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title: Three Champions. One Proud Camp Family. | Ken Chertow
description: Ken Chertow celebrates Ed Scott, Sage Mortimer and Lydia Krauss, shares Anthony Matas’s camp story, and invites wrestling families to a free live practice.
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# Three champions. One proud camp family.

By [Ken Chertow](https://kenchertow.com/newsletter/author/ken-chertow) · November 10, 2026

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NOVEMBER 10, 2026 · GOLD MEDAL WRESTLING NEWS

## Welcome

Wrestling families,

This past weekend gave me three more reasons to be proud of our camp family. **Ed Scott, Sage Mortimer and Lydia Krauss all won titles at the Bill Farrell Memorial International** at the New York Athletic Club.

Ed is one of my closest students. He grew up learning and training at my local club and camps for a decade, became an All-American at NC State, and now helps coach the next generation at Utah Valley University. Watching that journey continue means a great deal to me.

### Ed Scott: down 6–0, still in the match.

In the 70 kg final, Ed rallied from a 6–0 deficit to beat Melvin Miller, 8–6. That is a match worth talking about on the ride to practice: an early lead does not decide the finish. Keep wrestling, keep working for the next point, and give yourself a chance.

![Ed Scott’s arm raised after the Bill Farrell final, in Ken’s supplied championship graphic](https://beehiiv-images-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/asset/file/01e614f7-fe0b-40d3-ad36-578739b58026/02-newsletter.jpg?t=1794297424)

Ed Scott, 2026 Bill Farrell Memorial 70 kg champion. Graphic supplied by Ken Chertow.

### Two Super Girl Camp coaches, two more titles.

Sage and Lydia have both coached at our Super Girl Camp. This weekend, Sage won the 50 kg title, pinning Jaclyn Bouzakis in the final. Lydia won at 65 kg with a 14–2 technical fall over Tiera Jimerson.

![Sage Mortimer holding an American flag, in the photograph supplied by Ken](https://beehiiv-images-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/asset/file/a7a8260b-9482-492e-ae4a-b23066c327a2/03-newsletter.jpg?t=1794297452)

Sage Mortimer. Photo supplied by Ken Chertow.

Sage was also a 2025 national champion at Grand Valley State. For the girls who have learned from her and Lydia at camp, these results make the next level feel a little closer. The coaches sharing their knowledge with you are still challenging themselves, too.

Congratulations, Ed, Sage and Lydia! I am proud of what you have accomplished and grateful for the example you set for our campers.

[Men’s results →](https://www.themat.com/news/2026/november/07/nathan-jackson-named-outstanding-wrestler-as-u-s-wins-nine-men-s-freestyle-gold-medals-at-2026-bill-farrell-memorial-international) · [Women’s results →](https://www.themat.com/news/2026/november/07/olympic-champion-sarah-hildebrandt-named-women-s-freestyle-outstanding-wrestler-at-2026-bill-farrell-memorial-international) · [Ed at Utah Valley →](https://gouvu.com/sports/wrestling/roster/coaches/ed-scott/2511) · [Sage’s college title →](https://gvsulakers.com/news/2025/3/9/womens-wrestling-a-fourth-place-finish-and-two-national-champs-after-day-2-of-the-ncwwc.aspx)

The tournament’s name is personal to me, too. Al Bevilacqua connected me with Bill Farrell and the ASICS team. I wore ASICS when I made our Olympic Team and was honored to have a relationship with the company for three decades as a competitor and coach.

## Meet Your Camp Coaches

ANTHONY MATAS · FROM CAMPER TO COUNSELOR

### Sixteen summers. A college champion. A chance to give back.

[![Anthony Matas has his hand raised after winning at the MAC Championships](https://beehiiv-images-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/asset/file/8e6813c3-f5e8-48fb-a97a-02970a3630e5/04-newsletter.jpg?t=1794297483)](https://athletics.misericordia.edu/news/2026/1/17/mens-wrestling-matas-claims-mac-title-cougars-finish-third.aspx)

Anthony Matas at the 2026 MAC Championships.  
Photo: [Misericordia University Athletics](https://athletics.misericordia.edu/news/2026/1/17/mens-wrestling-matas-claims-mac-title-cougars-finish-third.aspx)

Anthony Matas grew up coming to our camps from New England, progressing from youth programs through SuperGold and returning as a counselor. He now wrestles at Misericordia University in Pennsylvania.

This January, Anthony won the 174-pound Middle Atlantic Conference title—the first individual MAC championship in Misericordia’s program history. He also earned 2026 Academic All-MAC recognition, a reminder that being a student-athlete means pursuing both parts of that name.

> “These camps have helped shape me not only as an athlete but also as a person.”— Anthony Matas

In the message he shared with us this week, Anthony credits the coaches, training partners and relationships at camp with pushing him to work harder and keep improving.

**Take it into practice:** Choose a partner who challenges you—and help that partner get better, too.

[Meet Anthony at Misericordia →](https://athletics.misericordia.edu/sports/mens-wrestling/roster/anthony-matas/17892) · [His championship story →](https://athletics.misericordia.edu/news/2026/1/17/mens-wrestling-matas-claims-mac-title-cougars-finish-third.aspx)

## NEW: Join me for a free live practice

**Thursday, November 19 · 6:00–7:45 p.m. Central  
7:00–8:45 p.m. Eastern**

Next week, I’ll stream a practice live from Omaha Skutt Catholic High School. **It’s free, thanks to Nebraska USA Wrestling.** I invite you and your club to join us.

![Free live practice with Ken Chertow, November 19, 6 to 7:45 p.m. Central, from Omaha Skutt Catholic High School](https://beehiiv-images-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/asset/file/48aea404-a17c-4a1e-a576-0502dc62ae64/05-newsletter.jpg?t=1794297507)

Save the date for November 19. Flyer supplied by Ken Chertow.

Coaches: schedule your club practice, connect the livestream on a laptop, and use a large TV or display if you can. Your wrestlers can follow along while you help them with the drills and technique in your room.

**Look for the live-video access link in next Tuesday’s newsletter, November 17.**

## This Week

### RAF’s next move matters to wrestling families.

Real American Freestyle announced an agreement to acquire **World of Wrestling**, the organization behind Tulsa Nationals, Reno Worlds and the Kickoff Classic. For families on the youth tournament circuit, this is worth following. Keep checking the organizers’ listings for event and registration details.

[RAF’s announcement →](https://x.com/RAFWrestlingUSA/status/2118351907068547192) · [World of Wrestling events →](https://worldofwrestling-roller.com/)

SATURDAY WATCHLIST · NOVEMBER 14

### Dake and Snyder back on the mat

RAF Abu Dhabi lists **Kyle Dake vs. Alp Arslan Begenjov** and **Kyle Snyder vs. Shamil Erdogan**. U.S. coverage is scheduled for **11 a.m. Eastern on FOX Nation**, a subscription service.

[![Kyle Dake vs. Alp Arslan Begenjov — official RAF Abu Dhabi promotional graphic](https://beehiiv-images-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/asset/file/26ef552b-e081-472c-a926-3d29bdd89b81/06-newsletter.jpg?t=1794297536)](https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/post/kyle-dake-vs-alp-arslan-begenjov-next-generation-vs-whats-always-been)

Kyle Dake vs. Alp Arslan Begenjov  
Promotional graphic: [Real American Freestyle](https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/post/kyle-dake-vs-alp-arslan-begenjov-next-generation-vs-whats-always-been)

[![Kyle Snyder vs. Shamil Erdogan — official RAF Abu Dhabi promotional graphic](https://beehiiv-images-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/asset/file/6415e9d6-b190-4fbe-bf01-68ad7faa8754/07-newsletter.jpg?t=1794297560)](https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/post/kyle-snyder-vs-shamil-erdogan-american-olympian-vs-dagestani-wrecking-ball)

Kyle Snyder vs. Shamil Erdogan  
Promotional graphic: [Real American Freestyle](https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/post/kyle-snyder-vs-shamil-erdogan-american-olympian-vs-dagestani-wrecking-ball)

Watch with a purpose: pick one exchange and look at what happens *before* the attack. How does the wrestler create an opening? Where are the feet and hands? Bring one question to your next practice instead of trying to copy every move you see.

[Dake matchup →](https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/post/kyle-dake-vs-alp-arslan-begenjov-next-generation-vs-whats-always-been) · [Snyder matchup →](https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/post/kyle-snyder-vs-shamil-erdogan-american-olympian-vs-dagestani-wrecking-ball) · [Event and viewing details →](https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/)

## Ken’s Coaching Corner

### Before you control an opponent, control your own movement.

One point I make in my *Coaching Youth Wrestling* article is the value of shadow drilling. Young wrestlers need time to develop their own movement—not only time serving as someone else’s partner.

**Try this with your coach:** Review the stance and movement your team is learning. Rehearse without a partner, get a correction, then return to the skill in a controlled partner drill. Keep the emphasis on doing the basics well rather than collecting more moves than you can remember.

Coaches: Invite an experienced varsity wrestler to help your youth group. Younger kids get another role model and more feedback; older wrestlers learn by teaching.

[More of my youth-coaching advice →](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/Coaching%20Youth%20Wrestling.pdf?hsLang=en)

## For the Ride Home

### Don’t let a late practice become a missed meal.

Pack a familiar recovery snack before leaving home: yogurt and fruit, or a sandwich, for example. Carbohydrates replenish energy and protein supports muscle repair. Keep perishables cold, account for allergies, and make regular meals and water part of the school-day routine. Growing wrestlers need fuel for both training and development.

[Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s athlete nutrition guide →](https://www.choa.org/parent-resources/sports-medicine/nutrition-for-teen-athletes)

## Dates Worth Saving

Watch together, get on the mat, and plan ahead. All times below are Eastern.

**THU, NOV 12 · 7 P.M. · PENN STATE vs. BLOOMSBURG**  
College wrestling at Rec Hall in University Park, Pennsylvania. Watch on B1G+. [Match and viewing details →](https://gopsusports.com/sports/wrestling/schedule/season/2026-27)

**SAT, NOV 14 · 11 A.M. · RAF ABU DHABI**  
A Saturday-morning watch for wrestling families, with Kyle Dake and Kyle Snyder on the card. U.S. coverage is on FOX Nation. [Official card and viewing links →](https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/events-gallery)

**SUN, NOV 15 · 1 P.M. · OHIO STATE vs. COLUMBIA**  
The Buckeyes open their dual season at the Covelli Center in Columbus. Watch on B1G+. [Match and viewing details →](https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/wrestling/schedule)

**THU, NOV 19 · 7–8:45 P.M. · FREE LIVE PRACTICE WITH KEN**  
Join from your club or home. See the invitation above; the access link is coming in our November 17 newsletter.

**NOV 27–29 · COMPETE · RAF NEXT GEN—CHICAGO**  
Youth tournament at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Illinois. [Divisions, eligibility and registration →](https://usawrestlingevents.com/event/2700057402)

**School-season reminders:** Ohio coaching begins November 13 and competition December 3; Pennsylvania practice begins November 20 and competition December 4. [OHSAA →](https://www.ohsaa.org/calendar/futuredates) · [PIAA →](https://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/2025-26%20Wrestling%20Timeline.pdf)

## Build Your Own Camp Story

Join us in **Ohio, June 12–18**, or **Pennsylvania, July 11–22**, for our 2027 summer camp programs.

Individual programs have different dates and lengths. Find the right fit for your wrestler, and save $150 per camper with **EARLY27**—for the first 50 campers to register or through November 27, whichever comes first. Enter the code in the “Early bird code” field for each camper.

[Find your 2027 camp →](https://kenchertow.com/)

Have a milestone from your team or a former camper we should celebrate? Reply and tell me about it.

**Ken Chertow**  
USA Olympian · Coach · Mentor  
[kenchertow.com](https://kenchertow.com/)

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