Louden Swain

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  1. Would you be willing to call me, share your 3 region champs or even share what region your in so I can try to investigate as to who you are and why you didn’t get the invitation. I’m really trying to be helpful and make sure all the invitations get to the right people but it makes it difficult if I don’t have your information. 

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  2. 1 hour ago, gator1 said:

    As I said, I've been coaching for years and I've been invited in the past.  I have 3 regional champs that need to be seeded, yet didn't get the email.  It was forwarded to me and I definitiely was not on the distribution list.  

    I'd love to find out where they keep this list of coaches and where/how we can update it.  

    I sent you a private message with my phone number. I’ve got the original distribution list and would like to double check the list to look for errors with emails etc.


  3. 18 minutes ago, gator1 said:

    As I said, I've been coaching for years and I've been invited in the past.  I have 3 regional champs that need to be seeded, yet didn't get the email.  It was forwarded to me and I definitiely was not on the distribution list.  

    I'd love to find out where they keep this list of coaches and where/how we can update it.  

    I sent you a private message with my phone number. I’ve got the original distribution list and would like to double check the list to look for errors with emails etc.


  4. On behalf of the Matney family and the entire Eagle Nation, we want to thank everyone that came to the visitation/funeral, those who called to offer their prayers, support or sent flowers and everything else you did for us in this difficult time, we sincerely thank you. Wrestling is such a special sport that is surrounded by special people and through this very difficult time you have shown it. 
     

    Thank you all

    Isaiah 40:31

     

     


  5. Johnson Central will be hosting duals on January 17, 24 , 31 as well as a two day event on February 5-6. These events will be open to High School and middle school teams. Space will be limited so if your interested please contact as soon as possible. 
    coach Jim Matney 606-793-3613

    Kelly Castle 606-792-6149


  6. Johnson Central will be hosting quads on January 17, 24 and 31 as well as a two day event on February 5-6. These events will be open to High School and Middle School teams. Space will be limited so contact as soon as possible if your interested.

    Coach Jim Matney 606-793-3613

    Kelly Castle 606-792-6149


  7. Johnson county will be hosting quads on January 17, 24, 31 as well as a two day event on February 5-6. These events will be open to middle school teams as well as High School teams. Space is limited so if your interested please contact as soon as possible. 
    Coach Jim Matney 606-793-3613

    Kelly Castle 606-792-6149


  8. 10 hours ago, Idk12345678910 said:

    The birth certificate issue occurred at this year’s state tournament  The number 1 seed at 140 was beaten out by an individual that came from Colorado and a former coach believes the wrestler was home schooled before coming here. He placed in the Colorado state MS tournament 3 years ago. His age was questioned also by a former coach and the only proof giving was a letter from USA wrestling Colorado. To my knowledge USA wrestling only goes by the honor system. Every other sport requires a birth certificate.  I am not saying he is too old but common sense says we should have solid proof not just for him but for everyone. 

    I Agree with you 100% on a birth certificate being the only deciding document for proof of age. I’m my previous comment I believe I came across misunderstood (my fault) when I stated that I personally didn’t want to see a birth certificate. I was trying to come across from the stand point of (at the scale if no challenge were issued)In the case of a situation where age is challenged, like the one mentioned, I absolutely want to see that document and only that document. In every youth tournament I have been associated with the challenge process is simple, if age is challenged it is the responsibility of the opposing coach to provide proof of age and only a birth certificate will do. I hope this clears up where I stand on proof of age requirements.


  9. 5 hours ago, BrisFan said:
    5 hours ago, BrisFan said:

    Why were there no skin checks / nail checks / birth certificate checks done? I saw many kids with scratches all over them from kid's nails. The lack of birth certificate checks makes me feel like there will be some funny business going on next year with coaches trying to pass kids off in a lower age group etc. This is State! Nothing should be left undone. If it's due to lack of help, ask people to jump in and help. Just my two cents. 

    If by no, you really mean no as in no skin checks and nails. I would like to politely correct you. I know of a couple hundred that were on the day of. Reason being I was that guy doing so. I would also like to add that birth certificates are never looked at until a child’s age is challenged by an opposing coach. They have personal identifying information on them and I personally don’t want to see it unless necessary 

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  10. OK.....Just got this word from Johnson Central. JC has 3 football games open this upcoming season and will pay all expenses { travel and hotel } for Union Co to travel to Johnson Central. JC will return the home game the following season to Union. They will trade home wrestling matches in the reverse home and away order. A few years ago JC lost a state  place winner that transferred to  Union Co. Many things were rumored such as jobs and a place to live. Neither Coach Matney or I  believe all this actually occurred but it cooled a very close relationship with Union County. I think he absolutely likes Robert Ervin. And is still very close to the Walls family. BTW the JC HS wrestling team takes on Parkersburg South and Point Plesant HS tomorrow after having wrestled Grundy Va twice already.. If you know anything about wrestling that tells you JC is not afraid to wrestle anyone