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EAA wrestling is a
program that is fun and safe. Through wrestling, kids develop strength,
balance, flexibility, endurance and most importantly, confidence in
their abilities. These attributes are the basis of all competitive
sports. Exposure to wrestling will help your child excel in other
sports such as football, soccer, track and much more.
“For kids who
participate in other sports, wrestling gives them a taste of something
different and offers skills like body control, body awareness and quick
reaction that they can take back and apply to their sport.”
Tampa Tribune article
The dedication of
our kids is exceptional. Eagan’s youth wrestling program continues to
grow and become one of the largest clubs in the metro area.
Wrestling
Program Changes
In order to best serve the wrestlers within the Eagan community, we
made some changes for the coming year. In the past few years, EAA
has offered both a Novice and an Advanced program. We have decided
that as a community sports organization, it is best for us to
concentrate on an In-House or Novice program only.
The EAA In-House Wrestling program will now serve as a great way to
introduce kids grades K - 6 to the sport of wrestling in a fun,
team-oriented environment. For those with a greater desire to
develop their wrestling skills in a more competitive environment,
(previously EAA Advanced), the South Metro Elite wrestling club is the
place to participate.
By making this change, we feel both types of wrestlers will be better
served and developed.
In-House Wrestling Season
The EAA program is a great place for kids from K - 6th grade to be
introduced to the sport of wrestling through practices and both team and
individual competitions.
Practices are divided into warm up, conditioning, and fund technique and
skill development games. The proper balance of activities keeps
the practice fun and the wrestlers engaged. Members of eh Eagan
High School wrestling team work with the wrestlers once a week to
instruct and encourage them.
Throughout the season wrestlers will also participate in team matches
against each other to apply the skills they have learned in a fun and
competitive situation. Parents with or without wrestling
experience are needed to help coach teams.
Practices for both
programs are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings at the Eagan High
School wrestling room.
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Season
Dates |
Participation Fee |
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IN-HOUSE: K - 6th Grades
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January -
mid-March |
$65.00 |
If you would like
to learn more about our program, please call Todd Hansen at
612-269-3853. You can also reach Todd at his E-mail address:
tlsbhansen@comcast.net.
Benefits of Wrestling
``It's not about how big or tall or
strong you are. Wrestling allows kids to be great athletes even if
they're just small.''
For kids who participate in other
sports, wrestling gives them a taste of something different and offers
skills like body control, body awareness and quick reaction that they
can take back and apply to their sport.
``Wrestling helps me build speed and
agility,'' said Corso, who has played soccer since he was 5. ``And
practicing with the bigger guys has helped me build muscle.''
Tampa
Tribune article
What does wrestling have to offer an
aspiring football candidate? Primarily, it teaches him
"self-reliance"--the ability to make things happen without expecting
help from others.
And that's not all. In the wrestling
room, he improves his agility, coordination, quickness, upper body
strength, and stamina--to name just a few benefits. So, if you have a
son who's spending most of the snow season on his duff, suggest
wrestling. He'll be a much better football player for it!
DR.
BILL WELKER – “On the Benefits of Wrestling for Football Players”
"I have seen first hand how wrestling has helped many players in the
NFL including the development of their upper body, hand control, and
use of leg strength. Wrestling skills help a football player move
quickly to the point of attack, putting one's body in position to
neutralize a play, and take control of a match-up.”
RICH GANNON - Oakland Raider's
Quarterback and 2001 Pro Bowl MVP
For
more information, visit www.eaganwrestling.com/youth
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