Meet the Coaches Night Long Branch Middle School

“Meet the Coaches Night” Long Branch Middle School Wrestling December 4, 2014

Meet the Coaches • Head Coach: Louis P. De Angelis • Assistant Coach: Kevin Mammano • Assistant Coach: Joe Simon

Coaching Philosophy • Respect the sport of wrestling – Teammates Coaches School Self • Academics take priority over any extra curricular activity. Being on the wrestling team, or any extra curricular activity, is a privilege. • Wins and losses are counted, but do not represent the numerous life lessons learned throughout a season.

Procedures for Making the Team • Any student who is academically eligible, with no disciplinary infractions, can compete on our team. • Maintaining grades, staying out of “trouble, ” arriving to school on time, attending practice everyday, and putting forth effort. • Practice success & wrestle-offs determine a “starting” team.

Procedures for Making the Team • A wrestle-off occurs when two or more wrestlers sign up for a particular weight class. • Regulation four-minute match, refereed by coaches. • Practice Success = ability to score points throughout practice against those in weight class. • It is also important to note that just because a wrestler is not a “starter” does not mean that they will not wrestle during matches.

Captain Selection Process • Captains are not always the best wrestlers, but they are wrestlers who their teammates respect and listen to. • Leading the team, running the warm-up portion of our practice, and motivating teammates. • An extension of the coaching staff. • In some, but not all cases, captains have been on the team for three years and always demonstrate a commitment to the team in season and in the offseason.

Attendance Policy • Wrestlers are expected to attend every practice and match, no exceptions. • Wrestlers who have five unexcused absences will be dismissed from the team.

Health Concerns/Misconceptions • Follow common sense procedures to easily prevent any skin conditions. • Our team practices weight maintenance. • Maintaining weight is a major aspect of the sport – it is not something that can be negotiated. 70 115 185 75 80 126 HWT 85 132 90 138 95 144 100 150 105 158 110 170

Practice Over Winter Break • December 22 – Practice – 9 am to 11 am • December 26 – Practice – 9 am to 11 am • December 27 – Match – Bus Leaves 8: 15 am • December 29 – Practice – 9 am to 11 am • December 30 – Tour – Bus Leaves 6 am

End of Season Honors • There is a wrestling dinner, combined with the high school team, at the end of every season. • At this dinner, every wrestler/manager who has completed a full season is awarded a certificate for being a part of our team. • There also special individual awards given out that night. These awards range from academic honors to specific wrestling honors.

Communication • • • School (732) 229 -5533 Cell (908) 601 -2702 Email ldeangelis@longbranch. k 12. nj. us. Your child will come home with announcements. Check webpage. In the past, there has been a wonderful rapport between the parents/guardians and the coaches. • Our parents/guardians are supportive, packing the stands at both our home and away matches. • You are vital to our success and their support is irreplaceable.

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