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PLEASE PRAY FOR SHEA TAYLOR
Updated 7/13/2010 10:26 AM by Robert Findley

Dear ETC Family,
Last week one of our members, Shea Taylor, was involved in a motorcyle accident that has put him in ICU for the past 5 days. He has undergone 2 surgeries to reconsrtruct his lower left leg. Shea is a fighter in more ways than 1 and we wish him the best. He is being treated at Gwinnett Medical in Lawrenceville if anyone would like to call or check up on him. Please keep him in your prayers.

WRESTLING AND NO GI CANCELED JULY 5 - 9
Updated 6/29/2010 4:41 PM by Robert Findley

Wrestling and No Gi classes canceled July 5-9. ETC regular schedule will continue July 12. TRAVEN BJJ on Wednesday and Friday will not change.

2010 SUMMER SCHEDULE
Added 6/23/2010 6:00 AM by Robert Findley

MONDAY- WRESTLING 600pm & MMA/ BJJ 630pm
TUESDAY- WRESTLING 600pm & MMA/ BJJ 630pm
WEDNESDAY- TRAVEN BJJ 530pm
THURSDAY- WRESTLING 600pm
FRIDAY- TRAVEN BJJ 600pm & WRESTLING 600pm

2010 FREESTYLE/ GRECO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Updated 6/10/2010 12:59 PM by Robert Findley

FREESTYLE:
- Jack Barber- CHAMPION
- Chip Ness- CHAMPION
- Nick Lankford- CHAMPION
- Adam Flatt- CHAMPION
- Josh Kincaid- CHAMPION
- Tyler Marinelli- CHAMPION
- Ian Statia- RUNNER UP
- Kyle Medrow- RUNNER UP
- Conner Fenn- 3rd
- Reese Dalton- 4th

GRECO:
- Chip Ness- CHAMPION
- Nick Lankford- CHAMPION
- Adam Flatt- CHAMPION
- Conner Fenn- CHAMPION
- Tyler Marinelli- CHAMPION
- Josh Kincaid- RUNNER UP
- Ian Statia- RUNNER UP
- Jack Barber- RUNNER UP
- Reese Dalton- 4th
- Kyle Medrow- 5th

**TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS**
- Adam Flatt
- Nick Lankford
- Chip Ness

(If I missed anyone please let me know)

ETC FIGHTERS & WRESTLERS DOMINATE
Updated 5/13/2010 11:21 AM by Robert Findley

ETC would like to congratulate our wrestlers for a job well done in the AAU Elementary Duals in Kingsport, Tennessee. We also want to congratulate Shea Taylor for his 1st victory in his 1st fight of his MMA career at WIld Bill's Fight Night. Taylor defeated his opponent (Keller) in the 2nd round by submission. Congrats to all of our ETC athletes this weekend!

COACH TRAVEN WINS 3RD IBJJF TITLE
Updated 4/13/2010 12:07 PM by Robert Findley

Congratulations to Coach Roberto Traven for winning the 2010 Pan American Jiu Jitsu Championships in California this weekend. The Pan American Jiu Jitsu Championship is the 2nd biggest tourny in the country and pulls competitors from all over the western hemisphere. This will count as Coach Traven's 3rd IBJJF title. Way to go Coach!!!!!!

ETC SUMMER CAMP (ALL AGES)
Updated 5/13/2010 3:35 PM by Robert Findley

June 14th - June 17th

ETC will be hosting a 4 DAY INTENSIVE wrestling camp starting the 14th of June for ALL AGES . The week will include 4 days of solid training with a half day set aside for fun @ Lake Lanier Islands Beach & Water Park. Each day will consist of in-depth technique with Coach Bedard, plenty of live wrestling, and strength/ conditioning with Coach Williams to wrap up the evening. Please contact if you are interested. 404 583 3252

COST: $175

*Lodging can be arranged if necessary.*

SCHEDULE:
Monday- 9- 11am & 1230- 230pm
Tuesday- 9- 11am & 1230- 230pm
Wednesday- 9- 11am & 1230pm LAKE LANIER ISLANDS BEACH & WATER PARK
Thursday- 9- 11am & 1230- 230pm


ETC HIGH SCHOOL STATE RESULTS
Updated 2/21/2010 8:57 AM by Robert Findley

STATE CHAMPION- 103lbs Drew Ferguson (CH)
STATE CHAMPION- 103lbs Nick Lankford (FB)
STATE CHAMPION- 112lbs Poo Partridge (CH)
STATE CHAMPION- 125lbs TJ Mitchell (CH)
STATE CHAMPION- 125lbs Caleb Morris (WC)
STATE CHAMPION- 125lbs Dylan Greene (NO)
STATE CHAMPION- 145lbs Joel Smith (CH)
STATE CHAMPION- 152lbs Tsvetomir Petrushev (P'Ridge)
STATE CHAMPION- 189lbs Mac Bennett (CH)
STATE CHAMPION- 215lbs CJ Collins (CH)
State RunnerUp- 140lbs Dakota Greene (NO)
3rd Place- 119lbs Dallas Brown (MV)
3rd Place- 140lbs Allen Willard (CH)
3rd Place- 140lbs Cody Knight (OC)
4th Place- 152lbs Jamie Hertica (CH)
3rd Place- 285lbs Thomas Delain (CH)
5th Place- 135lbs Devante Brown (CH)
5th Place- 135lbs Austin Marlow (NO)
5th Place- 171lbs Nick Holbert (CH)
6th Place- 112lbs Jake Hodges (OC)

These kids did a great job this weekend! Their hard work and dedication has given them the right to stand on the podium with Georgia's best wrestlers. CONGRATULATIONS guys!!!

ETC`s Georgia Grind National Tournament RESULTS
Updated 2/14/2010 7:49 PM by Robert Findley

1st Place- Charlie Darracott- Bantam 65/ 70lbs
1st Place- Mitchell McGhee- Middle School 70lbs
1st Place- Sean Russell- Middle School 98lbs
1st Place- Chip Ness- Middle School 128lbs
2nd Place- Dylan Deaton- Intermediate 70lbs
2nd Place- Logan Ashton- Novice 60lbs
2nd Place- Dalton Flint- Novice 75lbs
2nd Place- Evan Gianfala- Novice 90lbs
2nd Place- Tyler Maranelli- Middle School 98lbs
3rd Place- Dawson Bates- Novice 70lbs
4th Place- Cole Wright - Bantam 55lbs
4th Place- Jacob Adams- Novice 90lbs
5th Place- Tucker Flint- Intermediate 75lbs
6th Place- Lucas DeSilva- Intermediate 70lbs
6th Place- Zach Winter- Middle School 105lbs
Hon. Mention- Joshua Kincaid- Bantam 50lbs
Hon. Mention- Jared Blackburn- Intermediate 65lbs

ETC & PEAK PERFORMANCE WEIGHTLIFTING MERGE!!!
Updated 1/25/2010 1:54 PM by Robert Findley

ETC is proud to announce that Caleb Williams & PEAK PERFORMANCE WEIGHTLIFTING will be joining our staff full-time this SPRING to head our STRENGTH & CONDITIONING program. This is a HUGE addition to TEAM ELITE. Now with Caleb & PEAK PERFORMANCE joining the team, ETC has become ATL's premier year round facility that provides ELITE instruction for WRESTLING, BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU, and now STRENGTH & CONDITIONING. You should not find a reason to train anywhere else!!!!

Caleb's Accomplishments:
Owner/Operator of Peak Performance Weightlifting
Silver Medalist in 2008 Beijing Olympic Trials
Member of 2009 Olympic Weightlifting World Team - Goyang City, Korea
Member of 2009 Olympic Weightlifting Pan American Team
Training in attempt to make 2012 London Olympic Team
5x Powerlifting World Team Member
2x Powerlifting World Champion
2x Powerlifting World Silver Medalist
10x Powerlifting National Champion
Current World Record Holder - 722 lb squat @ 148 lbs
Certified ISSA & FAST Trainer
Holder of 28 Powerlifting American and National Records

www.youtube.com/calebwilliams


2010 Militia Duals Team
Updated 3/11/2010 8:37 PM by Robert Findley

Elite Training Center will be be filling a lineup(s) for the 2010 Militia Duals. We know it is a long ways away but we would like to put the word out that we are looking for wrestlers to fill spots. If you know a wrestler that might be interested or if you are a wrestler that is interested, please contact the Elite Staff for more info.

P.S. We will accept 8th graders and graduating seniors who are interested.

``WRESTLING USA`` Highlights ETC Wrestlers
Updated 1/15/2010 7:45 AM by Robert Findley

The following ELITE wrestlers have been ranked by WRESTLING USA MAGAZINE:

SENIORS
125lbs.- #22 T.J. Mitchell (Collins Hill)
140lbs.- #13 Joel Smith (Collins Hill)
Hon. Mention- C.J. Collins (Collins Hill)

JUNIORS
112lbs.- #23 Bazell “Pooh” Partridge (Collins Hill)

SOPHOMORES
Hon. Mention- Cain Finch (Jefferson)

ALL CLASS
140lbs.- #24 Joel Smith (Collins Hill)

ETC`s Cliff Keen Eastern Worlds RESULTS
Updated 1/3/2010 8:41 PM by Robert Findley

Cliff Keen's Eastern Worlds is the premier wrestling tournament in the nation. Over 1300 wrestlers from 38 states battle it out for one of the greatest awards in amateur wrestling. Congratulations to the following ELITE wrestlers:

Logan Ashton - 1st
Sean Russell - 1st
Codi Russell - 4th

www.worldofwrestling-roller.com

ETC`s Dixie Nationals RESULTS
Updated 12/29/2009 9:56 AM by Robert Findley

After a long day of tough matches 12 of 14 ETC wrestlers that attended stood proud on the podium @ the 2009 DIXIE NATIONALS in Atlanta. With their heads held high each wrestler could finally take a deep breath of relief. It was a rough day all around for wrestlers and coaches trying to coach or cheer teammates on while running around the 12 mats setup for the youth and high school divisions. The tournament set a record for attendance which resulted in many high quality matches, especially in the youth divisions. ETC had 3 Champions (Sean Russell, Garrett Spikes, and Michael Haynes) who walked out with individual titles along with 9 other teammates that placed. ETC staff is extremely proud of all our wrestlers who participated and expect all the hard work and dedication to carry over into 2010. Our next youth tournament will be Jan. 2 at Jefferson High School. See you at practice!

3- CHAMPIONS
2- Runner Up
1- 3rd Place
1- 4th Place
2- 5th Place
3- 6th Place

ELITE WRESTLER commits to ARIZONA STATE
Updated 11/14/2009 7:40 AM by Robert Findley

Elite wrestler, Joel Smith, verbally committed to Arizona State University this week. Joel is currently ranked 15th in the nation in "WIN" magazine's preseason high school rankings. We know the Smith family is very proud to have two sons committed to collegiate wrestling programs and we wish both of them the best of luck. Arizona State is currently ranked 17th in the nation for Division I and has produced numerous All Americans. Georgia wrestling should be very proud to have so many wrestlers advancing to the next level. Congrats Joel! Coach Jeff and Coach Robert are very proud of you and CJ. Good Luck!

ELITE WRESTLER commits to FORT HAYS STATE
Updated 10/30/2009 11:28 AM by Robert Findley

One of our ELITE Wrestlers, CJ Collins, verbally committed to Fort Hays State in Kansas this week. Collins will be a great asset to their program and we expect to hear nothing but good news coming from the prairie. Fort Hays State is currently ranked 14th in Division II and is annually a top 15 team in the country. ETC is very proud and we wish him nothing but the best. Congrats CJ and keep up the hard work. Coach Jeff and Coach Robert are very proud of you!

ETC`s ``SUPER 32`` Results
Updated 10/26/2009 3:00 PM by Robert Findley

Congratulations to our ELITE wrestlers for their accomplishments at SUPER 32. This tournament is one of the toughest tournaments in the nation and tests every physical and mental aspect of each wrestler. These results are proof that hard work does pay off. Great way to start the season!

HIGH SCHOOL:
- Joel Smith 140lbs. (4th Place)
- T.J. Mitchell 125lbs. (5th Place)
- C.J. Collins 215lbs. (7th Place)

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
- Sean Russell 90lbs. (2nd Place)
- Chip Ness 128lbs. (5th Place)
- Jack Dollar 128lbs. (6th Place)

Honorable Mention:
- Drew Ferguson 103lbs. (4-2)
- Aslan Gigolaev 152lbs. (4-2)
- Alan Gigolaev 160lbs. (5-2)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with ROBERTO TRAVEN
Updated 1/4/2010 2:37 PM by Robert Findley

Elite Training Center is proud to announce that we have officially become an affiliate of ROBERTO TRAVEN Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Mr. Traven has joined our team of ELITE instructors in to head our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes. Introductory class rates will start at $80/month for the first 20 students. Call now to reserve your spot!

404 583 3252 or info@EliteTrainingCenterATL.com

ETC wins 2009 HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP
Updated 10/25/2009 3:32 PM by Robert Findley

On Saturday Elite Training Center took the "Overall Championship" at the 2009 Hardcore Championship at Mountainview High School. This was our first tournament of the season and we hope to continue our success as we take our wrestlers on the road to the SUPER 32 tournament in North Carolina. Elite staff would like to thank all of our wrestlers and fans for their hard work and support. Wish us luck as we prepare this week for the biggest pre-season national tournament in the country.

1. Elite 87.0
2. Florida 67.0
3. TWC 59.0
4. TWA 48.0
5. Collins Hill Wrestling Club 33.0
6. Heritage 25.0
7. Alabama 19.0
8. South Carolina 10.0
9. Tennessee 8.0
10. North Gwinnett Wrestling Club 7.0
11. Walton Wrestling Club 3.0
12. Apalachee Wildcats Wrestling Club 0.0
13. Banks County Wrestling Club 0.0
14. Bremen Takedown Club 0.0
15. Buccaneer Wrestling Club 0.0
16. Dawson County Wrestling 0.0
17. East Coweta Elite 0.0
18. Grayson Wrestling Club 0.0
19. Hiram Hornet Takedown Club 0.0
20. Jefferson USA WC 0.0
21. Jefferson Wrestling Club 0.0
22. Knights 0.0
23. Liberty WC 0.0
24. Milton Wrestling Club 0.0
25. Oconee Wrestling Club 0.0
26. Peachtree City Wrestling Club 0.0
27. Peachtree Ridge Wrestling Club 0.0
28. Pirates Youth Wrestling Club 0.0
29. Roswell Jr. Hornets Wrestling Club 0.0
30. South Georgia Athletic Club 0.0
31. Stockbridge WC 0.0
32. Tift Area Takedown Club 0.0
33. Trojan Wrestling Club 0.0
34. UnAttached 0.0
35. Woodland Grapplers WC 0.0

``WRESTLING USA`` Honors Elite Training Center Wrestlers
Updated 10/15/2009 7:07 PM by Robert Findley

Elite Training Center would like to congratulate wrestlers, (103lbs) Bazell Partridge and (189lbs) Mac Bennett, for being nominated as two of the top ranked High School Juniors in the nation. This is a huge honor that makes ETC Staff extremely proud. ETC gives all credit to each wrestler's hard work ethic and desire to be the best. Congratulations to you both!


REQUIRED USA WRESTLING MEMBERSHIP
Updated 7/7/2009 1:54 PM by Elite Staff

All wrestling classes will require each wrestler to have an active USAwrestling membership to participate. Each membership can be purchased by visiting our LINKS page. Click on USAwrestling. At the top of themat.com homepage click become a member and follow the simple instructions.