Crunch time across the state

Crunch time across the state.

It’s that time of the year.  Wrestlers everywhere are trying to put their best tournaments together in hopes of making it to the state/national wrestling tournaments.  All the blood, sweat, and tears comes down to only a few matches.  All you can do is control what you can and let the rest unfold.  Win or Lose, you will know that you did all that you could to get yourself up on that stand.   

Inevitably, there will be some upsets.  If you’re the better wrestler, make sure you minimize the risk of it being you.  If you’re the underdog, why couldn’t it be you?  Be in better shape than your opponents…drill what you know to be your best technique…and be mindful of what you are putting in your body.  All of these will ad in your journey to be your best. 

Good Luck to all the coaches, wrestlers, and fans during your championship runs.  Work hard and you will be rewarded!

Meet Mike Berardesco

Many of you may not Know Mike Berardesco yet because he is new to the Buena Vista wrestling team.  Mike is definitely not new to college wrestling though.  Last year Mike was one round away from being an All-American for Iowa Lakes Community College.  Now he is looking to make a name in Division III wrestling.  Here is a chance for you to get to know Mike’s other side.

Question and Answer

Where is your home town?  Oakhurst, New Jersey

What’s your favorite food? Chicken parm

What do you like to do when you get some free time? Surf with the buds

Who did you look up to as a kid? Father and uncle

What’s your favorite sport outside of wrestling? Professional curling

What would you like to do after college? High school gym teacher/ wrestling coach

Where do you see yourself in five years? Back home being a wrestling coach hopefully