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New Student Summer Enrollment Period: July 1-31, 2009.  
For more information regarding enrollment and application click here.

Jake Herbert wins fan voting to receive $5,000 from Kolat.com

Audio Interview: Takedown Radio goes one-on-one with Kerry Boumans

Video: Interview with World Team Member Jake Herbert

Jake Herbert Named Big 10 Athlete of the Year

Congratulations Overtime champions and medalists at the 2009 Cadet / Kids Northern Plains Regional. For a full list of champions and place winners, click here.

Takedown Radio TV
Scott Casber discusses Sean Bormet, Overtime, and its coaches.

USA vs Russia Dual Meet at Elmhurst College:
Results and Photos.

Sean Bormet named 2008 Terry McCann Award winner as USA Wrestling Freestyle Coach of the Year
TheMat.com Article

Herbert Makes World Team
Illinois Matmen Article

Vote for Jake Herbert to Receive $5000 Stipend
Read Jake's Letter and Vote on Kolat.com

Audio Interview with Koy Kosek (Overtime Business Analyst and Heavyweight Coach)
Intermat/Takedown Radio

Benefiel Looking to Get Back to Division I Wrestling
Intermat Article

Sean Bormet Receives 2008 USA Wrestling Freestyle Coach of the Year Award
TheMat.com Article

Updated Line-ups: USA vs Russia Wrestling Dual Meet
June 10th at Elmhurst College

Herbert Earns One of Seven Spots on US World Team
Northwestern Article

Congratulations Overtime Champions  at the Fila Jr. World Team Trials: Freestyle Champion: Andrew Howe.  Greco-Roman Champions: Max Nowry, Peter Kowalczuk.
TheMat.com Article: Howe, Oliver among stars to win FILA Junior World Team Trials in Freestyle. More on Nowry, Kowlaczuk.

Congratulations Overtime medalists at the Fila Jr. World Team Trials Challenge Tournament: Second: Jon Morrison, Ben Apland; Fourth – Conrad Polz, DJ Bruce.

Congratulations Overtime champions and medalists at the Central Regional: Freestyle:  Champions – Chris Dardanes, Ryan Garringer; Second – Jedediah Lightfoot, Alex Cizek, Nick Proctor, Jon Nelson.  

Congratulations Overtime medalists at the Southeast Regional: Freestyle: Fourth – Zach Synon.  Greco-Roman: Third – Zach Synon.

Photos from the 2009 World Team Trials Training Camp at Overtime

May 21, 2009:  Overtime welcomes USAW National Freestyle Coach Zeke Jones.

Congratulations Overtime champions and medalists at the Northern Plains Jr. Regional: Freestyle:  Champion – Matt Cavallaris.  Greco-Roman: Third – Cullen Smith.

Congratulations to the following state champions and medalists at the 2009 Illinois and Michigan Greco-Roman State Championships. The Overtime staff is extremely proud to be a part of your hard work and success!  For a full list of champions and place winners, click here.

Results from the USA vs Russia Dual at Union Station
Tuesday May 12, 2009

2009 U.S. Senior & Fila Junior World Team Trials Training Camp, May 15-22 Athletes include:  Andy Hrovat, Ryan Churella, Josh Churella, Keith Gavin, Jake Herbert, Andrew Howe, Kyle Ruschell, Tyler Graff, Conrad Polz, Mike Poeta, Robert Kellog, Jason Welch, and more.

Chicago vs Russia Dual Meet on May 12th
World Sport Chicago is hosting a dual meet between Chicago area wrestlers and Russia on May 12th at 5:00pm in Union Station - Great Hall (210 S. Canal St. in Chicago). The Russian team is comprised of Junior Champions from the Kuzbass Region. The USA team will feature 101 Bryce Brill, 110 Matt Cavallaris, 127 Edwin Cooper, 132 Nick Dardanes, 151 Joey Kielbasa, 158 Sam Brooks, 167 Charles Argue and 178 Lee Munster.

Congratulations to the following state champions and medalists at the 2009 Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan Freestyle State Championships. The Overtime staff is extremely proud to be a part of your hard work and success!  For a full list of champions and place winners, click here.

Northwestern's Own Jake Herbert on Four Years of Winning
North by Northwestern Article

Gym closing reminders:
Sunday, May 3rd the gym is closed due to staff responsibilities at Freestyle State.
Sunday, May 10th, the gym is closed for Mother's Day.

Coach Jake Herbert is at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for national team training camp.  He will return to instruction after the conclusion of the training camp on May 7th.

Congratulations Overtime champions and medalists at the FILA Cadet Nationals: Freestyle:  Second – Nick Proctor; Third – Edwin Cooper, Ben Brooks; Sixth – Spartak Chino.  Greco-Roman: Champions – Sam Brooks, Ben Brooks.

Congratulations to Overtime Champions and Medalists at the University Nationals:  Freestyle: Champion – Mike Benefiel;  Second – Ryan Juach, Jordan Johnson; Seventh – DJ Bruce.  Greco-Roman: Champion – Peter Kowalczuk; Second – Max Nowry.

79 kg Championship Bout: Mike Benefiel vs Justin Kerber
Flowrestling.com Video from University Nationals

Freestyle State online registration: click here to pre register online for Freestyle State and/or Greco-Roman State. 

Congratulations NYAC and Overtime athletes at the 2009 Senior Nationals:  Freestyle - Champion – Jake Herbert, Steve Mocco ; Second – Keith Gavin, Kyle Cerminara ; Third – Logan Stieber, Bryce Hasseman ; Fourth – Ryan Churella; Sixth – Josh Churella, Andrew Howe; Seventh – Kyle Jahn; Greco-Roman – Fourth – Jacob Curby; Fifth – Max Nowry.

Congratulations Team Overtime champions, finalists, and medalists at the Western Junior Regional:  Freestyle: Champion – Lee Munster; Second – Joe Brewster; Sixth – Alex Cizek, Taylor Schuck.  Greco-Roman: Champion – Joe Brewster

Congratulations Overtime champions and medalists at the FILA Junior Nationals:  Freestyle: Second – Chris Spangler; Third – Ryan Jauch; Fourth – Nick Dardanes.  Greco-Roman: Champions – Max Nowry, Peter Kowalczuk

Congratulations Team Overtime champions, finalists, and medalists at the 2009 USAW Folkstyle Nationals :  Champions : Jay Cee Randolph-Gonzalez, Louie Hayes, Eddie Gonzalez, Michael Johnson; Second – Joey Kielbasa, Ryan Garringer; Fourth – Kyle Fugiel, Austin Marsden; Sixth – Dru Worker, Sean Augello; Seventh – Jacob Dudeck, Matt Kleinkopf; Eighth – Pete Andreotti, Wally Gamon, Nick Harrison.

Congratulations Team Overtime champions, finalists, and medalists at the Cliff Keen Reno Worlds:  Champions – Dylan Duncan, AJ Jaffe; Second –Austin O'Connor; Third - Johnny Mologousis.

News from US Nationals/FILA Junior Nationals/Western Junior Regionals:

• FILA Junior Greco-Roman 120 kg finals – Peter Kowalczuk (Sunkist Kids) pin Julian Capucetti (East L.A.), 3-0, 0:35
• U.S. NATIONALS: Herbert leads charge as seven first-time champions crowned in freestyle
• Jake Herbert Named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week

Howe Named 2009 Rev Freshman of the Year

Gym closing reminder
Sunday, April 12th the gym is closed for Easter Sunday.

Michael Johnson Jr. Named TheMat.com's Wrestler of the Week for March 31 - April 6

Northwestern's Herbert named top wrestler, eyes Olympics

2x NCAA Champion Jake Herbert to Join Overtime School of Wrestling – Crystal Lake Staff

Photos from the Overtime/NYAC US Nationals Training Camp

News from NCAAs: Herbert Isn't Done Yet, Precin Avenges Losses, Brings Home Third Place From NCAAs, Poeta Takes Second at NCAAs, Kennedy Takes 5th at NCAAs, Herbert Post-Finals Interview on FloWrestling, Howe Finishes Runner-up at NCAAs

USA Wrestling Videos from NCAAs: Jimmy Kennedy after taking 5th at 133 lbs , Brandon Precin after taking 3rd at 125 lbs, Andrew Howe after his semifinals win, Jake Herbert after winning his second NCAA title at 184 lbs.

Worth the Wait: Undefeated Herbert is Two-Time NCAA Champion
NuSports.com

Wheeling grad Nowry stars on international mat stage
Daily Herald

Congratulations to the following state medalists, club and junior high programs, and coaches at the 2009 IKWF and IESA State Championships. The Overtime staff is extremely proud to be a part of your hard work and success!  Click here for a full list of champions and placewinners.

Curby Looking Forward to World Team Trials
IllinoisMatmen.com Article

Max Nowry wins gold and Peter Kowalczuk takes bronze at the Petko Sirakov tournament in Bulgaria
Nowry was also honored as the best international wrestler in the tournament.

Video from the Chicago Olympic Sports Festival
Overtime wrestlers and coaches participate in a wrestling demonstration

Sean Bormet's Blog from Belarus: March 5-9
Coach Bormet wraps up his trip overseas to coach Team USA and the Medved International wrestling tournament

Matt Collum Places 3rd at NAIA Nationals
157 lb Brackets

Jake Herbert wins Big 10s, is awarded Big 10 Wrestler of the Year
NUsports.com Article

True freshman Howe wins Big Ten title, Badgers place fourth
UWBadgers.com Article

Results from Big 10s: Jimmy Kennedy Places 3rd at 133 lbs
FightingIllini.com Article

Mocco wins gold at Medved International in Belarus
TheMat.com Article

Howe Bids for a Big 10 Title
Badger Beat Article

Sean Bormet's Blog from Minsk, Belarus: Feb 26 - March 4
Follow Sean's trip to coach Team USA overseas at the Medved International.

Congratulations to the following state medalists, high school programs, and coaches at the 2009 Illinois and Indiana High School State Championships. The Overtime staff is extremely proud to be a part of your hard work and success! Click here for a full list of champions and placewinners.

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