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The following link is a Parent's Guide for Youth Wrestling By Bill Campbell, Copyright 2001 Please take the time to read this great information.

As you know, we have rules for the kids, but we also have rules for us big kids. As a parent of a MadDog wrestler, everyone is relying on you to abide by the following guidelines... Refrain from any form of bad sportsmanship not only because its wrong, but especially because kids will pick up on this and learn bad habits. Therefore, no negative comments about other wrestlers, officials, etc. No excuses. Accept the outcome of every match even if you know mistakes were made. Do not get wrapped up in winning and losing. Kids do poorly under pressure and they will feel pressured if they sense that you are more pleased with a win. Look for what went well and do not criticize. Do not coach your child (on the edge of the mat) unless you are an approved MadDog Coach with an IKWF Coaching card. Not only is this not tolerated by our organization, it can lead to disciplinary action by the IKWF. Help us with safety factors by watching for the following... Chewing gum while wrestling that could lead to choking Any clothing that has zippers, buttons, snaps or any metal objects Any jewelry Injuries or skin conditions that could put your child or others at risk Long finger nails

CLASS OF 2011 Jordan Bradley Schaumburg HS John Chikko Schaumburg HS James Donovan Schaumburg HS Shane Hafner Schaumburg HS Joe LaManna Schaumburg HS Anthony Messina Schaumburg HS Mike Pinones Schaumburg HS Garcia Reed Schaumburg HS Robby Douglas Hoffman Estates HS Devine Holley Hoffman Estates HS Devonte Holley Hoffman Estates HS Vince Gottardo Conant HS Steve Peisker Conant HS Aldo Romelo-Delgado Conant HS CLASS OF 2010 Richard Barboro Schaumburg HS Mikey Bernabe Schaumburg HS Kevin Chrisos Schaumburg HS Mike Grassa Schaumburg HS Craig Hartwig Schaumburg HS Tyler Hill Schaumburg HS Quinten Lorinczi Schaumburg HS Danny Malik Schaumburg HS Nat Ranallo Schaumburg HS Scott Schiff Schaumburg HS Thomas Tate Schaumburg HS Mike Pasbrig Conant HS Brian Kempf Hoffman Estates HS Alex Ochoa Hoffman Estates HS CLASS OF 2009 Evan Hafner Schaumburg HS Craig Cabrera Schaumburg HS Craig Cruz Schaumburg HS Charles Jackson Schaumburg HS Derek Weseen Schaumburg HS Mike Prindle Schaumburg HS Joe Sosnowski Schaumburg HS Joe Patricelli Conant HS Mick Sanfilippo Conant HS Daniel Badovinac Loyola Academy HS CLASS OF 2008 Matt Bauer Schaumburg HS Sean Cottini Schaumburg HS Tom Gallowway Schaumburg HS Tyler Hebda Schaumburg HS Brandon Hunt Schaumburg HS Christy Johnson Schaumburg HS Tim Jones Schaumburg HS Frank LaMantia Schaumburg HS Danny Launhardt Schaumburg HS Robert Malik Schaumburg HS Joey Mariconda Schaumburg HS Jordan Martin Schaumburg HS Matt Neidigh Schaumburg HS Gus Penagakis Schaumburg HS Kyle Peterson Schaumburg HS Joey Respondi Schaumburg HS Emilio Sarga Schaumburg HS James Weber Schaumburg HS Rick Clifford Conant HS Tim Whelan Conant HS CLASS OF 2007 Jesse Gonzales Schaumburg HS Chad Olsen Schaumburg HS Tom Kaminski Schaumburg HS Jeff Evans Schaumburg HS Ryan Bennett Schaumburg HS Joe LaMantia Schaumburg HS Tom Galloway Schaumburg HS Dante Warren St. Viator HS John Pohl St. Viator HS Donnie Lovill Conant HS Andy Ross Conant HS Matt Kempf Hoffman Estates HS CLASS OF 2006 Adam Snow Schaumburg HS Adam Gleixner Schaumburg HS Troy Olsen Schaumburg HS Anthony Taylor Schaumburg HS Brandon Zyzda Schaumburg HS Jim Piorkowski Schaumburg HS Nick Jacobs Schaumburg HS Scott Nacino Schaumburg HS John Casey Schaumburg HS Dan Johnson Schaumburg HS Alex Prafke Schaumburg HS Mke Albright Schaumburg HS Kurt Horsting Schaumburg HS Mike Krenc Schaumburg HS Dan Leipert Schaumburg HS Brian Mahowald Schaumburg HS Tim Buckley Schaumburg HS Chris Vosmik Schaumburg HS Nate Kaplunfksy Conant HS Andrew Treffy Conant HS Arpit Patel Hoffman Estates HS Adam Gliniewicz Hoffman Estates HS Stephen Damhauser Hoffman Estates HS CLASS OF 2005 Tim Anderson Schaumburg HS Craig Mariano Schaumburg HS Brian Diffley Schaumburg HS Justin Briski Schaumburg HS Alex Repp Schaumburg HS Jamie Schwarz Schaumburg HS Taylor Schwarz Schaumburg HS Darren Leeds Schaumburg HS Matt McKee Schaumburg HS Matt Damhauser Hoffman Estates HS Joe Schaffer Hoffman Estates HS Richard Pinney Lake Park HS Andre McKay HS in Canada CLASS OF 2004 Dan Kaminiski Schaumburg HS Jarod Blanchette Schaumburg HS Alex Gonzalez Schaumburg HS JJ Dombek Schaumburg HS Jeff Geisel Schaumburg HS Donnie Castans Schaumburg HS Mike Thorpe Schaumburg HS Thomas Johnson Schaumburg HS Sean Doebler Schaumburg HS Nick Meitus Schaumburg HS/Huntley HS Andrew Eller Conant HS Aaron Haftl Conant HS Chris Weck Conant HS Ryan Hudkins Hoffman Estates HS George Guerrero Hoffman Estates HS CLASS OF 2003 John Hydo Schaumburg HS Erik Keil Schaumburg HS Vince Mariano Schaumburg HS Kevin Hobday Schaumburg HS Brian Rojas Conant HS Adam Cochran Hoffman Estates HS Brett (Bubba) Farmer Hoffman Estates HS CLASS OF 2002 Scott Bodziak* Schaumburg HS* Brad Blanchette Schaumburg HS Grant Evans Schaumburg HS Dave Francioni Conant HS Joe Kierzek HS in California *Scott Bodziak's accomplishments: 2002- Record 33-1 (112lbs) 2002- IHSA Regional Champ 2002- Conference Champ 2002- Wheaton S./Fenton/Lake Park Champ 2001- ISHA State 4th Place (103lbs) 2001- IHSA Sectional Champ 2001- IHSA Regional Champ 2001- Conference 4th Place 2001- Wheaton S./Fenton/Lake Park Champ 2000- IWF State 2nd Place (Frosh/Soph) (103lbs) 2000- IWF Sectional Champ 2000- IWF Regional Champ 1999- IWF State 2nd Place (Frosh/Soph) 1999- IWF Sectional 2nd Place 1999- IWF Regional Champ 1999- District 211 Freshman Champ (90lbs) Undefeated 1999- Lake Forest/Saxon Invite Champ 1998- IWF State 3rd Place (Senior) 1998- IWF Sectional 2nd Place 1998- IWF Regional Champ 1998- District 54 Champ (70lbs) Undefeated 1997- District 54 Champ (70lbs)

Thank you for inquiring about MadDog WRESTLING ACADEMY. Our program is open to athletes ages 4 to 14, of all levels and abilities. We teach, we develop, and we train Champions for Life. Founded in 1998, MadDog Academy was created from the former Schaumburg Shooters & Jr. Saxon WC. Our Wrestling School develops young athlete's in the sport of Wrestling for the local Jr. High and High Schools. Our goals are to develop sportsmanship, discipline, self-esteem and achievement. We assist in the development of strength and conditioning and teach the proper wrestling techniques. Participants will be provided with insurance and a membership card that will enable them to participate in any IKWF, IAWA, and USA (Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation) sanctioned tournament held under the auspices of the IKWF. This includes the state tournament series. We want every child’s experience in the MadDog Wrestling program to be a positive one that they will take with them the rest of their lives. As a participant each child will experience many character-building qualities like physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, success and failure, and commitment. They will appreciate the sense of accomplishment that they achieve personally and as a part of a team. Our goal above all is to be sure your child is having fun within a safe and positive atmosphere. Are you bad enough to be a MadDog! PARTICIPATION Wrestling participation is based on age, weight, and experience. Kids get to develop, train, and compete against other kids just like them. DIVISIONS Developmental and Competitive Senior 12, 13, 14 year olds Novice 10, 11, 12 year olds Junior 8, 9, 10 year olds Instructional and Developmental 8 years old and under Bantam 6, 7, 8 year olds Sprite 4, 5, 6 year olds Elite Competition State Qualifiers in the above divisions WEIGHT CLASSES 16 Weight Classes in each division In each division, wrestlers are grouped in ranges of approximately 5 pounds at the lighter weight classes and 10 pounds at the higher classes. Senior 70 to 275 pounds Novice 60 to 215 pounds Junior 40 to 189 pounds 8 years old and under 30 to 120 pounds Practices are held at Schaumburg High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 until 8:30 in the evening. Coach David Pierce will return as the head coach for the club. He is a former MSL wrestler and was an Illinois state tournament qualifier as an IHSA wrestler. Coach Pierce is also the Assistant Varsity Coach at Schaumburg HS.