Coaches’ training in CPR saves life of Simi wrestler By Rhiannon Potkey, [email protected] 1, 2005 Royal High wrestling coach Paul Mole can’t erase the image from his mind. One of his wrestlers was lying lifeless on the mat, face turning…

Toby Willis, one of the founders of Real Pro Wrestling, posted this message to TheMat International forum a few days ago. (I just found it.) It offers an explanation as to the possible cause of the fire, and plans for…

Web-posted Saturday, January 1, 2005 2004 Headliner Awards: Wrestling coach used adversity to build successful program By Jeremy [email protected] Morris News Service Coaches who don’t communicate well with their athletes don’t typically find high levels of success. Since the inception…

WRESTLERS GARDNER AND GABER HOT COMMODITIES IN COMBAT SPORTS MARKET Submitted by: E.Goldman/Boxing & Wrestling EditorPosted On 12/31/2004 The following article was submitted on Nov. 28, 2004, to the RealProWrestling.com web site. The thinking then was that their new…

Prep wrestling: Owatonna takes second to Illinois teamFrom Staff ReportsJanuary 1, 2005 PRUP0101 ROCHESTER — One day after the Minnesota wrestling landscape shifted, it was back to business for Owatonna, Apple Valley and all the other teams that have learned…

Dear RPW Backers – This past Sunday night, Toby Willis’ ranch and RPW studio facilities were completely destroyed in a fire. The Willis family is safe as they were away from the house at the time. All the event tapes…

Rulon Gardner returns to competition in Pride fight against Olympic judo champion on New Year’s Eve12/29/2004Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling Everybody remembers how two-time Olympic medalist Rulon Gardner left his shoes on the mat in Athens, Greece, symbolizing his retirement from amateur…

Red Rovers manhandle field, crown 8 champs Friday, December 31, 2004 By J.F. PIRROThe Express-Times MANHEIM, Pa. — Like skilled land surveyors, each year Easton Area High’s wrestling team arrives at the Manheim Lions Holiday Tournament as it did Wednesday…

Story LinkCraig lived for sports, family, businessCoach had knack for making his players better Thursday, December 30, 2004 Supposedly, it is my job to chronicle for you the great things that former Cedar Cliff football and wrestling coach Bob Craig…

Owatonna Ends Apple Valley Wrestling Run Owatonna beat Apple Valley 40-24 in the finals of the A bracket to advance to today’s four-team wrestling championship bracket at the Clash National Duals in Rochester. Apple Valley, which has won six consecutive…

Middle School success story in NC Posted on Thu, Dec. 30, 2004 Wrestling on upswing at Harris Road Middle More wrestlers turn out to help school shoot to an 8-2 record JOE HABINA Special Correspondent Imagine how much success a…

Wrestling with life’s lessonsBy HILARY BENTMANThe Intelligencer Travis Manion learned some of life’s greatest lessons while pinned to the floor. He learned what it means to sacrifice and suffer setbacks, and what it takes to get back up and win.…