Note: NON OHIO WRESTLERS MAY APPLY

October 3, 2014

Dear Parents & Coaches,

Based on applications we have received so far, we have made a decision to continue working on plans for an Ohio All-Star Wrestling Team to tour, during the summer of 2015.

Among the applications we have received are several state and national champions/place winners, which already represent 7 states and Canada. While we have not made any announcement of team members yet, we may decide to name a few spots prior to the application deadline.

All announcements would be made on our Facebook page: 2015 Ohio All-Star Wrestling Team. While currently an Open Group, once the final team roster is announced, this page would convert to a Closed Group.

We are, however, focusing our efforts on these are anticipated summer weights: 68-78, 88-112 and 128-138. This is not meant to discourage wrestlers not in these weights from applying, as we are not limited to what weights we can travel with. It is just based on the applications we have received so far, and where we feel we would like to have more of a selection from.

We have also started to talking to various individuals about coaching the team. Amongst those interested are:

3X State Champion Eddie Jayne (former team member and has coached the team 4 times)
3X All American Mark Jayne (former team member and as coached the team twice)
Mike Geisz (has coached the team 7 times now)
3X State Champion Colt Sponseller (former team member and now an Asst. at Edinboro)
State Champion Brad Harris (former 2X team member and has coached the team 3 times now)
3X State Champion Drew Pariano (former team member and currently Head Coach at Northwestern) - interested in working team camp again

Initial team itinerary would include scheduled matches in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, California and Oregon.

Sightseeing would include: Olympic Training Center, Pikes Peak, Alpine Slide, several Las Vegas Shows, including Blue Man Group, Recording Studio, Lake Tahoe, Disneyland, Pacific Ocean, Hollywood, Improv Show and Lesson, Mormon Temple, Baseball Game, Water Parks, San Diego Zoo, white water rafting and much more.

Again, if interested, please contact me for an application and return it by October 18. Those interested in 2016 and 2017 OASWT tours may also submit their application at this time.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours in Wrestling,

Bart Freidenberg
Ohio All-Star Wrestling Team
614-507-1653