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Wrestling
Parents,
The Lewis-Palmer Middle School Wrestling Program is pleased to have your athlete involved in the tradition-rich sport of wrestling. We have many goals for all the athletes who participate in the sport at LPMS. For technique, we will stick with the Seven Basic Skills of wrestling for this age group:
Stance/Position
Motion/Movement
Level Change
Penetration
Lift
Backstep
Back Arch
These basic skills will be supplemented with lots of tumbling, gymnastics and coordination drills that will bring out the ‘athlete,’ give them strength and build confidence. Body awareness/control is very important in this age group and wrestling will/can help. These skills will transfer to any other sport.
Safety is a true concern. When the coaches are instructing/talking we need the wrestler’s full attention so as to keep the sessions fruitful and safe. There is a lot of repetition in our sport; we are firm believers in ‘Practice makes permanent, perfect practice makes perfect.’ Wrestling is a physical and technically demanding sport and having a routine with a systematic approach will help them all learn and become more confident through the season.
We are looking for all the athletes to do their best at all times. Though wrestling may be a solo sport when one is developing/learning, it is the ‘Team Unity’ that helps build the individual. This includes the team structure at home. We will profess that it is important to do the right things while at school, in the wrestling room/competition venue, and at home.
We believe in building up young men and women of strong body and mind, to include a positive work ethic in all aspects of the athlete's life.
Registration for Regular Wrestling Season 2024
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Wrestling Warm-ups (Orders are due by JAN. 26th)
Click the link to access the website to order warm-ups for the Wrestling season.
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Please see the attached sizing chart to make your selections.
Wrestling schedule (practices/meets)
Wrestling Meet Schedule only 2023-2024
02/6/2024 LPMS is at Chinook Trail Middle School at 3:45
02/8/2024 LPMS is at Mountain Ridge Middle School at 3:45
02/13/2024 LPMS is at home hosting Eagleview Middle School at 3:45
02/15/2024 LPMS is at home hosting Timberview Middle School at 3:45
02/20/2024 LPMS TEAM PHOTOS
02/22/2024 LPMS is at Challenger Middle School at 3:45
02/27/2024 LPMS BYE
02/29/2024 LPMS is at home hosting The Classical Academy at 3:45
03/5/2024 LPMS is at Elizabeth Middle School at 3:45
03/9/2024 NPAC Tournament at The Classical Academy N. Campus TBD
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Coaches
Head Coach - Richard Estrella
Assistant Coach - Maria Ragan
Phone: 7198678041
Assistant Coach- Jason Romero
I have been involved in the sport of wrestling since I was 5 years old. As I continued to participate in the sport, I went on to win a State Title and finish as a runner-up twice in the New Mexico State Tournament. After high school, I attended Adams State College where I wrestled at the Varsity level for each of my 4 years. I became an Assistant Wrestling coach at Alamosa High School and was part of 4 State Championship teams in the 10 years that I coached. I was also Head Coach of the Baseball program at Alamosa High School during those 10 years. I am currently the Head Coach of the Wrestling program at Palmer Ridge High School. I look forward to bringing my knowledge and enthusiasm for the sport to the LPMS wrestling program. I am excited to build on the foundation of excellence here at LPMS and work closely with Coach Estrella and Coach Ragan to build a formidable wrestling program that can soar to great heights this year and for many years to come.