Marine Corps and USA Wrestling team up for a successful Marine Week 2018
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USA Wrestling was honored to be a part of the United States Marine Corps’ Marine Week in Charlotte, NC, Sept. 7-8. The roster of athletes attending the event included Men’s Freestylers Jason Chamberlain and J’Den Cox, Greco-Roman athletes Adam Coon and Jesse Thielke, and Women’s Freestylers Haley Augello and Becka Leathers. Kevin Jackson, National Freestyle Developmental Coach for USA Wrestling, was also in attendance as a guest clinician.
During the two days, USA Wrestling spent time connecting with the city of Charlotte, both inside and out of the wrestling community. On September 7, the athletes visited elementary students at the Dwight Howard Boys & Girls Club at Starmount Academy of Excellence. There, Team USA athletes and the All-Marine Wrestling team led the students through a variety of physical activities and challenges.
“It was a great time hanging out with the kids at the Boys and Girls Club in Charlotte,” said Adam Coon, 2018 Greco-Roman World Team Member. “It was great meeting them and getting to show them some wrestling stuff with the help of the All-Marine Wrestling Team. All around it was a great experience – event if the kids ended up destroying me in a tug-o-war match!”
On September 8, USA Wrestling hosted a free wrestling clinic for the community of Charlotte at the Charlotte Convention Center. Athletes of all ages and skill levels were invited to participate. The turnout was fantastic, with just under 300 registered participants joining us for a morning of instruction and fun. Along with our USA Wrestling clinicians and the All-Marine Wrestling Team, the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program put on a demonstration of their unique hand-to-hand combat skills for all in attendance.
“Everyone had a great time at the Marine Week wrestling clinic in Charlotte,” said Kevin Jackson, National Freestyle Development Coach. “The event gave our team the opportunity to really engage with the community, whether they were wrestlers or not. We are incredibly happy with how the clinic went and look forward to the next Marine Week.”
The event concluded with an athlete autograph session and free lunch for all registered participants at the nearby First Ward Park. There, the group was able to enjoy the sights and sounds of Marine Week Charlotte, including the impressive static display showcasing a number of Marine Corps aircraft and land vehicles.
“Wrestlers share many of the same values and warrior spirit as those exhibited by Marines," said LtCol. Christian Devine, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Director of Marketing and Communication Strategy. "It was a natural fit to work hand-in-hand with USA Wrestling during the wrestling clinic at Marine Week Charlotte. Opportunities to work with and learn from the great people within USA Wrestling help us connect with diverse audiences in multiple venues. Their professionalism, motivation, and athleticism set the bar for a high-tempo engagement which really enhanced our Marine Week footprint in Charlotte.”
Marine Week, hosted by the United States Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of Community, Country and Corps – providing the American public the experience of directly connecting with hundreds of Marines. From Sept. 5-9, Marine Week Charlotte will feature hands-on static displays, live demonstrations, time-honored Marine Corps traditions, musical performances and other events to showcase the history, military capabilities and community involvement of the Corps. The United States Marine Corps is a sponsor of USA Wrestling.
During the two days, USA Wrestling spent time connecting with the city of Charlotte, both inside and out of the wrestling community. On September 7, the athletes visited elementary students at the Dwight Howard Boys & Girls Club at Starmount Academy of Excellence. There, Team USA athletes and the All-Marine Wrestling team led the students through a variety of physical activities and challenges.
“It was a great time hanging out with the kids at the Boys and Girls Club in Charlotte,” said Adam Coon, 2018 Greco-Roman World Team Member. “It was great meeting them and getting to show them some wrestling stuff with the help of the All-Marine Wrestling Team. All around it was a great experience – event if the kids ended up destroying me in a tug-o-war match!”
On September 8, USA Wrestling hosted a free wrestling clinic for the community of Charlotte at the Charlotte Convention Center. Athletes of all ages and skill levels were invited to participate. The turnout was fantastic, with just under 300 registered participants joining us for a morning of instruction and fun. Along with our USA Wrestling clinicians and the All-Marine Wrestling Team, the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program put on a demonstration of their unique hand-to-hand combat skills for all in attendance.
“Everyone had a great time at the Marine Week wrestling clinic in Charlotte,” said Kevin Jackson, National Freestyle Development Coach. “The event gave our team the opportunity to really engage with the community, whether they were wrestlers or not. We are incredibly happy with how the clinic went and look forward to the next Marine Week.”
The event concluded with an athlete autograph session and free lunch for all registered participants at the nearby First Ward Park. There, the group was able to enjoy the sights and sounds of Marine Week Charlotte, including the impressive static display showcasing a number of Marine Corps aircraft and land vehicles.
“Wrestlers share many of the same values and warrior spirit as those exhibited by Marines," said LtCol. Christian Devine, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Director of Marketing and Communication Strategy. "It was a natural fit to work hand-in-hand with USA Wrestling during the wrestling clinic at Marine Week Charlotte. Opportunities to work with and learn from the great people within USA Wrestling help us connect with diverse audiences in multiple venues. Their professionalism, motivation, and athleticism set the bar for a high-tempo engagement which really enhanced our Marine Week footprint in Charlotte.”
Marine Week, hosted by the United States Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of Community, Country and Corps – providing the American public the experience of directly connecting with hundreds of Marines. From Sept. 5-9, Marine Week Charlotte will feature hands-on static displays, live demonstrations, time-honored Marine Corps traditions, musical performances and other events to showcase the history, military capabilities and community involvement of the Corps. The United States Marine Corps is a sponsor of USA Wrestling.
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