Glenwood City Wrestling
2013-2014
Program Philosophy/Season Goals
“BECOMING A CHAMPION INDIVIDUALLY”
People tend to believe that “Champions” are individuals who win the most matches, win individual
tournaments or multiple gold medals. I believe champions are individuals who strive to achieve their full
potential on and off the mat. A true champion is a person who takes their given ability and talent to its
highest level possible. They strive to achieve greatness every day in the practice room, classroom, in the
community and in competition. I have had the privilege to coach high school state champion wrestlers
and they all had different levels of talent. Every one of them shared characteristics that all wrestlers of
different talent levels can learn from. They were dedicated, committed, aggressive, motivated, goal
focused, fearless, unselfish, disciplined and most of all relentless in their pursuit to achieve their goals.
They didn’t feel a sense of entitlement or the attitude of “getting something for nothing”. A Glenwood
City Wrestler will be expected to strive for their full potential every day in the practice room, classroom
and community. When a wrestler embraces that attitude with 100% belief and acts on it they will then
truly know in their heart that they reached true greatness.
“WIN WITH HUMILITY, LOSE WITH DIGNITY, BUT DON’T LOSE”.
The integrity of the program and the wrestlers that make up the program will be the top priority in
Glenwood City. How we conduct ourselves on and off the mat will be critical to our success. Following
team rules, respecting our opponents and striving to be the absolute best within the rules of our sport
are a must. Every decision we make both good and bad reflects on the program and school. Every
wrestler in the program will have a role on the team, but no one will be more important than the other.
Each individual will develop individual goals to strive for during the season. Each individual will
understand that their commitment to the goals will make the team stronger. When our wrestlers truly
commit to their individual goals, team success will follow. It will be an expectation that we take care of
one another as a family. We will strive to make each other better daily, helping one another reach the
individual goals. We will live by this statement, “Whatever you must need in life, the best way for you
to get it is to help someone get it that needs it even more than you do”.
2013-2014 TEAM GOALS
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EXPERIENCE THE TRUE MEANING OF A TEAM
o Truly care about your teammates and their success on and off the mat.
o Come together with a common purpose and goal in mind.
o Stay united through the good times and the bad times throughout the season. Support
one another.
o Experience a season with no black marks on the integrity of the program or school.
LIVE THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAM AND DO IT WITH HONOR.
TOP TEN TEAM FINISH NORTHERN BADGER
o This goal does not make our season a success. It is a measuring stick for where we are
half way through the season. Every team in our regional will be in this tournament. It
will be a good indicator where we are and where we need to be to win the Regional
title.
DUNN-ST. CROIX CONFERENCE CHAMPS
o Every year we should strive to win the conference title. We have a core of individuals
that have the talent to score big bonus points in our dual schedule. In order for us to
win this title there will be a group of new varsity wrestlers that will have to work to
win big matches for us in tough dual meets. It is my belief that we have the toughest
D3 conference in the state, competing at a high level every week only makes us better
for when it really matters.
WINNING DUAL MEET SEASON
o We have established a winning tradition here at Glenwood City. We are working to
achieve our 5th consecutive winning season as a dual meet team.
REACH INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL
o True success is defined by individuals and teams reaching their full potential. It is a
goal of this program for each individual to reach their attainable goals based on
experience, age, physical abilities and season circumstances.
To achieve our goals we will need to commit to the following key elements in our sport to be
successful.
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Physical Conditioning Aspect
o When one gets tired, his performance is definitely decreased. Your ability is brought
down to a lower level. Don’t cheat yourself in this area.
o Superior strength and overall cardiovascular endurance are an absolute in our sport.
Your weight training and extra conditioning will greatly aid a wrestler going in to
compete at a high level.
o Every day when you attend practice you need to work on your weaknesses. You must
be conscious of your strengths, weakness, conditioning level and muscle condition.
Workouts
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Workouts will be held after school as scheduled on the calendar. Wrestlers are
encouraged to run extra outside of practice time on days off or before school.
o 10 MINUTES A DAY
 If you are willing to put in 10 extra minutes a day for the 85 days from the first
practice until regionals you will have worked out an extra 14 hours to achieve
your goals. That includes days off on the calendar, holidays, etc… Go for a 10
minute run with a teammate before school in the hallways. Stay after practice
for 10 extra minutes to work on your weaknesses. 10 MINUTES MAY MAKE
THE DIFFERENCE IN YOU ACHIEVING OR NOT ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS.
o Workout production
 It is one thing to attend a work out, but it is another to give 100% for the time
you are there. It may be an hour, two hours or thirty minutes, what are you
willing to give in that time period.
Priorities
o Family
 Your family is your #1 priority. Included in are your family values, religious
beliefs and those closest to you.
o Academics
 Your academic success and meeting your graduation requirements in your
second priority. You can be a great athlete and still do well academically. It
will take sacrifice to achieve greatness both academically and athletically, it is
up to you.
o Becoming a Champion
 Your next priority is working to be a champion. Refer to the program
philosophy on what the true definition of a champion is.
o Enjoying your relationships and experience in high school.
 This does not include alcohol, drugs or behavior that is forbidden by the
school or WIAA. You can enjoy your time with friends and classmates without
breaking the rules.
GLENWOOD CITY COACHING STAFF/RESPONSIBILITIES
SHANE STRONG: HEAD COACH
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OVERSEE THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE PROGRAM
DEFINE THE PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY/GOALS/EXPECTATIONS TO THE ATHLETES, COACHES,
PARENTS AND ADMINISTRATION.
PROVIDE A SAFE, POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR KIDS TO LEARN AND DEVELOP WITHIN THE
PROGRAM.
HANDLE ANY DISCIPLINE ISSUES WITHIN THE PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATE THE PROCESS GOALS AND MAKE THE ATHLETES ACCOUNTABLE FOR UPHOLDING
THE PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS.
MAKE SURE THE WRESTLERS ARE TREATED FAIRLY AND DEFINE THEIR ROLE ON THE TEAM AS AN
INDIVIDUAL.
COMMUNICATE WITH THE PARENTS, BOOSTERS AND ADMINISTRATION ON HAPPENINGS IN THE
PROGRAM.
TIM MILLER: ASSISTANT COACH
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ASSIST THE HEAD COACH WITH THE DAILY OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM
SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR THE WRESTLERS IN THE PRACTICE ROOM AND DURING
COMPETITION.
PROMOTE THE PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY, GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS.
ATTEND JV TOURNAMENTS OR ADDITIONAL JV OPPORTUNTIES DIRECTED BY THE HEAD COACH.
PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL FEEDBACK TO THE WRESTLERS DURING PRACTICE AND COMPETITION.
ASSIST THE HEAD COACH WITH MATCH PREPERATION, STRATEGY AND EQUIPMENT
PREPERATION.
JUNIOR HIGH HEAD COACH
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OVERSEE THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE JUNIOR PROGRAM
COMMUNICATE WITH JUNIOR HIGH PARENTS ON HAPPENINGS IN THE PROGRAM.
PROMOTE THE PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY TO THE FUTURE VARSITY HILLTOPPERS.
PROVIDE A POSITIVE SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN THE JUNIOR HIGH PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES
THE SPORT, BUILDS CONFIDENCE IN KIDS, TEACHES SKILLS AND BUILDS OUR FUTURE TEAMS.
PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN PRACTICE AND DURING COMPETITION.
ORGANIZE THE SET-UP OF ALL JUNIOR HIGH MATCHES.
ASSIST WITH THE VARSITY PROGRAM WHEN AVAILABLE.
CONTINUE TO PROMOTE THE SPORT IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE BOOSTER CLUB.