                                       126lbs

Chris Kane                                    1982                                       132lbs

Rick Tomlinson                           1982                                       177lbs

John Leone                                   1983                                       132lbs

Marcus Barnes                          1986                                       132lb

Jon Logan                                      1992                                       91lbs

Dave Adamo                                  1995                                       91lbs

Steve Lacagnina                        1996                                       112lbs

Jeff Collier                                 1999                                       125lbs

Jon Leavy                                       2001                                       215lbs

Brian Swenson                           2004                                       171lbs

Ryan Nicoletta                           2006                                       112lbs

 

 

 

MATCH EXPECTATIONS FOR A

PENFIELD WRESTLER

 

 

 

1.            Proper warm up both mentally and physically at the appropriate time.  Not too    early or too late.       Physical warm up should include some sprinting and hard drilling.  You must break a sweat and increase heart rate. 

2.            Run to the center of the mat.

3.            Wrestle hard, hard, hard.  Force your style on the opponent.  This is earned through hard work and sacrifice in training.  Always know the score, time and your position in the match.

4.            When out of bounds run back to the center of the mat.

5.            Wrestle with emotion as well as intensity.

6.            Score points, points, points.  If winning by 5 try to win by 10, if winning by 10 try to win by tech. Or fall.  When you get a man on his back; pin him.  Do not let anyone off the hook.  Try to take people from their feet to their back.

7.            When you wrestle well, whether the margin of victory is large or small, show some excitement.  You earned it.

8.            Do not take winning or losing for granted.  You can learn a lot from both.

9.            Never get pinned. Find a way off your back.  It’s all determination.  To come off your back and win is one of the greatest feats in wrestling.

10.        Run off the mat win or lose.

11.        Shake coaches hand win or lose.

12.        Be ready to accept encouragement and criticism.

13.        Start preparing immediately for your next competition or practice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NCAA  ALL AMERICANS

 

 

Division I

 

Bob  Huizenga  1974                                    University Michigan

 

 

 
 
Division III

 

Jim Battoglia          1980                            Cortland St.

 

John  Leone             1984, 85, 86,87            Brockport St.

 

Craig Kaper            1995                            Oswego St.

 

 

 

Section  V  Hall of  Fame

 

John Leone               1998

 

Larry Kane              2000

 

 

Penfield HS Hall of Fame

 

Bob Huizenga-1998       John leone-2002

 

Larry Kane-2006           Chris kane-2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

Penfield Wrestling

Monroe County

Champions

 

 

 

 

Bob Aman                                 1961                            145

Bob Huizenga                         1970                            145

Jim Battoglia                         1975                            126

Larry Kane                             1978                            91

Larry Kane                             1979                            98

Larry Kane                             1980(MOW)               105

John Leone                              1981                            112

Chris Kane                              1982                            138

John Leone                              1983(MOW)               132

Brian Plant                            1987                            105

Jon Logan                                1992                            91

Chris Ornt                              1994                            250

Chris Ornt                              1995                            250

Mike Liess                                1995                            215

Steve Lacagnina                   1995                            105

Dave Adamo                            1995                            91

Jeff Collier                           1999                            125

Jeff Collier                           2000                            130

Jon Leavy                                 2001                            215

Matt Gough                             2003                            215

CJ Fogle                                  2006                            125