Austin Shaffer '14 Recruiting Profile
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(Updated March 9, 2014)
Team Captain 2013-14
2X Maryland 1A/2A High School State Champion 2012 & 2014
1X Maryland 1A/2A Third Place Finisher 2013
4X Maryland State Qualifier 2011-14
2X Maryland 1A/2A West Regional Champion (2012 & 2014), 1X Runner-up (2013) & 1X 4th Place Finisher (2011)
4X Maryland 1A/2A Bi-County Champion 2011-2014
Committed to WVU (September 13, 2013); GO MOUNTAINEERS!!
My high school career record is 157-15.
This season I won my second Maryland State Championship, finishing my high school career with 157 wins, which places me in a tie for Fifth All Time in Maryland Public School history for career wins. (MPSSAA ( http://www.mpssaa.org/wintersports/wrestling )) My personal record was 44-2 this season, with twenty pins, three tech falls, four major decision, eight decisions, nine forfeits and two losses.
Last season, I ended my junior year with a record of 43-2: twenty-one pins, five tech falls, three major decisions, eight decisions, six forfeits and two losses. I am right hand dominate and I tore my right elbow ulna ligament defending against a take down in the first period of my state semi-final match, which I lost 11-9 in OT. However, I wrestled back for a third place finish in the 113lb weight class using only my left arm. I lost my ability to use my high crotch, my cradle, cross face, wizar with my right arm for my final eight periods of wrestling. I could not touch my nose with my right hand and my right grasp was all but gone. You can see my third place match (consolation finals) at the following link and notice that I do not use my right arm above my waist: http://mpssaa.playonsports.com/events/53164 I am the second match on this video. I was in a cast for four weeks following states and got it off April first. I was released April 29th, 2013 by my orthopedic doctor to resume athletic competition. I took my SAT earlier in November 2013 and scored: Reading - 530; Math - 480 and Essay - 490; 1010 Reading/Math or 1500 total. I attended some great wrestling camps this summer at Messiah and at Edinboro (Fighting Scot camp). In addition, I have had eight session of strength and conditioning by a certified trainer. As a result of my injury, I did not get to participate in Junior Nationals at Virginia Beach. or Fargo this summer. I joined the cross country team this fall and we took 2nd at the Maryland 1A Championships. This was my first year running and was awarded, "Best New Runner" at our recent banquet. My fastest 5K was 20:03 which is not spectacular but for a smaller built wrestler....not bad. I was happy with our team results and my performance.
Austin Shaffer (Clearing House NCAA ID: 1204844893)
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- 2014 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State, Team Captain; 1A/2A Maryland State Champion 113lbs., Southern Garrett Outstanding Wrestler Award and Student Athlete of the month for February 2014
- 2013 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- OW - Super Duals in Cumberland Maryland; All Tournament Team - Musselman Duals in Inwood, W.V., 2013 Bi-County Champion, Regional Runner-up, February 2013 Student/Athlete of the Month, Third Place Finisher at States (113) and Teams Most Valuable Wrestler, 2nd Team All-State, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-County
- 2012 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1A/2A 2012 Maryland State Champion 106LBS. Southern Garrett High School Most Outstanding Wrestler and Student/Athlete for the month of March 2012, Maryland State Champion 2012 1A/2A 106LBS. Southern Garrett High School Most Outstanding Wrestler and Student/Athlete for the month of March 2012, 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
- , Conference Chanmps, Sectional Chanmps
- 2011 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Made State Tournament weighing 100lbs at the 112lb weight class; won one and lost two. Our 112lber dropped to 103 for the state run and won a state title this year, Honorable Mention All-State, Honorable Mention All-Area, Honorable Mention All-Region, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Sectional Chanmps, Conference Chanmps, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Garrett-Wrestling/320592180194
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2010 Pittbulls, Young Guns & Quest (Youth)
- Went to several different youth training facilities in and around Pittsburgh this year: Quest Wrestling team is run by Coach Jim Ackerly former Head Coach of American University. In addition, continued training with the Young Gun wrestling team under Jody and John Stritmatter.
- 2009 Pittbulls, Young Guns & Quest (Iowa National Runner Up Jody Stritmatter coach)
- http://www.younggunswrestling.com
- 2008 Pitt Bull Wrestling team & Southern Mat Club MD (Olympian Sanshiro "Sunny" Abe coach)
- http://www.pittbullwrestling.net
- 2007 Pitt Bull Wrestling team & Southern Mat Club MD (Olympian Sanshiro "Sunny" Abe Coach)
- http://www.pittbullwrestling.net
- 2006 Pitt Bull Wrestling team & Southern Mat Club MD (Olympian Sanshiro "Sunny" Abe coach)
- http://www.pittbullwrestling.net
- 2005 Southern Mat Club MD (Coach Daryl Ozias and George Scheffel)
- 2004-2005 First Year of wrestling 9 years old beginning at the local mat club.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Dave Taylor
- Travel / Club Coach
- Sanshiro Abe
- Club Coach
- Tom Loperfido
- Travel / Club Coach
- John & Jody Strittmatter
- Club Coach
- Cary Kolat
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2014 Maryland State Wrestling Championships
- 3/07/14 to 3/08/14
- 1A/2A State Champion 113lbs.
- Camp/Event
- 2013 Maryland State Wrestling Championships
- 3/01/13 to 3/02/13
- Placed third at 113lbs. Was injured during first period of semi final match tearing right ulna ligament. Lost in OT, wrestled back to take third. I was in a cast for four weeks following states.
- Camp/Event
- 2012 Maryland State Wrestling Championships
- 3/02/12 to 3/03/12
- 1A/2A State Champion 106LBS.
- Camp/Event
- 2011 Maryland State Wrestling Championships
- 3/04/11 to 3/05/11
- DNP in the 112lb weight class; weighed 100lbs - our 112lber through the season dropped to 103lbs and I was forced to go up to 112lb weight class. He won the state title at 103lbs and I made states at 112lbs winning one match, losing two and did not place. However, I was giving up 15+lbs each match at the state level.
- Camp/Event
- 2010 MSWA Youth State Championships
- 2/27/10 to 2/28/10
- State Runner-Up losing 0-2 in the finals.
- Camp/Event
- 2009 MSWA Youth State Championships
- 2/28/09 to 3/01/09
- 4th Place
- Camp/Event
- 2008 MSWA Youth State Championships
- 3/01/08 to 3/02/08
- 3rd place
Training
- Youth Experience
- 6 years
- As a youth, my father drove me to Pittsbugrh to train under Olympian Sanshiro "Sunny" Abe who was also an NCAA 4X All American for Penn State and a National Champion. I trained under Sunny for over two years until he moved to Carnagie which was further away from my home. My father was already driving me 90 miles one way, three nights a week to practice there and we would do my homework on the ride up. I wrestled every weekend for two years in Pennsylvania tournaments as a part of the Pittbull wrestling team. When Sunny left, John & Jodi Strimatter took over in Murraysville, Franklin Regional High School youth with their Young Guns team for another tow years. Jody Stritmatter wrestled for Iowa and was a National Runner-up, his brother John won several DII titles to University of Pittsburgh Johnstown. During those two years, I traveled with the team and wreslted free style and Greco under their leadership, wrestling in many freestyle and greco tournaments in Pennsylvania. In addition, I was a member of the Maryland National Schoolboy team that competed in Indinnapolis in 2009 and 2008. In 2009 I went 4-0 in Greco competition. I trained for the Maryland National team under the direction of Cary Kolat. Cary is known for his Olympic and World Team participation, being a 2X National Champion for Loch Haven and being an undefeated 4X PA High School champion. Under these coaches, I was able to obatin great instruction, have great partners, enjoy a great experience such as wrestling in the same room with Nico Megaludus and Jimmy Gulibon. I was able to travel the country and place in the top eight in my weight class a total of seven times at the following National Tournaments: Tulsa Nationals, Ohio Tournament of Champions, MAWA Eastern Nationals, NJ War at the Shore, Elementary Nationals and I earned a championship at the Rocky Mountain Nationals in Colorado. I have been instructed in summer camps by: Mark Perry, Brad Patacky, Brian Morrow, Greg Jones, Sanshiro Abe, Cary Kolat, Keith Gavin, Drew Headly, Zeke Jones, Troy Letters, Matt Valenti, Brad Patacky and Troy Nickerson. My wrestling teeth have been cut and polished mainly through Western Pennsylvania, especially Pittsburgh as a youth.
- High School training & Wrestling Camps
- 4 years
- Practice Five Days a week and tournaments on the weekend. I lift weights in the summer and attend various wrestling camps such as WVU, Eddinboro, Messiah and UMBC.
Additional Sports
- Tennis
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- First year of tennis, very novice and just going out there enjoying myself. I'm still pushed by my competitive drive and want to win all the time, however, I'm just learning this new sport and I enjoy the challenge.
- Track
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Southern Garrett High Cross Country Team. Team placed second at the Maryland 1A Cross Country State Championships. I was awarded, "Best New Runner" and ran a PB at the state championships in the 5K: 20:03
Statistics
| Statistic | 2014 Varsity Team | 2013 Varsity Team | 2012 Varsity Team | 2011 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 44-2 | 43-2 | 39-3 | 31-8 |
| Pins | 20 | 21 | 19 | 11 |
| Takedowns | 70 | 72 | 119 | 79 |
| Reversals | 21 | 25 | 31 | 20 |
| Escapes | 9 | 24 | 43 | 45 |
| Technical Falls | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Near Falls | 44 | 10 | 39 | 29 |
| Disqualifications | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Merit Class in my final semester is: EnglishAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2011 & 2013 Minds In Motion, March 2011 History Student of the Month, Student/Athlete of the Month for March 2012, Student/Athlete of the Month for February 2013, Student/Athlete of the Month February 2014, Honor Roll: 2010-11(1st, 2nd & 3rd) terms & 2013-14 (1st) term; October 2013 Mathematics Student of the Month.
- ActivitiesCamping, Hunting and Exploring
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