Marion has been leading the way in girls wrestling offering a team since fall of 2019.
This level is designated for the beginner in the sport of wrestling. This group covers the most fundamental and basic skills/concepts of wrestling at the youth level. Practices for this group will be held two nights a week. This level is meant to introduce wrestling to the beginner wrestler and create a fun environment to peak interest in the sport. Wrestlers at this level should compete at 2 or 3 Developmental Tournaments in the area during the season.
This level is for a wrestler with a little bit of experience that would benefit from a slower progression of wrestling skills and concepts. In this group basic skills and fundamentals are continued to be developed at a moderate pace. The focus will be on more basic positioning in the top, bottom and neutral positions. This group will practice twice a week. Wrestlers in this group should compete at 1-2 Developmental Tournaments in the area and 2-3 regular wrestling tournaments in the area during the season.
This level is designed for experienced wrestlers who have demonstrated their understanding and skill in wrestling fundamentals. This group will be run with a faster progression throughout the season while still keeping the emphasis on fundamentals. This group will progress into more complex positioning and moves that will enhance a wrestlers’ skill set. The Elite group will also emphasize more in strength and conditioning than our Beginner and Intermediate Levels. Wrestlers in this group should compete in 4 to 5 local tournaments in the area during the season. We encourage this group to attend the AAU district meet and qualify for the AAU state tournament at the end of the season.
I started Wrestling in 8th grade through 4 years at Cornell College. I was a 2 time state qualifier in Illinois. I have been coaching the girls team at Marion since 2019. I understand what it is to wrestle and train at all levels.
My philosophy is that we are here to build the strength and confidence of these young kids. The kids at this
I started Wrestling in 8th grade through 4 years at Cornell College. I was a 2 time state qualifier in Illinois. I have been coaching the girls team at Marion since 2019. I understand what it is to wrestle and train at all levels.
My philosophy is that we are here to build the strength and confidence of these young kids. The kids at this age need structure and need to know they can do hard things. We have found a way to build an environment where it is ok to fail and learn.
Tom Thompson
Coach Josh Pastor
Cell: (319) 491-4407 -- Email: jpastor197@gmail.com
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