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They are number one because they have an Exceptional coaching staff and hard working kids.
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Cullen Edwards '26 has been nominated for SI's National High School Lower Weight Wrestler of the Week. Follow the link below to vote for Cullen for this prestigious honor. #RaidersRecharged @WNYAthletics @Matt_ORourke1 @Stfrancishigh @SFHSwrestlingNY si.com/high-school/wrestling…
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🚨 Msgr. Martin championship FINAL:
#1 @SFHSwrestlingNY 65
#10 @SJCIWrestling 6
The Raiders claim a 2nd straight @MonsignorMartin dual title in impressive fashion winning 12 of 13 bouts to finish 3-0 in the league this season. @wnywrestling @WNYAthletics @SFHS_Athletics
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2025 Friends of Red Raider Wrestling SuperBowl Squares Fundraiser
Please help support. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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47 years ago, Bing Crosby, in his final Christmas special, teamed up with David Bowie in one of the most wholesome and beautiful duets of all time.
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy.
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Section 6 D1 with two teams ranked top ten in NYS!
St.Francis ranked #1
Niagara Wheatfield ranked #7
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We’re hosting an alumni wrestling party following day 2 of the VinLouie’s Pizzeria St. Francis Duals!
Come see the 2024-25 Red Raiders in action, then join the coaching staff and fellow alumni for a celebration after the tournament.
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New York state placer Cullen Edwards with an outstanding tournament to win the GFC at 119lbs. He beats Barrios (Florida) 9-4 in the finals #GetSome
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Frontier Falcons Boys Basketball Camp
When: July 8th-July 11th
Time: 8am-12pm
Where: Frontier High School
Who: Boys Entering Grades 4th-9th in Fall of 2024
Cost: $100
🏀Registration Link:
form.jotform.com/coachfoley1…
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Every parent should watch this. Not every wrestling parent or even every sports parent. EVERY parent. It’s said perfectly.🥹
If you read my post about finding the goodness in loss or hard moments I said I would share this video.
My husband Doug has been at the top of this sport. He has won a state title, a NCAA title, the US Open, World Team trials, placed 5th at the world, and was an Olympian.
Through all that he has experienced his fair share of losses and getting through them. Our son participated in his first HS state tournament and although he came up short taking home 2nd, Doug did not have a lack of words to share with other parents who have or will go through it from his new perspective of a parent of a HS athlete.
So much goodness packed into this. I challenge every parent to watch it, especially those with kids in some sort of even/sport that they compete in. Doug not only talks about validating your child's feelings because of the work it took to get there, but he speaks to the things he as an athlete experienced just now from the perspective of a parent of a High School kid.
By far this is one of his best talks and knowing how his heart hurt for his kid, while probably tuning back into some of his own losses made this even more relatable.
I know one thing- I'm lucky that our kids, both our own and the ones that will be joining us at UNI eventually have someone like him under the tunnel in these moments. Although my heart ached matside and I was probably 30 yards from my kid in one of his most vulnerable and defeating moments, I knew he didn't need me, he needed him.
@schwabwrestling
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WWII Veteran Dr. John Long speaks to the senior class about his time in the military and offers some life lessons. “I am going to do everything in my power to keep America the land of great opportunity until my last breath; I hope you take up the same mission.”
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NYSPHSAA Federation Tournament
108 lbs Cullen Edwards-6th Place
@Stfrancishigh @SFHS_Athletics
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Last Night we honored our 6 Seniors prior to our victory over O’Hara. Congrats and THANK YOU @LeytonRoberts13 @Jeremiah_Neely4 @bienko_nicholas @nategonsiorek Nolan Edwards & Mason Dole.
@Stfrancishigh @SFHS_Athletics @MonsignorMartin
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Zimmerman Becomes First Four Time Champ, St. Francis Sends Five to Albany; CHSAA Wrestling Roundup
By @Matt_ORourke1
.@wnywrestling @SJCIWrestling @SJCIAthletics @SFHS_Athletics @SFHSwrestlingNY @StMarysWrestles @MonsignorMartin
wnyathletics.com/post/zimmer…
📸: @jeffpataky
We have the BEST Coaches around! @SFHSwrestlingNY
What do PLAYERS want in a COACH?
Just ask them.
This is what my team told me a while back.
8 Things that Players Want in a Coach.
1: A Coach that CARES
The #1 thing kids want to know about their coaches or teachers. Do you care about me as a person? They will run through a wall for you if they know you care. Show them you care.
2: A Coach that Makes it FUN
Coaching a varsity sport can be both competitive/intense and FUN. There needs to be a balance. Don’t over-coach. Less is more. Break up the monotony of a long season. Mix it up. Shorten practices at the end. Keep it a Game. Keep it FUN.
3: A Coach that is HONEST
This is so important for athletes. They all want to know where they stand and their role defined, even if it is not what they want to hear. There is nothing worse for a player than not knowing.
4: A Coach who is COMPETITIVE
Players want to win. They want to compete. They want a coach to compete with them and give them the best chance to win. They also inherently want to be held accountable, play with discipline, and be challenged.
5: A Coach that has a PASSION for their Sport.
Players want a coach with drive and passion! Players will feed off the energy and passion of their coach. Players want commitment just as coaches do. Lead by example with your passion and energy.
6: A Coach who brings HUMOR
Players want humor. They want a natural person. They want to share the entire experience with their coach. A sense of humor does that. Be willing to laugh with your team. Be willing to be vulnerable. Make memories that will last a lifetime.
7: A Coach who is a TEACHER of the Game
Players want to learn and grow. They want feedback to get better. They want someone who can be a teacher of the game. They want someone who will give them specific feedback on improving. They do not want a blowhard.
8: A Coach who Builds RELATIONSHIPS
Players want a Relationship with their coach. They want a coach who cares about them as a person. Outside of your sport, get to know your players. Ask them questions. Make a connection that will last a lifetime.
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