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A Training Destination Like No Other in the Nation - Located at The Cooler, 10800 Davis Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia. To register or for more information come to any class or call 404-519-8007. See Wrestling Class Calendar and Map at bottom of this page. Private Sessions Available Call 404-519-8007
OUR COMMITMENT
The Cooler’s commitment to excellence began over 10 years ago by establishing one of the premier facilities and programs in the country for Hockey and Volleyball. The Cooler’s founder and owner, John Bardis, a USA Wrestling Board Member and Team Leader for USA Wrestling’s World Greco Team, has now created a premier facility and program in the country for wrestling. With John Bardis’ vision, Lee Kemp’s Cooler Wrestling Club is committed to the development of every wrestler within our three Medal Level Series utilizing the considerable knowledge and experience of our staff, and USA Wrestling's World Team Members and the top coaches from Georgia, to achieve this end. Our training program provides a logical order of progression within the Medal levels that will allow a wrestler to master the wrestling techniques necessary to be able to demonstrate them in actual competition. The more advanced and perfected a wrestler’s technique...the more success they will have evidenced by their wins in actual competition. We want real success in competition!
Gold Level Wrestlers and Coaches in this category have demonstrated wrestling knowledge and proficiency by either earning a medal in any world level competition or personally coaching a wrestler that has earned a medal in any world level competition. These wrestlers qualify for a Black Custom "Club Kemp" Compression Top. Upon documentation of achievement go to the Club Kemp Compression Gear tab to purchase the custom "Club Kemp" Compression Gear.
Silver Level Wrestlers and Coaches in this category have demonstrated wrestling knowledge and proficiency by either earning All-American honors (recognized placing) in any NationalHigh School, Collegiate or Freestyle-Greco Tournament, or personally coaching a wrestler that has earned All-American Honors in these competitions. These wrestlers qualify for a Red Custom "Club Kemp" Compression Top. Upon documentation of achievement go to the Club Kemp Compression Gear tab to purchase the custom "Club Kemp" Compression Gear.
Bronze Level Wrestlers and Coaches in this category have demonstrated wrestling knowledge and proficiency by either earning a recognized place in any StateHigh School, or State Level Freestyle-Greco Tournament, or personally coaching a wrestler that has earned a recognized place in these competitions. These wrestlers qualify for a Yellow Custom "Club Kemp" Compression Top. Upon documentation of achievement go to the Club Kemp Compression Gear tab to purchase the custom "Club Kemp" Compression Gear.
Novice II Wrestlers and Coaches in this category have demonstrated wrestling knowledge and proficiency by qualifying for the StateHigh School or State Level Freestyle-Greco Tournaments, or personally coaching a wrestler that has participated in these competitions. These wrestlers qualify for a White Custom "Club Kemp" Compression Top. Go to the Club Kemp Compression Gear tab to purchase the custom "Club Kemp" Compression Gear.
Novice I Wrestlers in this category are new to the sport of wrestling and want to learn the fundamentals and begin the process of learning the skills necessary to compete for a spot on their school team. Freestyle and Greco competition is encouraged. These wrestlers qualify for a White Custom "Club Kemp" Compression Top. Go to the Club Kemp Compression Gear tab to purchase the custom "Club Kemp" Compression Gear.
THE COACHES
Lee Kemp
Lee Kemp,one of most decorated wrestlers in United States History, rose to the top of the wresting world by becoming the first American to win three world titles (1978-79 & 1982), and holds the distinction of being the youngest American to win a gold medal in the World Championships when he won his first title at 21 years old in 1978. Lee won 4 World Cup titles and 2 Pan-American titles finishing his career with nine gold medals in World and Pan-American championship competition. In addition Lee won 7 US Freestyle National Championships and was a 3-time NCAA Champion, for the University of Wisconsin, finishing 2nd as a true freshmen, losing on a split referees decision. For more on Lee go to www.leekemp.com.
Other National and State Level Coaches will assist supervise and teach wrestling Instruction.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Registration Form and One-time Registration/Processing Fee Go to bottom of this page to fill out the online Registration Form. The Registration Form must be completed and submitted online (by clicking Save Information at bottom of Form) and the One-time $50 Registration/Process Fee must be paid (by clicking Add to Cart) before acceptance to any program is granted.
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Valid USA Wrestling Card Required for all Classes. When purchasing or Renewing USA Wrestling Card in Membership Information, list the "Lee Kemp Cooler Wrestling Club" as your Club Click Here for USA Wrestling Membership
THE PROGRAMS To Register for any of the Programs Read and Complete Steps in Important Information Above (including paying the $50 Registration Fee) and Complete Payment by Credit Card online for the Desired Program. See Wrestling Class Calendar at Bottom of Page Dates & Times.
2007/08 Folkstyle Junior/Youth Program
Dates
October 29 - February 18
Classes are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Times 6:00-7:30 pm
Program – This program is for wrestlers in Junior High School and younger. This program will provide a solid foundation for wrestlers that want to compete in High School and in summer tournaments. This program will focus on the fundamentals of Folkstyle wrestling, conditioning, flexibility, nutrition and preparing wrestlers for competition. This program will significantly improve a wrestler's confidence and skill level on the mat as well as providing the wrestler an excellent foundation of technique, strength, flexibility, nutrition, physical and mental traning and conditioning.
Technique – Our Junior/Youth program will focus on mastery of Takedowns, Escapes & Reversals and Riding & Pinning. We believe in also teaching and emphasizing counters to any maneuver we teach. We believe that executing perfect technique wins matches and our staff is committed to working with every wrestler so that they will be able to execute perfect technique as related to Folkstyle wrestling. We will teach all techniques in an orderly system and progression so that each wrestler will learn not only the maneuver but the mechanics of the maneuver.
Conditioning & Nutritition – We believe in a total conditioning concept that equips a wrestler with enhanced muscular strength, cardiovascular development, and the knowledge of proper nutrition for peak performance on the mat. Our strength training program focuses on the most important exercises for the development of the “core” muscle group areas that are essential for wrestling success. We believe that conditioning is more than just hard work, but it is a system of training techniques specifically designed for maximum stamina on the mat considering the unique format of wrestling matches and tournaments. We believe that the combinations of perfect technique, enhanced muscular development and proper nutrition provide the right ingredients for winning on the mat.
Program Cost – Charter Member Price of $450 for full program (50% of 2nd sibling, 75% off 3rd sibling). Cost will be prorated for late sign ups. COST IS NOW $200. Call or Come to any Class to Discuss Proprated Costs. To attend on a per session basis the price is $25 per session.
Payment Terms - Class size is limited. Complete payment is required to secure place in class. Payment can be made at any class by check, payable to Elite Wrestler Live LLC, or by Credit Card by clicking the Add to Cart Button Below . Valid USA Wrestling Card Required for all Classes. Click Here for USA Wrestling Membership
Program - This program is for the wrestler that wants a personalized, in-season program focusing on their individualized needs, with the goal of helping the wrestler improve in specific areas that will help them win more matches on the mat during the season. We will critique a wrestler’s performance on a week by week basis by video or actual attendance at selected matches. We ask that the wrestler make arrangements to have their matches video taped for this level of coaching. We also ask that each wrestler gets approval from their coach before participation in this program.
Technique - This program will focus on mastery of Takedowns, Escapes & Reversals and Riding & Pinning. We believe in also teaching and emphasizing counters to any maneuver we teach. We believe that executing perfect technique wins matches and our staff is committed to working with every wrestler so that they will be able to execute perfect technique as related to Folkstyle wrestling. We will teach all techniques in an orderly system and progression so that each wrestler will learn not only the maneuver but the mechanics of the maneuver.
Conditioning& Nutritition– We believe in a total conditioning concept that equips a wrestler with enhanced muscular strength, cardiovascular development, and the knowledge of proper nutrition for peak performance on the mat. Our strength training program focuses on the most important exercises for the development of the “core” muscle group areas that are essential for wrestling success. We believe that conditioning is more than just hard work, but it is a system of training techniques specifically designed for maximum stamina on the mat considering the unique format of wrestling matches and tournaments. We believe that the combinations of perfect technique, enhanced muscular development and proper nutrition provide the right ingredients for winning on the mat.
Program Cost
– $450 for complete 4 month program. Cost will be prorated for late sign ups. COST IS NOW $200. Call or Come to any Class to Discuss Proprated Costs. To attend on a per session basis the price is $25 per session..
Payment Terms - Payment must be made before participation in class. Payment can be made at any class by check, payable to Elite Wrestler Live LLC, or by Credit Card by clicking the Add to Cart Button Below and Filling in the number of desired sessions . Valid USA Wrestling Card Required for all Classes. Click Here for USA Wrestling Membership
Dates
Feb 24 - July 17 (Complete Program Consists of 20 Weeks of Instruction)
Novice I & II, Bronze, Silver & Gold
Instructional Classes are Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. There will be Optional Sunday Classes that can be used as a makeup day for classes missed during the week or used as an additional day for instruction and training.
Coach/Supervised, Live Wrestling will be immediately after instruction on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Sundays.
Times
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday; Instruction & Situational Wrestling 6:00-7:30 pm; Conditioning & Live Wrestling 7:30-8:00 pm(times subject to change based on class size)
Sundays; Instruction & Situational Wrestling 2:00-3:30 pm; Conditioning & Live Wrestling 3:30-4:00 pm(times subject to change based on class size)
Program – This program is for the wrestler that trains year round and wants to gain competency in Freestyle and/or Greco techniques and training with the objective of competing in these wrestling disciplines, after the regular high school season, with expectations of winning medals. This program focuses on Technique, Live Wrestling, Conditioning and Competition. Committment to the full 20-week program is the key here. To fully learn and incorporate the progression of techniques, tactics, strategies and the winning phychology into the wrestler's individual core techniques/motor skills and phyche, it is absolutely essential to commit to the full 20 week program.
Technique – Our program believes that executing perfect technique wins matches and our staff is committed to working with every wrestler so that they will be able to execute perfect Freestyle and Greco technique. We will teach all technique in an orderly system and progression so that each wrestler will be able to learn not only the maneuver but the mechanics of the maneuver so the wrestler will understand why the move works. It is our philosophy to make sure the wrestler understands not only the maneuver we are teaching but also to counter to the maneuver. With our vast experience and close association with USA Wrestling’s coaches, USA’s world team athletes, world level competition and the best training videos from the world’s best clinicians and coaches, we will provide the latest and very best techniques in all areas of wrestling technique, conditioning, training and strategy.
Live Wrestling - A key component of our program is providing a forum where all wrestler’s from all skill levels can test their skills against each other in a live wresting format. Our goal is to draw the top wrestlers from the area and beyond, to make this a very competitive environment. “ Iron Sharpens Iron, so one man sharpens another”— Proverbs 27:17.
Conditioning & Nutrition – We believe in a total conditioning concept that equips a wrestler with enhanced muscular strength, cardiovascular development, and the knowledge of proper nutrition for peak performance on the mat. Our strength training program focuses on the most important exercises for the development of the “core” muscle group areas that are essential for wrestling success. We believe that conditioning is more than just hard work, but it is a system of training techniques specifically designed for maximum stamina on the mat considering the unique format of wrestling matches and tournaments. We believe that the combinations of perfect technique, enhanced muscular development and proper nutrition provide the right ingredients for winning on the mat.
Competition – Our program would not be complete without our wrestlers successfully competing in the wrestling arena. The goal of our program is for our wrestlers to have success on the mat in competition. We believe in results and our program is geared for results.
Program Cost – Complete Tuition cost is $1,000. Complete Tuition reduced to $900 if paid in full (10% discount if paid by 2-24-08).10 or more wrestlers signing up at same time form same schools will receive a 15% discount MUST PAY BY 2/14/2008 BY CHECK TO ELITE WRESTLER LIVE LLC.Complete Tuition can also be paid by automatic credit card withdrawl at the rate of an initial Deposit of $250 (which covers the first 5 weeks in advance) then the balance will be charged at the rate of $50 per week starting in the sixth week and continuing through the 20th week, with Full Committment to 20-Week Program. (5% off 2nd sibling, 10% off 3rd sibling). Wrestler's not committing to Full Program can pay a Per Session Fee of $25 per session attended. Class size limited to the first 50 wrestlers. Wrestlers wanting to attend, Full Program or on a Per Session Basis, must complete and submit online the Registration Form at the bottom of this page and submit online the One-time $50 Registration/Processing Fee (Above in Important Information).
Payment Terms - Class size is limited. Complete payment is required to secure place in class. Payment can be made at any class by check, payable to Elite Wrestler Live LLC, or by Credit Card by clicking the Add to Cart Button Below. Valid USA Wrestling Card Required for all Classes. Click Here for USA Wrestling Membership.
2008 Freestyle/Greco Program - $1,000 Full Session Fee reduced to $900 (10% Disc pay by 3-9-2008) for One-Time Payment
2008 Freestyle/Greco Program - $1,000 paid in Credit Card Installments - 250 Deposit + $50 Weekly Credit Card Charge for Balance
Private Sessions Private Sessions with Lee Kemp are Available by calling 404-519-8007.
Private Program – This program is for the wrestler that wants personal, individualized coaching and training. These sessions can go in any direction the wrestler wants; including technique, drilling, conditioning, and video review. Minimum of two wrestlers per priviate session.