Good
afternoon from Oregon State Wrestling, we hope this newsletter finds
you well! It has been a busy time here on campus as students are making
their way back to Corvallis. Classes officially began on Wednesday,
September 22, and with that another year of OSU wrestling is upon us!
OSU WRESTLING STAFF NEWS
Oregon
State Wrestling Head Coach, Chris Pendleton, has his staff set for his
second year at the helm in Corvallis. Recently, Nate Engel was promoted
to Associate Head Coach for Oregon State Wrestling.
"This
promotion is more than just him being an amazing recruiter or an
Olympic team coach," said Pendleton. "It's about the type of person he
is and what he embodies for our program. When I hired Nate a year and a
half ago, I had no idea what a phenomenal person I was bringing into the
program. There is no one I would rather build Beaver wrestling with
moving forward."
Engel
finished his first season with the OSU wrestling program in 2021. He
played a key part in helping OSU finish second at the Pac-12
Championships with 123.0 team points, just 15 behind Arizona State.
Under
his guidance, Devan Turner (133) and Grant Willits (141) won their
second individual Pac-12 Championship titles in 2021. He assisted in
Hunter Willits (157), Ryan Reyes (184) and J.J. Dixon (197) all earning a
runner-up finish at the Pac-12 Championships. Brandon Kaylor (125) also
earned a third-place finish last season.
"I
want to thank Chris Pendleton for this promotion," said Engel. "I also
want to thank Scott Barnes and Dan Bartholomae for giving me this
opportunity and the rest of the wrestling staff Isaiah Martinez, Mike
Kosoy and Evan Hooper for their support and hard work with the
wrestling program. Working with Chris this past year has been one of the
best decisions I have ever made. I'm excited for where Beaver wrestling
is headed through the support of our alumni, current student-athletes
and recruits. I know this program is going to continue to grow in the
future, and I'm excited to continue to build the DAM with each of them.
I
would also like to thank my wife, McKayla, because without her, I
wouldn't be the man I am today. She has pushed me to strive to be the
best every day. This promotion means the world to me and my family." LINK TO FULL ARTICLE HERE
In
addition to Engels promotion, Volunteer Assistant Coach Mike Kosoy is
back with Beavers Wrestling! Listen to what Coach Kosoy had to say
below.
IM
BACK! said Kosoy. Im so happy to be back on staff at Oregon State and
to continue to build something special here in Corvallis. Although
short, my time away helped me realize how much I want to be a part of
this team, family, and community.
Im very grateful for this staff and the group of guys we have who took me back in with open arms. Lets get to work!
In
addition to Associate Head Coach Engel and Volunteer Assistant Coach
Kosoy, Assistant Coach Isaiah Martinez and Director of Operations Evan
Hooper are back for year two under Head Coach Chris Pendleton.
BEAVERS IN THE RANKS
The Oregon State wrestling team is ranked No. 24 in InterMat's 2021-22 preseason poll, which was released last Thursday.
The
Beavers concluded the 2020-21 season with a second-place finish at the
Pac-12 Championships. Oregon State claimed two individual titles at the
Pac-12 Championships on Feb. 28 in Grant Willits (141) and Devan Turner
(133). The Beavers also qualified six wrestlers for the 2021 NCAA
Wrestling Championships to mark the 38th time in program history that
six or more wrestlers have qualified.
Oregon
State is also represented in eight weights with Willits clocking in at
No. 10 at 141 pounds and Turner following at No. 13 at 133.
Additionally, redshirt junior Hunter Willits and transfer Tanner Harvey
landed inside the top-20 in their respective weight classes.
The Beavers are one of two Pac-12 schools ranked in the initial poll with No. 8 Arizona State being the other.
Oregon State Individual Rankings:
125: Brandon Kaylor No. 33
133: Devan Turner No. 13
141: Grant Willits No. 10
149: Cory Crooks No. 25
157: Hunter Willits No. 15
184: Tanner Harvey No. 16
197: JJ Dixon No. 27
HWT: Gary Traub No. 24
WORLD TEAM TRIALS
Members
of the Beaver Dam Regional Training Center (RTC) competed recently at
the World Team Trials in Lincoln, Neb in hopes of making it to the World
Wrestling Championships in Oslo later this fall.
- Here is a link to the USA Wrestling recap of the womens freestyle tournament. Full story here
- The Beaver Dam RTC had three athletes competing; Alyssa Lampe (53 kg), Mallory Velte (62 kg), and Skylar Grote (65 kg)
- Adeline
Gray (76 kg), who claimed the silver medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in
Tokyo, accepted the world team spot for Oslo after her performance in
Tokyo.
- Here is a link to the USA Wrestling recap of the mens freestyle tournament. Full story here
- Oregon
State Wrestling Assistant Coach Isaiah Martinez was back on the mat in
Lincoln. Martinez fell in the semifinals, and headed back to Oregon to
be with his fiance as they were expecting the birth of their little girl.
(Congratulations to Isaiah and Anisa!)
- Interviews from the 2021 World Team Trials
- Here is a link to an interview with Beaver Dam RTC athlete, Mallory Velte: Interview
WRESTLING SCHEDULE
We
are excited to give you a sneak peek at our wrestling schedule for the
2021-22 season. Below is the tentative schedule, as always it is subject
to change.
Date Event Where
Nov. 6 vs Campbell/Lehigh Corvallis, OR
Nov. 13 at Penn State Albany, N.Y.
Nov. 14 Journeymen Collegiate Classic Albany, N.Y.
Nov. 25-27 at Iowa Iowa City, IA
Dec. 2-4 Cliff Keen Invitational Las Vegas, NV
Dec. 16-18 National Duals Niceville, FL
Jan. 2 vs Utah Valley Boise, ID
Jan. 9 at Penn/Drexel Philadelphia, PA
Jan. 13-15 vs Little Rock Corvallis, OR
Jan. 21 at Northern Colorado Greely, CO
Jan. 22 at Wyoming Laramie, WY
Jan. 28 at Arizona State Tempe, AZ
Jan. 30 vs Nebraska Corvallis, OR
Feb. 19 at Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA
Feb. 20 at Stanford Palo Alto, CA
Mar. 3-5 Pac-12 Championships Tempe, AZ
STUDENT-ATHLETE BITES
In
this version of student-athlete bites we speak with Lane Stigall and
Brandon Kaylor about their summer, the team, and their goals for this
year!
Lane Stigall: 149 lb. Aurora, Ore.
- I
spent the majority of my summer in Corvallis studying in preparation
for the Medical College Admission Test, and lifting and wrestling for
the team. This was a really awesome summer for the team, and I think a
great growing period as kids were choosing to spend their summers in
Corvallis where they had access to training facilities, high level
partners, and our outstanding coaching staff.
- The
mood going into this year is outstanding. For one, it is really nice to
have classes back on campus and know we will be able to have fans in
Gill Coliseum this year. Along with this, we are really seeing the
results of all the work we put in lifting and wrestling this summer
which has us all so excited to be able to prove it on the mat during the
season. This pre-season training period were in can often be the
toughest part of the year, but our team is crushing and itching to get
back into competition!
- As
a team, we want to be Pac-12 Champions this year. Its really exciting
to see how tough some of the schools in the Pac-12 are getting, but
there is no doubt in my mind that we are the best team in the conference
if were all competing like I know we can. Go Beavs!
Brandon Kaylor: 135 lb. Bonney Lake, Wash.
- My
summer was hands down on of the best summers I have had in a while. It
was filled with positive energy, great people and constantly striving
for more on and off the mat. I was able to travel, meet new people,
spent time with family and friends, and train my heart out. Thanks to
the coaches and staff I was able to push myself to new limits and
heights I didnt know I was capable of reaching which has prepared me for
this upcoming season.
- The
best way to summarize the teams mood going into the season is, excited.
I think the team has finally seen what we are capable of and cant wait
to show the world what we can do. Not only have each and everyones
wrestling skills and abilities elevated, but so have our attitudes and
were just so dang excited to compete and showcase all of our hard work!
- My
personal goal is to walk away with a Pac-12 Championship, and get on
that podium in Detroit after earning All-American Honors. As for the
team, I believe we are more than capable of winning the Pac-12 Team
Championship, and more importantly, placing top-10 as a team in March.
Buckle up Beaver Nation, were going for a ride!
ALUMNI/FAMILY WEEKEND
On
Saturday October 2, we invite all Oregon State wrestling alumni and
family members back to Corvallis for a gathering. The day will begin
with an opportunity to meet the coaching staff and student-athletes. An
open practice will follow giving you a firsthand look at this years
iteration of OSU wrestling. A small tailgate for alumni will precede the
big football game against Washington which has a kickoff time set for 6
p.m.
A
tentative schedule for alumni weekend is below. Keep an eye out on your
email and our social media accounts for a more detailed schedule as the
date draws closer. We will have some recruits on campus for the
weekend who will also be in attendance; Per NCAA Rules OSU wrestling
alumni are allowed to interact with recruits, but remember no
permissible benefits may be received by them. Some of which include
food, gear, money, etc. If you are a donor, but not an alumni of Oregon
State, you may not have any contact with recruits. Thank You.
TENATIVE SCHEDULE
2:30 PM: Doors Open to OSU Wrestling Facility
2:30-3 PM: Meet n Greet with Staff and Student-Athletes
3-4:30 PM: Open Practice OSU Wrestling practice led by OSU Staff
4:30-6 PM: Tailgate Location: Parking spots 515 & 516 on the Press box side of Reser Stadium
6 PM: Football Kickoff BEAT WASHINGTON
BEAVER DAM REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER
- We have launched our website, TheDamRTC.org,
which will be a place where our alumni and fans can visit to get
information on our goals for the organization, get updates on training
center schedule and upcoming camps, and explore different avenues on how
you can support the RTC. Subscribe to our email list for updates: https://www.thedamrtc.org/news
- You can find our RTC on Twitter and Instagram @TheDamRTC!
- We launched our Dam Wine & Wrestle Club, which can be accessed through our RTC website, or through this direct link: https://give.cardwellhillwine.com/
- If
your wife is upset at all the wrestling gear you already have, then we
have another way you can support and make her smile! We are excited to
announce our partnership with Cardwell Hill Cellars, a local
award-winning winery. Theyve been gracious enough to work with us in
starting a wine club dedicated to our supporters where a portion of the
proceeds will be given to our RTC to help raise funding. Wine can either be delivered right to your doorstep or available for local pickup.
- Starting out you will have 3 different wines to choose from: Ros, Estate Pinot Noir, and Barrel Select Pinot Noir. Orders will be done by the case (12) and you will have the option to mix and match all three!
- Lastly, these orders can be one-time buys or you can subscribe for deliveries to be either: monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually.
- We launched our Charitable Donation Page which can be accessed through our website or this link: https://www.thedamrtc.org/donate
- The
Beaver Dam RTC operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization powered
by donors, sponsors, and supporters both locally and nationally who
share a common interest in the growth and preservation of the sport of
wrestling. You can make a one-time donation or pledge our donation amount monthly. These donations can be tax deductible
- The
Dam RTC's goal is to support multiple senior level athletes as they
compete on the international wrestling circuit during the current
Olympic cycle
- Our
organization provides world class training opportunities for elite
developmental athletes while also playing an active role in both our
local communities and the greater Pacific Northwest wrestling community
If
someone you know might be interested in any of the aforementioned
ideas, we ask that you please share and help spread the word!
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, or Director of Wrestling Operations, Evan Hooper, at evan.hooper@oregonstate.edu.
