Youth Wrestling 101

By:   Tre Horton
Foreword by:   Ken Chertow
Edited by:   Savannah Horton
Imprint:   Horton Press LLC
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   313g
ISBN:   9798988192909
Pages:   268
Publication Date:   01 July 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

"Tre Horton carries over twenty years of experience in the sport of wrestling as a student, athlete, and a coach. He is currently serving as the Wrestling Director for Peachtree Ridge Youth Athletic Association and as an Assistant Coach at Life University. He is also the owner and host of the Wrestling Core Podcast designed to give wrestlers everything they need to be successful in one place. He is imbued with a passion for the sport having extensive coaching experience at the youth, high school, and college levels. He has coached multiple state placers, All-Americans, and National Champions on all levels, and has received multiple awards for his outstanding coaching skills. He has served as the main point of contact for the launching of many clubs and provided valuable insight to existing clubs to foster success. In addition, he built the largest youth wrestling program in Gwinnett County, the largest county in Georgia, in two years. Tre wrestled with impressive results at Peachtree Ridge High School and finished his extensive competitive career at Brewton-Parker College. He holds USA Wrestling Bronze & Copper certifications and has completed the NWCA College Coaching Leadership Academy. Ken has found success at all levels of competition, both as a competitor and a coach. After winning 2 State Championships and Outstanding Wrestler Awards, Ken culminated his prep career by winning Junior Nationals in both freestyle and Greco and the Junior World Championship.While studying and training at PENN STATE, Ken was a 3x NCAA All-American, 2x Junior World Champion, Pan American Champion, and U.S. Olympian.Ken also excelled in the classroom as he became a 3X Academic All-American, graduating from Penn State with a 3.6 GPA.Ken conducted summer day camps throughout college and started the Gold Medal Training System upon graduation from Penn State. During Ken's first five years conducting camps, he also coached at Ohio State and Penn State. While at OHIO STATE, Coach Chertow helped build the Buckeyes into a national powerhouse. OHIO STATE finished 4th and 5th in the NCAA Championships, the program's best finishes in school history.Coach Chertow returned to PENN STATE and joined the Nittany Lion Coaching Staff. Ken's team won the National Dual Meet Championship and was 2nd in the NCAA Championships, PSU's best finish since 1953 at the time.Ken has left college coaching to focus his time and energy on helping young people through his local wrestling school and to devote more time to developing his camp system. Many of Ken's wrestlers have excelled, winning State & National Championships.Coach Chertow's dedication and skills, coupled with his commitment to surrounding his campers with the best possible staff in the nation, has made the Gold Medal Training Camp the most highly organized and successful camp system in the Nation. Ken's summer camp attracts and develops MANY CHAMPIONS.Ken conducts clinics throughout our country, has produced a series of instructional videos, and is the broadcast analyst for the Pac-12 Network and the Big Ten Network (BTN). Ken has also written a motivational book entitled, ""Wrestling: A Commitment to Excellence.""You will learn more than just technique at Ken's unique camp. You will learn the skills and philosophies that it takes to excel in both wrestling and life. A passionate editor and storyteller with a love for weaving captivating tales that transport readers into enchanting realms. With an unwavering dedication to the written word, Savannah has expertly honed her craft through years of experience both in and out of the classroom.As an accomplished educator, Savannah has mastered the art of nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning. Her background in teaching not only adds to her credibility as a skilled editor, but also provides a unique perspective on storytelling that ensures her work resonates with audiences of all ages.While Savannah's professional pursuits have brought her great success, her true passion lies in the world of fan fiction. This passion has led her to create mesmerizing stories that reimagine beloved characters and worlds, particularly in the realms of fantasy and romance. Through her creative pursuits, Savannah has built a loyal following of readers who eagerly await her latest literary adventures.A devoted wife and an imaginative writer, Savannah Horton is a force to be reckoned with in the literary world. Her commitment to crafting engaging narratives and her dedication to mentoring aspiring writers make her an invaluable presence in the ever-evolving world of storytelling."

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