Guy Melby Speaks at University of Minnesota

Sidney High School wrestling coach, Guy Melby, recently was a guest speaker at the University of Minnesota for a coaches clinic held October 26th at the Bierman Field Athletic Building in Minneapolis. The clinic offered professional instruction on the fundamentals and techniques of coaching wrestling. It was open to all interested participants and fans of the sport.

There were 156 coaches in attendance, including college coaches and many high school coaches.

Melby spoke on how his team operates and gave some insight on the paperwork, organization and how practices normally go for him.

“I feel that it went good. The coaches asked a lot of great questions,” stated Melby.

He has done coaching clinics before in Boise, ID and for Montana a couple times. “It’s something I enjoy doing,” he said.

Melby has been named NHSCA National Coach of the Year, had 8 Montana State Team Championships, 369 dual meet wins, 49 individuals champions, and 194 state place winners.

Also speaking at the event was 2012 Olympian and 2009 World Silver Medalist Jake Herbert, and 2012 University Silver Medalist and four-time All-American Zach Sanders.

For future events held by Minnesota Wrestling check out their website at http://www.minnesotawrestling events.com.