National Team

Which coach will contribute most to the 2012 VAWA Cadet National Duals Team?
Posted September 30th, 2011

David Manville, the new VAWA Cadet Director is working now for Virginia to win the 2012 USAW Cadet National GR/FS Duals (Daytona Beach, FL, 12-16JUN12). Manville knows that that goal cannot be attained without a significant increase in H.S. coach support, state-wide.

“My goal is for Virginia to win the 2012 USAW Cadet National Duals” states David Manville. We can do it, but we have to start now and work throughout the folkstyle season to set the conditions for success. I’m encouraging every H.S. coach and parent of a high caliber wrestler to get on board.”

Manville recognizes that “many folks will think I’m crazy for holding this goal. That’s OK. Coaches, parents and wrestlers who are committed to getting to the top of the national podium expect nothing less from their VAWA leaders, coaches and teammates.”

“Coaches are key”, Manville says. “We need H.S. coaches to commit to the success of their wrestlers in GR/FS and work from now through the end of the GR/FS season to make it happen. H.S. coaches must elevate their own thinking, as well as the thinking of their wrestlers from local team level to a mind-set oriented on State and national objectives.” .. read more »
Follow VA National Team in Fargo
Posted July 16th, 2011

Click on the Team VA link at the top of the page to follow a daily blog of action covering the Cadet/Junior GR/FS nationals in Fargo, ND. 

48 of VA’s best are competing in what is widely regarded as the toughest tourney in the country for national honors.  Lead by returning all-Americans:  Brandon Jeskie, Joey Dance, Blake Ruolo, Duke Pickett, Patrick Budd and Hunter Wright, Virginia is poised to have a strong showing.

USA Wrestling will provide unprecedented live coverage from the 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet & Junior Nationals July 16-23 in Fargo, N.D.

Every session will be streamed live with up to eight live feeds and fans will have the ability to chat and keep up to date with the tournament all week long.

Last year, USA Wrestling provided nearly 60 hours of live coverage. In 2011, there will be approximately over 390 live hours of wrestling, with coverage spanning 6-8 feeds at a time.

Fans can also watch archived footage and the live webcast on TheMat.TV.
For the live feeds coverage click here.
VAWA Training Camp at Colonial Forge Complete
Posted June 6th, 2011

Over the weekend, our VAWA National Team members completed the first of 5 opportunities for training camps.

June 3-5, wrestlers went to Colonial Forge High School to get prepared for the upcoming national events.

You can check out the youtube highlight video from camp by clicking here.

Remember each VAWA National Team member must attend 2 training camps. The 4 remaining camps are:

June 17-19th @ University of Virginia
June 24-26th @ Old Dominion University
June 27-29th @ Christiansburg
July 8-10th @ Virginia Tech

Departure to Fargo: Bus leaves UVA’s University Hall parking lot at 12 noon on Thursday, July 14th, 2011.
Welcome VAWA National Team Members
Posted May 25th, 2011

Congratulations on qualifying for one of the VAWA National Teams!

Just as last year, both the Cadets and the Juniors are headed for the National Tournament in Fargo, North Dakota.

The VAWA staff has put together a program to help your experience at Nationals be a memorable one. Below is a list of information and forms that each wrestler heading to Fargo needs.

National Team members must also order their equipment package online.

You will find warm ups, singlets an everything else you need for the National Team by clicking here.

General Welcome Letter Entry Form/Medical Waiver
2011 National Team Fact Sheet 2011 National Team Information Form
2011 Participants Agreement Form 2011 Solicitation Memo
2011 Solicitation Letter

Typical Schedule for the Training Camps (with exception of Christiansburg which is Tue-Thur) .. read more »
VAWA National Team Information
Posted May 18th, 2011

VAWA’s National Team information will be posted under the TEAM VA link at the top of the page.

Check that page for updates and important information. Links to national team forms, national team training camp sign up, purchasing gear, and options for paying your national team fees with Paypal are all available through the TEAM VA page.
VAWA Fargo Training Camp Sign Up
Posted May 16th, 2011

Attention all wrestlers: Those who qualify for Fargo must attend any 2 of the training camp sessions.

Sign up for training camps by clicking here.

These sessions are open to any wrestler who is a member of USA wrestling, and would only have to pay $100 for food and lodging.

Training camp dates and Locations are as follows:
June 3-5th @ Colonial Forge High School
June 17-19th @ University of Virginia
June 24-26th @ Old Dominion University
June 27-29th @ Christiansburg
July 8-10th @ Virginia Tech

Departure to Fargo: Bus leaves UVA’s University Hall parking lot at 12 noon on Thursday, July 14th, 2011.
National Team Gear
Posted May 13th, 2011

All Cadets and Juniors that will be participating on the VAWA National Teams will need to order their equipment package online. You can access the online store here.
Interested In Becoming A VA National Team Coach
Posted December 6th, 2010

VAWA has begun the process of accepting applications for next year’s national team coaching staff. You can access the application by clicking here or you can find it under the COACHES section of this site.

In order to be selected the VAWA Coaching staff; the following criteria must be met:

  • Apply to be in the VAWA coaches pool (applications are available on the COACHES page)
  • Must have at least USA Wrestling Bonze level certification
  • Must volunteer your time in at least one of the VAWA state tournaments (See application)
  • Attend a VAWA national team training camp
  • Attend the VAWA fall meeting and/or the VAWA summit

    • All applications must be signed and ready for approval by December 30, 2010.
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