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Comment on The Sun Never Sets on THE IRON EMPIRE by Will Ellinger

Will Ellinger — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:40:03 +0000

WOW, did not know we were still up and running? Anyway-thanks, it has been nothing short of amazing this past year. A quick run down from memory goes something like this. 1 National Champion, 3 ALL-Americans, 2 of which where 2x AA. 2 State champions, 1 undefeated State champion who was wrestler of the year in his state. 3 kids going D1 next year. Record setting performances for a Catholic School Wrestler. Not to mention all the qualifying champions and County place winners and champs.

I feel we may just do better next season too!!!

Comment on The Sun Never Sets on THE IRON EMPIRE by Mike

Mike — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:56:12 +0000

The wrestlers who trained at the EMPIRE this past year have set all new standards for exellence! I have never witness or heard of such improvement in a group of kids in my live.

Comment on CJ Labate Pinning His Sights on a Title by Commack claw club

Commack claw club — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:48:12 +0000

Hopkins and Mankowich will be honored by the Claw Club….contact club for further info.

Comment on Editor’s Message by dhm

dhm — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:17:29 +0000

New York wrestling is the best, really.
Iowa and Okey State may feel differently(not to mention the records).
Can’t imagine why you went broke???????????

Comment on Replay of 2011 NYS D1 Championship Finals by robin

robin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:01:27 +0000

This is the epitome of “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat”…simply the most amazing match. Duckham never stopped wrestling and deserved this win! Raghunandan was too cocky!

Comment on Way Back in 1970 Section 8 Finals by Ivan mitchell

Ivan mitchell — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:13:37 +0000

just watching that defeat is still painfull today.
the good thing though, I was 100lbs then.

Comment on Editor’s Message by MikeCarey

MikeCarey — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:18:39 +0000

I also had the honor and pleasure of working for LHW with Bill at the UE Duals, Eastern States Classic, and the NYS Tournament. A true gentleman and a tireless worker….best of luck in the future Bill. I’m sure our paths will cross! Mike Carey

Comment on Editor’s Message by Mike

Mike — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:44:29 +0000

Lighthouse brought a new level of coverage to New York Wrestling. They did a very admirable job in all aspects. Thank you to all who have worked so hard to bring us this site. One special thanks goes to Coach Ellinger for giving us valuable information on strength training and related stuff. His ability to impove athletic performance is second to none. Good luck to all

Comment on Editor’s Message by Will Ellinger

Will Ellinger — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:33:54 +0000

This is a sad day, and I was hoping that somehow it would not come. I guess what they say,” All good things must come to an end” is true.

I want to thank Bill for giving me the great opportunity to write about what I love. I remember it like yesterday when he told me about starting the site.

It was because of him that my long time dream of writing articles was finally realized. I want to thank him for that and all his help and good advise.

I think for the most part, the message that I was trying to send with the articles was accomplished. You need to train hard, on a good basic program. This will establish a base to build off.

Don’t get caught up in all the hype and fads that come down the pike all to often. I believe that the athletes who have trained with me over the years have proven this formula works.

You can see for yourself in the videos at my new site theironempire.com.

Thanks in part to Lighthouse, The Iron Empire will be sending its best group of Wrestlers every out onto the mat this year. I want to thank you all for reading and your support.

Also my articles from Lighthouse will be posted alone with some new stuff if you want to check it out.

Thanks again, and as always feel free to contact me at ironwill@optonline.net Coach Ellinger

Comment on In Memory of Stan Bishop by Rich Earl

Rich Earl — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:40:33 +0000

Ditto, Stan was my coach and English teacher as well. He’s the first guy I ever saw driving a Volvo, back in the early 70′s. A prince of a man, always kind and with a sharp wit. He helped my dad greatly supervising the large squads we had in those days. He was also a personal and loyal friend. I trust Stanton Bishop is resting in peace with His Lord…