3/11/2007 Three Burlington Coaches/Parents complete the Bronze Certification Coaches Training. Dave Schmalfeldt, Ron Crayton, Kevin Bird. 11 coaches and parents from around the area attended the training.
03/02/2006 Congratulations to Todd Iverson who completed his coaching certificate on line
February 05, 2007 Congratulations to Coach Chuck Ehlen who completed his coaching certificate on line
March 1 , 2006 Congratulations Coaches and parents on your Copper Certificate .
Dave Gill, Scott Koenen, Jay Cramer and Craig Cramer completed their Copper Certification Course.
For more information on coaching certifications please contact Kevin Bird at 262-763-3561 or Kevin@wanasek.com Other certified coaches and parents are. Emily and Dan Mullens, Pat Hornickle, and Kevin Bird Stay tuned for more information on Bronze Level Training Coming March 11, 2007 at Karcher
Al Ehlen As a Burlington High School Demon, Al was the 1990 Southern Lakes Conference Champion at 145 lbs. and Co-Captain of 1989-90 Southern Lakes Conference team champions(defending their 88-89 title). Placed 5th at the 1990 WIAA State Wrestling Tournament at 145 lbs. Al also wrestled for parts of his first two years at UW Oshkosh. Al is Branch Manager for USBank, Lake Geneva. Al's wife, Cindy does much of the administrative work for the club. They have two boys, Owen and Maxwell, who will hopefully be members of the club themselves in the near future.
Brian Rainer As a Wrestler at Round Lake High School in Illinois, Brian was a Team Captain, a Conference Champion, and a Illinois State Qualifier. Although Brian was part of the 4th ranked team in Illinois he was able to set the team record of the most takedowns in a season of 120. In 1990 Brian finished his senior year with 37-11record. Brian and his wife Heather live in the Burlington School district, they have three boys and one that is currently a member of our team. Brian is a partner in a tree trimming and clearing business that operates in both Illinois and Wisconsin.
Brad Otter As a Burlington High School Demon, Brad wrestled four years for Coach Don Moe. He compiled a 20-5-1 record his senior year. Brad was a Regional Champion, and a runner up in the conference to Dean Price from East Troy. Brad also wrestled two years in Middle School under the direction of Coach Jerry Barr. Brad Attended UW Plattville and earned three letters in wrestling and also earned a degree in Engineering. After College Brad partnered with his family at Otter Sales and Service in Burlington. He and his wife Jean have three boys of which two are team members.
Chuck Ehlen USA wrestling Copper Certified Coach
Chad Little
Craig Cramer As a Burlington High School Demon, Craig Wrestled three years for Coach Don Moe and graduated in 1987. Craig also wrestled two years in Middle School under the direction of Coach Jerry Barr. Craig is a co-owner of Cramer Construction, a quality home builder in Southeastern Wisconsin. Craig and his wife Jill live in Burlington. USA Wrestling Copper Certified Coach
Dale Damon
Darin Tiedt Darin is a Graduate of Freedom High School where he was a 2X state qualifier and State Place winner. Darin compiled a 105-19 record while wrestling on Varsity and Placed 1st at the WIAA State Tournament in 1989. Darin continued his wrestling at UW Parkside where he was a three time National All-American in Division II. Darin was a an excellent student at UW Parkside and a member of Dean's list. . Darin has a master's degree in Business Administration and works at Chrysler. Darin and his wife Hiedi, live in Burlington with four boys and one that is part of our club program.
Jay Cramer,
USA Wrestling Copper Certified Coach
John Ehlen As a Burlington High School Demon, John wrestled four years for Coach Don Moe. He compiled a 66-31 record while on varsity and was a 3 x sectional qualifier and 3X award recipient of the most takedowns in a season. His senior year he was the 1988 Team Co-Captain and most valuable wrestler. After High School John partnered with his father at the family Dairy farm and he and his wife Jay still operate the farm today. They have four children with two that are involved in the program. Their son Matt was Burlington Youth's first place winner in 2004 taking 6th.
Kurt Otter As a Burlington High School Demon, Kurt wrestled four years for Coach Don Moe. Kurts junior year he was a sectional qualifier. After a good start his senior it was cut short by injury. Kurt Attended UW Whitewater and earned a degree in Business Administration and worked out with the team for a couple years . After College Kurt partnered with his family at Otter Sales and Service in Burlington. He and his wife Jeanne have three children of which one is a team member.
Ken Schmidt Ken is a graduate of Campbellsport High School where he was a 2 time Division II State Champion. In HS he was 109-9. After Graduation Ken went to UW Parkside where he was Parksides 11th National Champion. Ken is a two time college all american with a 5th place finish as a sophomore and a championship as a Junior.Kens college career record was115-48.
Kevin Bird Kevin is a Graduate of Westosha High School where he was a 2X state qualifier. Kevin compiled a 95-19 record while wrestling on Varsity and Placed 2nd at the WIAA State Tournament in 1986. Kevin continued his wrestling at UW Whitewater (86-88) and UW Parkside (89-91). Over his college career Kevin was a three time National Qualifier. Kevin has been a wrestling camp Clinician for UW parksides summer camp, The Elkhorn Christian Wrestling Camp and the Burlington Wrestling Camp. Kevin is also very involved in the Burlington Community and works for The Wanasek Corporation. Kevin and his wife Caryn, live in Burlington with three boys and they have two boys that are part of our club. USA Wrestling Copper and Bronze Certified Coach
Mike Shenkenberg
Mike Wallace
Pat Hornickle Pat is a Graduate of Watertown High School where he was a 2X state qualifier. Pat compiled a 53-4 record while wrestling on Varsity and Placed 6th at the WIAA State Tournament in 1981. Pat continued his wrestling at Ripon College where he was a Division III National Qualifier. Pat and his wife, Becky, live in Burlington with two children and one that is part of our club program. Pat is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting every chance he can. USA Wrestling Copper Certified Coach
Ron Crayton As a Burlington High School Demon, Ron wrestled four years for Coach Don Moe. While wrestling two years on varsity, Ron was a sectional qualifier and Southern Lakes Conference Champ. After High School Ron enlisted in the US Army and Wrestled on the All Army Team in Fort Hood, TX. While there he compiled a 31-1 Record. When Ron left the Army in 1986, He began a career in Construction. He and his wife Julie live in Burlington and have three boys with all three involved in the program. Their son Travis was a State Qualifier in 2004..USA Wrestling Bronze Certified Coach
Administration
Cindy Ehlen
Amy Rouce
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