Minnesota to hold annual Fall Coaches Clinic on Oct. 27

The University of Minnesota wrestling program will hold its annual Fall Coaches' Clinic on Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 at the Beirman Field Athletic Building on the University of Minnesota campus. Highlighting the clinic will be Minnesota head coach J Robinson, USA Wrestling National Coach Kevin Jackson and Blue Springs High School head coach Mike Hagerty. The Golden Gopher wrestling team will also hold an official practice during the clinic.

Open to college, high school and club coaches, the clinic and workshop features Golden Gopher coaches and former student-athletes. The clinic and workshop will cover topics such as mental toughness training, sports psychology, wrestling techniques, strength and conditioning, diet and nutrition, and much more.

J Robinson has compiled 298-102-3 (.743) record over his 20 seasons as the head coach for the Golden Gophers. He has coached a total of 35 Big Ten individual champions and 80 All-Americans during his time at Minnesota. Last season, Robinson led the Gophers to the National Dual Team title, the Big Ten Championship and a runner-up finish at the 2006 NCAA Championships.

Kevin Jackson is currently the head coach of the USA National Team. Jackson is a former Olympic Champion, World Champion, World Cup Champion and Pan-American Games Champion.

The clinic will also include workshops taught by Mike Hagerty, head coach at Blue Springs High School. He was honored as the 2006 Developmental Coach of the Year and has served as a member of the US Olympic coaching staff.

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