Over the course of this ongoing Olympic cycle, a principle theme championed by United States National Team head coach Matt Lindland has...
When Fritz Schierl (77 kg, TMWC/Ohio RTC) was a kid, he wanted to be like Ben Provisor (NYAC/BVRTC). They grew up in the same town,...
It’s late Monday morning, nearly afternoon, and Fritz Schierl (77 kg, TMWC/Ohio RTC) has plenty to say. Natural, really. He’s excited. He...
When Tyler Dow finally steps on the mat Wednesday night at Underground 3, he won’t just be moments away from wrestling a two-time...
Lenny Merkin (67 kg, NYAC/NJRTC, 5PM #13) studies engineering at Princeton University. It is a field that has long held his interest,...
G’Angelo Hancock (97 kg, Sunkist, world #7, 5PM #1) didn’t break out the kitchen sink against Alan Vera (87 kg, NYAC, 5PM #1),...
The keyword is “encouragement”. That’s it. That’s the ticket. The only incentive dangling in front of each pair of eyeballs among the...
Competition, of any sort, is being embraced like never before within the US (and around the world, really), so it shouldn’t be...
It isn’t about displaying one’s skills, re-engaging the thrill that comes with competition, or serving as an ambassador for the sport. When...
Over the past three years and a half years, John Stefanowicz (77 kg, Marines, world #3 at 82 kg, 5PM #5) has...