Minnesota State University Mankato Wrestling Camps

2008 Wrestling Camps

Gain the Competitive Edge!

Junior Maverick Wrestling Camps
July 7-9
Individual Camper $85.00
Kindergarten-Third Grade 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Fourth-Sixth Grade 1:00-4:00 pm

Open to wrestlers grades K-6
Camp Coaches will be Minnesota State Mankato Wrestlers and Coaching Staff
All camp sessions will be organized, positive, fun, and focused on developing high-percentage skills and techniques

Individual and Team Camp
July 10-13
Resident Fee $295.00
Commuter Fee (includes lunch and dinner) $235.00
Team Rate $270.00

Team Rate Fee: Ten or more players from the same team will qualify for Team Rate. Maximum of sixteen teams will be accepted for each camp.

Open to wrestlers grades 6-12
Team Building Sessions
Sessions with Sports Psychologist
Sessions with Professional Strength Coach
Sessions with Nutritionist
Team Competition
Air Conditioned Training and Housing Facilities
Excellent Camp Staff

Wrestling Camp Director

Jim Makovsky is in his fifteenth season as the head coach of the Minnesota State wrestling program. Makovsky has tallied a 192-66-3 dual meet record and has coached sixty-nine NCAA II All-Americans, five NCAA II National Champions and seventy-three NCAA II Academic All- Americans.

This past season the Mavericks went 20-1-1 in dual meets, won the NCAA II National Dual Meet Championships, won the North Regional Championships and placed second in the NCAA II National Championships. The Maverick placed seven All-Americans and Jason Rhoten and Andy Pickar were crowned National Champions.

Coach Makovsky has been active in running camps and working with elementary and secondary wrestler for over twenty-years. Coach Makovsky is very active with the National Wrestling Coaches Association and shares the NWCA’s mission, vision and values. Makovsky currently serves as a board member and is a past-president of the NCAA II Coaches Association.

Our camps are designed to teach time-tested, fundamental wrestling techniques and tactics. It is our camp mission to equip wrestlers of all ages with the seven basic skills. These skills are what wins matches all levels. In addition, our camps teach attitude, discipline and how to enjoy the sport of wrestling .

In addition, our camps will teach a fundamental belief system that can be applied to all aspects of life. Setting goals and standards, a training system and positive attitude will all be stressed

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at james.makovsky@mnsu.edu.

Sincerely,
Jim Makovsky

Minnesota State Mankato Wrestling Camp Facts
All wrestlers are grouped by size and ability and given individualized instruction.

Junior Maverick Camp
Date: July 7-9
Check-In: Monday, July 7, Kindergarten-Third – 8:30 a.m.; Fourth-Sixth – 12:30 p.m.
Deposit: A $50 deposit must accompany must accompany Junior Maverick applications. Balance dur by the first day of camp. Deposits will be withheld on all refunds.
Brochure

Individual and Team Camp
Date: July 10-13
Check-In: Thursday, July 10, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Check-Out: Sunday, July 13, 12:00 Noon (Lunch Not Included)
Deposit: A $75.00 deposit must accompany all applications. Balance due by the first day of camp. A $50.00 service charge will be withheld on all refunds.
Brochure

Location: Minnesota State University, Mankato campus in Mankato, Minnesota.

Facility: Campers have access to the swimming pool, 6 tennis courts, indoor track, training room, and recreational areas in the Student Union, as well as other campus facilities.

Housing: All participants will be housed in air conditioned hotels.

Commuter: Includes lunch and dinner.

Applications: The camp director encourages early enrollment to assure acceptance.

Security: University Security provides 24-hour security on campus. Camp staff will provide supervision 24 hours a day.

Minnesota State Mankato wrestlers will serve as counselors for the camp.

Insurance and medical care: Campers must provide their own medical insurance. A doctor is on constant call and hospital facilities are readily accessible. BECAUSE OF THE RIGOROUS DAILY SCHEDULE, EACH CAMPER SHOULD COME TO CAMP IN TOP PHYSICAL CONDITION. Every effort is made to protect the camper’s health and safety through the training of our athletic trainer, constant inspection of equipment and supervised instruction of campers. However, the camp staff assumes no responsibility for accidents or illness. We will not accept a camper with a pre-existing medical problem unless we have been notified prior to registration.

For More Information
Jim Makovsky at 507-389-6521
Cell phone: 507-317-2561
or e-mail: james.makovsky@mnsu.edu

A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
Minnesota State Mankato is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University.
Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics at 507-389-6111 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) at least five days prior to the day of the event. This information is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the above numbers.