Minutemen Youth Wrestling

JULY 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD, McGEE MIDDLE SCHOOL 9AM – 3PM

GUEST CLINICIAN: SCOTT LEGACY 2014 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE YEAR COACH OF NEW ENGLAND CHAMPION MOUNT ANTHONY UNION HIGH SCHOOL

LIMITED TO FIRST 100 WRESTLERS  Appropriate for 2nd grade and higher

STAFF: JIM DAY- BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL COACH, MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME

PETER VELEAS- EX BHS WRESTLER, HEAD COACH OF TERRYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS S RUNNERS UP

JIM ARNOLD- DIVISION I WRESTLER, HEAD COACH WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

SHANE DAY- EX BHS WRESTLER, STATE RECORD HOLDER FOR CAREER TAKEDOWNS (682), HEAD COACH HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL

COST: $100 PAID TO BHS BOOSTERS –

WRESTLING WINTER CHAMPIONS ARE MADE IN THE SUMMER!

CONTACT JIM DAY @ SHANE8488@YAHOO.COM

The Berlin Minutemen have renamed their scholarship the "CJ McCormack Youth Wrestling Scholarship" in memory of Chris "CJ" McCormack who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in 2013.

McCormack was a three-year starter, a three-time state place-winner, a two-time state finalist, a two-time State Open finalist, and a New England place-winner. He accomplished all this in just three seasons, as he spent his junior year away from the sport.

He went on to be a two-time captain at Roger Williams University. He was an All-New England wrestler and Academic All-American for them. During his four years at Roger Williams, McCormack wrestled in six weight classes — a school record. Aside from being named to the NCAA Division III Academic All-American Team and the All-New England honors he earned, McCormack also was a Pilgrim League All-Star, and left Roger Williams as the team’s all-time leader in escapes.

Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, McCormack served as an assistant wrestling coach at Roger Williams for three seasons before returning to coach his hometown Redcoats in 2010.

CJ McCormack started his wrestling with the Minuteman.

"We are honored that the McCormack's have allowed us the opportunity to rename the scholarship in memory of their son", said Head Coach C. Roger Moss.  "CJ exemplified the values we teach our young wrestlers and was an outstanding role model to all those he touched."

The Berlin  Minutemen have awarded their annual scholarship to Kevin Moss and Ethan Berube of Berlin.  

Kevin was on the honor roll at Berlin High for 13 marking pariods, All Academic in Wrestling, Soccer and Track and Field and an Outstanding Band Student in 2000 and 2001.

His wrestling honors included being Captain 2008 and 2009, All Conference 2008 & 2009, All Academic (2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009) Academic All State (2008), 2x Class L State Place Winner (2007 & 2008), State Open Place Winner (2008) Northwest Conference Champ (2008 & 2009)  Class M Champion at 135 lb (2009, Runner-up State Open 135 lbs (2009).  He finished as a member of the 100 win club with a four year varsity record of 144-40.

Kevin attended Springfield College where he wrestled his Freshman year and accomplished an 11-11 record.  He graduated in four years with a degree in Sports Broadcast Journalism.  Kevin was an assistant coach at Xavier High School from 2014-2015.

Ethan Berube was a three time academic all conference and 1 time academic all state (2008) recipient.  In 2008-09 he won the Art Powers Award.  In 2006 he was the outstanding JV in the NWC Tourney.  Ethan was also a member of the soccer team, bike club and Upbeat house leader.  Ethan's career was cut short his senior year due to medical reasons.  He finished his career with a varsity record of 74-28.

Mason Power's started wrestling in second grade with the Minutemen. Within a month of his wrestling career being finished he still wanted to go out on the mat and get a little workout.  He feels wrestling is something that is never going to leave him.  As reality hit him after the season was over, he looked back and said, "why didn't I do this or that."

Academic Honors; Honors - Fall 2007, High Honors - Fall 2011, Academic All-State 2011.

Wrestling Honors; All-Conference - 2010, 2011, All-State - 2011, Coaches Award 2010 & 2011, Class M State Champion 2011, NWC Champion 2009, CCC Champ 2011, Undefeated in dual meets 2 years 44-0, 104 career wins, 82% winning percentage.  Varisty football 3 years.

Community Involvement; Volunteers with Kiwanis Club of Berlin (x-mas tree lot, Berlin Fair, Car Show), volunteer with berlin midget foot ball program, volunteer at football camps.

Record: Frosh: 10-5, So: 25-10, Jr: 34-5, Sr: 35-2  Career 104-22.