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Spring 2010 ·
This post is far overdue. I have finally found time and made it a priority.
Back in April, I prepared for the US Open extremely well. I was disciplined with my life, wrestling and diet. However, just because you prepare for greatness does not mean you will always find it. God was not ready for me to make this climb yet. I went 0-2 and found myself in the bleachers far before I expected to be. The results of the tournament struck a blow to me in my preperation and in my career. However, there was no time for me to sit and whine about why I did not succeed. I made the decision to attend the regional tournament in Brockport, NY. The winner of this tournament would qualify for the World Team Trials and I could get back on track. However, again I was humbled by losing my first match. The losing streak I had encountered started way back in the end of 2009, confusion was with me in why I was slumping. After much deliberation and swaying I decided to attend the final regional qualifer in Waterloo, IA. Prior to this tournament I took a few days off to relax and let my body recharge. I had a tough bracket at in Iowa, but it did not matter. I found my swagger again and practically walked through the tournament. I was back on track and had qualified for the World Team Trials. I was relieved and could not be more thankful. Two weeks later, I found another chance to reach one of my goals for the year. I was going to try to make the University World Team. After a grueling five match day I had made the team. I beat two teammates to reach the finals and another in the finals to make the team. I finished off the year with another down performance at the Senior World Team Trials by going 0-2. It was a long year with graduating, wrestling and figuring out my future plans.
I will be training for the University World Championships in Colorado this summer while also moving to Boise, ID. In Boise, I will be joining my old coach Ivan Ivanov and some old teammates, where I will continue to reach for my goals and dreams. The Suples Training Center, which I will be apart of, is a unique opportunity where I will be employed by dotcomsecrets. I am excited for this new adventure but at the same time will miss Marquette.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time (1 Peter 5:6). That’s all I have for now, you keep me in your prayers and I will keep you updated.
USOEC Graduating 4 Wrestlers ·
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University World Team Trials - Champion ·
Kerry won the University World Team Trials held in Colorado Springs, CO. For video interview, Click Here
Northern Plains Champion ·
Kerry won the Northern Plains Regional tournament at his weight class, qualifying him for the world team trials, and was named Outstanding Wrestler. For more information, Click Here
US Nationals 4/21/10 ·
Hello folks. It is that time of year again. Senior Nationals are this weekend in Cleveland, OH. This tournament has a lot of significance behind it. It is no doubt the tournament with the toughest wrestlers that the USA has to offer. I am looking to have a big weekend, with big results. I have been very stressed of late for this tournament. I had to do some soul searching to calm me down. I came to the realization that I am wrestling for an audience of one, God. I have been chosen by him to glorify him in my wrestling. In doing that, God will be behind me in all my matches, and that is very comforting. I will be weighing in tomorrow, Thursday, and wrestling Friday and Saturday. Stay tuned for results or get a hold of a family member and they will be sure to keep you posted. Thanks for all your support. That’s all I have for now. I’ll keep you posted and keep praying for my success.
Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
USA vs. Japan 3/17/10 ·
For the second year in a row, I was invited to participate in a dual against Japan in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Fortunately, I was matched up with the same opponent as last year, who beat me in three periods. I was very excited to redeem myself. I was able to do so winning a close match in three periods. USA brought home the victory as well winning the dual 6 matches to 3. The hosts put on a great show and brought a good showing of people. The fans and Japan were all a pleasure to talk with after the match. It was good to get the monkey off my back and bring home a win, which was well passed due. Next up Nationals. Thanks for all your support. That’s all I have for now. I’ll keep you posted and keep praying for my success.
Hungary Gold Grand Prix/Finishing up the tour 3/7/10 ·
I finished up the tour winless, going 0-2 for the Hungarian Golden Grand Prix. This type of tournament only occurs twice a year. The best of the best come to this competition. There was 25 countries there all with great credentials (i.e. Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Turkey etc.). The USA brought home zero medals and only two wins from friend Andy Bisek (he defeated world and Olympic champion). I drew the 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist my first match. He placed second which put me in the repaches to compete for third. However, I lost my second match to an opponent from Japan. I was hoping to redeem myself but that was not the plan. When you complete a tour and come home winless, it is anything but satisfying. I did learn many valuable things on the tour and have started to implement them into my training. I must find a way to reach the level of competition I just witnessed. Thanks for all your support. That’s all I have for now. I’ll keep you posted and keep praying for my success.
The Curb Man ·
On a Friday evening of January 22nd I received a phone call that took a blow to my life. I received a call from good friend and former roommate Cheney Haight that our other former roommate Jake Curby had passed away. Jake was one of many who was victim of the condition epilepsy. Jake was on a strict steadiness of medicine to prevent seizures. Jake had recently returned from Russia and with the time change and recent move to Boise, Idaho his body was at a heightened increase chance of having a seizure. On that evening Jake suffered a seizure and was unable to be revived. Jake had a history of health problems which he endured and conquered. In high school Jake was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of leukemia. He conquered the disease and bounced back to continue his great life he lived for 25 years. Jake’s ability to deal with severe health problems such as leukemia and epilepsy were true example of how strong Jake was.
I got the privilege in knowing Jake in high school when we both attended a wrestling camp in Marquette, Michigan. Little did I know that the occasional chat with a fellow camper would develop to be such a great friendship. Jake attended Northern Michigan University while training at the United States Olympic Education Center with me up to this past January. Jake was a year older than myself and I developed a friendship with him. Not only did I develop a friendship but he developed into a mentor. I had the privilege to grow up as a Regner and Knox, where work ethic was essential on both sides of the family. It is no different in the Curby house. Jake showed that daily by living a very controlled life. He worked hard daily, in his wrestling and school work, his accomplishments show this.
For the first five years of my career at the USOEC I was always a weight class below Jake. I was able to use Jake’s work ethic in my favor. I often wrestled with Jake, watched Jake and tried to mimic some of his wrestling and lifestyles. He even got me drinking coffee. Jake like me was a walk on at the USOEC and developed into a captain of the team his last couple years. As I continue to follow in Jake’s shadow, I have too risen to the top at the USOEC. The last two years Jake and I became opponents as I bumped up a weight class into his stomping ground. It was difficult task for me to change my views from a mentor to an opponent. As the records show, with Jake being 3-0 against me.
Jake was more than just a wrestling mentor. He was an extremely intelligent kid, his mind like a sponge. Jake could read or see something and he could remember it. This made him pretty good at trivia or useless knowledge (I often would make fun of him for this). So when it came to school and learning I also would look to Jake for advice or his personal opinion. As many of you know I am passionate person. I would often come home from class where teachers spill their liberal/postmodern mumble jumble at you. I would come home fired up even yelling at Jake, but not because I was mad at him, but my passion would spill over. Jake would often agree with me, however was great at helping understand the other side whether right or not. Jake and I were your typical male friends. Jake and I watched sports together, ate and learned together at man’s breakfast, fished and camped together, had a beer together, we even had a couple tussles and did many other very manly things together. Jake’s death has taken a toll on all his loved ones including his teammates at the USOEC, but as Jake would want it to be, I have taken a closer look at his life. I have begun to use Jake’s great attributes he used to succeed. And I thank Jake for that, the friendship and the mentorship he showed me.
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Croatia Dual- 3-4-10 ·
Hello folks! We traveled to Varazdin, Croatia yesterday to wrestle Croatia in a dual. It was their number one team, they are young but tough. They were the tougher team last night; winning eight of the ten matches including mine. I lost in two straight periods 2-0, 2-0. It was a great pleasure for me to compete in this dual. The gym was packed and the crowd was great for both countries. After the dual we treated by a traditional Croatian dinner which was terrific. Prior to the dual we got to visit the old part of Varazdin which was founded around 1,100 AD. It was a very neat town which included some beautiful cathedrals, buildings, and a castle with a moat. We will be traveling to Hungary tomorrow and compete in a tournament on Sunday. We will head back to the states on Monday. Thanks for all your support. That’s all I have for now. I’ll keep you posted and keep praying for my success.
Serbia Results/Slovenia Training. 3-1-10 ·
Well gals and guys, The losing streak continues. I lost my first and only match on Saturday. I drew an experienced international wrestler from Portugal. He beat me then took third place. Because he did not make the finals I had no chance of redeeming myself in the repeches. This puts my losing streak at six. I do not recall the last time I lost six in a row of anything. I am hungry for more, and will keep pushing through to try to get out of this slump.
We arrived in Murska Sobata, Slovenia last night. We are in a nice hotel, with a wellness center that is brand new. We used the sauna, cold tub and pool in the center last night. We will be here until Friday; we will then travel over to Hungary to wrestle in a tournament on Sunday. We also have a dual in Croatia on Wednesday. The dual is only an hour away from here so we will not be staying in Croatia through the night. Thanks for all your support. That’s all I have for now. I’ll keep you posted and keep praying for my success.