Redwood High School is gearing up for an exciting year, and the team has looked towards Coach Dave Watts to set the standard for success. With sights set on a return to championship contention, Watts has laid out his expectations and goals for the team this season. The main goal of the team this season is to replicate their accomplishments from last season, including EYL Champions, Division II Champions, Top 10 Masters status, and possibly reach the Top 15 in the State. With this in mind, coach Watts has recognized the need to capitalize on the strengths of returning players and bring up the level of the new and upcoming athletes as well. Among the top returning players include 138 pounder, Isaak Mendoza, currently ranked #29 in the state, with a 39-13 record. 190 pounder, Enrique Segura, currently ranked #24 with a 34-15 record, and 215 pounder, Kai Preisendorf, ranked #28 with a 41-13 record. All three returned competitors were 2022-23 State Qualifiers last season. Further, the team will benefit from the infusion of talent from new players like 106 pounder, Isaak Reyes, 120 pounder, Kobe Negrete, 120/126 pounder, Gabriel Quintana, and 126 pounder, Nate Gonzales. All of have multiple years of experience and can step right into the Varsity line-up and help the team. When looking to assign team captain, Coach Watts looks for qualities such as leadership, dedication, and passion for the sport. The captains for this season are still Currently being hashed out. Building team chemistry and camaraderie is essential to Coach Watts' coaching philosophy. Encouraging the athletes to accept failure, viewing it as an opportunity to improve, is at the core of his message. Establishing team morale with team meals, competitions, off-season workouts, and team bonding activities is also in the mix. Motivation is key to pushing the athletes to their full potential, and Coach Watts incorporates visual and verbal cues, as well as individual and team challenges. His goal is to have each athlete push themselves to reach beyond their expectations. The biggest challenges in preparing for the season have been the unavoidable changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Coach Watts has had to adjust his approach to training and team dynamics to keep everyone safe and healthy. Despite these challenges, knowledge of the team's strengths and weaknesses is a big factor in the emphasis placed on individual skills and team performance. The team's schedule is full of tough opponents and games, and Coach Watts looks forward to the competition. His coaching style has remained the same, emphasizing technique, and adherence to the rules of the game. Communication on the court is key, and he emphasizes the mental aspects of the game for the team to reach their full potential. The training and conditioning program has seen some changes and improvements, specifically transitioning practices from many hours in the wrestling room to more conditioning, drill and practice work on the mats. This has allowed the players to focus and fine tune their weaknesses, and build on their individual strengths. The mental and physical preparation is essential, as it allows the athletes to reach their goals. Lastly, academics are at the forefront of the training program, and it comes hand-in-hand with athletics. Coach Watts is keen to ensure the athletes have the tools, academic support, and guidance for them to succeed both on and off the mats. As the season progresses, Coach Watts looks forward to continued success, and thanks the fans and supporters of Redwood High School for their unwavering support. He encourages them to share the enthusiasm and positivity throughout the season, and with that, Redwood High School is only getting better.

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Keys to success will be commitment, discipline and hard work. Coach Dave Watts has set an ambitious goal for the Redwood High School Wrestling team this season: to build upon their achievements from last year and become a Top 15 team at the state level. To ensure success, Coach Watts emphasizes the importance of commitment, discipline, and hard work to his team. He knows that, with the tenacity and dedication of his wrestlers, Redwood High School can reach its highest potential and become a contending force in the state championship. Working hard and staying focused on the goal is key to securing a successful season for the Redwood High School Wrestling team.

Coach Dave Watts of Redwood High School's Wrestling Team is proud to be returning two of the top ranked wrestlers from the 2022-23 season: Isaak Mendoza (#29 in the state) and Enrique Segura (#24 in the state) and their record-breaking stats show why! Both wrestlers had impressive 39-13 and 34-15 records, respectively, with Isaak currently at 10-1 and Enrique at 2-0. As well as having State Qualifying records, Kai Preisendorf (#28 in the state) rounds off the top returning players with a 41-13 record. Redwood Wrestling Team looks forward to building on their previous success with these three top-tier wrestlers! #GoRedskinsWrestling

Redwood High School's Wrestling team is stacked with talent this year! Coach Dave Watts is confident that the four newcomers Isaak Reyes, Kobe Negrete, Gabriel Quintana, and Nate Gonzales will make an immediate impact in their respective weight categories. With years of wrestling experience under their belts, these four athletes have the skills, experience, and ambition to help the team victory in various competitions this year. Coach Watts is excited to see their contributions and leadership bring success to the team! Go Redwood High!

This season the Redwood High School Wrestling team is ready to put their hard work to the test with some tough tournaments on the schedule. Despite the competition, the team is looking forward to seeing what they can accomplish. Coach Dave Watts is confident that the team will be prepared and will compete to the best of their ability. With hard work and dedication, the team will be ready to take on any opponent. The Redwood High Wrestling team is determined to make this the best season yet, and they will be ready to prove themselves when the time comes.

This season has been a great ride for the Redwood High School Wrestling team! After months of hard work and practice, our team is getting better every day and exceeding expectations. We owe a lot to our fans and supporters, who have been there right beside us throughout the entire journey. Your cheer and encouragement have been instrumental in helping us reach new heights. Let's carry this momentum into next season and make sure Redwood Wrestling continues to grow and be a force to be reckoned with. Thanks again for all your love and support! Go Redwood!

Redwood High School is gearing up for an exciting year, and the team has looked towards Coach Dave Watts to set the standard for success. With sights set on a return to championship contention, Watts has laid out his expectations and goals for the team this season. The main goal of the team this season is to replicate their accomplishments from last season, including EYL Champions, Division II Champions, Top 10 Masters status, and possibly reach the Top 15 in the State. With this in mind, coach Watts has recognized the need to capitalize on the strengths of returning players and bring up the level of the new and upcoming athletes as well. Among the top returning players include 138 pounder, Isaak Mendoza, currently ranked #29 in the state, with a 39-13 record. 190 pounder, Enrique Segura, currently ranked #24 with a 34-15 record, and 215 pounder, Kai Preisendorf, ranked #28 with a 41-13 record. All three returned competitors were 2022-23 State Qualifiers last season. Further, the team will benefit from the infusion of talent from new players like 106 pounder, Isaak Reyes, 120 pounder, Kobe Negrete, 120/126 pounder, Gabriel Quintana, and 126 pounder, Nate Gonzales. All of have multiple years of experience and can step right into the Varsity line-up and help the team. When looking to assign team captain, Coach Watts looks for qualities such as leadership, dedication, and passion for the sport. The captains for this season are still Currently being hashed out. Building team chemistry and camaraderie is essential to Coach Watts' coaching philosophy. Encouraging the athletes to accept failure, viewing it as an opportunity to improve, is at the core of his message. Establishing team morale with team meals, competitions, off-season workouts, and team bonding activities is also in the mix. Motivation is key to pushing the athletes to their full potential, and Coach Watts incorporates visual and verbal cues, as well as individual and team challenges. His goal is to have each athlete push themselves to reach beyond their expectations. The biggest challenges in preparing for the season have been the unavoidable changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Coach Watts has had to adjust his approach to training and team dynamics to keep everyone safe and healthy. Despite these challenges, knowledge of the team's strengths and weaknesses is a big factor in the emphasis placed on individual skills and team performance. The team's schedule is full of tough opponents and games, and Coach Watts looks forward to the competition. His coaching style has remained the same, emphasizing technique, and adherence to the rules of the game. Communication on the court is key, and he emphasizes the mental aspects of the game for the team to reach their full potential. The training and conditioning program has seen some changes and improvements, specifically transitioning practices from many hours in the wrestling room to more conditioning, drill and practice work on the mats. This has allowed the players to focus and fine tune their weaknesses, and build on their individual strengths. The mental and physical preparation is essential, as it allows the athletes to reach their goals. Lastly, academics are at the forefront of the training program, and it comes hand-in-hand with athletics. Coach Watts is keen to ensure the athletes have the tools, academic support, and guidance for them to succeed both on and off the mats. As the season progresses, Coach Watts looks forward to continued success, and thanks the fans and supporters of Redwood High School for their unwavering support. He encourages them to share the enthusiasm and positivity throughout the season, and with that, Redwood High School is only getting better.