Andover Wrestling

Building Champions On and Off The Mat

Head Coach- Brett FieneAssistant Coach- Justin Naccarato

5 Pillars of “Trojan Style” Wrestling

•Academics•Accountability•Attitude/Mental Approach•Positioning•Technique

Academics

SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM = SUCCESS ON THE MAT!

•KHSAA Rule•Student must pass 5 classes of the Fall Semester to be eligible for competition.

•Trojan Wrestling Rule•If a student has a 2.0 or below, or has an “F”, they will be required 2 hours of study hall a week before school.

Letter Policy

• 40 POINTS TO LETTER ( 12 OF THE 40MUST BE VARSITY)

• QUALIFYING FOR THE STATETOURNAMENT

• A SENIOR WHO IS IN GOOD STANDINGBUT DOES NOT MEET CRITERIA

• COACHES DISCRETION

Practice Regulations• BE ON TIME ( IRON MAN AWARD)

• BE PEPARED

• UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL RESULT INSUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL FROM THETEAM. 1ST OFFENSE (SUSPENSION FROMCONTEST) 2ND OFFENSE (SUSPENSIONFROM 2 CONTESTS) 3RD OFFENSE(DISMISSAL FROM TEAM)

• ATHLETES MUST COMMUNICATE TO THECOACHING STAFF WHEN THEY WILL MISS APRACTICE. EXCUSED=COMMUNICATIONBUT WILL HAVE TO BE MADE UP.

Team Selection• TO BE A VARSITY WRESTLER ANINDIVIDUAL MUST EARN THEIR SPOT DAILYON AND OFF THE MAT.

• CHALLENGE MATCHES MAY OCCUR EVERY2 WEEKS. THE INDIVIDUAL THAT WINS THECHALLENGE MATCH WILL BE VARSITY IFTHEY EARN THEIR SPOT EVERYDAY. IT ISAN HONOR AND PRIVALEGE TOREPRESENT THE ANDOVER WRESTLINGTEAM!

Trojan Style Team Expectations• HELP AND SUPPORT OTHER TEAMMATES

• PRACTICE GOODSPORTSMANSHIP

• BE ON TIME

• PRACTICE LIKE A CHAMPION EVERDAY

• HEADGEAR MUST BE WORN DURING PRACTICE

• ALL WRESTLERS MUST SHOWER AFTER PRACTICEAND COMPETITION.

• YES SIR, NO SIR TO COACHES AND OFFICIALS

• BE A GOOD REPRESENTATIVE IN SCHOOL AND INTHE COMMUNITY.

Hydration• HYDRATION IS IMPORTANT IN EVERY SPORT, BUT INWRESTLING IT HAS A SPECIAL IMPORTANCE.

• ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO PASS A URINE TEST FORHYDRATION STATUS BEFORE COMPETING.

• THIS TEST WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT WRESTLERS FROMENGAGING IN DANGEROUS DEHYDRATION PRACTICES AS AMEANS TO MAKE WEIGHT.

• PROPER HYDRATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR HEALTH ANDOPTIMAL ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE.

• MAINTAING PROPER HYDRATION AWAY FROM THE GYM ISEASY. SIMPLY DRINK WATER REGURALY TROUGHOUT THEDAY SO THAT YOUR URINE REMAINS CLEAR IN COLOR.

Hygiene• All wrestlers must do the following to ensure proper hygiene andprevent skin infections from being a member of our team.

• Mats will be cleaned before and after practice.

• All wrestlers will be required to shower after practice andcompetition.(Use antibacterial soap)

• Wear long sleeve workout shirts during practice.

• Use skin cream before competitions.

• Wear clean practice gear daily. Includes headgear and kneepads.

• Keep dirty workout clothes separate from other clothes.

• Report all skin infections, cuts and abrasions to the coaching staffand trainer.• Do not share towels, gear or gear bags with other athletes.

Skin Care Products• Kennedy Skin Products: bluechipwrestling.com

• Hibiclens Products: hibiclens.com (also sold atCVS)

• Staphaseptic cream- Sold at CVS

• Defense Soap: defensesoap.com

• Mat Guard Products: www.matguardusa.com

• Wrestlers need to purchase antibacterial soapthat is used at school and at home. Also need

antibacterial body wipes to use in betweenmatches.

Wrestler Appearance• HAIR: CANNOT EXTEND BELOW EYEBROWS IN THE FRONT, BELOWEARLOBES ON SIDE, AND BELOW COLLAR ON THE BACK.

• MUST ALSO BE CLEANLY SHAVEN.

• FINGERNAILS MUST BE TRIMMED.

• OFFICIALS WILL CHECK EACH WRESTLER BEFORE COMPETITION.

• WRESTLERS WHO FAIL THE OFFICIALS INSPECTION WILL HAVE TOTRIM HAIR AND FINGERNAILS OR SHAVE OR WILL NOT BE ALLOWEDTO WRESTLE. COACHES MAY CUT HAIR AND IT WILL NOT BE A GOOD HAIR CUT.

• MAKE SURE WRESTLER HAS A HAIR CUT THAT MEETS THE RULESIN THE RULE BOOK AND IT WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM!

Concussions

• New Concussion Rule this year:

• “Any athlete who exhibits signs,symptoms, or behaviors consistent with aconcussion (such as loss ofconsciousness, headache, dizziness,confusion, or balance problems) shall beimmediately removed from the contest andshall not return to play until cleared by anappropriate health care professional.”

Nutrition• Training and nutrition go hand and hand. Good training is complimented by

eating a Healthy well balanced diet. Here are some Useful tips:

• EAT 4-5 TIMES DAILY ( INCREASES METABOLISM & MAINTAINSBLOOD SUGAR LEVEL)

• BALANCE EACH MEAL ( PROTEIN, CARBOHYDRATES, FRUIT ANDVEGTABLES EVERY MEAL)

• DRINK EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

• POST WORK OUT NUTRITION( EAT WITHIN 30 MIN. OF A WORKOUTTO PROMOTE RECOVERY)

Good Carbohydrate Sources

• VEGETABLES- BROCCOLI, CELERY, CUCUMBERS,PEAS, SPINACH, TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS.

• FRUITS- APPLES, APRICOTS, BERRIES,GRAPEFRUITS, MELONS, PEACHES, PEARS.

• GRAINS & BREADS- BAGELS, ENGLISH MUFFINS,GRITS, NOODLES, PASTA, POTATOES, WHITE RICE.

Good Protein Sources

• CHICKEN BREAST• TURKEY BREAST• VEAL• EGG WHITES• FAT FREE CHEESE• LOW FAT YOGURT• FRESH FISH• TUNA• LOW FAT PEANUT BUTTER

Parent/Fan Expectations

• SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENT ATHLETE

• MODEL GOOD BEHAVIOR ANDSPORTSMANSHIP• LET THE COACHES COACH ANDOFFICIALS OFFICIATE• AFTER CONTEST ALLOW ATHLETETIME AND SPACE.

A Big Thank You to all of the parent support last year and a Thank You

in advance for all of the great parent support this year!