Wrestling Canada Names Team Heads by Age Group
- OTTAWA (AP) — Wrestling Canada Fight (WCL) has appointed three leaders to guide its age-group national teams as the association develops and executes its 2025 program. The appointments...
- owen Dawkins, of Edmonton, Alberta, and the Edmonton Wrestling Club, will head the under-23 team.
- Chris Woodcroft, WCL's director of high performance, emphasized the experience and dedication each leader brings to their respective age groups.
Wrestling Canada fight Names Age Group Team Leaders for 2025
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- Wrestling Canada fight Names Age Group Team Leaders for 2025
- Wrestling Canada Fight Announces New Leaders for Age-Group Teams in 2025
- What’s New for Wrestling canada Fight (WCL) in 2025?
- Who Are the New team Leaders?
- What Will the New Leaders Focus On?
- What is WCL’s Goal for its Wrestlers?
- What Qualifications and Experience Do the New Managers Have?
- How Do the New Leaders Feel About Their Roles?
- Key Responsibilities of the New Managers
OTTAWA (AP) — Wrestling Canada Fight (WCL) has appointed three leaders to guide its age-group national teams as the association develops and executes its 2025 program. The appointments aim to bolster international competitiveness and expand opportunities for Canadian wrestlers.
New Leadership Appointments
owen Dawkins, of Edmonton, Alberta, and the Edmonton Wrestling Club, will head the under-23 team. Shane Bradley of Saskatoon, saskatchewan, a member of the Saskatoon Wrestling Club, will lead the under-20 squad. Frank Mensah, representing Surrey, British Columbia, and Coast Wrestling Academy, will manage the under-17 team.
Chris Woodcroft, WCL’s director of high performance, emphasized the experience and dedication each leader brings to their respective age groups. “Each of our managers brings a wealth of experience and expertise,” Woodcroft saeid. “Thay all have a passion for progress, are extremely cooperative, and have the firm will to offer many national and international opportunities to athletes.”
Focus on Development and International Exposure
The newly appointed managers will collaborate with WCL’s High Performance Department and the integrated Support team. Their focus will be on achieving the objectives of the NextGen and Enhanced Excellence programs. Key responsibilities include implementing training and competition programs, analyzing athlete performance, identifying new international competition opportunities, and supervising teams at international events.
According to WCL, a primary goal is to address gaps in international experience for Canadian wrestlers.The managers will seek to expand international opportunities beyond the top-ranked athletes, aiming to provide more wrestlers with valuable experience on the global stage.
Leaders Express Enthusiasm
Dawkins expressed his enthusiasm for his new role. “I am really honored and keen about having the opportunity to lead our national team under 23,” Dawkins said. “Representing our country at this level is a privilege and responsibility that I do not take lightly. Together, we will build a culture of belief, responsibility, and pride in wearing the colors of Canada.”
Bradley echoed this sentiment, stating, “I can’t wait to bring my enthusiasm, my experience, my desire to succeed, and my commitment to excellence to WCL as manager of the under-20 program. I look forward to working with the next generation of WCL athletes and their coaches to ensure they have the opportunity to develop and surpass themselves internationally.”
Mensah added, “It is an honor to guide the new generation towards the future and an opportunity to collaborate with coaches from all over the country to create a community of champions.”
Qualifications and Experience
All three coaches hold certification at the competition-development level of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) or higher, including Level 4, 5, or advanced coaching diplomas. Each has prior experience working with WCL national teams at the international level and will begin working with their respective teams immediately, aligning with the start of the international calendar.
Wrestling Canada Fight Announces New Leaders for Age-Group Teams in 2025
What’s New for Wrestling canada Fight (WCL) in 2025?
Wrestling Canada Fight (WCL) has appointed three new leaders too head its age-group national teams as the association develops its 2025 program.These appointments aim to improve international competitiveness and provide more opportunities for Canadian wrestlers.
Who Are the New team Leaders?
Owen Dawkins: will lead the under-23 team.He is from edmonton, Alberta, and represents the Edmonton Wrestling Club.
Shane Bradley: Will lead the under-20 squad. he is from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and is a member of the Saskatoon Wrestling Club.
Frank Mensah: Will manage the under-17 team. He represents Surrey,British Columbia,and the Coast Wrestling Academy.
What Will the New Leaders Focus On?
The new leaders will collaborate with WCL’s High Performance Department and the integrated Support team. Their responsibilities include:
Implementing training and competition programs.
analyzing athlete performance.
Identifying new international competition opportunities.
Supervising teams at international events.
What is WCL’s Goal for its Wrestlers?
A primary goal is to address the gaps in international experience for Canadian wrestlers. The managers will seek to expand international opportunities beyond top-ranked athletes so more wrestlers can gain valuable experience on a global stage.
What Qualifications and Experience Do the New Managers Have?
All three coaches have certifications at the competition-development level of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) or higher, including Level 4, 5, or advanced coaching diplomas. They also have prior experience working with WCL national teams at the international level.They will begin working with their teams instantly, aligning with the start of the international calendar.
How Do the New Leaders Feel About Their Roles?
The leaders expressed their enthusiasm for their new roles:
Owen Dawkins: Is “honored and keen about having the opportunity to lead our national team under 23.”
Shane Bradley: Is excited to contribute enthusiasm, experience, and a commitment to excellence to the under-20 program. He looks forward to helping athletes develop and excel internationally.
Frank Mensah: Feels honored to guide the new generation and collaborate with coaches to create a community of champions.
Key Responsibilities of the New Managers
| Obligation | description |
| ——————————— | ——————————————————————————— |
| Training and Competition Programs | Implementing and overseeing programs for athletes. |
| Athlete Performance Analysis | Evaluating and assessing athlete performance data. |
| International Opportunities | Identifying and securing new international competition opportunities. |
| Team Supervision | Supervising teams at international events.|