Curriculum and Instruction Information Item |
DATE: Thursday, November 9, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Coach Cozart organized the Brandon Wrestling Club 23 years ago for youngsters ages 5-19 with the objective of teaching the basics of the sport and developing state and national champions. In those 23 years, Brandon Wrestling Club wrestlers have won 80 USA Wrestling national championships and has produced 130 All-Americans.
Coach Cozart has twice been selected USA Wrestling National Coach of the Year, Florida Coach of the Year seven times, and National Federation South Regional Coach of the Year. Coach Cozart competes in amateur wrestling and has won seven Veterans World Championships.
In addition, Coach Cozart's Brandon High School Eagles wrestling teams have not lost a dual match in 26 years. His teams have an ongoing winning streak of 423 consecutive wins; 17 team state championships; 56 individual state championships; and 135 individual state placers.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Lanness Robinson
Director, Athletics (813) 740-3971 |
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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