Henry Cejudo - Wrestling for Dummies

Wrestling For Dummies

by Henry Cejudo

Olympic Gold Medalist

with Phil Willenbrock, Ed.D.

Wrestling For Dummies

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About the Authors

Henry Cejudo, the youngest of seven children, was born on February 9, 1987, in South Central Los Angeles. He attended the resident freestyle wrestling program at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, during his high school years. After graduating from high school, Henry began training full time for the 2008 Olympic games and represented the United States in the Beijing Olympics, where he became the youngest American to ever win an Olympic gold medal.

In January 2010, Henry authored the book American Victory, an autobiography about his remarkable and inspirational journey to the 2008 Olympics. As a bilingual spokesperson for the Latino community, as well as a number of programs for underprivileged children, Henry also mentors kids across the country and works with numerous outreach, charity, and nonprofit organizations.

Phil J. Willenbrock, Ed.D., alumnus of Gettysburg College, served as a high school and college wrestling coach for twenty years including positions at San Francisco State University, The University of South Dakota, Allegheny College, and The University of Puget Sound.

He is the author of Complete Wing-T Offensive Line Play: Coaching the Skilled Athlete in the Wing-T, which can be found at wingtoffensiveline.com . Currently an athletic director in Seattle, Washington, he is also author of a team captain leadership development curriculum and serves as a leadership consultant. The leadership curriculum can be found at sharedteamleadership.com. Phil currently resides in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Dedication

Henry: This work is dedicated to Nelly Rico, my mother, my number one fan, and my inspiration. Thank you to my wonderful family who continues to provide motivation and support.

Phil: This work is dedicated to Karen, Kelsea, Jacob, Kendal, and the entire Willenbrock team. I could not ask for more.

Authors Acknowledgments

Henry: I am grateful to Novuss Media, Inc., CEO Bill McFarlane, Phil Willenbrock, and John Wiley & Sons for the opportunity to author this book. The efforts of Coach Bobby Douglas and photographer Larry Slater merit my thanks as well.

The John Wiley & Sons staff, including acquisitions editor Erin Calligan Mooney, project editor Chad Sievers, copy editor Amanda Langferman, and technical editor Brian Anderson, provided timely and efficient guidance during this journey.

Phil: I am grateful to Bret Draven and Novuss Media Inc. CEO Bill McFarlane for their trust and the opportunity to be involved in this project. The efforts of Bills team including coach Bobby Douglas and Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo merit my thanks as well. To business partner Gerry Woodruff, thank you.

The John Wiley & Sons, Inc. staff, including acquisitions editor Erin Calligan Mooney, project editor Chad Sievers, copy editor Amanda Langferman, and technical editor Brian Anderson, provided timely and efficient guidance during the journey.

Finally, thank you to my parents Dr. Jack H. Willenbrock and Marsha F. Willenbrock for instilling faith and a lifelong passion for the pursuit of knowledge.