Anyone can wrestle. • Wrestling instills discipline, courage, strength, endurance, and most of all humility. • One of the top-3 attracting 1st generation college students • Top -6 with respect to minority participation. • Ranks in the top-3 U.S. in the Olympic games medals • 13 US Presidents wrestled. • In the past 10 yrs. - participation over 40,000; girls from 804 to 8,400. • State championships are among the Top-5 sports in terms of revenue production.
About Us • Founded in 1987, the Matcats are one of the oldest, most competitive, most respected and largest clubs in the US. • In 2011, Matt and Violetta Cepak took over the South Lyon Matcats; the former head coach was replaced by Steve Richardson in 2012. • Over the last 5 years the Matcats have grown from the 20 boys to nearly 160 boys and girls who compete at a very high level. • 90% South Lyon kids; Our kids demonstrate the highest sportsmanship and respect based on our motto “Win with Pride. Lose with Dignity. Learn from Both .” • One the most affordable recreational sports at $300 for a 5- month season. We are self-funded 50% by registration and 50% from fundraising. Our success is driven by the perfect combination of fun and hard work.
South Lyon’s Future With the support of South Lyon athletics, Matcats can deliver state championship level wrestling programs to both high schools • Over 35 regional and 10 national tournaments • 2018 – over 2200 wins; 61 state placers; 9 state champions • 2018 MYWAY State Dual Champ; 2X MYWAY Girls State Dual Champ • MUSA Wrestling State Champs 3U, 6U, Girls • 2018 6U Sparty Nationals 4 th place • 2018 Virginia Holiday Duals - placed 26 th out of 96 teams - only school-based team in attendance. • USA Wrestling Regional Training Facility and ranked as 14 th largest youth club in the US.
All Volunteer Administration • Matt Capak, Matcats President - Girls National Team Director and Coach • Steve Richardson, Head Coach - Director for USA Wrestling & National Teams Coach. • 16 assistant coaches - Many of which are certified USA wrestling coaches • Ed Hardesty, Vice President • Lindsey Nauss, General Manager • Anna Pollins, Secretary • Allison Boller, Registration • Jamie Honiss, Tournament Coordinator • Gary Meyers, Treasurer
Proposed Facility The proposed Duncan site allows us to make a greater positive impact on the kids and the community. The 5,100 SF Duncan Site provides a In 2013, we outgrew school facilities safer environment with greater and began renting 2500 – 4000 SF by accessibility enabling us reach more kids. the hour at The PlayGround.
Former Duncan Disposal 40k SF WAITING WRESTLING AREA AREA 472SF 4,672SF
59' Rollup Rollup Door 25'5" Exit (existing) Door Exit Rented area Exit WRESTLING AREA 13'4" Rollup includes: 4,672 SF Door 4' 18'7" Rest 17'3" Room 12'10" • 472 SF waiting WAITING AREA 472 SF Colunms 26'3" room for ( Existing ) 82' 32'8" parents • 4,672 SF 17'3" Exit Wrestling room Mezzanine (existing) 25'5" 25'6" 6'6" Exit Electrical Closet Layout - grey = leased space
We welcome any observers to our practice room! Come see why we’re the best.
On behalf of the 1000s of kids whose lives will be enhanced by our program. Thank You.
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