Thats what so meaningful, Small said. Early was named to the VaSID First Team All-State, while four wrestlers in McGee, Killian Cardinale, Dean Drugac and Shane Jones were place on the MAC All-Academic Team. ", "I fell short of it two times now and this is my chance," said Chittum, who competes at the 160 lbs weight class. The 2013-14 season gave the Monarchs six NCAA Qualifiers after all finished 4th or better at the MAC Championships in the team's inaugural season in the Mid-American Conference. Copyright 2023, Old Dominion University Athletics. All rankings and records are based on results reported by coaches to The Pilot. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Great Bridge coach Steve Martin yells out during the Virginia Duals at the Hampton Coliseum on Jan. 15. Coach Small grew up in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake where he was an all-star wrestler at Great Bridge High for hall-of-fame Coach Steve Martin. 113: 1. Gage Miller, Grassfield. His teams have won nine District/Conference titles and six regional championships. 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. JaLynn Smith, Oscar Smith; 3. May 3 @ 8:00 am - 8:30 am Meet in Room 812. 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!). Aiden Manning, Cox; 2. If your number is selected, please meet in the main gym tomorrow (Friday) after school for our first practice until 5:30pm. Billy Martin, Jr. was a three-time NCAA all-American at Oklahoma State, finishing second in 1974. The 2018-19 season also marked the season Martin led ODU to a dual win over a top-25 team in Northwestern. 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. Jaden Campos, Ocean Lakes; 4. 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. Martin coached 40 high school state champions, 98 state place-winners, 35 All-Americans (freestyle and folkstyle) and six high school national champions. So I wasnt gonna leave the area. This past year Small served in a more administrative role with the wrestling team, now led by Steve Martin. Its very humbling and its an honor to have the opportunity to do that. So it was always on my radar, Small 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. 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. Caleb Neal, Great Bridge; 2. 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. Parker Tillery, Cox; 3. Early finished in eighth at the NCAA Championships in Pittsburgh, who finished with a 25-8 mark. "Ever since I came here my freshman year, that's been my one goal," confirmed senior Ty Chittum. Jason McKee, Kellam; 3. 106: 1. The groundwork for a successful wrestling coach was set in motion even before Steve Martin stepped on the mat as a competitor. He has led Old Dominion to double-digit dual victories in nine of his 11 seasons with the program. 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. The Great Bridge community and alumni base dates back 115 years to the school's opening. This year that happened.. Chris Mecate and Alexander Richardson each earned All-American honors, marking the first time since 1991 that two ODU wrestlers have achieved that feat in the same season. 5:30 pm Boys Tennis @ Oscar Smith HS. Freshman Chris Mecate captured the CAA crown at 141 and was later named the CAA Rookie of the Year. 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. What's it like for the rest of the team as they wrestle for the man who helped start the Great Bridge dynasty in the first place? Martin also appreciates the importance of a coach on young men in high school. Jakob Brown, Grassfield; 3. Martin led six Monarchs to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history, including ODU's first All-American since 1995, James Nicholson. Dillon Fitzpatrick, Lafayette; 3. 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. "It was great, we had our moment, but after we left that gym our eyes are now on the state title.". 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. Staff file (Randy Litzinger) Of course, the competition takes a jump up, but Great Bridge enters with momentum, confidence and belief. As we have all learned over the past few months living in a pandemic environment, circumstances beyond our control may impact athletic contests. ", "Having 14 champs in a regional tournament, every single guy winning, that's something big," the younger Martin added. It makes all of us just want to work harder.". 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.. Colin Pedersen, First Colonial; 2. Select students in the 6th and 7th grade will rehearse all day at Western Branch High School and perform in a 6:30pm concert. 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. April 28, 2023. Coach Martin also led Old Dominion in two wins in the first two matches ever held at The Ted Constant Convocation Center. 3:45 pm . Grassfield, 8-5, 2 Were pretty much on the same page on technique and training philosophies. I think as a coach he just gets it, Townsend said. 701, 702,703, 705, 709, 710, 712 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. L. Todd Spencer/staff file (L. TODD SPENCER/The Virginian-Pilot ). Congratulations on making the 2023 Great Bridge Middle girls track team. Story, photos and video of Great Bridge's 21st state championship in wrestling. 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. There are seven who have reached the Championships under Martin three times. Matt did an unbelievable job getting the program back where it needed to be, Martin said. Khari McNeill, Grassfield. Prior to the NCAA's, ODU finished in seventh at the MAC Championships, where 125-pound Michael McGee was crowned champion. Jack Dechow reached his third-straight championship as well, registering a 3-2 record. Tyler Haley, Cox; 3. Matox Allen, Grassfield. Martin expressed desire to work with local coaches to better realize the potential for wrestling in Hampton Roads. Publisher . 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. Congratulations Coach Small. The 2008-09 season was perhaps one of the greatest in ODU wrestling history. Ian Arnett, Kellam; 2. We did things the right way, Small said. Additionally, he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall-of-Fame VA chapter for the eastern region in 2011. Hosted by Michael Barbaro. Tue. 5:30 pm JV Baseball vs. Oscar Smith HS. From: Great Bridge Wrestling <wildcat.gbwc@gmail.com> Date: Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 1:01 PM Subject: Coach Steve Martin Addresses Wildcat Nation To: <dawvoice3@gmail.com> Great Bridge Wrestling Club David To my Wildcat Family, We are thrilled to bring the state tile back home. 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. Would you like to stay up to date with Wildcat Athletics? 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. ", There's no slacking off when you wrestle for Steve Martin. That makes sense. He makes sure of that, "To get through this program, we are a year-round program, you're going to know how to work and workers generally win in life. Four wrestlers, Chris Mecate, Billy Curling, Alexander Richardson and Rob Deutsch, qualified for the NCAA Championships individually. Could new DNA tech crack the JonBenet Ramsey case? Seth Murphy, Nansemond River; 4. Chris Mecate, Alexander Richardson and Billy Curling all qualified at the NCAA's for their second straight season. 3 0 obj 190: 1. 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. One bonus box included coaching his son, Max, who won a 106-pound state title as a sophomore last year. Practices will resume Monday Friday right after school until 6pm. Jeremy W. Peters . Thank you again to everyone that attended tryouts! Great Bridge High School wrestling coach Steve Martin with Daniel Frishkorn after a match in Fargo, North Dakota. Robert Foster, Indian River. The 757 is also home to Martins family. <> Example video title will go here for this video, In the News: Headlines you might have missed from the week of April 24, 2023. CHESAPEAKE A raucous Great Bridge crowd erupted with each slap of the mat. 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811. Faculty & Staff Accessible Only: Wildcat Web, Algebra Readiness, Art, Computer Science, FACS, and Technology, Click here to visit the ChesapeakeMiddle School League website. Ive been helping him out the past year more than ever. 12:00 pm Jostens here during all lunches . These athleteswill be a part of the team, practicing and traveling with the team to all events. Whenever Ive been at any event for myself Ive always talked about the community of Great Bridge. Produced by Will Reid and Michael Simon Johnson. 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. The following players have been selected for the 2023 GBMS volleyball team. Wrestling: Email P.J. And once again, an alumni will lead the athletics program. Once you confirm your email address, you will begin receiving email alerts on new posts! Thats familiar to any whove known Small and his style. 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. He also coached NCAA Division I National Champion Carl Perry to three high school state championships at Great Bridge. Jahleel Armstrong, Grassfield; 2. ODU will continue to host wrestling matches at The Ted under the direction of Martin. Great Bridge is the only one where I could check off all the boxes., Great Bridge High School wrestling coach Steve Martin with Daniel Frishkorn after a match in Fargo, North Dakota. 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. Penn State sets dates for 2024 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center. Christian Ballon, Ocean Lakes. Receive an email notification on any new post that GBMS creates! Team, Record, Previous. We are very fortunate to have Mrs. LoConte-Allen at GBMS! L. Todd Spencer/staff file. 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. Edited by Liz O. Baylen and Mike Benoist. How does 12 state championships in those 13 seasons sound? 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"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. Im part of the community. 2. Owen Rawls, Nansemond River; 2. "One of my closing statements (during the interview) was, I think I . "This is my opportunity to get my name on that wall with a bunch of studs.". In the classroom, Martin led four wrestlers to the MAC All-Academic Team and saw Jack Dechow earn MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete credentials. <>>> 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. Aiden Sheesley, Gloucester. Great Bridge coach Steve Martin celebrates with Jon Sioredas after Sioredas won the 140-pound Class AAA state title in 2000. "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. He hopes to set up marquee duals with top programs like Cox, Kellam and more to bring out fans and alumni en masse. It's believed to be the first time that's ever happened in the state. 150: 1. Champion, to his dominant tenure as head coach at Great Bridge High School, Steve Martin has performed at the highest level. The National Federation of State High School Associations gave states . Adding the 23rd All-American (Larry Early) in ODU Wrestling history, Steve Martin completed his 15th season with a 9-7 dual record. Nate Bushey, Ocean Lakes; 2. Austin Coburn also received a MAC Presidential Award. Jack Dechow was crowned MAC Champion for the third time under Martin. Produced by . The foundation for Martin's winning resume was also built on his pedigree. Coach Small has coached 16 wrestlers to 21 individual state titles. At Old Dominion, Martin will have more of a challenge and he readily accepts it. 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. 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.. 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. "If that's not in the history book, it is now. And once again, an alumni will lead the athletics program. 324 views, 9 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Great Bridge Wrestling: Caleb Neal spars with GBWC coach Shane Jones. In the seasons home opener, Coach Martin picked up win No. Billy Martin, Jr. was a three-time NCAA all-American at Oklahoma State, finishing second in 1974. When I took the job my kids were 6 and 4, 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.. All rights reserved. <link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/fontawesome/css/all.min.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.142e67a510309392.css"> My youngest is playing travel soccer and basketball. Theyre 11 and 9 now. Before his 16 years at ODU, Martin coached the Wildcats for 13 season. "Virginia high school wrestling is making a name for itself on the national level. 4:00 pm Study Hall - Media Center. When I took the job my kids were 6 and 4, Townsend said. Steve Martin, who led Great Bridge to 12 wrestling state championships in 13 years before leading Old Dominion for 16 years, is returning for a second stint as the Wildcats coach. AllPennState is the place for Penn State news, opinion and perspective on the SI.com network. In the 2017-2018 season, Martin took four Monarchs to the NCAA Championships held in Cleveland, Ohio. Great Bridge, a community in the southern part of Chesapeake, Virginia, is home to a long legacy of Martin made clear Great Bridges wrestling staff will remain the same; former coach Matt Small, who won two state titles and coached nine individual champions, will still be involved in the program. Great Bridge High coach Norman Smith and his wrestlers will tell you that the faces may change, but the program and the expectations do not. That was the main reason he took the job at the high school again. 215: 1. Were they any good? 111 talking about this. <> Owen Cherry, Kellam; 4. How do I keep bugs off my patio this spring? I want to make sure theyre good kids. He gets that its more than wins and losses. None of those storied teams of the past have accomplished what the current group of Wildcats achieved last Friday during the Region 4A tournament. The Blue and Silver posted victories over nationally-ranked Hofstra and Virginia Tech and had a Top 20 finish in the NCAA Tournament with the school's second ever national finalist. Tristan Warner was the recipient of the NCAAs Elite 89 award for the second consecutive season, becoming just the second division I wrestler to earn the award in back-to-back seasons. At this point in my life, Ive done a lot and Ive seen a lot and I really needed the right fit for me. The Chesapeake Middle School League (CMSL) is committed to providing a safe environment for our student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators. With that victory, Martin became the second all-time winningest coach in Old Dominion history. The groundwork for a successful wrestling coach was set in motion even before Steve Martin . Less than a week after Fox News agreed to pay $787.5 million to settle the Dominion lawsuit, the network has abruptly fired Tucker Carlson an anchor at the center of the case. I think the people that know me and find out about this will say, You know what? Hosted by Sabrina Tavernise. /nZUtXiwS(zk *|\N`E,27Fk>LyS22ubeE/w?p5:Wa$q6T!On)[|>}Pv>J3o q l/a71WP lOq2qmS5 {rr2umvFBri!M+*Va# w [c+[#D t~ :so`].D`$:I.&x The Class 4, 5 and 6 state championships begin on Friday at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. For the first time in four season, ODU did not earn an All-American. Max DeAngelo, Ocean Lakes. Before his 16-season tenure with the Monarchs, Martin led the Wildcats to 12 state titles over 13 years. ~|6,qhuit`u"AuWZM* In 2012-13, the Monarchs hovered within the Top 25 as a team for much of the season for the second-straight year. Kevin Beazley finished eighth at the NCAA Championships, making that at least one All-American in the last four seasons. While we will be recruiting nationally, it will be goal of our staff to keep these Virginia kids at home in front of their family and friends," Martin said. Hunter Ray, Smithfield; 4. Please see Coach Campbell during homeroom (room 711) if you would like to discuss your tryout process. (CHRIS TYREE/THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT) One bonus box included coaching his son, Max . ODU has now sent 51 overall wrestlers to the NCAA Championships in the past 11 seasons under Coach Martin. 165: 1. Martin graduated from the University of Iowa in 1991 and got his master's degree from George Washington University in 1996. His teams were nationally ranked all 13 years, and the 2003 and 2004 squads earned the nations top public school honor. Every effort will be made to finish each schools regular season and championships. As a coach, he saw success only matched by his father, leading Great Bridge to 13 state championships in 14 years. 132: 1. Of course for Martin, that starts at Great Bridge. Brodie Altman, Kellam. The Monarchs sent three student-athletes to the national tournament, including Nicholson, Kyle Hutter and Joey Metzler. CHESAPEAKE, VA (WTKR)- Great Bridge boasts a rich wrestling history and every student-athlete who passes through the wrestling room has one main goal. "Great Bridge wrestling is a way of life for a lot of . That left the Monarchs head coach Steve Martin looking for a new gig. CHESAPEAKE, Va. After a 63 year run, ODU shutdown their wrestling program last year. And once again, an alumni will lead the athletics program. Our goal is this weekend coming up," Chittum pointed out. Start your morning in-the-know with the day's top stories. We intend to have a complete fall athletic season and crown a city champion in football and softball. Aaron Turner, Great Bridge; 2. Its about being a student-athlete.. Hosted by Sabrina . Thomas Stofka, First Colonial; 2. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. My daughter made the middle school softball team at Hickory. View Calendar. We will look to build towards defending our 2022 City Championship tomorrow at practice. Luke Murray, Peninsula Catholic; 3. Just fill in your name and email address and click "Subscribe." Fed is set to raise rates yet again. Theyre 11 and 9 now. 25 ranked team in the country, Wisconsin, 19-12. Along with his 2010 state championship at Cox, Coach Small has led the wildcats to VHSL state titles in 2017 and 2019.
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