In 2009, Coach Small was named the head wrestling coach at Cox HS where he led the falcons to the VHSL state championship that season. Get in before it fills up! 285: 1. Produced by . All rankings and records are based on results reported by coaches to The Pilot. Graydon Howard, Cox; 3. JaLynn Smith, Oscar Smith; 3. Coach of the Year Matt Small - Great Bridge High School. The Norfolk Sports Club named him the Bob Bates Award winner as the Outstanding Metropolitan Coach of the Year. With that victory, Martin became the second all-time winningest coach in Old Dominion history. For the first time in four season, ODU did not earn an All-American. Before his 16 years at ODU, Martin coached the Wildcats for 13 season. 190: 1. ", "I fell short of it two times now and this is my chance," said Chittum, who competes at the 160 lbs weight class. ", Steve's son, Max is a state champion for the Wildcats in the 120 pound weight class. The following athletes have been chosen for 2023 player/managers. To follow along.. Four wrestlers, Chris Mecate, Billy Curling, Alexander Richardson and Rob Deutsch, qualified for the NCAA Championships individually. Owen Cherry, Kellam; 4. US STOCKS-S&P 500, Dow steady on boost from JPMorgan; Fed meet in focus, UPDATE 1-US government may delay decision on electric vehicles biofuel program, Supreme Court to decide important case on government power. Wayne Martin preceded Steve at Great Bridge after wrestling at Old Dominion, and has now taken over again at Great Bridge now that Steve is the coach at ODU. To follow along.. Dawson Bowden, Princess Anne; 4. Luke Murray, Peninsula Catholic; 3. Jahleel Armstrong, Grassfield; 2. And obviously his rsum I havent gotten a rsum that impressive before. The following athletes have been chosen for the 2023 Wildcat Field Hockey Team: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22. With that being, kind of my wheelhouse, Small thought now was the best time to make the career leap and take advantage of the leadership certifications and classes he took several years ago. Brogan Hurt, Lafayette. 138: 1. In 2007-08, Martin led the team to its second-best record in school history, finishing 17-3 in dual action. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, Great Bridge coach Steve Martin celebrates with Jon Sioredas after Sioredas won the 140-pound Class AAA state title in 2000. If you were not selected as a member of the team, please feel free to email Coach Nieter or stop by his office to discuss things you can work on to improve in the future. Biden announces aggressive new, Newsfeed Now: Biden to launch new plan against COVID-19, Newsfeed Now: Health experts concerned about COVID-19, Newsfeed Now: Pres. From his days as a high school wrestler at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach, as a three-time Virginia high school state champion, to his days at the University of Iowa where he was an All-American and Midlands Champion, and as the head coach at Great Bridge High School, all Steve Martin has ever known is winning. Camden Bauswell, Nansemond River. Smalls tenure officially begins August 1 but hes already begun some duties in transition with outgoing AD Sean Townsend. Produced by Will Reid and Michael Simon Johnson. Former Great Bridge wrestling coach Matt Small, who led the Wildcats to two team state championships and coached nine individual champs, will be the new athletic director. Thats familiar to any whove known Small and his style. Team, Record, Previous. Martin has already earned his spot, winning a state crown in 2020. "Great Bridge wrestling is a way of life for a lot of . But I think all things work out for a reason and Im thankful to be able to help in the sport of wrestling at Great Bridge.. Great Bridge coach Steve Martin celebrates with Jon Sioredas after Sioredas won the 140-pound Class AAA state title in 2000. endobj 120: 1. It kind of just brings the atmosphere in the room up. Jakob Brown, Grassfield; 3. 126: 1. Start your morning in-the-know with the day's top stories. xZko>b1GE= ytHEMBdiVR^$DRq?|zKv}{I0b~\$,.R}.`w;=_MWY5/{ww.iq35^ewn%FvEDxXI(+hfKn=&EQCvp)uV KLZgtzBq:whgd,\ _u=_Y0)^/bqnF68V Of course, the competition takes a jump up, but Great Bridge enters with momentum, confidence and belief. To this day, the Grassfield, 8-5, 2 Austin Coburn also received a MAC Presidential Award. British chipmaker Arm files for an IPO in the U.S. Chromebooks are excellent alternatives to traditional laptops and have built-in security software. Im very thankful. Winning is all that Old Dominion wrestling coach Steve Martin has ever known. The Monarchs sent three student-athletes to the national tournament, including Nicholson, Kyle Hutter and Joey Metzler. Once you confirm your email address, you will begin receiving email alerts on new posts! The Great Bridge community and alumni base dates back 115 years to the schools opening. Martin watched his squad sweep the championships, as Great Bridge won all 14 weight classes, a feat that's pretty much unheard of in wrestling. He's seeking a second title at 120 lbs and repeat as king of the mat in the state of Virginia. Thomas Stofka, First Colonial; 2. In the final regular season dual against Bloomsburg on February 23, Martin picked up his 172nd career victory at the helm of the ODU wrestling program, tying him with original head coach and ODU Hall of Famer Pete Robinson for most wins in program history. Max DeAngelo, Ocean Lakes. Aaron Turner, Great Bridge; 2. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Example video title will go here for this video, In the News: Headlines you might have missed from the week of April 24, 2023. We are very fortunate to have Mrs. LoConte-Allen at GBMS! "I was joking around with them last week and I said, 'Guys, what I would do if I was on this team is I'd try to break some records. Please see Coach Campbell during homeroom (room 711) if you would like to discussyour tryout process. Its about being a student-athlete.. Receive an email notification on any new post that GBMS creates! 5:30 pm Girls Tennis vs. Oscar Smith HS. Under Coach Martin there have been several multi-year NCAA qualifiers. I didnt put in for it sooner because of the position of the wrestling program. Yuta Otero, Landstown; 2. Please see Coach Campbell during homeroom (room 711) if you would like to discuss your tryout process. Im part of the community. 3 0 obj That was one of the things that had to happen.. Former Great Bridge wrestling coach Matt Small, who led the Wildcats to two team state championships and coached nine individual champs, will be the new athletic director. "Everybody's dream is to get up on the wall . ET. Matt did an unbelievable job getting the program back where it needed to be, Martin said. Seth Murphy, Nansemond River; 4. Before his 16-season tenure with the Monarchs, Martin led the Wildcats to 12 state titles over 13 years. Its very humbling and its an honor to have the opportunity to do that. p@z*sr@NiI|. 1. Those grapplers include Ryan Wilson (05-09), Jesse Strawn (06-10), Chris Brown (06-10), Kyle Hutter (06-11), Tristan Warner (10-15), Alexander Richardson (13-16), and Chris Mecate (13-16). Martin led ODU back into the Top 25 in 2011-12 en route to capturing a school record seven qualifiers for the NCAA Championships. 3:45 pm . "I didn't you know.. and they actually won every weight class. 2 Cox by 12 points through eight matches . View Calendar. Hosted by Sabrina . Noah Lawrence, Great Bridge; 2. 22 in the NWCA Coaches Poll. 701, 702,703, 705, 709, 710, 712 This past year Small served in a more administrative role with the wrestling team, now led by Steve Martin. "One of my closing statements (during the interview) was, I think I . All rights reserved. Freshman Chris Mecate captured the CAA crown at 141 and was later named the CAA Rookie of the Year. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Additionally, he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall-of-Fame VA chapter for the eastern region in 2011. ***There will be a parent meeting on Monday, 3/6, at 6pm, on the GBM field hockey field. WE ARE BRIDGE SET. Updated: Apr 2, 2021 / 01:27 PM EDT. Great Bridge has now won 13 State Titles in 15 years dating back to 1987. For the sixth-straight season ODU won double-digit dual matches and Martin was named the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association (VaSID) Coach of the Year for the 2008-09 season. Coach Small has coached 16 wrestlers to 21 individual state titles. Hayato Otero, Landstown; 3. Hunter Ray, Smithfield; 4. Sam Villasenor, Poquoson. Small retains those goals for the entire department. Storylines Worth the weight Seven weight classes have been adjusted beginning this year: 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190 and 215. Hes a Great Bridge guy.. Nate Bushey, Ocean Lakes; 2. Great Bridge, a community in the southern part of Chesapeake, Virginia, is home to a long legacy of "We've had some good teams here while I've been here, but that definitely was something special.". Hes a very driven guy, Great Bridge athletic director Sean Townsend said. The groundwork for a successful wrestling coach was set in motion even before Steve Martin stepped on the mat as a competitor. Gage Miller, Grassfield. First, we want to be able to create good students so they can be productive members of society, Martin said. And once again, an alumni will lead the athletics program. Both squads were nationally ranked. stream The groundwork for a successful wrestling coach was set in motion even before Steve Martin . The 2018-19 season also marked the season Martin led ODU to a dual win over a top-25 team in Northwestern. This upcoming track season will be challenging yet rewarding and I am looking forward to seeing what is in store for us! The Great Bridge community and alumni base dates back 115 years to the schools opening. The 2008-09 season was perhaps one of the greatest in ODU wrestling history. Townsend, who recorded more than 100 wins as Great Bridges baseball coach, is excited to leave the athletic department in the hands of a fellow coach and friend. Matox Allen, Grassfield. Moving up to the college ranks, Martin still keeps the winning attitude that's built around hard work in the wrestling room, hard work on your own, and hard work in the classroom. One bonus box included coaching his son, Max, who won a 106-pound state title as a sophomore last year. The Great Bridge community and alumni base dates back 115 years to the school's opening. It wasnt gonna happen. Martin will officially begin the job in the fall after his contract with ODU expires this summer. His goal to become a coach was the first step, and with the administration supporting the program, becoming a winning program will be only a matter of time, Martin says. The following year at Cox his team finished second at the state tournament. CPS Teacher of the Year: Mr. Schneider | RSS.com, Black History Month: Featuring, Mr. Mills Take the Past and Build for the Future! | RSS.com, The Wildcat Chat PAWdcast 2021-2022 | RSS.com Podcasting. Please have a ride ready to pick you up at the rear of the school at 5:00 tomorrow afternoon. If you want a pest-free patio this spring, the most important thing you can do is take away those elements that bugs find desirable. The Chesapeake Middle School League (CMSL) is committed to providing a safe environment for our student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators. 132: 1. On the high school level, Martin has been active in Virginia USA Wrestling, coaching at the Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D. and has coached with the Wrestling USA Magazine Dream Team Classic and the Dapper Dan Classic in Pennsylvania. After that, then what? One of my closing statements (during the interview) was, I think I looked at both and said, I live here, Small said. McGee was also named a NWCA Academic All-American. The NCAA Wrestling Championships were canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19, so the four Monarchs couldn't display their talents and wrestle for an NCAA title. (CHRIS TYREE/THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT). At Old Dominion, Martin sent dozens of wrestlers to the NCAA championships and won 172 dual meets to tie the record set by ODUs first coach, Peter Robinson. In 2012-13, the Monarchs hovered within the Top 25 as a team for much of the season for the second-straight year. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Close to 200 North Carolina churches will ask to, Community gathers donations to send Washington High, Five children witness home invasion in Northland;, Croatan National Forest fire: 49% contained, 32,400, 5 brands that consistently make great Chromebooks, Surprise your mom with one of these Mothers Day. 603, 606, 610, 612, 614, 616, 618, 625, 626 Tyler Haley, Cox; 3. Edited by Liz O. Baylen and Mike Benoist. Would you like to stay up to date with Wildcat Athletics? 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811. Martin enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family. Now Max says, "A lot of the time he's pushing me in a way that a usual father figure wouldn't. Logan Chambers, Ocean Lakes. PMa./= a%pB4E)q RhV4Kp:)y#cxL| Ive been helping him out the past year more than ever. Story, photos and video of Great Bridge's 21st state championship in wrestling. Billy Martin, Jr. was a three-time NCAA all-American at Oklahoma State, finishing second in 1974. Faculty & Staff Accessible Only: Wildcat Web, Algebra Readiness, Art, Computer Science, FACS, and Technology, Click here to visit the ChesapeakeMiddle School League website. Coach Matt Small is being honored as the 2019 Chesapeake Sports Club Coach of the Year for his outstanding teaching, coaching and mentoring skills he displayed during his 2019 state championship wrestling season and his career. "That's the one thing I wanted when I was a little kid and to say that I did it, it's just the biggest relief of my life," Martin said. Khari McNeill, Grassfield. My daughter made the middle school softball team at Hickory. They will have the opportunity to earn a uniform, as the season progresses. Ty Chittum has the answer, "It's awesome. Our goal is this weekend coming up," Chittum pointed out. Great Bridge is clearly the top wrestling program in the area this season. I think the people that know me and find out about this will say, You know what? Aiden Sheesley, Gloucester. Nate Parker takes on his opponent from Nazareth, Pa. in the 1998 Va Duals Semifinals!Learn the Granby series today by Signing up for our Granby camps !At htt. In a showdown with Cox, another great program, the Wildcats won going away 56-20 on Thursday night in their dual meet. Upon graduation in 1996, Coach Small continued his higher education at Gloucester County Junior College in New Jersey where he was the Mid-Atlantic Zone Conference Champion and a Junior College National Qualifier at 197 lbs. I think as a coach he just gets it, Townsend said. I think he has proven at multiple places that he knows what it takes to run a successful program and I think hell have a wealth of knowledge to share with the other coaches.. As we have all learned over the past few months living in a pandemic environment, circumstances beyond our control may impact athletic contests. Sophomore Michael McGee was crowned 125-pound MAC Champion for the second-straight year. His father, the legendary Billy Martin, is the father of Virginia wrestling, the winner of 22 state championships in 23 years and coach of dozens of . 100 at Old Dominion when his Monarchs defeated the No. Billy Martin, Jr. was a three-time NCAA all-American at Oklahoma State, finishing second in 1974. Charlee Shuler, Grassfield; 4. All CMSL schools may begin tryouts on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Hosted by Sabrina Tavernise. The Law Did Not Treat Them Kindly. "Virginia high school wrestling is making a name for itself on the national level. Coach Small was named the VA Wrestling Associations assistant coach-of-the-year in 2006 and the Beach District Coach-of-the-Year in 2010 and 2011. 106: 1. He also coached NCAA Division I National Champion Carl Perry to three high school state championships at Great Bridge. 2 seed Joey Dance of Virginia Tech along the way. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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And once again, an alumni will lead the athletics program. <> We intend to have a complete fall athletic season and crown a city champion in football and softball. The long time ODU head coach has returned to coach Great Bridge High School a second time. Martin's Monarchs reeled in their third-straight top-25 team finish at NCAAs in 2016 and also captured their 500th program dual meet win with a thrilling 19-18 criteria victory over Northern Illinois on Feb. 19. Coach Small then returned to Great Bridge HS in 2011 and has been a fixture for almost a decade teaching the art of wrestling to its student-athletes in his unique manner that has produced 204 varsity wins over his career. "Everybody's dream is to get up on the wall," Wildcats' head coach Steve Martin said, pointing to the back wall of the room, decorated with the names of every Great Bridge state champion. The 2010-11 campaign saw Martin and the Monarchs produce their fourth-straight All-American, as James Nicholson earned All-American honors for the second time in his career, becoming the first Monarch since Buddy Lee to be a two-time All-American. "The school has made a nice commitment to the wrestling program," said Martin in an interview with Ron Good of Amateur Wrestling News in September of 2004. ODU has now sent 51 overall wrestlers to the NCAA Championships in the past 11 seasons under Coach Martin. Fed is set to raise rates yet again. Blake Latta, Poquoson; 4. They have four children in Madison, Macy, McKenna and Max. L.Todd Spencer/Staff file, Great Bridge coach Steve Martin leaps in celebration as his wrestler, J.C. Cuffee, defeated Cox's Jon Buddles to win the 152-pound Class AAA state title in 2000. The country has become the world's most populous, but there are doubts about whether that title heralds a growth in wealth and influence. 25 ranked team in the country, Wisconsin, 19-12. I think the people that know me and find out about this will say, You know what? With Nina Feldman. Great Bridge's Brandon Morales celebrates with coach Matt Small after winning the 126-pound championship match at the Class 4 state championships in 2019. Brodie Altman, Kellam. He says, "The high school kids can totally change from the time their in the 8th to the time they're a senior and be a totally different person. Schey Huff, First Colonial; 3. Aiden Manning, Cox; 2. His teams have won nine District/Conference titles and six regional championships. Theyre 11 and 9 now. Tyler Klinger, First Colonial; 4. Ive got six brothers and sisters. 701, 703, 704, 712, 716, 720, 721, 724, 727, 803, 805, 807, 808, 809, 810, 814, 815, 817, 819, 820, 823, 825, 827, CPS Athletics and Student Activities Page, (Includes all updated handbooks, physical forms, and more!). Finals take place on Saturday evening. Smalls tenure officially begins August 1 but hes already begun some duties in transition with outgoing AD Sean Townsend. ODU will continue to host wrestling matches at The Ted under the direction of Martin. 113: 1. "Ever since I came here my freshman year, that's been my one goal," confirmed senior Ty Chittum. This year that happened.. The team was ranked 16th in the country in the final dual meet rankings and went a perfect 5-0 in league duals to claim the regular season CAA title. AllPennState is the place for Penn State news, opinion and perspective on the SI.com network. ODU's Tristan Warner qualified for the second time in three years at the NCAA's and also won the Elite 89 Award, given to a participant who has the highest GPA in the NCAA Championship. And once again, an alumni will lead the athletics program. He has also coached seven high school All-Americans. He has led Old Dominion to double-digit dual victories in nine of his 11 seasons with the program. 1. I think timing-wise, it just kinda happened out of nowhere. At the 2017 NCAA Championship, Martin's Monarchs fell right outside of a top-25 finish, finishing 26th. More information, details, and expectations are to come. L.Todd Spencer/Staff file (L. TODD SPENCER/THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT). They Refused to Fight for Russia. Billy Martin, Jr. was a three-time NCAA all-American at Oklahoma State, finishing second in 1974. Were pretty much on the same page on technique and training philosophies. One of my closing statements (during the interview) was, I think I looked at both and said, I live here, Small said. Martin also appreciates the importance of a coach on young men in high school. "It was great, we had our moment, but after we left that gym our eyes are now on the state title.". Practices will resume Monday Friday right after school until 6pm. I think as a coach he just gets it, Townsend said. Will Marsh, Great Bridge; 4. Martin and ODU recorded five-straight second place finishes at the CAA Tournament from 2005-09 and produced the most wins in a three-year span in school history (45) from 2006-2009. Small retains those goals for the entire department. 1st-Rising 8th Graders . My family is all in this area, Martin said. In his 11th season as head coach in 2014-15, he led ODU to a second place finish at the Mid-American Conference Championship and also tied the program record with seven NCAA qualifiers. 1 in Hampton Roads, led No. Great Bridge has won 20 state team championships, the second-most in Virginia history. I always told myself whether coaching or this job when I started missing their stuff that was gonna be it for me. Kyle Kuhlmey, Great Bridge; 4. . At this point in my life, Ive done a lot and Ive seen a lot and I really needed the right fit for me. Im not gonna put a timetable on when were gonna do this or when were gonna do that, but I think were gonna be very competitive., Ray Nimmo, 757-446-2364, ray.nimmo@pilotonline.com. May 3 @ 7:45 am - 8:30 am 8:00 am Harry Potter Club Harry Potter Club. All he needed to do was go back on his resume to find a job he already had, wrestling head coach at Great Bridge High School. Scott Festejo and Te Edwards each won CAA titles for ODU while the Monarchs stunned ranked foes Iowa State, Rutgers and Central Michigan during the season. "It shows us that we've got 14 kids winning the regional finals, we want to win 14 state titles as individuals we all think we can do that," Max Martin said. Coach Matt Small is an educator and wrestling coach at Great Bridge High School. We want to make them the best wrestlers they can be. Townsend, who recorded more than 100 wins as Great Bridges baseball coach, is excited to leave the athletic department in the hands of a fellow coach and friend. endobj More grueling, harder, but also more loving.". <> Could new DNA tech crack the JonBenet Ramsey case? 150: 1. ODU's freshmen Brandon Jeske and Jack Dechow reached the NCAA's for the first time in their career, Dechow won the MAC Championship and became an All-American after finishing in 4th place at the NCAA's. Publisher . ODU finished in 22nd place at the national tournament and closed out the season ranked No. In his 14th season, Martin scheduled six top-25 teams for dual meets. All he needed to do was go back on his resume to find a job he already had, wrestling head coach at Great Bridge High School. With five individual state champions, Great Bridge wrestling continued its winning tradition with a Class 4 team championship on Saturday at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. The following week, the Monarchs defeated the eight-time team national champions in Iowa State (22-13) in Ames, Iowa in front of over 2,000 fans. 144: 1. "If that's not in the history book, it is now. Jared Goodson, Poquoson. He has continued his education by obtaining his Masters degree in special education in 2014 from Cambridge College and his educational leadership endorsement from Longwood University last year. The Great Bridge community and alumni base dates back 115 years to the school's opening. The following players have been selected for the 2023 GBMS volleyball team. Caleb Neal, Great Bridge; 2. Making the Monarchs program one of the top programs on the East Coast and in the nation is paramount. Perry is currently an assistant at Illinois. Great Bridge coach Steve Martin yells out during the Virginia Duals at the Hampton Coliseum on Jan. 15. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. In 2007, he transferred to Grassfield HS teaching special education and becoming the schools first wrestling coach. Wayne Martin preceded Steve at Great Bridge after wrestling at Old Dominion, and has now taken over again at Great Bridge now that Steve is the coach at ODU. Additionally, Billy Curling overcame a mid-season knee injury to capture a CAA title at 174, while Kevin Beazley won the 2013 Greco-Roman FILA Trials at his weight class of 96kg (211 lbs) and competed in the Junior World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. ", There's no slacking off when you wrestle for Steve Martin. My youngest is playing travel soccer and basketball. In dual action, Martins squad swept through the CAA by defeating all six conference foes, in what was the Monarchs last season in the CAA. The foundation for Coach Martin's winning resume is his pedigree. 5:30 pm Boys Tennis @ Oscar Smith HS. Mrs. LoConte-Allen is an eighth grade Math teacher on the Stars team who also sponsors Wyldlife and serves as Math department chair. Great Bridge coach Steve Martin leaps in celebration as his wrestler, J.C. Cuffee, defeated Cox's Jon Buddles to win the 152-pound Class AAA state title in 2000. The Wildcats' wrestling team, ranked No. Michael Phoutasen, Landstown; 3. 5:30 pm JV Baseball vs. Oscar Smith HS. All rankings and records are based on results reported by coaches to The Pilot. Champion, to his dominant tenure as head coach at Great Bridge High School, Steve Martin has performed at the highest level. Tue. Hes a Great Bridge guy.. It took me four to five years to put us in place where we were competing for a state title every year.. Thats what so meaningful, Small said. With that being, kind of my wheelhouse, Small thought now was the best time to make the career leap and take advantage of the leadership certifications and classes he took several years ago. at 5:30. j=dUq_c` {c".%`nAz=B][RDcu6 v i!s_FF Wo[:;F|8 None of those storied teams of the past have accomplished what the current group of Wildcats achieved last Friday during the Region 4A tournament. Coach Martin also led Old Dominion in two wins in the first two matches ever held at The Ted Constant Convocation Center. Neumann . There are seven who have reached the Championships under Martin three times. Coach Matt Small is an educator and wrestling coach at Great Bridge High School. %PDF-1.5 <link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/fontawesome/css/all.min.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.142e67a510309392.css"> In 2006-07, ODU had three NCAA Qualifiers, including coaching a wrestler mere seconds away from All-American status. Great Bridge High School wrestling coach Steve Martin with Daniel Frishkorn after a match in Fargo, North Dakota. Coach Small began his teaching and coaching career in Chesapeake in 2003 at Great Bridge HS. Wayne Martin preceded Steve at Great Bridge after wrestling at Old Dominion, and has now taken over again at Great Bridge now that Steve is the coach at ODU. Penn State sets dates for 2024 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center. "When everyone's a little kid, they look up at that wall and they want to put their names on it," fellow senior Max Martin added. It makes all of us just want to work harder.". Whats impressed me about Steve and what Im excited about is Steve has a vested interest in growing wrestling in the whole area, whether its bringing duals to Great Bridge, growing the club, continuing to improve on our resurgence and keeping that upward trajectory we seem to be on to keeping us on top of the state and at the national level.. Everybody is in this area. In 2009-10, Martin led three Monarchs to CAA Championships to qualify for the NCAA Tournament and produced an All-American for the third-straight season, with Chris Brown finishing eighth at 165-pounds. 215: 1. From: Great Bridge Wrestling <wildcat.gbwc@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 10:04 AM Subject: Battle at the Bridge Re-cap, Where are they now? Ian Arnett, Kellam; 2. In the 2019-20 campaign, Martin compiled a 10-9 record, 6-2 in the MAC and coached four of his wrestlers to NCAA qualifications; Killian Cardinale, Sa'Derian Perry, Larry Early and Antonio Agee.