Wednesday, August 6, 2025

4:00 PM

Room Check-in Opens

Reception Desk

6:00-9:00 PM

Credential Pick-Up

Main Lobby

6:00-9:00 PM

Photo Station: Headshots with USA Wrestling Communications Department

TBD

7:00-9:00

Welcome Reception

The Aviator Bar (Third Floor)

*Dinner on Wednesday is on your own with lots of options nearby

Thursday, August 7

7:30-8:30 AM

Breakfast & Credential Pick-Up

Constellation Corridor

8:30-9:00

Welcome & USA Wrestling Staff Introduction

Constellation

9:00-10:00

Yearly Recap

Constellation

10:00-10:15

Break

Constellation Corridor

10:15-11:00

Breakout Session

State Admin Tools – Dave Mathews, USA Wrestling

Skyline

Building a Wrestling Nation: 37 Years of Service and Storytelling – Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling

Constellation

11:15-12:00

Breakout Session

Growing Together: Women’s Grassroots and Collegiate DI Wrestling - Katie Kriebel, USA Wrestling

Skyline

Tournament Experience & Efficiency – Matt Njos, MN

Constellation

12:00-1:00 PM

Lunch

Constellation Corridor

1:00-3:00

State Leaders Discussion

Constellation

2:00-3:00

USA Bracketing 101 – Dave Mathews

Skyline

3:00-3:15

Break

Snacks & Drinks in the Corridor (2:00-5:00)

3:15-4:15

Breakout Sessions

It's BEACH Wrestling: Sand, Sun, and FUN – Ed Duncan, NC, Gary Abbott and Jaimie McNab, USA Wrestling

Skyline

Competing with Other In-State Leagues – Steve Richardson, MI

Constellation

4:30-5:30

Regional Meetings

Look for Signs for your Regions Meeting Space

5:30-6:00

Break Before Dinner at Top Golf

6:00

Departure to Top Golf

Meet in Main Lobby

6:30-8:30

BBQ Dinner at Top Golf

Top Golf

Friday, August 8

7:30-8:30 AM

Breakfast

Generations C

8:30-9:45

Keynote Speaker: Heath Eslinger – Growing Clubs and Cultivating a Positive Sport Experience

Constellation

9:45-10:00

Break

Constellation Corridor

10:00-10:45

Breakout Session

Transitioning to Freestyle for the Girls High School Season – Kris Harrington & Eric Mullen, NY

Skyline

USA Bracketing 101 – Dave Mathews, USA Wrestling (Repeat)

Constellation

11:00-12:00

Breakout Session

Regional and National Event Discussion, USA Wrestling

(Plus, an Update on Women in Coaching from Joan Fulp)

Constellation

Youth Folkstyle Series – Kristi Mann & Robert Moore, AR

Skyline

12:00-1:00 PM

Lunch

Generations C

1:00-2:00

National Council of State Chairpersons Meeting (Voting)

Generations B

2:00-2:30

Break

Constellation Corridor

2:30-5:00

JOWC Meeting

Constellation

2:30-3:30

Guided Bike Ride on the Santa Fe Trail with Jody

Limited Space

Meet Outside the Front Doors

5:30-6:30

Dinner

Generations C

7:00-9:00

Board Meeting Session 1

Generations B

Saturday, August 9

7:30-8:30 AM

Breakfast

Generations C

8:30-12:00

Board Meeting Session 2

Generations B

12:00-1:00 PM

Lunch

Generations C