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Tyler-Nicholas Ritz '24 Recruiting Profile
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Wrestling has truly become the most challenging yet rewarding commitment I have ever made. It requires mental stability and leadership characteristics. I believe that a leader is not defined by a position but by a person's character and ability to connect with a mission and lead others through it. I am excited to connect with a team that I can not only embrace my ability to lead when needed but to learn and grow. I take pride in being able to uplift and engage with my current teammates and training buddies. Even with past roles, I am always open to grow and learn from others; I am accountable, committed, motivated, and willing to do the work needed. I'm eager to compete at the collegiate level and have a ton of family support that is willing to assist me along the way.
My career succession plans have always involved my ability to giveback and it is what I like to refer to as my four “P” pathways to measure success: live out my passion in a way that will speak to my purpose in life, solve problems within my community, and ensure a pathway to sustainability. I value my education and all the opportunities within and I know wrestling will play a major role in all of it. I look forward to being an asset not only as an athlete but as a student. Starting wrestling only a few years ago is not a disadvantage, I believe it just means I'm extremely hungry, coachable, and ready for more.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2023 Varsity Team
- 2023 Club/Travel Team
Team Awards
- VAWA Greco State Medalist
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2023 Blackhawks Wrestling Club
- 2023 Virginia Team Predator
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Michael Stefanko
- Club Coach
- Zachary Olson
- Club Coach
- Mark Strickland
Events
- Camp/Event
- VA Super 32
- 9/23/23 to 9/23/23
- TOUGHEST FALL TOURNAMENT IN VIRGINIA Big Brackets – 8 Mats – Elite Competition – BBQ This is a highly-competitive tournament early in the fall that normally draws over 400 high school wrestlers from up and down the east coast. Hosted in Virginia since 2010, the 2023 tournament will be hosted at Fairfax High School at a location and by a staff with experience running smooth events.
- Camp/Event
- Averett University Prospect Wrestling Camp
- 8/06/23 to 8/06/23
- Camp/Event
- Fargo National Competition
- 7/19/23 to 7/24/23
- These events are competitions in the Olympic Styles of Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. I will compete for Virginia in Indiana at the National Duals against teams from 35 other states. After that I will return home and train hard for a month and then travel to Fargo, North Dakota on July 19-23 to wrestle for the Virginia National Team at the ASICS/VAUGHAN Junior & Cadet National Wrestling Championships against wrestlers from all 50 states. This is the largest and one of the most prestigious wrestling tournaments in the world.
- Camp/Event
- Liberty University Wrestling Camp
- 7/05/23 to 7/08/23
- Camp/Event
- Campbell University Prospect Camp
- 6/18/23 to 6/21/23
- The Prospect Camp is built for the more experienced wrestler who is looking to compete at the next level. The camp is dedicated to high level technique and intense training. Practices are ran by the collegiate coaches and wrestlers at a high pace. It will give those with collegiate aspirations the feeling of what it takes to train on a daily basis. Our coaches use this camp to get a good look at how a wrestler trains and possibly recognize future Fighting Camels. Prospect Camp is limited to a small group so register while you still can.
- Camp/Event
- Big Man Camp by Ad Bellum Wrestling
- 6/09/23 to 6/11/23
- Training specifically for heavyweight classes
- Camp/Event
- NHSCA National Duals
- 5/26/23 to 5/29/23
- Team Blackhawk
- Camp/Event
- VAWA Freestyle/Greco State Championship
- 5/20/23 to 5/21/23
- State Medalist (195) Advanced to Fargo, ND
- Camp/Event
- New Jersey National Duals
- 4/21/23 to 4/23/23
- Va Team Predator
- Camp/Event
- NHSCA-Individual Nationals
- 3/23/23 to 3/26/23
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Chemistry Advanced Engineering & ManufacturingAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. DE EnglishRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsTri-M Honor Society Member & Cosby Honor Beta Club Member
- ActivitiesSCA Class Representative, Cosby Titan Tracker Program, Cosby Titan Marching Band Percussionist and Drum Captain, Cosby Varsity Wrestling Team, Sources of Strength Peer Leaders, actively involved with Redeems Teen Ministry as well as serve on the virtual campus team at my local church, current participant of the Omega Psi Phi Mentorship Program, and Student tele-therapy community partner with MySpectrum.