October Update

I'd like to congratulate all of Panther football players that finished the season strong! 

No one has ever received an award for stopping short of the finish line. 

Preseason activity has really picked up in the past week. We have seen an increase in preseason attendance that has doubled our daily numbers. Coaches and students are excited and eager to get going but we must assure to be doing things properly and in a timely manner. 

Just a few notes to remember in the early stage of our season:

·      Preseason activities continue Monday -Wednesday 3:45pm - 5:15pm  thru Nov. 4th 

·      Regular season training begins Nov. 9^th

·      Training times are Monday- Friday 3:45pm – 6pm; it is our desire to have all team members clear of the building by 6:20pm

·      Saturday practice times will be 8am – 12pm on Nov. 14^th & 21^st

·      All students are to be dropped off/ picked up at the south field house entrance doors facing the tennis courts.

·      All team members and managers are expected to participate in fundraising; your student may have already begun to bring this info home.

·      All students are expected to have a current physical on file with the nurse before they are allowed to practice.

·       Any student with asthma or other condition must have an inhaler provided to the coach to be kept in the first aid kit.

·      Required equipment:

 1. Wrestling shoes, can be purchased used at Play It Again Sports for $20 or less (new shoes range $25-$70)

2. Anti-bacterial soap ($5 and up)

3. Clean t-shirt, shorts, sweatpants & top/hoodie, gym shoes

4. A combination lock! Not to be shared with any other teammates

5. If your child has braces He/she must have mouth guard that protects upper and lower teeth ($20)

     

     ·      Mandatory Parent Meeting on 11/23/2015 at 6pm in the field house

September Update

Wow! It is Mid-October and a new wrestling season is approaching quickly!

First, I would like to introduce myself, Raimundo Howard, I am the new head coach of Proviso West High School wrestling team. I am truly humbled and excited to take on this position. I look forward to working with the student/athletes of this community, partnering with parents and staff, and creating a fun and exciting experience for our wrestlers. I accept the challenges that lay ahead with the mindset that we are conquerors and will move the Proviso West wrestling team on to statewide prominence. You may contact me about all things surrounding the wrestling program, your student/athlete or how you can assist us along the way. #PANTHERPRIDE

I will take a better picture soon

Secondly, preseason strength & conditioning is in full swing and we are seeing a good number of athletes attending daily. Preseason activities continue Monday - Wednesday 3:45 pm-4:45 pm until November 4th.
If you are interested, this is a great time to meet coaches, wrestlers and ask questions.

Jr. Panther wrestling begins November 17th

details coming soon! 

Lastly, Jaleel Hollingsworth (113 lbs) will be competing at the Cliff Keen Preseason Nationals in Cedar Falls, Iowa on October 24th & 25th. Nationally ranked competition from over 40 states is expected at this event; we wish Jaleel good health and look forward to him wrestling hard to bring home the GOLD!

Regular season wrestling begins November 9th