Make sure you're following us on social media @DuckWrestling on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Results Paladino was a win away from clinching a spot at the national tournament entering the day Saturday. VanLeuven, who graduated in 2006, came back a decade later to help coach in the program. (But) its not a factory that stamps out product. And in 2000 and 2001, they kickstarted their dynasty with back-to-back state championships. Prep roundup for Saturday, Feb. 25: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results, The Athlete of the Week nominees for Feb. 20-26. Rounding out the Vikings state qualifiers are junior Lucas Overland (No. They helped set the standard for the program, which in turn elevated other wrestlers in the room. 242 talking about this. So it makes them even a little bit more invested. Barnes, an avid reader, revisited the book early in his coaching career. And thats what happened with us. Stevens Institute of Technology '13 Joe Favia is in his eighth year as the head coach of the Stevens wrestling program. Additionally, Favia led Stevens to their first-ever NCAA East Region title in 2015-16 and also won the NCAA Southeast Regional Title in 2019-20. Take The Stairs The mentality that, not only will I physically take the stairs when there is an opportunity to And the programs top assistants including Width and Knutson are expected to return too. Stevens, who grew up in Cedar. Find out HERE. It was an example, Feist said, of how Barnes constant quest to improve himself and his team helped raise the level of other programs around the state. Each year, NCSA educates over 4 million athletes and their parents about the recruiting process through resources on its website, presentations of the critically-acclaimed seminar College Recruiting Simplified, and with Athletes Wanted, the book written by NCSA founder Chris Krause. Hinojosa, Luke And for wrestling? Smith, James Weather. Width, who spent more than four decades as a middle school wrestling coach and counselor in Lake Stevens School District, was with Barnes since the beginning. Every day you will do one more. They have teachers (that) can break down a skill and not just for your best kids, but for all your kids. We discuss his time at Stevens, coaching his younger brother, DI vs DIII, the transformation of his mindset, and much more. The elastic around the legs was so tight (that) Im probably lucky I didnt have a blood clot, because I had a permanent crease in my thighs from the thing, Barnes said with a laugh. I knew that we had to make some changes and we just had to redouble our work ethic, Barnes said. Thats what Barnes is kind of known for were always the most ready when state rolls around. We will also have featured guests from the program; coaches, alumni, and current wrestlers. He made them feel valued. Brent Barnes built Lake Stevens wrestling into a state juggernaut and coached 41 individual state champions in his 35 seasons as the Vikings head coach. According to information you submitted, you are under the age of 13. St. Charles East 66, Maine South 9. Dooley, Andrew Asst Coach: Jen Soler . And with it being Barnes final season at the helm, the Vikings hope to send him out in style. Troy had outstanding career for Stevens and is one of the most accomplished student-athletes in Stevens Athletics history. The Athlete of the Week nominees for Feb. 20-26. This is a good crew, he added. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Coaching Staff. That was the goal freshman year when we came in. College coaches They called me and said, Weve gotta take the job away, Barnes said. The amount of lives that hes affected in such a positive way, its a very long list, former Lake Stevens wrestler Jon Wilbourne said. Even as his program was racking up state titles, he was constantly striving to stay on the cutting edge. Were in a good place, Springer said. And your community starts to take pride in it. Its a mentality Barnes wishes he had as a wrestler. The Saints were dominant Tuesday, winning 12 of the 13 matches wrestled including nine pins against Maine South. Wrestling Program Philosophies People who are outside of the program, they see just the winning, he added. The next one and a half decades were filled with wrestlers who won multiple individual state titles: Four-timer Michael Soler; three-timers Kelly Kubec and Josh Heinzer; and two-timers Lester Brown, George King, Eric Soler, Cody Vigoren and Malachi Lawrence. I want my own program.. Assistant Coach Dennis Hall, member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and three-time Olympian, returns to the UW-Stevens Point wrestling program for his second stint as assistant coach. I'll never forget my first swim lesson with Kenneth of One with the Water. His son, Burke Barnes, pulled off the rare four-peat in 2002, and Michael Soler completed his four-peat in 2016. I was probably one of the least talented wrestlers to win a state title at Lake Stevens, VanLeuven said. Favia also led the Ducks toa fourth-place finish in the NCAA Championship in 2017-18. Youre like, I think I could do this on my own. You can cancel at any time. The Class of 1998 included Sandy Stevens receiving the Order of Merit and Sue Siar and Sally Stanford being honored as Meritorious Officials. VanLeuven is one of 24 wrestlers who won at least one individual state title during Barnes legendary head-coaching career at Lake Stevens, which came to a close in February with his decision to retire. He looked at me real serious and he goes, I dont think you can, Barnes recalled. Being in the presence of elite wrestlers and coaches from around the world continued to expand his vast wrestling expertise. Lake Stevens qualified 13 wrestlers for state and is expected to be among the top contenders in the Class 4A team championship race. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). KNBN NewsCenter1. He remembers sitting at the dinner table and hearing talk of a mysterious place called state, where powerhouse teams like Moses Lake and Sedro-Woolley excelled. here for you as soon as you turn 13. "We had a great weekend," Vikings coach Brent Barnes said. Balmer (152), senior Sean Sanchez (182), sophomore Koen Mattern (220) and sophomore Jacob Christianson (106) each hold No. 11 Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling fell to Castleton University 27-18 Wednesday afternoon in the Ducks' opener at Canavan Arena. Photos of Lake Stevens HS Wrestling Team 2023, Everett Herald and Sound Publishing, Inc. 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His teams have been a yearly fixture each February in the Tacoma Dome, where the Vikings legendary coach has guided a parade of champions and medalists to state glory. The Boys Coach of the Year was Jason Moyer from Sunnyside. Hell be there with his hammer ready to help you build that deck. 1+1 Giveaway. I was really fortunate to end up in Lake Stevens, he said. He would break barriers constantly. We set state championship goals, but our daily work was about getting better.. If there was a Mount Rushmore of Washington state high school wrestling coaches, Barnes would surely be on it. It just never stopped. He was one of 24 wrestlers to win at least one individual state title under Barnes. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald). Like wrestlers across the state, Lake Stevens seniors have persevered through myriad pandemic-related challenges including the cancellation of last years postseason and Mat Classic. #OneMore, Episode 15 - Program Status & Kyle Slendorn Interview, ABOUT THE SHOWEpisode 15 is a double feature! 1. Head Coach: Steve Mousetis Phone: 717-917-8340 Email: Assistant Coach: Tom Bragg Phone: 717-333-8140 . You dont achieve any success without a great foundation of people.. Finateri, Hunter The mission of this show is to promote the Stevens Wrestling program and give fans a new way to get insight on what is happening with the Duck Wrestling program. He allowed (us) to have a role that we loved and that we felt like we were important and we were actually necessary like if we didnt do our job, this would fall apart, Knutson said. For Barnes, he said he plans to continue teaching physical education at Lake Stevens High School for at least two more years. That was exemplified by the approximately 75 former wrestlers who attended Barnes final home match in late January, which served as a retirement celebration. It will be the first meeting with each program. Usually as an assistant, pride comes in, Bundy said. It really sucked coming off of sophomore year, Fouts said. He always was there for kids.. When you take something away from somebody, it makes them want to do it even worse. Brent Barnes has been part of many successes and treasures in his 37-year tenure as the Lake Stevens High School wrestling coach. And this is our last chance to do it, so I think we all want to win one more for him. Michael Soler, Lake Stevens High School wrestling, who graduated from Lake Stevens in 2016, . - Wrestling Teams Standards: His philosophy changed, Knutson said. The mission of this show is to promote the Stevens Wrestling program and give fans a new way to get insight on what is happening with the Duck Wrestling program. Get Discovered by college coaches. Barnes then transferred to national powerhouse Oklahoma State, whose 34 wrestling team national championships are the most of any program in Division I college athletics. Printable Schedule. Wrestling. Roster. He has compiled a 89-37 dual meet overall record as head coach entering the 2021-22 season with 13 victories coming against ranked opponents. His Lake Stevens Vikings have won 11 state championships since 1990 and at least one of his wrestlers has claimed an individual title in each of the past 21 editions of Mat Classic, a. So it took away a whole season. He was not afraid to try anything, Knutson said. I love the kids. 412 talking about this. Dream, Determined, Sacrifice, Priority. And Im not sure how many other coaches do that.. My experience early on really put a love of the sport in me, Barnes said. Brents legacy is the people, longtime Vikings assistant coach Andy Knutson said. 14 Wrestling Downs York 38-3 on Senior Day. 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