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Friday, June 5, 2020

Update from Coach Pendleton

Beaver Wrestling Supporters,

It is a somber time for our country; however, there is hope for equality and justice as we witness/participate in the largest civil rights movement in world history.  

Please see below a heartfelt update from Coach P.  Welcome, Mike Kosoy!

Jana Iwasaki

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Hello Beaver Nation!

Just wanted to give everyone a few updates on the program, even though it has only been a couple months as the leader of Oregon State Wrestling it feels like I’ve been here for years.

One of the most important parts of building a sustainable team culture was surrounding the student-athletes with coaches that hold the same beliefs and values as I do. It was a long process, and with the hiring of Mike Kosoy as our new heavyweight coach I can proudly say that I feel like I’ve checked all of the boxes that I wanted for my staff! I can’t wait for the community to meet these men.

I wanted to share with everyone my thoughts and updates from the team about what’s going on in the world right now. The protests, riots, and separation that’s happening in the world is truly heartbreaking. 

One of my messages to the team is that I don’t just value them for what they do on the wrestling mat. I want them to grow and be outstanding human beings. We’ve had many discussions as a team about having a culture of understanding and inclusion. This past week we’ve had multiple wrestlers participate in peaceful protests in Eugene and Corvallis, and I couldn’t be prouder of them. They are being true men of impact by trying to make the world a better place. Our very own Adam Rateb was on the front page of multiple newspapers taking a stand against Racism. 


Thank you all again for your support. The world is changing every day, and the people in our program are working hard to make the people who support us proud! 

Stay Safe 

Coach Pendleton
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The FALL Wrestling Booster Club
OSU_Wrestling@lists.oregonstate.edu

Virtual Beaver State Tour 5/21 Video

Beaver Wrestling Supporters,
 
One more email today with the link to the virtual Beaver State Tour video from 5/21 with Strobe.


Go Beavs!
Jana