USA vs RUSSIA May 5,2011
Published May 4th, 2011

Got all weighed in today and just relaxing before the match tomorrow. This will be a fun and exciting match and event to wrestle in because it is in New York City in Times Square on a raised platform stage. This is the first ever athletic event that will be displayed in Times Square. An event like this is special for wrestling because this does not happen everyday to be able to wrestle in such an atmosphere and especially outside, and it will also catch the eye of people who have never watched a wrestling match let alone know anything about wrestling. With all the people in NYC, it will catch their attention to even stop by and see whats going on, and chances are they will watch the whole dual. People have not seen anything like this in the United States and it should bring good media and attention to the sport of wrestling, especially with all the programs being dropped now. So with something like this event happening, it boosts the sport and should help bring it to a bigger stage. Anyways back to the match and how you prepare for a match like this. You train for this match just as you would any other, but being a month out from trials as well you have to make sure you stay on the right track with your training cycle. A match like this is big but at the same time it is just another step towards your goal so you have to learn from it as well just like any other match. This match is against some of the best in the world so it is good to test yourself as you would in any other match to see how your training is paying off and what areas you need to or still need to work on. This match is preparation for the world team trials even though it is just one match, you stick to your same training plan as if you were training for the trials. These matches are fun to wrestle in because they are very competitive and you have to work for what you want and that is a win. Obviously it is not all about winning and losing as long as you are learning and giving it your best effort, but with a match like this it’s always good to walk away with a win being on your home turf! But the learning experience and best effort is most important. But I know everytime I step on the mat I wrestle hard and to win and that is what I am going to do tomorrow. I am going out there with my plan and my style and will enforce it on the guy and wrestle my match, and that is how you go into a match like this, just as you would any other match. When you step on the mat its go time and a time for you to show off a little of the skills you have. This event will be playing live online at 6pm eastern time and will be a great event for everyone to watch!!