Reed Douglass '22 Recruiting Profile
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2020 Highlights
2020 Highlights #2 Personal Statement
Why do you want me on your team? Maybe it can best be expressed with a quote from Frank Popolizio, “You are going to be very good.” Another quote from Joe Uccelini, “You could go Division 1. You practice and work out like a Division 1 wrestler.”
What makes me different from other wrestlers is the fact that I didn’t start out at 6 years old as a wrestler. I’m the kid who was horrible as a freshman only to fall in love with the sport and make incredible gains in a short time. I was picked up and thrown around on the mat having had a record of 9 and 16. This record did not deter me. Instead, I came back harder and stronger. As a sophomore, my record improved to 37 & 9. I ended up placing 3rd at sectionals and 4th at State Qualifiers.
Then, COVID hit. I wasn't given the opportunity to have a junior year of wrestling. I didn’t stop. I doubled-down. I started training even harder, focused on my grades, finished my Eagle Project, and I was chosen to attend Boys State. I also worked out on a daily basis, even training my friends in the fitness center. I lost 15 pounds, gained more strength, and started doing zoom workouts with Journeyman Wrestling (Coach Frank Popolizio). Then, we were given the go ahead to train at his house and eventually his new place in Malta. In the meantime, I had also signed up with Curby Wrestling in Troy, NY (Coach Joe Uccellini). What a difference! To say “I'm ready to bring it” is an understatement.
Presently, I am a senior and was chosen to be captain of my wrestling team. I'm trying to make a difference in the program while recruiting more wrestlers, driving them to club practices, and encouraging them to push through when it hurts or is hard. I know that wrestling offers many opportunities. It's not just the wins, it's the lessons that it teaches. It's the perseverance, the friends, and the foundation of athleticism that will take them far in life.
My plans are to wrestle in college. I pretty much live and breathe wrestling. It's my life and I'm looking forward to an AWESOME season. It's time!
Thank you.
Reed Douglass
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Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- State quals- 4th
Team Awards
- WAC- if did a tourney, was ranked 2nd , Sectional 3rd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2020 Curby 3 Style Wrestling Club (NY) and Journeyman
- In regards to both clubs, Coach Pop and Coach Uccelinni have worked very hard to provide high level training during a pandemic. I appreciate their hard work and help immensely especially since there are very few opportunities like this where I live. Both coaches have taught me moves to counteract other wrestlers moves as well as wrestle offensively. Other wrestlers have commented on how they don't like to get close to me because they know I can throw them. Both coaches take the to time to answer my questions when I want to learn how to counteract other wrestlers moves. They have been very supportive of my growth and desire to learn more. Additionally, they have pushed me hard to be the best. Once again, I only hope that we have a season.
- 2020 Journeymen wrestling
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Frank Popolizio
- High School Head Coach
- Bob VanSlyke
- Club Coach
- Joe Uccellini
Events
- Camp/Event
- New York State Wrestling Championships
- 2/25/22 to 2/26/22
- Div 2 - 172 pound state champ
- Camp/Event
- New York State Qualifiers
- 2/12/22 to 2/12/22
- Division 2 Section 2 Champion at 172
- Camp/Event
- Division 2 Class D Sectionals
- 2/05/22 to 2/05/22
- Class D Section 2 Champion
- Camp/Event
- Battle of the Valley
- 12/18/21 to 12/18/21
- 5-0, MOW
- Camp/Event
- Mohonasen Varsity Invitational
- 12/04/21 to 12/04/21
- 1st place finisher at 172, no points scored on me all day and earned MOW
- Camp/Event
- New York State Freestyle and Greco Championship
- 5/14/21 to 5/16/21
- 4th in both Freestyle and Greco...going to Fargo
- Camp/Event
- Feasterville PA- Freestyle & Greco Tourney
- 5/01/21 to 5/01/21
- Placed 2nd in Greco at 170
- Camp/Event
- Journeyman Championships
- 4/02/21 to 4/03/21
- Large & Small schools were together- Placed 9th overall in folk, placed 4th in freestyle (having never been taught freestyle)
- Camp/Event
- Battle of the Valley- Dual Tourney
- 12/21/19 to 12/21/19
- There weren't any placings. It was a team competition and I was chosen as MOW by the coaches. I was 4-0. I wrestled 3 matches at 195 and 1 one at 182.
Training
- Modified 8th grade (few comps were avail), Varsity 9th and 10th grade
- 3 years
- My size and strength really took off during the summer after my freshman year. My endurance was excellent because I use to run 5ks (ran 19 minute 5ks) and go to running camps. Once I dedicated myself to lifting and eating right, I put on 20 pounds of muscle in 1 year. This dedication is why my football and wrestling took off in my sophomore year. Junior Year- I have been getting trained in folk and freestyle.
Additional Sports
- Football
- 9 years
- Varsity Team
- As a sophomore in football-2nd team team all star as a linebacker and Rookie of the year,
- Cross Country
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Freshman,- 4 sports. I was running cross country (had some gt times- low 19 minutes for my 5ks) at the same time as football, but was encouraged not to continue running during football season since they really needed me. I couldn't afford to get hurt. I
- Wrestling
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- sr yr- so far, CNY Wrestler of the Week (1/18/22) , 3 tourneys = 3 MOWS = 1/ 15/22, 1st place at Hoosick Falls Tourney, (12/5)- 1st place at Monhaneson & 1st place At Cobleskill-Richmondville, captain, jr yr- covid, no season, soph wrest- most improved,
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English and GlobalAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor Society High Honor Roll all 4 terms as a freshman High Honor Roll first quarter, 3rd, & 4th of sophomore year Honor Roll 2nd quarter of sophomore year, High Honor Roll first & 2nd quarter of junior year High Honor Roll first quarter (this quarter so far) Took Global Regents in January as a sophomore and received mastery On track for receiving Advanced Regents Diploma Chosen to attend National Leadership Forum for Medicine
- ActivitiesSenior Patrol Leader for Boy Scout Pack 5081, I have finished my Eagle Project which was leading scouts to build a bench and welcome sign next to the bike path in my town, inducted in National Honor Society, have given over 100 hours of service hours to help others, have earned all my merit badges, am in chorus, chamber choir, band, and jazz band,all county chorus each year in high school,Student Council and Athletic Association Member, Donated blood, Lifeguard,working at Saratoga Winery as busser
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