Freestyle Resident Athlete Program Guide
2007-2008 Program Year
Prepared for recruits & the women freestyle wrestlers of the U.S. Olympic Education Center on the campus of Northern Michigan University
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Table of contents
Shannyn J. Gillespie biography.………………………………………….……………. 3
Tony DeAnda biography……………………………………….………………………. 4
Frequently asked questions……………………………………………….……………. 5
USA Wrestling camps……………………………………………………………………9
High school resident athlete recruiting standards…………………………………....11
BJ Stupak Olympic scholarship……………………………………………………….12
USA Wrestling resident athlete fee……………………………………………………14
USA Wrestling USOEC resident program……………………………………………15
Resident athlete vs. walk-on……………………………………………………………18
High school residents…………………………………………………………………...20
Funded access…………………………………………………………………………...21
Annual calendar………………………………………………………………………...23
Monthly schedule.………………………………………………………………………24
Weekly schedule.…………..……………………………………………………………25
Michigan’s Olympic Education Center……………………………………………….26
Addendum………………………………………………………………………………27
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Shannyn Gillespie
Head Women’s Freestyle Wrestling Coach E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 906-227-1285 At USOEC since 2004
Since arriving at the U.S. Olympic Education Center in 2004, Coach Shannyn, a Bronze-Level certified coach in USA Wrestling’s National Coaches Education Program, has guided athletes to Jr. World gold medals, a Pan American gold medal, and national championship gold medals. He has also coached 4
Outstanding Wrestlers at USA Wrestling national championships.
In addition Coach Shannyn has had tremendous success as an international mentor. In 2007, he was the first USA women's freestyle coach to bring a collegiate team to Japan's famed Chukyo Women’s University (home of 20 women’s world champions, 2 Olympic champions, & 1 Olympic Silver medalist) for a training camp and cultural exchange. As coach of the 2006 World University Championships team (Mongolia), he coached 2 bronze medalists. As coach of the 2005 Jr. World Championships team (Lithuania), he coached 1 world champion and 3 silver medalists.
Prior to being named program coordinator of the USOEC USA Wrestling women’s freestyle resident athlete program, Coach Gillespie coached at the club level from 2002-2004 in Illinois. While chasing his Olympic dream and wrestling for the Wildcat Wrestling Club, in 1997, he took a position at Northwestern University as a volunteer coach. Coach Shannyn began his coaching career at California University of Pennsylvania and Northern Illinois University from 1994-1996.
Coach Shannyn grew up in Evanston, Ill and culminated his athletic career by training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. from 1997-1999. Prior to the USOTC, Coach Shannyn earned All America honors by winning 3rd place at the celebrated NCAA D-I tournament for Lock Haven University in 1993. He started wrestling in high school, winning the Illinois state championship in 1989.
As an athlete, Coach Shannyn is member of the Eastern Wrestling League Hall of Fame, Lock Haven University Hall of Fame, and the Evanston Township High School Hall of Fame. Coach Shannyn, who won Greco-Roman and freestyle state titles in Illinois, also won freestyle silver medals at USA Wrestling’s prestigious University Nationals and Jr. Nationals.
Coach Shannyn and his wife, Emily, have two children Jazmyn & Kayla. He enjoys reading and writing in his spare time.
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Tony DeAnda
Assistant Women’s Freestyle Wrestling Coach E-mail: [email protected]@nmu.edu Telephone: 906-227-1285 At USOEC since 2005
Tony DeAnda grew up in South Sioux City, Neb. His wrestling career took off at Augustana College where he received All-America honors in 1992-93. He was also a five-time Mexican national champion and a four-time U.S. National Championships place winner.
DeAnda started coaching in 1996 at Lincoln East High School in Lincoln, Neb. In 2000, he coached at Briar Cliff College, but returned to his alma mater, Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, in 2004. He took the assistant coaching position at the U.S. Olympic Education Center in the summer of 2005.
DeAnda earned a degree in Spanish from the University of Nebraska in 1996. He enjoys playing chess, reading and listening to music.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NCAA All-American 1992-1993
Two-time national qualifier 1994 and 1996
Lincoln East High coach 1996-1997
Five-time Mexican national champion 1998-2001, 2004
Briar Cliff College coach 2000-2001
Four-time U.S. National Championships place winner 2001, 2003-2005
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School coach
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Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ section is designed to educate you about http://www.freestylefemales.com and applicable resources regarding the women's freestyle wrestling resident athlete program.
What does USOEC mean? USOEC stands for the United States Olympic Education Center. The USOEC subsidizes non-traditional collegiate sports. (Traditional collegiate sports include sports like football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, & field hockey that may be sanctioned by the
NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA.) The USOEC exists to give student athletes in sports like Olympic wrestling, speedskating, weightlifting, & boxing the opportunity to pursue Olympic dreams while pursuing a college degree. The USOEC is one of the nations 4 Olympic Training Centers.
What does NMU mean? NMU stands for Northern Michigan University which is located in Upper Peninsula Michigan and Marquette, MI. This is the home of the United States Olympic Education Center's Olympic wrestling, speedskating, weightlifting, & boxing programs.
What does USAW stand for? USAW stands for USA Wrestling. USAW is the National Governing Body for wrestling at the Olympic, Pan Am, & World Games. USAW has formed a partnership with the USOEC & NMU to create the USAW USOEC Resident Program. USAW has 2 staffs, Colorado Springs, CO & Marquette, MI, that administer programs at U.S. Olympic Training Centers. USAW is located at 6155 Lehman Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80918. You may call USAW at (719) 598-8181.
What does FILA stand for? FILA stands for Fédération Internationale des Luttes Associées (International Federation
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of Associated Wrestling Styles). FILA is the International Federation (international governing body for wrestling at Olympic, Pan Am, & World Games.
What does MSHS stand for? MSHS stands for Marquette Senior High School and is the high school USOEC resident athletes attend while in high school.
How can I find out more about becoming a USOEC resident athlete while in high
school? For more information about becoming a USOEC resident athlete while in high school, please click http://www.freestylefemales.com then High School Page and call USOEC Academic Coordinator Tony Tollefson at 906-227-2894.
How do students mix academics with athletics at the USOEC? Students classes and practices generally are scheduled at different times similar to most high school and college settings. In other words, practice times are predetermined based on the NMU course master schedule. Students must be ready, willing, & able to work hard here at the USOEC to maintain a margin of excellence that will prepare them for the Olympics and life after the Olympics. USOEC athletes have access to the USOEC Academic Coordinator to help and assist with academic needs pertinent to the USOEC at NMU. For info, please call Tony Tollefson at 906-227-2894. In addition to the USOEC Academic Coordinator, NMU provides the Academic & Career Advisement Center.
What is a scholarship athlete A scholarship student athlete may be eligible for a grant up to the full "cost of attendance", not to exceed a total of $15,000 annually. This program is legislated by Congressman Bart Stupak. Click BJ Stupak Scholarship for more info.
What is a facility use or walk-on athlete A facility use athlete is privileged to train with the USA Wrestling staff and USOEC wrestlers. NMU's competitive in state tuition allows facility use athletes to save money and encourages participation in the program. Facility use athletes have the opportunity to receive full scholarships if they qualify.
What is USOEC orientation and the USOEC Athlete Handbook? USOEC orientation explains protocols & procedures that facilitate the transition of all athletes to the U.S. Olympic Education Center rules & regulations prior to the start of practices. The USOEC orientation places emphasis on explaining to all athletes the various policies of the USOEC, assisting all athletes in their understanding of the USOC Sports Medicine, USOEC administration, and enhancing athletes’ awareness of USOEC expectations.
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All athletes planning to train at the USOEC are required to participate in the USOEC orientation. Athletes are not permitted to train until they attend the USOEC orientation. At the conclusion of the USOEC orientation, athletes are given a personal USOEC Athlete Handbook that describes the various protocols & procedures that must be adhered to.
What is freestyle wrestling? Freestyle wrestling is the international style of wrestling contested at the Olympics for women (and men) wrestlers.
What does Freestylefemales.com do? Freestylesmales.com is a wrestling clearinghouse to collect, clarify, and disseminate female Olympic-style wrestling information in Marquette, MI.
How many students attend NMU? There are approximately 9,000 students recognized as NMU students.
How many students attend the USOEC? There approximately 101 students recognized as USOEC student athletes.
What is Title IX? Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act states No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program
or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Why should any female consider Olympic-style wrestling? All females should consider Olympic-style wrestling for the many opportunities the world’s oldest sport and USA Wrestling offers. Olympic-style wrestling via USA Wrestling also offers:
• Participation in Local, Regional, and National Competitions. • Four levels of Coaches Certification. • The opportunity to travel abroad with Developmental Tours for Cadet, Junior,
Women, University & Senior level athletes. • Educational videos and written materials. • Regional and National Training and Developmental Camps for Youth through
Senior-level athletes. • Free subscription to USA Wrestler, the official publication of USA Wrestling. • Fundraising Opportunities for Chartered Clubs. • Discounts on USA Wrestling Merchandise.
What are the requirements for a USOEC wrestler?
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USOEC participants have similar requirements that many other scholarship collegiate student athletes have. For more info click http://www.freestylefemales.com then Resident Athlete vs. Walk-On.
What costs will a USOEC wrestler incur?
USOEC wrestlers and or Resident Athletes pay a $2000.00 participation fee to USA Wrestling. Other fees that USOEC wrestlers incur include and are not limited to airfare for domestic and international competitions that are approximately $3,500.00. More info on costs and fees can be found at http://www.freestylefemales.com then Resident Athlete Fees.
Why does Freestylefemales.com exist?
Freestylefemales.com is a clearinghouse of information for female Olympic-style (freestyle) wrestling in Marquette, MI.
How can I help Freestylefemales.com?
You can help Freestylefemales.com by emailing vital information regarding training, competition, & opportunities for female Olympic-style wrestlers.
Is wrestling dangerous?
Wrestling, like most physical education & activities, does have its share of injuries much like soccer, gymnastics, track, baseball, & football. All of these physical activities do have appropriate rules and safeguards to prevent the very rare catastrophic injuries. Wrestlers can protect themselves by learning the rules and regulations of fair play and wearing protective head gears. Most opponents of wrestling mistake our sport for what is seen on television (professional wrestling) and or have missed opportunities to watch wrestling at the elementary, high school, college, world, & Olympic levels.
Why is Freestylefemales.com and other sites like it important?
Freestylefemales.com as a clearinghouse website for female Olympic-style wrestling is important because historically sports have been emphasized for males but not females. Partially as a consequence of this, participation rates of females are far below those of males. The historic emphasis on men's athletic programs has also contributed to existing differences in the number of sports and scope of competition offered males and females.
How can I find out more about Freestylefemales.com?
You can find out more by calling or emailing Shannyn J. Gillespie at 906-227-1285 & [email protected]
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USA Wrestling Camps
The primary objective of the camps at the United States Olympic Education Center (USOEC) is to provide an appropriate and encouraging environment for the athletic and personal development of aspiring Olympic athletes. The program camp requirements and expectations are provided below.
Camps FAQ
There are several types of USA Wrestling camps held on the campus of Northern Michigan University at the Superior Dome in Marquette, MI. Below is a frequently asked questions section to provide readers with much needed camp information for the future.
What camps do USAW & the USOEC/NMU Women’s wrestling team offer? The USOEC/NMU Women’s wrestling team offers RAD Team or recruiting visits. The RAD Team is a partnership funded by USA Wrestling and the U.S. Olympic Education Center to offer Elite junior level students the opportunity to train with the USOEC/NMU Women’s wrestling team. These camps are also known as USAW Funded Access camps. The recruiting visits or RAD Team are invite only and offered to all students aged 12-18 who are on the brink of becoming Elite junior level students. USAW & the USOEC/NMU Women’s wrestling team and staff will teach these camps. On occasion, the U.S. Olympic Education Center is awarded World Championship Training camps. These camps are to train the USA University & Jr. World Team members prior to World Championships and held in conjunction with RAD Team.
What are the rules, regulations, and conduct for campers? Campers are guests of NMU, USOC, USOEC, & USAW and must abide by the code of conduct set forth by the above-mentioned entities. In short, any misconduct, inappropriate actions, or crime can be grounds for removal from camp.
Is there anything in particular that she needs to bring such as bedding or anything
else? The U.S. Olympic Education Center will supply bedding and towels. Campers are to bring toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, laundry detergent (if needed), wrestling gear, running shoes, & forms that were mailed (signed & completed).
What are the check in procedures? Wrestlers can check in from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm the first day of camp and will generally be checked in at NMU's Meyland Hall's front desk. Here, required USOC, USOEC, & USAW paperwork will be given and must be completed prior to training. After completion of forms, wrestlers will be given a meal card, dorm room key, and will be shown to there rooms.
What are the check out procedures? Wrestlers can check out from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm the last day of camp; check out
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procedures are posted on the walls of Meyland Hall. Generally, guests must treat rooms similar to a hotel rooms. In other words, rooms must look the same way before and after guests enter room. Guests will be billed for broken, destroyed, or lost items e.g. linen, towels, etc.
Can you tell me what the housing arrangements are? The rooms are configured in "suites". One suite will share a bathroom. There are two people in each room or four people per suite. The rooms are your typical college dorm room, except the Meyland Hall third floor dorms provide a color TV and a 4.3 cubit inch refrigerator. Here is a link to NMU's website about Meyland Hall: http://www.nmu.edu/housing/rh_meyland.shtml
Will there be any opportunity to talk with anyone from the NMU about the
academic programs? Yes. Students are encouraged to inquire about academic programs to meet their needs. This link will give her more info about academic programs: http://www.nmu.edu/academics/
How does she get from to airport or bus station to the U.S. Olympic Education
Center at Northern Michigan University? All campers (and recruits) are responsible for travel to and from the Marquette, MI. Campers (and recruits) will be picked up by the U.S. Olympic Education Center staff. Students must email itineraries to [email protected] 48 hours prior to arriving.
Where is Marquette, Michigan? Marquette, MI is located in Northern Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. Marquette, MI is approximately 3 hours north of Green Bay, 8 hours north of Chicago, 8 hours north east of Minneapolis, 8 hours north west of Detroit, 11 hours north west of Cleveland, and 3 hours south of Canada.
What is the easiest way to fly into Marquette, Michigan? The easiest way to fly into Marquette, MI is to fly into Sawyer International Airport: http://www.sawyerairport.com/.
You may also fly into Detroit, Chicago, or Green Bay and drive the appropriate
distances.
Does the USOEC/NMU Women’s wrestling team offer any clinics?
There are plans to offer wrestling clinics throughout the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There are also plans to offer coaching clinics on the campus of NMU. We will provide clinics where there is a need.
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High School Resident Athlete
Recruiting Standards
The primary objective of the Resident Athlete Program at the United States Olympic Education Center (USOEC) is to provide an appropriate and encouraging environment for the athletic and personal development of Olympic athletes. The program recruiting requirements and expectations are provided below.
Recruiting Standards:
• The USOEC will recruit, accept, and retain no more than 8 high school resident athletes in any one-year.
• Resident athletes must be at least 15 years of age; current United States citizens; and be eligible to represent the U.S. in the Olympic in wrestling.
• Only high school athletes showing continued improvement towards national or international success and the high probability of becoming an Olympian will be recruited.
• High school athletes who demonstrate progress in training and competition, including high school athletes who place in national or international competitions will be recruited.
• High school athletes are expected to have participated in USA Wrestling development camps for their year of residency. USA Wrestling development camps may consist of RAD Team, Sr. National & Jr. National training camps, All-American camps, & Olympic Development camps. Each athlete is responsible for participating in one or more of said camps.
• Applicants of high school age must be enrolled in high school. At the time of application, athletes must possess, and continue to maintain a 2.7 grade point average.
• All new applicants will be placed on a 90-day probation period. After 60 days the resident coach will be asked to review the athlete’s progress and initiation into the program. This is designed to allow both the coach and the athlete to determine if the athlete has the potential to be successful, both in training and socially, within the structure of the current USA Wrestling resident program.
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B.J. STUPAK OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GRANT INFORMATION 2007/2008 ACADEMIC YEAR
WHAT IS THE B.J. STUPAK OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM? The B.J. Stupak Olympic Scholarship Program is a federally funded grant program designed to provide financial assistance to a select group of Olympic aspiring student athletes. The program is named in honor of Michigan Congressman Bart Stupak's son who died tragically in May 2000 while still in high school. Congressman Stupak has been instrumental in getting this scholarship program authorized by Congress and funded. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM? Any resident athlete who is approved by their NGB and the USOC to live and train at one of the Olympic Training Centers (OTC's) in Colorado Springs, Lake Placid, and Chula Vista or the Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University may be eligible. Eligible student athletes must be pursuing an education at a Title IV eligible postsecondary institution, and they must meet all rules regarding eligibility for federal financial aid as defined by the institution they attend (i.e. satisfactory academic progress, etc.). To receive the full scholarship, athletes must also be at least one-halftime students. HOW MUCH OF A GRANT MIGHT A STUDENT ATHLETE RECEIVE? Student athletes may be eligible for a grant up to the full "cost of attendance", not to exceed a total of $15,000 annually. The cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, books, room and board, other miscellaneous educational expenses, and up to $500 per semester (two semesters per year limit) for sports specific expenses. In general, each university determines its own cost of attendance. DOES EVERY STUDENT ATHLETE RECEIVE THE SAME AMOUNT? No. The grant amount will vary according to the cost of attendance at each university. Student athletes who are enrolled as less than one-halftime students, and athletes who receive room and board from the United States Olympic Committee are not eligible for the room and board portion of the scholarship. Scholarships may be reduced if students have received a Pell Grant or other form of gift financial aid. This is done to ensure that the total of all financial aid awards does not exceed the cost of attendance. Scholarships may also be reduced if the federal appropriation is insufficient to cover the need. In order to qualify for an award and to remain eligible for future awards, student athletes must be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by their institution of choice. Students may also be required to meet other federal financial aid guidelines. WHO ADMINISTERS THE PROGRAM? Northern Michigan University has agreed to administer the program for all eligible Olympic aspiring resident athletes at each of the OTC's. NMU is well suited for this task as it is home to the United States Olympic Education Center, and because the University already works closely with the Department of Education on many federal financial aid programs. HOW DO I APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP? Simply perform the following steps to apply for an Olympic Scholarship award:
• Step 1: Apply for acceptance to your school of choice.
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• Step 2: Submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education. FAFSA's can be obtained at the financial aid office at most universities or at the OTC. The form can also be completed on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to include the university that you plan to attend on the list of institutions to receive this information from the Department of Education. This form must be submitted and the verification process completed before a scholarship can be awarded.
B.J. STUPAK OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIP continued
• Step 3: Register for classes and pay all appropriate tuition and fees. Keep receipts for all charges.
• Step 4: Complete the Olympic Scholarship Application. These applications will be available in late May. The form must be signed by the Director or the Associate Director at the OTC where you are a resident athlete.
• Step 5: Return the completed Olympic Scholarship Application to the address shown below by the appropriate deadline. The application deadline for maximum consideration in the 2007/2008 academic year is AUGUST 30. 2008. Student athletes may still submit an application after the deadline, but scholarships will only be awarded if funds are still available.
• Step 6: Approximately 4-6 weeks after receiving your application NMU will notify you and the university of your scholarship eligibility.
• Step 7: Once the drop/add period is completed at your university of choice, NMU will confirm your final cost of attendance with the institution. After your final cost of attendance has been verified your scholarship will be sent directly to the university. The university may retain some of the scholarship to pay any outstanding bills you owe, and then they will forward the balance to you as financial aid overage.
For more information please call Jeff Kleinschmidt or Tony Tollefson at 906-227-2888. Reminder: Meeting the satisfactory progress requirement at your institution of choice is a requirement for continued eligibility for the Olympic Scholarship Program. All USOEC Resident Athletes, once accepted, are responsible for following USOEC procedures &
protocol as described in the USOEC orientation & the USOEC Athlete Handbook.
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USA Wrestling Resident Athlete Fee The resident athlete fee to participate in the program is $2,000 annually to USA Wrestling. This money is used to support operational cost for the Program. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit must be paid by July 10, 2007. The remaining $1,000 is due to USA Wrestling by August 26, 2007. This payment is separate from any educational expenses due to NMU. (The $2000 fee is required of any USAW athlete who attends the Olympic Education Center residency program at NMU regardless of part time, full-time, or student status).
Competitions & Camps Resident athletes are expected to pay airfare to competitions & camps; these costs to airlines are approximately $3,500. Some of the events include:
1. International competitions 2. Domestic competitions 3. International Tours 4. Winter & Summer training camps
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USA Wrestling USOEC Resident Program U.S. Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University
USA Wrestling, the National Governing Body for wrestling at the Olympic Games, World Championships, & Pan Am Games has partnered with the U.S. Olympic Education Center & Northern Michigan University to create a resident athlete program for aspiring Olympians who also are aspiring high school and college students.
Program Mission
To achieve sustained and competitive excellence while feeding the USOTC with ready, willing, and able wrestlers.
Program Goals
1. To lead 2. To teach 3. To develop 4. To learn
This performance based team is similar to USA Wrestling's National Teams. Scholarships into the Olympic Education Center are awarded annually based on funded access, highest placing wrestler per weight, & work ethic.
Program Qualifications & Requirements:
1. US Open Sr. Nationals Top 6 2. University Nationals Top 6 3. FILA Jr. Nationals Top 6 4. FILA Cadet Nationals Top 5 5. US Jr. Nationals Top 6
All Resident Athletes, once accepted, are responsible for following USOEC procedures & protocol as described in the USOEC orientation & the USOEC Athlete Handbook and below are some procedures & protocol resident athletes must adhere to:
• Academic Eligibility. Student-athletes must maintain grade point and credit advancement minimums to meet degree progression.
USOEC athletes have access to the USOEC Academic Coordinator to help and assist with academic needs pertinent to the USOEC at NMU. For info, please call Tony Tollefson at 906-227-2894. All NMU students (including USOEC athletes) have access to the Academic & Career Counseling Center which in addition to above helps and assists with academic and career needs.
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• Social Responsibility. Student-athletes are representative of USA Wrestling and the USOEC/NMU. Any activity that reflects negatively can be grounds for immediate removal from the program and/or will be considered in the renewal process.
• Commitment to becoming an Olympic Champion. Student-athlete is expected to fully participate in the training program as established by USA Wrestling.
• Student-athlete Progress. Student-athletes are expected to pursue excellence in the classroom and on the mat relative to other Resident student-athletes and the Age Group student-athletes nationally.
• Program Fees. The resident athlete fee to participate in the program is $2,000 annually to USA Wrestling. This money is used to support operational cost for the Program. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit must be paid by July 10, 2007. The remaining $1,000 is due to USA Wrestling by August 26, 2007. This payment is separate from any educational expenses due to NMU. (The $2000 fee is required of any USAW athlete who attends the Olympic Education Center residency program at NMU regardless of part time, full-time, or student status).
• Practice Gear. All resident athletes will be issued practice gear and this gear must be worn to all practices.
• Travel Gear. All resident athletes will be issued warm ups and these warm ups must be worn to all competitions.
• On Time. All resident athletes must be on time and ready to go when practice commences. If resident athletes will be tardy to practice, a phone call must be made to the coaching staff to explain the reason.
• Call When Sick. All resident athletes must immediately follow this procedure when sick:
1. Call USOEC Coaching Staff 2. Call USOC Sports Medicine 3. Call USOEC Academic Coordinator
• Hygiene. All resident athletes must take a shower immediately after every practice and prior to entering public domains i.e. classrooms, airports, restaurants, etc.
• Curfew. All resident athletes must be in there rooms and sleep by 11:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and every night prior to a competition. USOEC coaches reserve the right to change this curfew.
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As a USOEC athlete, NMU student, or resident of Northern Michigan University's dormitories, all resident athletes have many rights and responsibilities and below is a description of these rights & responsibilities that must be adhered to:
1. Rights and Responsibilities 2. Student Code 3. University Policies
o Printable Version (Word) o Printable Version (PDF)
Transfers & New Students
Prior to being new students accepted into the program, all must submit: applications and official college transcripts or official high school transcripts to NMU. These transcripts can usually be found via your admissions office or academic advisor/counselor.
NMU•USOC•USOEC•USAW
For more information about Northern Michigan University, the United States Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Education Center, or USA Wrestling please view these websites:
• http://www.nmu.edu/ • http://www.usoc.org/ • http://usoec.nmu.edu • http://www.themat.com/
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Resident Athlete vs. Walk-On
Resident Athlete The B.J. Stupak Olympic Scholarship Program is a federally funded grant program designed to provide financial assistance to a select group of Olympic & USOEC aspiring student athletes. The following responsibilities & privileges are expected from USOEC resident athletes also known as B.J. Stupak Olympic Scholarship award winners:
Resident Athlete is Responsible For:
· Commitment to becoming an Olympic Champion · Cost of all other university fees · Personal training equipment · Health insurance · Cost of attending competitions · Cost for university recreation pass and parking permit (optional, not required) · Following USOEC procedures & protocol as described in USOEC orientation & USOEC Athlete Handbook
Benefits offered by NMU: · Waiver of the out-of-state tuition cost · USOEC Academic Coordinator Assistance · Transportation service to and from the Marquette County Airport for wrestling related functions · Medical care for athletic injuries via USOC Athletic Trainer · Training privileges at the USOEC weight room and wrestling gym
Athlete Expectations: · Each approved Facility-Use/Short-term Athlete must read, sign and abide by the: · USOC Code of Conduct · NMU Athletic Code of Conduct · USA Wrestling Code of Conduct · USOC Waiver · USOC Medical Information Sheet · Meet performance expectations as determined by USA Wrestling · Obtain at least a 2.0 gpa each semester · Display model citizenship · Following USOEC procedures & protocol as described in USOEC orientation & USOEC Athlete Handbook
Walk-on You may also 'walk-on' to the USOEC women's wrestling program if you are a highly motivated scholar athlete and also an aspiring Olympian. Walk-ons are also known as facility use athletes.
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The following responsibilities & privileges are expected from facility-use athletes also known as walk-ons:
Facility-Use Athlete is Responsible For:
· Commitment to becoming an Olympic Champion · Cost of tuition · Cost of books · Cost of all other university fees · Cost of room and board · Personal training equipment · Health insurance · Cost of attending competitions · Cost for university recreation pass and parking permit (optional, not required)
Benefits offered by NMU: · Waiver of the out-of-state tuition cost · Transportation service to and from the Marquette County Airport for wrestling related functions · Medical care for athletic injuries via USOC Athletic Trainer (emergency care only) · Training privileges at the USOEC weight room and wrestling gym Athlete Expectations: · Each approved Facility-Use/Short-term Athlete must read, sign & abide by the: · USOC Code of Conduct · NMU Athletic Code of Conduct · USA Wrestling Code of Conduct · USOC Waiver · USOC Medical Information Sheet · Meet performance expectations as determined by USA Wrestling · Obtain a 2.0 gpa each semester · Display model citizenship
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High School Residents High school residents at the USOEC are high school students who live in NMU's Meyland Hall's third floor, attend Marquette Senior HS, and are resident athletes at the U.S. Olympic Education Center. High school resident athletes train along side other high school, college, and post graduate college students who are also aspiring Olympians. High School Resident Athletes who will enter in the USOEC must adhere to the following:
• If the student athlete is a resident of Michigan, the “Schools of Choice” form must be used.
• If the student is not a resident of Michigan, the student must have a guardianship in place prior to enrolling at MSHS.*
• A copy of the order appointing the guardian, signed by the judge, must be filed in the CA60.
Program Mission
To achieve sustained and competitive excellence while feeding the USOTC with ready, willing, and able wrestlers.
Program Goals
1. To lead 2. To teach 3. To develop 4. To learn
Advantages
1. Olympic level coaching 2. World class training partners 3. U.S. Olympic Committee sports medicine 4. International competitions
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Funded Access Funded Access Status wrestlers from Senior, Junior, University, & Cadet levels qualify for room, board, & facility use at U.S. Olympic Training Centers. Qualifying wrestlers can access U.S. Olympic Training Centers for National Team Camps, Training Specials, & Residency.
U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO
· Resident Program · Senior Level · National Team Coaching
U.S. Olympic Education Center, Northern Michigan University
· Resident Program · University Level · National Team Coaching
Training Special Programs U.S. Olympic Training Centers (1-4 weeks)
· Funded Access (or discounted price) · Short & Long Term Camps · National Team Coaching
Qualifiers National Tournaments Funded Access Qualifiers
• Senior Nationals April 25-27, 2008, Las Vegas, NV o Top 10 athletes in each of 4 Olympic weight classes o Top 7 athletes in each of 3 non-Olympic weight classes o Pete Isais 719-598-8181
• University Nationals April 11-13, 2008, Akron, OH o Top 6 athletes in each of 4 Olympic weight classes o Top 5 athletes in each of 3 non-Olympic weight classes o Pete Isais 719-598-8181
• FILA Junior Nationals May23-25, 2008, Air Force Academy o FILA Juniors Top 6 athletes in each of 8 weight classes o FILA Cadets Top 6 athletes in each of 11 weight classes o Pete Isais 719-598-8181
• USAW Junior Freestyle Nationals July 22-29, 2008 o Top 6 athletes in each of 14 weight classes o Pete Isais 719-598-8181
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• High School Nationals March 28-29, 2009, Livonia, MI o Top 6 athletes in each of 14 weight classes o Kent Bailo (248) 627-8066 o www.usgwa.com
MISC. INFO
OLYMPIC WEIGHTS
· 48 kg or 105 lbs · 55 kg or 121 lbs · 63 kg or 138 lbs · 72 kg or 158 lbs
Non-OLYMPIC WEIGHTS
· 51 kg or 112 lbs · 59 kg or 130 lbs · 67 kg or 147 lbs
WEBSITES & NUMBERS
Informational Sources
· www.themat.com · www.freestylefemales.com · www.nmu.edu · http://usoec.nmu.edu · 719-598-8181 USA Wrestling · 906-227-2888 Olympic Education Center
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2:00-3:30pm MAT
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Champions Are Made Daily
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Weekly Schedule - USOEC, USAW Resident Athlete Program - JULY 15-21, 2007
DAY DATE TIME ACTIVITY
SUNDAY 15-Jul-07 Off Rest, study
Off Rest, study
MONDAY 16-Jul-07
5:30 AM - 7:30 AM Drilling & Game
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM Classes
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Combat
TUESDAY 17-Jul-07
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM Review & Technique
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM Classes
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Strength & Conditioning
WEDNESDAY 18-Jul-07
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM Game or Swim
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM Classes
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Off
THURSDAY 19-Jul-07
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM Strength & Conditioning
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM Classes
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Combat
FRIDAY 20-Jul-07
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM Technique & Review
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM Classes
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Combat
SATURDAY 21-Jul-07 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Strength & Conditioning
Off Rest, study
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Michigan’s Olympic Education Center Michigan is home to the nations only U.S. Olympic Education Center (USOEC), located on the campus of Northern Michigan University. The center enables America’s athletes and coaches to prepare for the Olympics while continuing their education. Through the USOEC, the USA Wrestling (USAW) resident athlete program has had a major impact at recent national and international events:
• 2004 USAW Resident Athlete Program Established at USOEC
• 2004 Shannyn J. Gillespie Named Program Coordinator
• 2005 Tony DeAnda Named Assistant Coach
• 2005 Shannyn Gillespie – Jr. World Team Coach
• 2005 Mary Kelly World University Games – Bronze Medal
• 2005 Dany Hedin World Champ Jr. – Silver Medal
• 2005 Mary Kelly Sr. National Team
• 2006 Mary Kelly Sr. National Team
• 2006 Sharon Jacobson Sr. National Team
• 2006 Amy Borgnini Sr. National Team
• 2006 Stefenie Shaw Sr. National Team
• 2006 Mary Kelly 9th Sr. World Champ
• 2006 Dany Hedin World Jr. – Bronze Medal
• 2006 Sadie Kaneda World Jr. – 9th
• 2006 Sharon Jacobson World Cup Team Member
• 2006 Randi Miller Pan Am Champ
• 2006 Mary Kelly, Sharon Jacobson, Randi Miller join U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO
• 2006 Liz Short World University Championship – Bronze
• 2006 Sharon Jacobson World University Championship – 5th
• 2006 Randi Miller World University Championship – 5th
• 2006 Sharon Jacobson Sr. National and University National voted Outstanding Wrestler
• 2006 Dany Hedin Jr. National voted Outstanding Wrestler
• 2006 Shannyn J. Gillespie World University Championship Team Coach
• 2007 Resident Athlete Development (RAD) Team created
• 2007 Alyssa Lampe Jr. World Team Member
• 2007 Whitney Conder Jr. World Champion
• 2007 Cherae Pascua Jr. World Team Member
• 2007 Erin Clodgo Jr. World Team Member
• 2007 Paige Rife Jr. World Team Member
• 2007 Alyssa Lampe Jr. National voted Outstanding Wrestler
• 2007 Erin Clodgo (16 years young) USGWA National, Cadet National, Jr. National Champion
• 2007 Japan international training camp at Chukyo Women’s University
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Addendum
National team National teams are selected via national tournaments and/or a trials process. National teams are funded by USA Wrestling and represent the USA at international competitions i.e. WUC, WUG, Jr. World Championships, World Cup, Sr. World Championships, & Olympic Games.
Training camps USA Wrestling generally has training camps for the national teams that compete at various international tournaments to get wrestlers ready to compete. These camps are typically held at the U.S. Olympic Training Centers in Colorado Springs, CO; Marquette, MI; Lake Placid, NY; Chula Vista, CA. International training camps These international camps are held at various locations around the globe and generally ready wrestlers for national and international competitions. World University Championships World University Championships (WUC), an age group international world championship, are held every 2 years (even years e.g. 2006, 2008, etc.) for college, university students. World University Games World University Games (WUG), an age group multi-sport international world championship, are held every 2 years (odd years e.g. 2005, 2007, etc.) for college, university students. Jr. World Championships Jr. World Championships, an age group world championship, are held annually for junior level wrestlers or wrestlers 17-20 years of age. World Cup World Cup, a continental championship, is held annually for senior level wrestlers or wrestlers +17 years of age. Sr. World Championships Sr. World Championships, a world championship, are held annually for senior level wrestlers or wrestlers +17 years of age. Pan American Games Pan American Games, a multi-sport continental championship, are held every 4 years (the year before Olympic Games) for senior level wrestlers or wrestlers +17 years of age. Olympic Games Olympic Games, a multi-cultural sport celebration and Olympic championship, are held every 4 years for senior level wrestlers or wrestlers +17 years of age.
