Tag Archives: wrestling
My film making debut
After watching several hours of my son’s wrestling footage, I decided against a “highlight” reel approach. I did not make this decision because there weren’t that many. Au contraire, mi amigo. He did things this year that I have never … Continue reading
Momentum continues to grow
I have written multiple times on how the circumstances in our son’s life are changing quickly. And therefore, our lives are changing too. Well, the whirlwind continues to gather strength. I was hoping to send a DVD of my son’s wrestling … Continue reading
The pain of success
I called the wrestling coach at Drexel University and told him about my son’s rapid progress. He is definitely interested in learning more. He wants me to send him video footage. He doesn’t have any athletic scholarship money available this … Continue reading
Very interesting
I did it again… In preparation for next week’s tour of Baker University, I went online to get more familiar with their academic programs. As I looked at their business program, I grew a little disappointed. The classes seemed very … Continue reading
The next step in the process
I spoke with the wrestling coach from Baker University this evening. He likes what he saw of my son at the State championship but also says that he has much room to grow. He wants us to take an official tour … Continue reading
The second place champion
It’s over. He finished second. He lost to a four time state champion by a score of 11-0. And he wrestled well… The first period was exciting. Both wrestlers were in trouble several times in the first period but each … Continue reading
The morning of the big day
It is bitterly cold here in Wichita this morning. 12° but it feels like 5°. Temperatures in the single digits make me laugh. It just sounds funny when I say it. Try it. My son is sleeping in. The coaches … Continue reading
Just like he dreamed
Last night, my son dreamed that he pinned a certain kid. For that dream to come to pass, both of them would have to win their first two matches to meet in the semi-finals. They did, The first period ended in … Continue reading
And then there were four
With each round, you can feel the tension starting to build. Every match means that one young man’s dream of a state championship is still alive and the other’s is crushed. We have seen some very heavy favorites stunned in … Continue reading
One down, three more to go!
Our mechanic was able to temporarily fix our Super Crew for $40!!! It will cost $200 to fix it permanently. We left our apartment at 6:45 and arrived at the Kansas Coliseum just in time to see the opening ceremony. … Continue reading
