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Skyview Storm Wrestling
Parents Survival Packet 2018-2019
Dear Parents,
Your child has chosen to turn out for the great sport of wrestling. Thank you for
allowing them the opportunity to wrestle and become a better person for the effort.
We have put together sort of a survival packet for you to help you get through the
season. In this packet you will find: a season schedule, a nutrition guide, expectations,
and lettering criteria. Please read the information and feel free to ask questions.
Wrestling is a sport that teaches kids about life more than any other sport there
is. Competition is something people live with for the rest of their lives. It is important
to teach athletes the need for sportsmanship, but also important to show them that
success is the result of hard work. From wrestling, your child will gain the following:
1.They will become stronger, quicker, and more coordinated, 2. Have a better
understanding of nutrition, 3. Develop a strong work ethic, 4. Ignite their competitive
spirit
Sincerely,
Jess Pritchard and Tori Sharpe, Head Coaches Jeff Thompson, Brian Hansen, Tyson Toppen, Jason Nicholson, and Gabby Bloom Assistant Coaches
If you have questions, please contact:
Coach Jess Pritchard Coach Tori Sharpe [email protected] [email protected] Cell: 360-521-4793 Cell: 360-852-3443
Join the Skyview Wrestling Communication circle:
Parent Email: [email protected]
Skyviewstormwrestling.weebly.com
Skyview Storm Wrestling
JOIN THE WRESTLING TEXT BLASTS: BOYS: Text @skyviewwr to the # 81010 GIRLS: Text @shsstorm to the # 81010
Skyview Storm Wrestling Goals & Expectations
Although wrestling seems to be an individual sport, we are a TEAM. Each and every one
of us has a role in maintaining the morale of the team. We are going to take care of
one another and watch each other’s back. Therefore, we will follow these guidelines
throughout the season:
Wrestlers will…
1. Know the 8 basic skills of wrestling: stance, motion, elevation change, penetration, back step, back arch, pummeling, and lifting
2. Develop a team and community atmosphere of pride and positive attitude. 3. Create an atmosphere of hard work and self-discipline . 4. Recognize and develop a healthy lifestyle which includes; nutrition, weight
management, hydration, exercise, sleep and good hygiene. 5. Maintain a strong work ethic which includes being punctual to classes and
practice every day, while consistently putting forth their optimal effort. 6. Have a willingness to give their best effort every day while staying focused. 7. Commit to the Skyview team, self and wrestling community . 8. Respect the sport, coaches, teammates , referees, and opponents . 9. Compete at a high level with pride, dignity, and honor as a Skyview wrestler. 10. Believe in themselves and their teammates. 11. Value that our wrestling room is our temple a clean room is a positive room
do your part to keep it clean. 12. Trust their coaches.
Parents will...
1. Be positive, involved, and supportive of all the kids in our program
2. Remind Varsity Athletes to remain until the last wrestler has wrestled at all
meets and tournaments. JV negotiable.
3. Understand that we cannot guarantee your wrestler will get a match until
weigh-ins. It is our hope that all of our wrestlers will be able to wrestle every
meet. A good idea would be to call or text your child to ask before heading to
far away meets.
4. All students are expected to send 20 emails for their SNAP! Fundraiser.
“Trust, Integrity, Excellence”
Coaching Philosophies
STUDENT ATHLETE
Sports are a privilege for those who can maintain an acceptable grade point average. One F is
unacceptable. The coaching staff reserves the right to withhold wrestling athletes who demonstrate that
they are not doing their best in school in terms of academics and behavior. As a team this year we will set
the goal to improve our team GPA and will demonstrate always, Storm Pride, around school. We are here
to get an education first, wrestling comes after that.
DISCIPLINE & SPORTSMANSHIP
This coaching staff will refuse to place an athlete on the mat that cannot control their actions in
school, practice, and competition. If a problem occurs in any of these areas, we will take action.
Consequences will range in severity from a simple talk, to missing competition depending on the severity
and number of occurrences. As a team, if we take care of these issues early and firmly, we can
concentrate on our season and the road to the Tacoma Dome.
DRUGS & ALCOHOL
Every athlete has a very important decision to make before they decide to join this team. If they
are here to wrestle, let’s get to work. However, if they choose to attend parties on the weekend and
disregard the code of ethics for athletic participation, then the coaching staff will ask that you leave this
program. On a wrestling team we depend on one another for support on and off the mat, and this lack of
self-discipline will weaken this program.
THE BODY
Wrestling is a physical and demanding sport which may result in some injury. Please communicate
with your son or daughter the need to approach a coach if they have any concerns. Our philosophy is to
provide a safe environment and immediate attention, if necessary, for our student-athletes. We need to
know. We are very conscious of concussions these days and if we suspect a possible head injury, we will
hold the athlete out until cleared by a medical professional.
Skin condition issues are often a nature of this sport. Anything suspicious they need to report to the
Coaching Staff for evaluation. Wrestlers are expected to take a shower every day directly after practice.
To keep our bodies free of infections, wrestlers are expected to bring the following to each practice:
personal water bottle, two clean shirts, running shoes, wrestling shoes, and a clean pair of shorts.
Nutrition Awareness
Being in wrestling does not mean cut weight! In fact, this is discouraged. We focus on learning technique and the principles of success.
In some cases you will need to keep your weight dialed in, and we want you to do it right.
Even if you don’t need to lose weight, a proper diet will give you that extra edge. Eat healthy food, eat only when your body is hungry, and stop when you are full.
Golden Rule: You want to be in a negative energy balance: Making small adjustments to both your caloric intake and your
physical activity is generally recommended as the most reasonable and sustainable method of weight loss. Using this method, you can
burn a few hundred extra calories with a workout and cut back calories by eliminating dessert or high-calorie snacks to reach your
goal. IMPORTANT ADVICE: 1. Graze throughout the day / Eat 6 to 7 smaller meals a day. 2. Don’t miss breakfast. Eat high carbohydrate breakfast with protein. (cereal/oats, eggs, fruit) 3. Eating most of your calories for breakfast and gradually decrease to dinner. 4. Avoid: any soda, excess red meat, and excess sodium 5. Eat a protein rich lunch – ham and nonfat cheese sandwich nonfat yogurt, banana, protein bar 6. Eat a variety of foods including vegetables. 7. Doing a cardiovascular workout in the morning to keep your metabolism going through the day. 8. Taking a multiple vitamin and vitamin C daily 9. Water: Divide your weight by 2, change the number from pounds to ounces, and drink that amount of water each day. Add another 16-24 oz for every hour of exercise. Example: A person weighing 130lbs: 130/2= 65oz
Weight control, You can’t do it on your diet alone! Diet should be close to: 60% Carbohydrates
20% Protein 20% fat *After Weight-ins: 1. Drink one to two pounds of Power Aid or Gatorade 2. Eat one to two bagels 3. Eat 2 pieces of fruit (2 bananas) 4. Drink more water 5. Drink some coffee or tea an hour to 30 minutes before the match 6. Eat granola bars are also a good snack after weigh-ins *Tournament Food Pack List 1. Gatorade or Power Aid (64oz) 2. Six bagels 3. Fruit (3 bananas, 1 orange and 1 apple) 4. Water (drink until urine is clear) 5. Pop tarts, granola bars or graham crackers 6. More water
Negative energy Balance example:
Calories consumed each day: 2000
Calories burned each day: 2500
2000 (energy input) - 2500 (energy output) = -500 calories
With a negative energy balance of 500 calories per day, this person will have a total calorie deficit of 3500 calories per week and will lose roughly one pound per week on this plan.
Skyview Storm Boys Wrestling – Lettering Policy Any Skyview wrestler can receive a varsity letter if they have the commitment to wrestling. They will
have to earn the letter through a combination of COMMITMENT, CHARACTER, and COMPETITION.
AUTOMATIC LETTER AWARD CRITERIA:
If you weigh-in and wrestle in at least 4 Varsity league matches OR 3 Varsity Tournaments.
Attend practices and continue to “challenge” the wrestlers in your weight class. Challenges are
every Monday during the season starting in December.
If you wrestle in the District Tournament and place in TOP 4 or win at least TWO matches at the
District Tournament. ( 2 entries to Districts per weight)
Have less than 2 absences (excused or unexcused) from practice up to the end of the season.
(Legitimate emergencies and illness will be considered by the coaching staff.) Holiday practices are
crucial to the development of a wrestler. Yes, we do recognize the importance of “family”
around the Holidays. This is for a Varsity Letter.
TO RECEIVE THE LETTER AWARD, YOU MUST:
Complete the entire season, until released by coaching staff- (Districts, Regionals, State)
Return all wrestling gear and attend the season banquet. (unless there is a reasonable excuse)
In this day and age, fundraising is critical. We have numerous tournaments, transportation, and
equipment needs. ALL wrestlers are expected to “participate”. More Info later!
If you are close to lettering it will be up to the entire coaching staff to decide.
THINGS WE CONSIDER:
Out of season sports participation
Club wrestling and tournaments
Out of season fundraising events: SNAP! Fundraiser, Seattle to Portland Bike Race (summer),
Silverbacks Wrestling tournament (pre-season), Chipotle nights, etc.
Team Camp participation
Attitude, Classroom, Character, Team membership
-The Skyview Coaching Staff
Skyview Storm Girls Wrestling – Lettering Policy Any Skyview wrestler can receive a varsity letter if they have the commitment to wrestling and
demonstrate a combination of COMMITMENT, CHARACTER, and COMPETITION.
AUTOMATIC LETTER AWARD CRITERIA:
If you weigh-in and achieve at least 1 victory in at least 4 Varsity tournaments in the varsity
bracket of competitors or combination of Varsity league matches (currently only boys team).
Attend practices and continue to “challenge” the wrestlers in your weight class. Challenges are
every Monday during the season starting in December.
If you wrestle in the District Tournament and place in the TOP 3 or win at least TWO matches at
the District Tournament.
If you weigh-in and wrestle in the Regional Tournament.
Have less than 2 absences (excused or unexcused) from practice up to the end of the season.
(Legitimate emergencies and illness will be considered by the coaching staff.) Holiday practices are
crucial to the development of a wrestler. Yes, we do recognize the importance of “family”
around the Holidays. This is for a Varsity Letter.
TO RECEIVE THE LETTER AWARD, YOU MUST:
Complete the entire season, until released by coaching staff- (Includes Districts, Regionals, State)
Return all wrestling gear and attend the season banquet. (unless there is a reasonable excuse)
In this day and age, fundraising is critical. We have numerous tournaments, transportation, and
equipment needs. ALL wrestlers are expected to “participate”. More Info later!
If you are close to lettering it will be up to the entire coaching staff to decide.
THINGS WE CONSIDER:
Out of season sports participation
Club wrestling and tournaments
Out of season fundraising events: SNAP! Fundraiser, Seattle to Portland Bike Race (summer),
Silverbacks Wrestling tournament (pre-season), Chipotle nights, etc.
Team Camp participation
Attitude, Classroom, Character, Team membership
-The Skyview Coaching Staff
