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  • cruiser_96
    Oh yeah!!! The cramp in my calf. Killer!!!

    Ohwell. See you soon...
  • cruiser_96
    ps: typing on an iPhone is sweet, but it does have it's pitfalls.
  • Gardens35
    cruiser_96;861098 wrote:Oh yeah!!! The cramp in my calf. Killer!!!........

    Prayers from Austintown.
  • cruiser_96
    Much appreciated, Gardens35. :D
  • hizzmuther
    Somebody... anybody.... comes with a meal ticket.... Any takers??? I hope this is for a third coach. I have been assured there is absolutely nothing out there but fields of grass.



    ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

    NEOSHO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    POSITION Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach
    (Begins August 2011)

    RESPONSIBLITIES: Individual will assist the head coach in all aspects of the program, including recruiting, academic monitoring, practice and meet preparation and coaching, coordination of special events, and any other duties as assigned.
    NCCC is a Division I Junior College and member of the NJCAA. This is an excellent opportunity to break into and learn all aspects of the college wrestling profession.

    QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required. Previous coaching and/or collegiate wrestling experience preferred.

    SALARY: $1250.00 per month and college meal plan.

    APPLICATION: Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest; resume; employment application, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

    Wayne Petterson
    Head Wrestling Coach
    Neosho County Community College
    800 West 14th Street
    Chanute, KS 66720
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 620-431-2820, ext. 210



    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
    Review of applications will start upon receipt. Employment
    application located at www.neosho.edu.

    NCCC is an AA/EEO employer
  • cruiser_96
    Don't tempt me, lady!!! ;)
  • hizzmuther
    Wait... let me add to the temptation.... a job for your lovely wife as well.... Full time with benefits and everything... in this economy. ((Sorry... teacher horrified at what they want to pay a teacher for full time work. Are they kidding???))

    ABE Instructor – Coffeyville
    (Full-time 100% grant funded position)
    Responsibilities: Includes day-to-day classroom instruction and
    implementation of curriculum, accessing student
    educational and vocational needs and providing instruction
    and feedback. This position requires the following of
    testing procedures and evaluation of testing results
    according to KBOR guidelines.
    Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Previous experience working
    with adult learners preferred.
    Salary/Benefits: $25,000 - $28,000 with excellent fringe benefits including
    health insurance and KPERS.
    Application: Please send a letter of application, resume, unofficial
    transcripts, employment application and names and phone
    numbers of five references to:
    Brenda Rowe
    Director of Human Resources
    Adult Education Instructor Search
    Neosho County Community College
    800 West 14th Street
    Chanute, KS 66720
    Review of applications will begin July 29, 2011.
    Employment application available at www.neosho.edu.
    NCCC is an EOE/AA employer
  • hizzmuther
    Well... I guess this might be just a little about eligibility... but not really. These are all of the Ohio kids who have signed national letters of intent with Junior Colleges all over the country (but not in Ohio). Junior colleges can offer 16 scholarships each year for wrestling. Many of these are community colleges (or small, local state supported schools) which means that their tuition and fees are already reasonable. Many of these community colleges offer housing -- either in dorms on campus (Neosho) or in "apartments" just of campus (Rend Lake) -- also at reasonable rates. Coaches, please keep these programs in mind for kids who would like to wrestle in college, but may not be able to at a D1 or d2 level and can't afford some of Ohio's D3 programs. I was a little surprised to see only 5 Ohio kids over two classes at Jr. Colleges. I was also surprised to find out that many of these programs have not signed 16 athletes.
  • cruiser_96
    Wide awake at 4:30 in the morning. Not sure why. As is the usual case though, anytime I'm awake this early, I like to - among other things - say a prayer for the troops still serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Hope all is well and morale and alertness is high for them.

    When I visit an airport for any reason, I like to stop by the USO, and if anyone is in there, I'll be sure to to shake their hand and tell then thank you for their service and sacrifice. More than likely, it's an older vet who is volunteering his time. Ya know... It's always nice to extend my gratitude to him or her as well.

    I saw a picture of what is call the "Blue Star Moms" on a wall somewhere... INTENSE! (Blue Star Moms are a group of women who have children serving - I think in combat zones. Anywho, the picture was an airel view of a huge parking lot with the moms in the shape of USA. inside the bottom of the A was another group holding a giant flag. I bet they know this 4am feeling. All too well and constant.

    Along these lines, one of my joys while driving is seeing liscense plates with a service ribbon from a particular battle. I like to get right along side them, make eye contact and salute them. If I could, I'd pull them over and tell them how proud and appreciative I am. But that might be odd. (Ha! As if what I'm doing is 't odd enough.)

    While i'm rambling... If ever I see someone with a Veterans Hat (you know you've seen them: all black, kind of large, huge service ribbon across the front with it's particular theatre embroidered above it... Yeah, THAT one) if I see a vet wearing those, I lime to have the server has their check brought over. After all that vet has seen and done, it's the least I could do.

    All this is kind of therapeutic.

    You know what one of the real joys is for me though... Having my 7 year old walk up, unsoliticated by me, to a veteran and finding joy in extending his thanks. That'll move this parent to tears and to his knees. What a champion.

    I'll close with this... I once ran the 5k in honor of Ray Mendoza (Ohio State wrestler, US Marine, and from all accounts I've ever heard, natural born leader). Upon his death in 05, his wife or teacher asked his then ten year old son to write something or draw a picture to remember his dad with. His choice, and I quote: "Become a leader; not a follower." what a legacy.

    Thanks for your time.
  • knightflyer150
    Although I like to break Cruiser's balls about nearly everything, his respect and honor for active and retired service members is always inspiring. And most should be aware that he was a service member himself, so he understands what it takes.
  • said_aouita



    GOAT
  • cruiser_96
    Awesome, said. Ya know... For a Falcon, you ain't half bad. Excellent photo.
  • cruiser_96
    Groveport Madison will Once again be running it's pre-season "Be Better" Wrestling Camp. We are thinking about bucking the tradition trend of a camp t-shirt and going with shorts. Whatta ya think!? A little more expensive, but that's really not the issue. The issue is, would kids like this?

    Anyone who knows me knows I have a new appreciation for compression shorts. My brother says no. I think it would be sweet!!!!

    Anywho, shorts (of the traditional wrestling sort)... Yay or nay???
  • Bitterrunner-up
    What are the times and dates for the camp?
  • Curly J
    I dropped in on this thread last night, but the site went down before I could hit the enter key so I post what I was going to post now...(whew, outta breath from that sentance)

    I just dropped in to make a post in order boost Gardens35 Cred. (he needs it). I'm glad I did as I got to read Cruisers post. Awesome job Cruiser and don't think it goes unappreciated !!!
  • Gardens35
    Gardens35 is off-line.
  • cruiser_96
    Bitter: Oct. 31st through Nov. 1st, 4 to 7pm. Marinelli is hoping to help out. Ohio-RTC is in for a day, old man Wilson is on the list, even though he doesn't know it yet. I'm sure he'd love to use you as his partner!!!

    I'm still trying to get in touch with John Smith. Unfortunately, by that time, he'll be in season. It's worth a shot.

    Curly J: "The prayers of a righteous man availeth much." May my lips not get in the way of my heart. Those soldiers deserve any thanks we extend.
  • Bitterrunner-up
    4-7, I can do. Need any help?
  • Go Wolves
    Cruiser - I'd like to get some guys to your pre-season camp. email me the info and I will get the word out. [email protected] . thanks!
  • cruiser_96
    Deal. Look for an email a bit later. The day is winding down, I'm putting some finishing touches on the brouchures and finishing some designs.

    Just playing around now...
  • said_aouita
    cruiser_96;874085 wrote:Groveport Madison will Once again be running it's pre-season "Be Better" Wrestling Camp. We are thinking about bucking the tradition trend of a camp t-shirt and going with shorts. Whatta ya think!? A little more expensive, but that's really not the issue. The issue is, would kids like this?

    Anyone who knows me knows I have a new appreciation for compression shorts. My brother says no. I think it would be sweet!!!!

    Anywho, shorts (of the traditional wrestling sort)... Yay or nay???
    I like t-shirts but if wanting to step-up, get away from cotton and go synthetic. Maybe even long sleeve.

    Shirts over shorts.
  • cruiser_96
    Said: We went with the Champion Dry-fit style last year... GREATEST SHIRT EVER!!!!!!!! I absolutely loved it. So much so, that I revisited the site from which we ordered the shirts. That's when my brother walked in and said, "I thought we were going with shorts?" Hence the above post.

    I love the dry-fit stuff. AWESOME! Plus, the design we had last year... just great. I like the idea for this year, but making it happen might be difficult. Oh well, I'll keep the chatter posted. Perhaps we'll go best 2 out of 3 takedowns! Ya know... solve it the old fashioned way.
  • said_aouita
    cruiser_96;874996 wrote:Said: We went with the Champion Dry-fit style last year... GREATEST SHIRT EVER!!!!!!!! I absolutely loved it.
    .
    Walmart had (has?) a sale on some sort of Dri-fit shirt, pretty good bargain. It may have been Champion brand?
    Does the Champion shirt you like have a mesh underarm/sides?
  • cruiser_96
    Mesh sides... No it did not. But it was awesome!!! I got the idea from an Ohio State shirt. It was red, with grey stitching along the shoulder area. Had the block "O" right in the middle of the chest and simply had te word "WRESTLING" underneath. Awesome.

    So in typical fashion, I did my best to match it.
  • cruiser_96
    Here you go...

    http://customlogousa.com/T-Shirts/Champion-Dry-T-Shirt/