September Newsletter From Wrestling Office

 

September Newsletter WELCOME BACK We hope this email finds you all well! Life on campus has started to pick up after a summer unlike any in recent memory. Our student-athletes have been trickling back to town over the course of the previous two months as they prepare for the first official day of classes at Oregon State University on September 23. Since their arrival to campus in late June, the team has been attending voluntary workouts. Though not mandatory, there has been significant enthusiasm from the student-athletes to get back to a somewhat normal routine. The workouts usually consist of a conditioning segment followed by a weight-lifting session that same day and is run four times a week. RECRUITING Currently, the NCAA DI Council has extended the temporary COVID-19 recruiting dead period through September 30th, which prohibits all in-person recruiting activities. To help navigate this difficult circumstance, the OSU wrestling staff has been hard at work preparing a virtual tour which will debut in the coming weeks. The 360-degree picture tour helps prospective student-athletes get a taste of what to expect when they step onto campus at Oregon State University. Coupled with pictures from all of the beautiful places the region has to offer, it is our hope this will help us mitigate the lost impact of in-person recruiting. BEAVER DAM WRESTLING RTC Regional Training Centers have quickly become one of the most important aspects of the collegiate and international wrestling landscape. In addition to providing opportunities for elite athletes to train and compete, they provide the highest caliber of training partners for student-athletes.   The Beaver Dam Wrestling Regional Training Center aims to do just that. The Beaver Dam Wrestling Regional Training Center is a nonprofit sports organization committed to the development of athletics and personal growth through the sport of wrestling. By fostering a competitive environment, providing mentorship, opportunity, and resources our organization is able to reach the youth, collegiate, and senior-level athletes aspiring to become NCAA, World, and Olympic Champions as well as leaders of the community. The Beaver Dam Wrestling RTC operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization powered by charitable donors, sponsors, and supporters both locally and nationally who share a common interest in the growth and preservation of the sport of wrestling. The Beaver Dam RTC's goal is to support multiple senior level athletes as they compete on the international wrestling circuit during the current Olympic cycle. Additionally, our organization provides world class training opportunities for elite developmental athletes from the Pacific Northwest while also playing an active role in both our local communities and the greater Pacific Northwest wrestling community.  The Beaver Dam Regional Training Center practices take place at the Dale Thomas Wrestling Facility on the campus of Oregon State University. This facility houses the wrestling training facility, newly renovated weight training and cardiovascular facilities directly beneath it, as well as a sports medicine and therapy room.   The OSU wrestling staff has been hard at work preparing the framework for a successful RTC. Among the most important aspects of this is the Beaver Dam Wrestling RTC Board of Directors. All of the members of the board were chosen for their dedication to the sport of wrestling and desire to see its continued success in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.   Board Members: James R. Baumgardner Christopher Pendleton Bryce Saddoris Clayton Jack Gregory Strobel In the coming weeks the RTC website will be live with all information regarding Beaver Dam wrestling. You will be able to find out about coaches, athletes, upcoming events, fundraiser initiatives, gear and merchandise, etc.   If you or any business you know would like to make a charitable donation to the Beaver Dam Wrestling Regional Training Center please contact Wrestling Assistant Coach Mike Kosoy at mike.kosoy@oregonstate.edu.   GET TO KNOW This portion of the newsletter is aimed towards getting to know a new member of the OSU wrestling staff. In this months edition we get to know Assistant Coach Mike Kosoy.     v  Introduce us to your background and family growing up Well, I grew up in South Florida where I was born first-generation American to loving Ukrainian parents (Roman & Natasha). I also have a brother (Laurence Kosoy), who currently wrestles at Columbia University in New York and two sisters (Inna & Kathy) that live in Los Angeles, CA. I started wrestling my freshman year of high school after one of my football coaches told me that it would be great cross training for football during my off-season. Little did he know, I would fall in love with wrestling and it would become more important to me than football ever was. v  What are your interests outside of wrestling? My interests outside of wrestling include anything thats outdoors. I enjoy hiking, camping, and fishing. I also like to travel and have new experiences. In addition to the outdoor activities I already do, Im currently trying to learn how to hunt. v  Who is your role model and why? My role models would have to be my parents. They left the former USSR for a better life here in the United States and through hard work and perseverance have provided me and my siblings with great lives. They instilled in us the belief that we can do anything we want in this life if we work hard. v  Tell us about a secret skill (ie music, language, cooking, etc) that you possess? Im not quite sure its a secret considering I post about it on my social media all the time, but I really enjoy smoking meat for myself and my friends. I like to smoke steaks, ribs, brisket, fish, chicken, elk, YOU NAME IT! I also speak fluent Russian. v  What is your favorite food? Oh man! I go through phases, but currently pizza has been my cheat meal of choice. Nothing too crazy, just with some meats (sausage, pepperoni) on it, peppers, and fresh mozzarella cheese.   v  What inspires you? There isnt a singular place I get inspiration. Im inspired by the people around me daily because I want to be the hardest worker in the room. Im inspired by other individuals drive and ability to work through adversity. If they can do it, why not me? v  What's the best advice anyone has given you? The best advice I ever got was from my high school coach: You can only control whats in between your ears. There is no point in wasting time/energy worrying about circumstances outside of your control. If you can control what you can control then youre already on track to achieving your goals. v  Anything else you want to share?  Im just super thankful and blessed to have been given this opportunity to be surrounded by such outstanding like-minded individuals on this staff. Im also thankful for the alumni and fans of the Oregon State Wrestling program who have been so welcoming with our arrival to the Pacific Northwest. I look forward to making them proud and seeing them pack Gill Coliseum this season!     CONTACT US If you have any questions or comments please feel free to reach out to Wrestling Assistant Coach Mike Kosoy at mike.kosoy@oregonstate.edu.