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April 2, 2006
Thanks for the e-mail Melissa. You guys put on an outstanding tournament. I went through most of the meetings (strenght training, building a successful program, and the technique sessions). It was awesome! Our kids had a great time. One of them went 1-2 and the other 3-2. They were both invited out to dinner by the head wrestling coach from Oklahoma City University (Archie Randall). Coach Randall is very interested in these guys so that made the trip that much more exciting. Melissa, thank you again for allowing me to be the Texas State Rep. It was a good experience for me.
Have a great day,
Kurt Baxter
Head wrestling coach (Dumas Texas)
April 1, 2006
Thank you very much for putting together a coaches package for me at Senior
Nationals last week and for emailing me a database. The tournament was great
and well ran. As a first year college coach I have found your database to be
very helpful.
Andrew Medders
University of the Cumberlands Head Wrestling Coach
September 6, 2005
We attended the Virginia Beach Nationals this year and loved
it. I plan to attend each year from here on out. I am enquiring
about what I need to do to start an official Team Ohio to
enter this tournament. I noticed that many states had official
team coaches and I would like to do the same for Ohio. My
club alone brought 10 wrestlers this year with 4 placing.
Please pass along any information that might help get this
thing started for Team Ohio.
Thank you,
Mike Branham
Head Wrestling Coach - West Jefferson HS (OH)
September 5, 2005
"I'm truly amazed that people from all over the country
could get to know each other so well in such a short amount
of time, especially in a competition atmosphere. This competition
was awesome. I never expected to have such a great time and
walk away with the friendships and experiences I did. . .I
loved it!!!"
Kaitlyn Golden (NJ)
National High School Talent finalist
September 3, 2005
WOW, I don't think I have ever gotten that close to 11 other
kids in that short of time. I had so much fun!!!!! I really
miss everyone now that I am all the way in Eufaula, Alabama.
And a big southern thanks to everyone who made me feel right
at home. Love all yawll.
Brandon Barker (AL)
National High School Talent runner-up
September 1, 2005
"This was the most amazing experience ever! I will never
forget the summer when i met the greatest kids in the world,
made life-long friendships......
Jessika Baier (MI)
National High School Talent runner-up
August 31, 2005
"A vast amount of talent, and a tremendous amount of
fun... this was definitely an experience to be remembered
for life!"
Mary Beth Golden (NJ)
Mother of National High School Talent finalist
August 16, 2005
Mr. Ferraro, I wanted you to know how much I appreciated your
naming me an academic all-american. Its made my parents very
proud of me. Also I know it will help me a lot for college
recruiting. I also want to thank you for providing folkstyle
state and national tournaments these last few years. Freestyle,
which is all I had growing up didn't really help us on top
and bottom. Thanks for giving us folkstylers an opportunity
to improve. I"m sorry school prevented me from doing
the Junior nationals - but I do hope to meet you next year
at Senior nationals.
Devin Billings - Florida
July 5, 2005
Thank you for a memorable lifetime experience. The event was
flawless. And thank you again for having a special weigh-in
for my son, Ryan. I wish you and yours the very best!
I went to the picture frame store to have Ryan's All -American
certificate framed. The owner suggested that for the price
I was paying, it would look better if I was able to get his
name printed in bold letters on the certificate. He said he
would be able to do it. Thank you again........
Brendan Quinn
New Fairfield, CT. - on the National Open Wrestling Championships
June 30, 2005
I was in attendance at the Championships in VA Beach this
summer and I wanted to congratulate everyone involved on a
great job! The level of competition was great as was the production
of the tournament. As a college wrestling coach it served
as an excellent recruiting tool, one I will continue to use
into the future. Once again, congratulations and thanks for
running an outstanding tournament.
Chris Elliott, Head Wrestling Coach
Mercyhurst College North East - on the Naitonal Open Wrestling
Championships
April 4, 2005
"The event was great. It exceeded my expectations. Much
tougher than I had expected,"
Kendall Cross - Olympic Gold Medalist and 2x Olympian
on coaching his wrestlers at the National High School Senior
Wrestling Championships
April 3, 2005
I would like to thank you and your staff for an outstanding
"Senior National Tournament". As an avid sports
fan I have been to World Series games, NHL Finals, MLB All-Star
game and many other event over the years. I have never
been to better sporting event in my life as the Senior Nationals.
Everything about it was OUTSTANDING. Professionally done,
my hats off to you and your staff. The city of Cleveland was
a big surprise to me. Great restaurants, everything was accessible
by walking, a fun and memorable experience was had by all!!
Brendan J Quinn
wrestling father and coach on the National High School Senior
Wrestling Championships
April 1, 2005
Dear Joe, Please help me THANK all those people who put on
that AWESOME EVENT ! Joe, I don't know them personally--but
I hope YOU do. I'm depending on you to PLEASE THANK each and
every one of the people involved!! The officiating was GREAT--my
son and I watched a lot of matches and your OFFICIALS were
very professional--the best we've seen ANYWHERE! Bruce didn't
make it to the top 8---but it did not deter us from wanting
to be there next year. I will be bragging about how great
your event was and how professional everyone there was!
Jeff Winton (Wyoming) - on his experience bringing his son
Bruce, a 3x Wyoming State finalist, to the NHSCA High School
Junior Wrestling Championships.
August 2, 2004
Thank you for the great wrestling tournament this summer.
It was one of the best tournaments I have experienced.
I am very proud to have been named all-american.
Jimmy Cacho
Justin Siena High School
July 7, 2004
We have been all over the country the last 12 months with
our son's wrestling. We wanted to take just a moment
to let you know that the Open was one of the best run tournaments
we have been at all year. It was clear each day which
bouts were to be wrestled and we could gauge what time of
day the bouts would be wrestled. The Virginia Beach
setting was awesome as we built our family vacation around
the NHSCA wrestling tournament. We are already making
plans for next year to come back. Thanks for a great
tournament and great wrestling!
Rob Treat
April 19, 2004
dear steve,
thank you for the excellent work you did in organizing the
final four of high school wrestling. your knowledge
of the sport and your personal attention to details were evident
in its flawless implementation. on another day our team's
performance may have been a little better, but your nhsca
team was top shelf. your friendliness and warmth on
those cold pennsylvania days made our trip a pleasant one
in spite of the outcome. thanks for hosting us.
sincerely,
jim jackson
january 28, 2004
dear bob,
thank you for the invitation and hosting the nhsca final
four of high school wrestling. with blair, easton, and
saint paris-graham rounding out the field, we knew that we
were in for a battle! although we didn't reach our goal,
many of our kids wrestled well and the experience is one that
should " temper our steel" as we move on to our regional and
state tournament. your consideration and hospitality,
from the invitation and the coach's social to the final whistle
made our trip an enjoyable experience. please pass on
our thanks to jeanne as well. her assistance with our
transportation and kindness in opening up your home, made
the cold weather seem incidental. we appreciate all
that you, steve, and the others mentioned on your staff have
done for us.
thank you,
jim jackson
apple valley hs
April 19, 2004
Dear Steve:
I just wanted to take the time to thank you for having me
work this past tournament. The opportunity to work with
some of the finest officials in the country, as well as officiate
some of the best high school wrestlers in the national was
sincerely appreciated. The tournament was top shelf with a
touch of class. Which is a credit to you, and your hard
work! Thanks again, Rick Solofsky
Account Executive (PA, NJ, NY, & DE)
National Benefits Partner
303 East South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
800-583-1571 x 384
215-237-6349 (mobile)
610-239-0811 (fax) rsolofsky@nationalbenefits.com
www.nationalbenefits.com
November 12, 2003
Hello Steve,
I hope all is well. I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate
your organization giving Red Bank High School a chance to
host this event. I am in the process of checking the schedule
to make sure I can get a date when there is not a whole lot
going on. I looked over the package and it looks great.
Although my guys did not win very many matches at the pre
season nationals, they learned a great deal from the experience
and we will be back again next year with hopefully even more
wrestlers.
Please advise me as to the month when most of the other state
qualifiers take place. Once you give me a time frame I can
check on the first available date.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Kevin Emily
November 12, 2003
Dear Steve
Just wanted to follow-up with you and Bob to let you know
how much I enjoyed working with the staff of NHSCA on the
Pre-Season Wrestling Championship. What a tremendous
event! Everyone that I came in contact with was so enthusiastic
and excited about being in Winston-Salem. Your organization
does such a wonderful job in organizing and making sure all
the components are in place. From the coaches, vendors,
competitors and their families, everyone was just wonderful
to be around. And I have to tell you how much I
enjoyed my time with Kyle Maynard. It was truly
a blessing for me to meet Kyle and his family and I
have enjoyed sharing pictures and comments about Kyle with
my friends and coworkers. He is certainly an inspiration
to anyone!
I look forward to working with NHSCA for many more events
in the future.
O! Winston-Salem...Now That's Living
Sylvia Hutchens, Sales Coordinator
Winston-Salem Convention & Visitors Bureau
200 Brookstown Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(ph) 336.728.4214 or 866.728.4200
(fax) 336.728.4220
hutchens@wscvb.com
www.visitwinstonsalem.com
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November 6, 2003
Hi Steve, I may have sent this undone once. sorry!
I really enjoyed the tournament this past weekend. There were
many reasons that I enjoyed being at the event. You and the
rest of the administrative staff were friendly and efficient.
I felt very comfortable during the whole event. The other
officials were great to watch and talk to. The wrestling was
great with many competitive matches. The coaches were respectful
and knowledgeable.
I drove up with Allan Solomon and he feels as I that the event
was a good one. We both would like to be invited to the event
in cleveland at the end of march as well as the two events
in June. I hope you had positive feedback about my officiating
from coaches, officials and from when you may have watched
some of the matches that I did.Thanks for allowing me the
opportunity to do the event.
I loved it!
Dan Hartung
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May 28th, 2003
Mr. Ferraro:
Thank you sir for taking the time to answer my e-mail. I would
like
to also thank you for putting on such a quality event this
past weekend in
Salisbury, Maryland. My children thoroughly enjoyed themselves
and got in
some quality wrestling. Look forward to attending the next
event in
Virginia Beach. Again, thank you for your response.
John Olanowski
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May 29, 2003
The NHSCA National Wrestling Duals is an outstanding event
that continues to get better every year. The level of competition
is excellent, and all of my wrestlers competed in 5-8 matches.
as an example, one of my state champions wrestled a 2 time
state champion, a 1 time state champion, and 2 state runner
ups. The folk style dual meet atmosphere creates a lot of
energy and excitement. That makes it a unique event. The NHSCA
is committed to improving the duals every year and this event
will only grow and get bigger.
Joe Boardwine, Team Ohio
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Dear Bob,
Just a short line to thank you for your hospitality last month
in Cleveland. it was great to see you again. You folks
did a marvelous job on your tournament. i am already looking
forward to next year's tournament.
Sincerely,
Greg Archer
Rose Hulman University
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April 3, 2003
To Jeanne, Bob, and all who put on that great show in Cleveland:
WELL DONE! The organizational effort is obviously a
big one, and the results vindicate your work. As a Cleveland
area resident, I'm naturally a "homer," but I hope
you keep coming back.
Shel Harper
Broadview Heights
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February 18, 2003
Bob and Steve,
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere
gratitude for being selected National High School Wrestling
Coach of the Year by the NHSCA. It is truly an honor
for me personally, my family, my coaching staff and the Apple
Valley community. The presentation, the banquet, the
coaches, the wrestlers and the tournament are something I
will never forget. It is tremendous for the sport of
wrestling and all the people involved. It is truly an
"Event". Job well done!!
Sincerely,
Jim Jackson
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Dear NHSCA,
Thank you for providing Great Bridge High School the opportunity
to be showcased in the NHSCA Final Four of High School Wrestling.
I was impressed with the quality of wrestling and the organization
of the event. I applaud your efforts in conducting this
premium program.
As you requested, I am enclosing copies of the articles that
appeared in our local newspaper.
I look forward to working with you in the future.
sincerely,
carolyn bernard
high school principal
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February 2, 2003
Hello and good morning,
I am a young baseball coach for a local small private school
at the high school level. And since I have been referring
to your website www.nhsca.com as of a few years ago I have
found the site to be most helpful. So for that, I wanted to
first say thank you for putting this very informative site
together for us coaches. There is something that I noticed
on the site that I would appreciate if it could be improved
on a bit. I notice that most of the information regarding
tips for coaches, strength and conditioning, diet and nutrition
etc. have been directed to most of the other sports such as
wrestling and have been leaving out "BASEBALL" If
you could begin to add in these tips for the coaches of baseball,
it sure would be appreciated. Thank you, and thanks again
for the website and all the wisdom that you and other contributors
have given to the site.
Baseball Coach
Robert Foster
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Jan. 18,2003
My wife and I have driven up to Easton each of the last three
years for the Final Four, and would make the following observations
and ask the forum readers a few questions.
First, we noticed a large number of out-of-town fans this
year, including many who had driven or even flown in from
states other than PA or nearby New Jersey. Was very interesting
to chat with these hard-core wrestling fans, many of whom
were there to see Great Bridge and Blair. (Impressive to see
so many fans at the 10 AM session that featured Great Bridge
Vs Blair.)
With the year-in, year-out Easton -- Blair backyard rivalry,
and with the prominence of these two programs, the Final Four
has a built in two-state fan base and exceptional local media
coverage, especially from the Express Times, which has made
itself sort of an Easton and northern New Jersey newspaper.
Bottom line: The Final Four is the closest thing to a legitimate
national dual meet H S championship that we have.
Quetion 1: Wonder if it's time for them to expand to eight
teams?
Question 2: Wonder if it's also time for the backward states
to loossen their travel policies for special events such as
the Final Four. (Has anyone noticed that in some regions of
the USA, high school girls basketball teams get to travel
farther than wrestling teams?)
Question 3: Who do the readers feel was the best wrestler
at the Final Four?
Question 4: What was the single biggest upset at the Final
Four?
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Dec. 19, 2002
The NHSCA is the most upstanding entity involved with amateur
wrestling"...Maurice Atwood, Coach Mt. Tabor HS, North
Carolina.
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Dec. 19, 2002
I would like to thank the NHSCA for allowing me to share my
life-long experiences in the education of golf. Golf
is a game of opportunity and with the help of the NHSCA and
high school golf coaches, together we will bring this sport,
rich in history and tradition, to young people of all ages,
allowing them to compete with the common aim of achieving
their personal best. Golf has a common bond - a language
that crosses all boundaries. Not all whom you teach
will be stars, but what a wonderful world they will live in
playing this marvelous game well - for a lifetime... Phil
Ritson, National Golf Hall of Fame.
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Dec. 19, 2002
With the recent success of professional soccer in the US,
it is great to see a national high school competition.
The NHSCA National Soccer Championships is a great opportunity
for high school soccer players to test their skills against
the best players in the country. The championships will
provide a platform for these players to shine unlike any other
event. The best players, teams from all over the country,
and a national audience, it's great!"...John Stockton,
2002 National High School Coach of the Year, Mountain View
HS, Bend, Oregon.
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Dec. 19, 2002
Senior Nationals, what a showcase event, to have that many
incredible athletes together at the same time, in front of
a national audience, all taking part in the fierce competition
and demonstrating the sportsmanship unique to the sport of
wrestling"... Bruce Pearson, Rocklin High School, California
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Dec. 19, 2002
I would like to thanks Bob and Jeanne Ferraro, Steve Pados
and their crew for their continued hard work in providing
a great national tournament for the high school seniors of
this country. They have been extremely helpful to our
wrestlers and coaches with their timely and profession communication
throughout the years we have attended this tournament...
Bill Grant, President of the California High School Wrestling
Association.
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Dec. 19, 2002
I look forward to seeing the NHSCA grow and provide more special
services to the dedicated coaches in our sport. Every
coach in the country should be involved with the NHSCA...
Ken Chertow, Gold Medal Training Camps.
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Wed, 4 Dec 2002
Steve Pados:
THANK YOU and the NHSCA for changing
the eligibility weights for the
Senior National High School Wrestling Tournament. My
son separated a
shoulder two years ago at this event, wrestling an individual
who wrestled
at least one weight class lower than his certified state tournament
weight.
In the past, senior wrestlers had ample time to eat and gain
strength before
the tournament began, and weighed considerably more than at
weigh-ins.
Wrestling is an awesome sport, and this rule change will result
in a true
Senior National Champ at their official weight class.
Kudos to you and the NHSCA staff,
Betsy Protz
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Tues, 12 Nov 2002
Steve,
I wanted to compliment you and your team on another great
NHSCA wrestling event this past weekend in North Carolina.
The overall tournament was run very well and your team did
a tremendous job the entire weekend. Everyone was very
helpful and friendly which made the event a great experience.
We appreciate you listening to the coaches and competitors
comments from past events to continually improve each event.
The level of competition was great for a pre-season tournament
with state champs and state placers in most of the weight
classes. Each competitor will benefit from their experience
at the NHSCA pre-season tournament during the upcoming season.
We look forward to attending future NHSCA wrestling events.
Thank You
Joe Liberatore
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002
To Bob Ferraro and the NHSCA Committee,
Dear Bob,
I would like to thank you and the NHSCA Committee for honoring
me with the Coach of the Year award for Girls Golf. Please
extend my gratitude to the committee for their time and effort
in the selection process. I look forward to traveling to Easton
, PA in the future and to witnessing first hand the good work
everyone has done.
Thank you.
Dewey Stendahl
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Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Bob,
Thanks for the reply. I never receieved anything from our
building principal with regard to the coaches certification
program. Hypothetically speaking... if the information is
no longer available at our school, how would I go about obtaining
information to participate in the coaches certification program?
I am more than happy to sign up our coaching staff (and pay
a fee)
for this program during the summer. Can I have another packet
of information sent to our principal's office or athletic
director? If information is provided to me, then I would be
more than happy to register the coaches myself.
Also, thank you for creating the NHSCA. This was my first
year as a member and I am impressed with your organization
thus far. This was also the first year my wrestlers participated
in a State Open Qualifier, and then recently at the National
Open Championships in Virginia. Our wrestlers had a great
experience being introduced to nation-wide competition. John
Hnath who officiated at the event, and is also one of our
youth wrestling coaches, also speaks very highly of yourself
and the people associated with the organization. Thank you
for taking the time to answer my questions about the certification
program, and I look forward to eventually reviewing the materials.
Sincerely,
Bill Lewis
Head Wrestling Coach
Mt. Lebanon Senior High School
Pittsburgh, PA
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22 Jul 2002
Ray
Thanks for the opportunity to officiate in the NHSCA Open
Tournament in Norfolk, VA. The wrestling was some of the best
I have seen and the different levels this year. I learned
from some of the other very good officials that were there
also. I would like to take this time to put my name in for
next year's meet and also the Senior Nationals. I am always
trying to work at the best contest I can and give back to
the sport which has given me so much. If needed there are
several other officials from our association in Nebraska who
have expressed an interest and desire in working at this level
for the NHSCA.
Thanks again,
Leonard Hawkins
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Mon, 22 Jul 2002
Thanks a million for a great tournament this year in Norfolk.
I'm working on plans for next year with more wrestlers. When
will you know where it will be held? We thought the Scope
was ideal because trips to VA Beach made for a well-rounded
vacation.
Thanks,
Bill Campbell
Director, Application Development
Form + Function Consulting
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Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Steve,
We just returned from Norfolk where we attended the
National State Wrestling Duals. We enjoyed it immensely.
The quality of the competition was of the highest caliber,
and the organization excellent. The spirit of the event
was exemplary, with a sense of comraderie amongst the teams
and coaches. There was a notable absence of rude behavior
often seen at such events. We brought down 1 team from
Southeast Pennsylvania, and I know the coaches are planning
on bringing 3 down next year.
Thank you for sponsoring such an enjoyable and worthwhile
event.
Sincerely,
Alan Brackup
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Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Dear Steve,
I just wanted to congratulate you and the N.H.S.C.A.
staff for a great Senior National wrestling tournament. My
wife and I were unable to attend however, we had a long talk
with our son Tom Curl and his coach Vern Zellner. There are
two things that are most important at a national tournament
such as the Senior Nationals; 1) it enables a young man to
test his abilities against the best our country has to offer;
2)it prepares the Senior wrestlers for college wrestling.
One of the fringe benefits of the Senior Nationals is the
interaction of the wrestlers in a non-competitive environment.
The stories our son told us about meeting wrestlers form other
parts of the country and the good times they shared will stay
with us always. Once again thanks for a great tournament.
Thomas C. Curl, Paulsboro New Jersey.
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Fri, 12 Apr 2002
Steve,
Thanks again for helping me in every way and connecting ray
with the college coaches. You guys are the greatest.
Ron Lanb
PS Also, tell Jeanne I really appreciated her help
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Fri, 12 Apr 2002
Jeanne,
I just want to thank you again. My son and I had a great time
at the nationals last week. It will be a moment in time that
we will never forget.
Ron Jimmar, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Thu, 11 Apr 2002
We talked on the telephone several months ago when I was trying
to purchase a ticket for the Senior Nationals in Cleveland.
Part of our discussion centered around my team, Great Bridge,
Michael and David Martin, and various and sundry other wrestling
topics. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with you, but I really
wanted to get back to you and thank you for the ticket I received.
You not only gave me the aisle seat I requested due to my
bladder condition, but also managed to set me up in an ideal
viewing location.
The tournament was a superb display of high school wrestling,
and I was captivated by every second of it. Your team of organizers
put on a great show, and I was proud to be a part of it as
a fan. I can't say enough about the dedication and hard work
on the part of every wrestler in attendance, and your tournament
certainly provided a setting worthy of the amazing talents
of these fine, young men. I thought about trying to see you
at the tournament, but after hearing your name called out
numerous times over the announcing system for a multitude
of reasons, I realized how busy you must have been and decided
not to intrude on your valuable time.
Hope you agree that Great Bridge definitely made a statement.
We're so very proud of our champions and, in fact, all of
our wrestlers.
Perhaps our paths will cross again. Thank you so much for
helping me out and for all you do for high school wrestling.
Sincerely,
Bob HOPKINS
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Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Jeanne
Good to see you in Cleveland. I didn't get to see Bob or say
thanks to him for the invitation - it's always the highlight
of my year being able to participate in the Senior Nationals.
As we discussed, what a tremendous event.
Thank you for the check - hope to see you in Virginia Beach.
Matt Zeitz
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Tue, 9 Apr 2002
Just wanted to let all of you know that we were very impressed
with the organization of the tournament. We felt we
had never been to a better run wrestling match ever
!!! The timely manner in which the bouts were called was
exceptional !!!!! I know it took many months planning and
a lot of hard work of many people involved. Please tell
those involved in the planning of the event how much
we appreciated the excellent run organization of it.
I was only disappointed in the fact that I was unable to buy
a program. I wanted so badly to have one to take home
to South Carolina to show relatives and coaches. Please
could you tell me if any of left over or available for
purchase.....at ANY PRICE !!! We pre-ordered our tickets and
t shirts and thought we had everything covered. If you
find that we could get a program, we sure would appreciate
it.
Thank you once again for giving my son the opportunity to
participate in such a first class tournament. Even though
he lost up there, he truly enjoyed himself. He enjoyed
meeting other wrestlers and watching the level of competition
from around the nation.
Thank you again.
Penny Valek
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Tue, 9 Apr 2002
Coach Ferraro,
I wanted to personally thank the NHSCA for one of the most
outstanding opportunities for high school seniors in the country.
This tournament is truly a showcase to the amazing talent
field that our country develops each year. As a college coach,
your tournament allows me to contact quality athletes from
over 45 states all in one weekend. Thanks again for the opportunities
you provide these young men.
Mike Clayton
The Apprentice School
4101 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
(o) 757.688.2541
(c) 757.218.7111
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Wed, 23 Jan 2002
I like the write-up you folks put together and show on your
website for the results of Sunday's Final Four.
Having been the Scouting Director of Baseball's Baltimore
Orioles back in the 1970's, I particularly liked your comment
about Blair turning the Easton match over to "the nation's
best set of closers."
Yes, I'd put Blair's Palmer, Backes and Maciag right up there
with the Yankees' Mendoza, Stanton and Rivera. (In fact, after
the 9th inning of the 7th game of the most recent World Series,
maybe George Steinbrenner would prefer Blair's closers to
his.)
Dave Ritterpusch
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Fri, 7 Sep 2001
Bob,
Two days ago as I researched the NHSCA internet site to find
past NHSCA's Srs tourney placewinners, I came across your
write up on why and how you set the annual seniors tourney
(and NHSCA itself) in motion.
How very singular and impressive that you identified the need,
visualized the solution, and then personally made the vision
reality.
When I read through the lists of the NHSCA tourney's great
participants I was doubly impressed. Cael Sanderson, Cary
Kolat, Chris Bono (same year, same wt as Kolat), Eric Guerrero,
Steve Abas....just to name a few. Heck, you could field your
own world-class international team. And to think, it all started
with the genuine concerns of one dedicated wrestling father.
To offer congratulations on what you've done is hardly sufficient
to cover the magnitude of your accomplishment.
Look forward to meeting you in January.
Regards,
Dave Ritterpusch
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Wed, 15 Aug 2001
NHSCA National Seniors Wrestling Championships
Bob
I'm sorry your event isn't returning to The BOB next
year. I was looking forward to working with you guys this
coming school year. Your tournament and your staff was first
class and we will truly miss both. Hopefully, down the road
we will be able to work together. I will alwaysconsider you
a friend and until then take care. PS.....Cleveland should
have made you a terrific deal because they will be getting
a great event with unbelievable organizers. Good luck!!!!!
Sylvester Johnson
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Mon, 6 Aug 2001
Sir,
My son recently competed in the NHSCA Open Champ. in Birmingham.
We enjoyed
the tournament so much that we would like to make early reservations
to
compete in the NHSCA Preseason Tour. before next season. Do
You have dates
yet for that event and will it also be held in Birmingham?
Thank you for
your time and consideration. Irish39955@aol.com
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Fri, 20 Jul 2001
Name; Alayne Sawyer
Team Name: Team NC
Event: NHSCA NATIONAL OPEN WRESTLING CHAMP.
Hotel: Sheraton
Tournament Signup:
Ease of Signup: Very Good
Acceptance Speed: Very Good
Schedule Receipt Speed: Very Good
Tournament Competition:
Overall Competition: Excellent
Field Quality: Excellent
Quality of Refs: Excellent
Overall Organization: Excellent
Tournament Staff:
Staff Helpful: Excellent
Staff Friendly: Excellent
Special Recognition:
Comments: This is a wonderful tournament and I will be back
next year and recommend to all I come in contact with.
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Fri, 20 Jul 2001
Steve
Your tournament was a great experience for all the wrestlers
from Va. and the coaches felt it ran very well. Thanks, and
when you get a chance drop me a few lines on the National
Duals for next year, I missed your social because both me
and my wife fell asleep. Thanks look forward to working with
you in the near future.
Patricia Erickson
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Tue, 17 Jul 2001
Bob,
I wanted to take a quick moment to thank you for allowing
me the opportunity to participate in the recruiting seminar
last night. I enjoyed it and truly hope that the student-athletes
and parents in attendance received valuable information. I
also wanted to thank you for your hospitality and for making
me feel so welcome. I appreciate it and look forward to working
with you and Steve in the very near future.
I will come back on Friday and address the young lady golfers
on Friday evening and let you know how it went when I talk
to you next week.
Thanks again, and also, a BIG THANKS for the shirt. It is
truly appreciated!
Yours in Sports,
Raoul Quintero
National Scouting Report
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Tue, 17 Jul 2001
Hi Mr. Ferraro:
I wanted to thank your organization for awarding Matt McDonald
the "Swimmer of the Year" award for high school
boys. You are to be commended for your informative website
and outstanding organization.
I am Matt's coach and I want you to know how honored he was.
He was stunned when the award arrived at his house. This has
been a great season for him and he has received some nice
awards, but yours was truly the highlight. We are especially
anxious for his bio to be on the website so that we can use
that to coax our local and regional newspapers into some good
coverage of this young man.
Thanks again and please keep up the great work that you are
doing for our young people.
Best regards, Andy Pedersen
Andy Pedersen (coachp@home.com)
Head Coach, Southeastern Swim Club
P.O. Box 327
Fishers, Indiana
www.southeasternswim.org
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Fri, 6 July 2001
Great tournament!
Thank you so very much for having us at your tournament. Everything
went very smoothly and we appreciate all of the work
that your staff did to give everyone such a fine opportunity
to showcase their abilities in a national forum. The
efforts you are making are certainly having a tremendously
positive affect on the youth of this nation and we are proud
to be a part of it. Keep up the good work! Can't wait
to see you again soon.
Sincerely,
The McClarys
Brendan, Rhonda, Ashton, & Matt
Pell City, AL
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Wed, 30 May 2001
Bob,
I would like to personally thank Steve and yourself for the
hospitality you shown towards Team Florida at the recent
National State Duals. The coaching staff and wrestlers
really enjoyed themselves and are all ready discussing
plans for next year. The NHSCA is riding high in Florida.
People are really excited about your organization and
what you are doing for kids.
Thanks again.
Steve Sentes
Florida
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Fri, 20 Apr 2001
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff
for running such a fine tournament at the senior nationals.
I take great pride in applauding you for giving us the coaches
and wrestlers the opportunity to wrestle with the best high
school wrestlers in the country. I have been going to the
National Open for the past three years and have found that
it provided my wrestlers with the greatest opportunities for
scholastic competition in the country. My sincere thanks again
to you and your staff for such a fine job.
Coach Frank Simpson
Montgomery Bell Academy
Nashville, TN
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Thu, 19 Apr 2001
Bob:
This years tournament was the first opportunity I had to attend
your event. You run an outstanding tournament.
I would like to find out if it is possible to purchase a VHS
copy of the entire 2001 Senior High School Wrestling
Finals. Please let me know the cost and I would be glad
to send you a check or provide you with a Visa or MasterCard
number. I may be contacted at the address and phone number
listed below.
Regards,
Mark Churella
Northville, MI
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Fri, 6 Apr 2001
Bob,
Just wanted to let you know how much all of the wrestling
fans out there appreciate the hard work you've put into bringing
us such an outstanding national wrestling tournament. It's
truly the best show on earth. I wish there hadn't been the
problems with the message board because last year it was great
to be able to have one central location to talk about the
tournament as it unfolded.
Ross Halford
Nebraska Wrestling Report
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