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Since John Glenn exploded into dominance in 2009, capturing their first of two consecutive Section XI team titles, and now set their sights on the coveted hat-trick, Joe Giaramita has been a quiet source of strength.
Post game interviews with players and coaches after the Plainedge vs Wantagh Dual meet at Wantagh High School.
Lighthouse Wrestling visited the Long Beach grapplers at their practice over the Thanksgiving Holiday. We taped their practice, interviewed coaches and athletes, and compiled it into this short movie. Enjoy!
Interviews with various participants at the FNL tournament.
Listen to Scott Casber as he talks with Alex Radsky, Bob Patnesky, Doug Schwab, and Kendal Cross.
Watch this interview with this young female wrestler in the Beat the Streets program. She’s adorable. It’s nice to see the impact that the BTS program is having on the kids.
Watch USA Wrestling interviews with Kyle Dake, Rob Koll, Cam Simaz, Mack Lewnes, and Justin Lister.
Listen to Scott Casber as he interviews Barry Davis, Derek Delporto, Jason Reitmeier, Jim Andrassy, Jim Giunta, John Smith, Josh Dziewa, Marc Bauer, Trent Paulson, Matt Gibson, and Jim Koch.
Scott Casber of TDR speaks with Big 12 Assistant Cowboy Coach Eric Guerreo; Colonial Athletic Association coaches Pat Popolizio, Tom Shifflet, and Steve Martin; and EIWA Coach Rob Koll.
During the finals webcast coaches Rick Gumble, Chris Messina, and TJ Brocking sat with us and talked about the season.
Watch inteviews with Andrew Lenzi, Andry Rodriguez, Connor Horl, Giuseppi Lanzi, James Ondris, Joe Kavanagh, Justis Flamio, Malik Rasheed, Nick Meinsen, Nigel McNeil, and Tony Carlo after their semifinal victories.
Watch interviews with coaches Chris Messina, Darren Goldstein, George Dugolonski, Paul Gillespie, Jim Murphy, Joe Catalanotto, Ray Adams, Rob Paletta, Rob Schaffer, Mike Torriero, and Chris Poli.
Watch interviews Tom Shifflet, Steve Bonanno, Jonny Bonilla-Bowman, and PJ Gillespie at the Hofsta vs. Drexel home dual meet on Saturday, February 20.
After the Iowa State dual meet at the Newman Center on January 31, Lighthouse Wrestling sat with Cornell Head Coach Rob Koll, 3x All-American Troy Nickerson, and freshman standout, Kyle Dake for a brief interview.
LI Marty interview Rob Koll at the UE Duals.
After agonizing setback at the NCAA tournament in 2009, Mack Lewnes, Cornell Junior at 174lbs, is rolling through opponents like a 16lbs bowling ball scrambles pins on a strike. In early season results, he won the Las Vegas Invitational with a finals victory over 3rd ranked Stephen Dwyer of Nebraska, the Body Bar Invitational, the Binghamton Open and two dominating victories over Maryland’s formerly number 4 ranked Mike Letts.
My latest book of stories, “STROBEL: Stories From A Life With Wrestling”, is receiving excellent reviews from the media. Just last week, Mike Chapman in W.I.N. magazine reported:
Scott Casber of Takedown Radio speaks with Ryan Patrovich about his move to the 171lbs weight class and Hofstra’s up comming season. Listen here.
So much has changed since I competed in high school during the 1970s. When I wrestled if you had 20 matches during the season, it was a lot. There are more opportunities to compete competitively all year today than in the 70s. Are the top wrestlers better today than in yesteryear? What’s your reasoning?
What’s your vision for the Shamrock AC? Where do you plan to take it? What are your hopes and dreams for the club?
Obviously you’re a great coach as measured by the success of your athletes. What characteristics/traits do you feel makes a great wrestling coach? Can a coach make the difference in the success of these future champions, or have you been fortunate to have had the opportunity to coach talent that was destined to be great no matter who coached them? What difference can a coach make? What are you emphasizing in your practices to make a difference in the success of your athletes?
Most people only know you through the Shamrock AC. Tell us about your wrestling experience and accomplishments. How did you get started in wrestling? Where do you get the inspiration and drive from?
“Establish trust with your athletes, demand that they give you their best, and teach them to love the sport as much as you do.” – Scott Green, Owner and Coach of Shamrock AC
Scott Casber of Takedown Radio brings a fascinating interview to the wrestling community with this interview of Lee Kemp. I didn’t know much about Lee Kemp before the interview, but I’m glad I watched it. Lee Kemp is a remarkable man.
The Friends of Massapequa Wrestling hosted a clinic with Olympic Champion Henry Cejuod at Massapequa High School on Saturday that was well attended by the local wrestling community. The Friends of Massapequa Wrestling invited Lighthouse Wrestling and The Mat Slap to record an interview with Henry Cejudo. Jim Nordland hosted a great interview with Henry. [...]
“Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them — a desire, a dream, a vision.”
– Muhammad Ali
With the 125lbs championship match tied at 1 and with six seconds into the 2nd overtime period, Troy Nickerson lay facedown on the mat in pain. It was the third time in the tournament that his injured shoulder dislocated.
