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Do you have an official update on who is at the BRTC? I assume the 3 women who wrestled today, Askren as the coach, and the Lantz Facebook post also says he will be helping as a coach? Anyone else?
You are going to have to pay attention to the BRTC e-mails over the next 30 days to find the answer to your question ;D
Help me understand the graduation line from the post on Wisconsin Wrestling "plan on coaching with the UW RTC" on several of the guys. Not competing but coaching? Who will they be coaching? IS there an athletes with the Wisconsin RTC?
The RTC has practices where the badger wrestler, women, and a lot of high school wrestlers attend. If nothing else, they would be there to help coach those that attend the practices.
Get real brtcsean! Transparency is the name in today's world. Your on here begging for people to blindly give money with no results or information. Mkm13 asked a couple simple questions. Your response was to read his emails, to my understanding you don't get brtc emails till you donate? Communication and some hard rock solid info will open people's wallets a lot easier and wider! jmho
I feel that we've been very transparent since day 1. In fact, if you've been to any of our fundraisers, we've given updates on the RTC.
On multiple posts on this forum, I've provided my e-mail and phone number to be reached to discuss the RTC. I have not heard from anyone when I've done this, so again, I'll post them below for anyone to openly reach out to me.
You do not have to be a donor to get an e-mail from the RTC. We currently have 2,600+ email addresses that receive e-mails. I can also tell you that we do not have anywhere close to that number of people currently donating or having made a donation.
As for our athletes, I was hoping that MKM would have found a little humor in my response as we try to build excitement and anticipation around the announcing of athletes. Due to numerous different reasons, we will be making these announcements over the next 30 days.
Again, feel free to reach out via phone or by e-mail.
sean@badgerrtc.org
Cell: 712-540-1810
If you want to sign-up for the e-mail list you can e-mail me or you can sign up on our website (https://www.badgerrtc.org/contact)
Jimmy, I see your point, it can be hard to blindly give money when there is not (yet) an actual athlete. However, there are other great tangible items associated with the program despite not having athletes. Most importantly is Ben Askren as a coach. Even without an athlete, merely having him as the head coach, rolling around with the college guys and bringing attention to Wisconsin (as THE biggest name in MMA), is a huge huge bonus. Also, I think the communication (both on this forum), in Jump Around Mondays, inviting high school and college athletes to train at BRTC practices, and in person when you communicating with them, has been better than in years past!
I also think it is important to understand why there are no athletes as of yet. From my limited understanding, with the coaching change, all the then athletes (Nazer, Evan Henderson, etc), decided to leave). Athletes are expensive (which is why they need $30,000 :) ) and rather than spending money to merely spend money and have "a body", they decided to save their money, get the process's and systems down, and start the 2019/2020 season ready to rock and roll. I respect and support this decision because I believe the future is very very very bright for Wisconsin wrestling and can't wait!
On Wisconsin!!
Jimmy - I agree that the more you know about who is there or which athletes you are giving toward, it would likely make giving donations easier. I also understand why announcements have to wait and having official announcements makes sense compared to a message board post. I look forward to the emails soon.
Having said that, I also think Sean has done a good job. We now have Askren as a coach, and Sean has done a lot here over the last year to try to generate money. Unfortunately, money has not been flying in yet, but there is progress. With more success on the mat (hopefully Gross comes and will speed up that process), I think donations will also increase.
When the coaching change happened, I believe the BRTC funding was in terrible shape. I think what they did made sense in an effort to bring in guys that are the right fit in what they are looking for. Athletes cost money, and we didnt have much.
I think over the next couple years we will have a much more competitive big 10 team as well as an RTC that is in much better shape that will be a benefit to UW and Wisconsin in general.
Looking forward to the upcoming announcements!
I'm not too good at math, so I checked my calculator and it tells me that if everyone on the email list gave $10 a month, that's $26,000 per month.
That might get an athlete or two.
Forego your two pumpkin spice lattes every month and give to the BRTC.
2600 + are interested in the brtc, lets say 250 have donated( this is just a guess) but the word hmmmmmm comes to mind. Why the low percentage buying in? In today's day and age of all the people on high alert do to the scamming industry running wild information needs to be forthright, upfront, readily available and accurate.this also includes accounting of monies spent.I believe the brtc was in bad bad shape from the previous leadership and will take time. I have been involved in various boards over the last 35 yrs. times have changed over that period. This is the age of information, like it or not.
Quote from: Jimmy on May 12, 2019, 12:59:14 PM
2600 + are interested in the brtc, lets say 250 have donated( this is just a guess) but the word hmmmmmm comes to mind. Why the low percentage buying in? In today's day and age of all the people on high alert do to the scamming industry running wild information needs to be forthright, upfront, readily available and accurate.this also includes accounting of monies spent.I believe the brtc was in bad bad shape from the previous leadership and will take time. I have been involved in various boards over the last 35 yrs. times have changed over that period. This is the age of information, like it or not.
Sean invited you to ask any questions you have. He's always available and forthright. Don't believe him, ask Coach Bono or Coach Askren. They are all very available and approachable.
#OnWisconsin
Quote from: Jimmy on May 12, 2019, 12:59:14 PM
2600 + are interested in the brtc, lets say 250 have donated( this is just a guess) but the word hmmmmmm comes to mind. Why the low percentage buying in? In today's day and age of all the people on high alert do to the scamming industry running wild information needs to be forthright, upfront, readily available and accurate.this also includes accounting of monies spent.I believe the brtc was in bad bad shape from the previous leadership and will take time. I have been involved in various boards over the last 35 yrs. times have changed over that period. This is the age of information, like it or not.
250 is a bad guess Jimmy.
It's a low percentage cuz at the end of the day, Wisconsin wrestling fans don't really care about Wisconsin wrestling. Do you think Askren is taking the money? Bono? Where do you think it's going?
We'd rather cry about what's not happening than help make this thing go. That's the bottom line.
Anyone may be on the RTC mailing list. You need not donate to receive mailings. An opportunity was offered somewhere on our site some time back to get on the mailing list.
Some individuals may have missed the post, but you can still write and subscribe to updates.
https://www.badgerrtc.org/contact
No one is required to donate to be a fan, but everyone who donates is an instant fan...
(Just like my favorite instant coffee, until you put the hot water in, it's just some dry stuff...)
Try it, you'll like it! https://youtu.be/vYEXzx-TINc
Quote from: Ghetto on May 12, 2019, 04:10:07 PM
Quote from: Jimmy on May 12, 2019, 12:59:14 PM
2600 + are interested in the brtc, lets say 250 have donated( this is just a guess) but the word hmmmmmm comes to mind. Why the low percentage buying in? In today's day and age of all the people on high alert do to the scamming industry running wild information needs to be forthright, upfront, readily available and accurate.this also includes accounting of monies spent.I believe the brtc was in bad bad shape from the previous leadership and will take time. I have been involved in various boards over the last 35 yrs. times have changed over that period. This is the age of information, like it or not.
250 is a bad guess Jimmy.
It's a low percentage cuz at the end of the day, Wisconsin wrestling fans don't really care about Wisconsin wrestling. Do you think Askren is taking the money? Bono? Where do you think it's going?
We'd rather cry about what's not happening than help make this thing go. That's the bottom line.
ghetto.
you maybe right but I think maybe your not right in some of your statement. I do think Wisconsin fans are interested in wisconsin wrestling. looking at the turn around in fan attendance at the badgers dual meets. Heck I made the 7 hour round trip to a dual and was pumped the whole time!
what I think we have hear is for some fans is the fact we hear so little and have been burned in the past. I can only speak for myself but I am slowly stepping back on the badger wrestling bandwagon but I want to hear what they have going on at the RTC. I see no athlete, I know Ben Askren is the coach but I want to ask how much is he there with the MMA thing going on and his other adventures he has. He is certainly a great figure head I have to say but what athlete is in doing the training?
I proudly signed up for the emails again, must have lost the last one a few years ago ;) I hope for some great things but I want to see it before I am going to believe it or more importantly give some hard earned money again toward it.
just my opinions and I hope the RTC goes well!
Do you question the Girl Scout when you buy two boxes of cookies? Do you ask that kid selling cookie dough where the proceeds go?
It takes money to train. We can't expect a high level athlete to come to Madison and live on $0, they have rent, food, etc.
Ask Sean, Ben or Chris and they will give you the plan.
littleguy,
So you're saying I have to come up there and pound some sense into you... Well, so be it. 8)
You're just in depression since Jim Fowler passed away.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jim-fowler-longtime-host-wild-kingdom-dead-89
Actually, I think you're just upset that the highway season is starting pretty soon....
You shouldn't be sniffing that quick set cement out in back of the shed.
😎
Now put down the Quick Crete and get back on the bandwagon, fast.... or else.
Quote from: bigoil on May 12, 2019, 06:12:24 PM
Do you question the Girl Scout when you buy two boxes of cookies? Do you ask that kid selling cookie dough where the proceeds go?
It takes money to train. We can't expect a high level athlete to come to Madison and live on $0, they have rent, food, etc.
Ask Sean, Ben or Chris and they will give you the plan.
I certainly do ask where the money goes to those youngsters that ask. I get asked for cookies alot and so does my wife. Standard question from both of us. The ones that answer that question gets my money if not no dough.
Maybe I am different, i get asked all the time for donations and while I would love to give to everyone I sadly cannt due to my own house hold commitment to the wonderful world of wrestling.
I think on this forum questions have been asked though I got on the mailing list to hear more.
I think the rtc will get alot better.
Quote from: TomM on May 12, 2019, 06:32:00 PM
littleguy,
So you're saying I have to come up there and pound some sense into you... Well, so be it. 8)
You're just in depression since Jim Fowler passed away.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jim-fowler-longtime-host-wild-kingdom-dead-89
Actually, I think you're just upset that the highway season is starting pretty soon....
You shouldn't be sniffing that quick set cement out in back of the shed.
😎
Now put down the Quick Crete and get back on the bandwagon, fast.... or else.
you are right, been kind of edgy since I got back to work a few weeks ago. I was sniffing that quick set cement last Friday, still smells the same. To be honest Tom, kind of jealous of you. I kind of want to be retired but at my age they call it quitting.
Tom, you realize those bags are 80 plus pounds, they go down real quick at my age. Lifting them up is the real problem in this whole argument.
I have to say Tom, on the first dual I bailed out of work at 1 PM to get to Madison. Got home at 2 am , did my paper work and was back on the job at 6 thirty in the morning. I think that looks like a guy trying to step on the band wagon, doesnt it!
I just received via text from some one close to the program that Ben spent alot of time I. the room wrestling with hilger. Ben also worked with others.
I have no problem with Ben in there. I think it is a good question to ask. Ben is a very busy man and with everything he is involved with how he gives all that time is incredible to say the least. Heck he was at freestyle and Greco state on Satuarday and in New York on Sunday. Impressive.
Nothing to stress about guys.
For those that want to wait for the news before donating, your contribution will still be welcome in three weeks!
Go Badgers!
Quote from: Jimmy on May 12, 2019, 12:59:14 PM
2600 + are interested in the brtc, lets say 250 have donated( this is just a guess) but the word hmmmmmm comes to mind. Why the low percentage buying in? In today's day and age of all the people on high alert do to the scamming industry running wild information needs to be forthright, upfront, readily available and accurate.this also includes accounting of monies spent.I believe the brtc was in bad bad shape from the previous leadership and will take time. I have been involved in various boards over the last 35 yrs. times have changed over that period. This is the age of information, like it or not.
Jimmy - I am on the Board at the RTC, and have been involved with boards for 20 plus years. I can tell you first hand Im probably the stingiest person when it comes to "other peoples money". There has been NOTHING BUT TRANSPARENCY since this new staff at the RTC took over, and the new coaching staff at UW as well. Sean has done nothing but answer peoples questions, Coach Bono is a walking example of honesty in every aspect of his life. Ben has done things for this RTC that would make everyone respect him more than they already do. For you to imply that there could be a hint of impropriety......frankly really pisses me off. If you don't donate to the RTC, fine. So be it. If you need to stomp your feet and hold your breath like a school aged child to get your way and some information, fine. Keep holding it. The information will come when the Director of the RTC deems it appropriate. Believe it or not he has done a very successful job thus far, and the plan that the coaching staff and Sean have formulated to keep people informed about this upcoming year will go as they see fit. Not the way a "keyboard warrior" wishes it to go. By the way your guess of 250 is very high......Its always the same people giving, the same people rolling up their sleeves, and the same people complaining.......
For the people who give and have given, a sincere Thank You. For the people who continually roll up their sleeves and help this RTC a sincere Thank you. This will be an amazing few weeks of updates and announcements. I hope that you will be as excited as I am, and see that all of your commitments (financially, physically, and for some of you emotionally) will be worth the wait.
Jim Scott
I never accused anyone of improprieties in any way nor would I. I have no information about the club as far as it's inside goings on. A couple posters asked a couple simple questions and where responded to with a feeble attempt of humor. IMO as I said in my original post maybe a few answers or saying nothing at all would be a better way to get donations. Mr. Scott if something as simple as that makes you all mad maybe public service is not for you.
I understand raising the money, but right now we don't have any athletes. A lot of people are going to have a hard time giving money for no athletes. The kids coming back to coach is awesome to have Jens and Jared(maybe more) coming back will be helpful.
Also it is hard to get people to switch their training environment right before World Team Trials. So hopefully after that we are able to get a few guys in to help.
I apologize for my attempt at humor. Littleguy and I go back a ways and many may not know that.
Let's hit the 'RESET' button and consider patience as a new route for the near future.
Sincerely,
Tom
I pledged to the $30K in 30 days. Who is with me?
Quote from: bigoil on May 13, 2019, 09:07:00 AM
I pledged to the $30K in 30 days. Who is with me?
I pledged to the $30K in 30 days. Who is with me?
I don't think it is wrong to question where your money goes. It IS your money at the end of the day. You have a right to know.
My issue is that there are/were (and I was definitely one of them) many that complained about the state of the Badger wrestling program. I would not have given a nickel to the previous head coach nor would I have given to the RTC at that time. It felt like money wasted, even if I would have known where every penny of it was going.
Maybe I am drinking the red Kool-Aid. Maybe because I was a fan of Bono before he became head coach that I just simply believe in where the program is headed. I don't give a ton. I'm not pretending that I do. Every bit counts. If we had half of the people on the list giving $10 a month, the BRTC is in good shape. That's my point. Every dollar matters.
Again, when we get to 50 donors, I'll double mine. My son will have to focus on going to a community college and not Harvard, but he'll live. ;)
Quote from: TomM on May 13, 2019, 08:35:09 AM
I apologize for my attempt at humor. Littleguy and I go back a ways and many may not know that.
Let's hit the 'RESET' button and consider patience as a new route for the near future.
Sincerely,
Tom
Actually Tom you were spot on at describing my work. Dang your still real quick for your age ;D ;D
On Wisconsin and I have to agree with ghettos last post. I maybe drinking some kool aid for the same reasons as ghetto stated!
Tom,I was not posting about your humorous post directed at the little guy.that was good stuff! ;D
The first email came! Nick Becker who recently took 3rd at the US Open at 79 KG. Welcome!
New RTC Athlete added.
Welcome Nick Becker!
We want to welcome Nick Becker to the Badger Regional Training Center! Nick is currently competing on the senior level in the 79kg weight class. He comes to us after a stint of coaching at University of Wisconsin - Parkside, where Nick also had a very successful wrestling career.
While at Parkside, he accomplished the follow:
3X NCAA Division II National Champ (2016, 17, 18)
2X NCAA Division II Wrestler of the year (2017,18)
2018 Outstanding Wrestler at the NCAA Division II National Championship
89-0 record at Wisconsin Parkside
Led all NCAA Division II wrestlers in 2018 with most wins.
Nick has had a great start on the senior level finishing 7th at the 2017 Senior Greco World Team Trails. This past April, he finished 3rd at the US Open in the 79kg Freestyle tournament.
Nick will represent the Badger Regional Training Center this coming weekend in the 79kg bracket at the Senior Freestyle World Team Trials tournament.
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Quote from: TomM on May 13, 2019, 11:43:03 AM
Quote from: bigoil on May 13, 2019, 09:07:00 AM
I pledged to the $30K in 30 days. Who is with me?
I pledged to the $30K in 30 days. Who is with me?
I pledged to the $30K in 30 days. Who is with me?
Get the money flowing in!!!!
Ok, I just donated 1% of the total! Need another 99 of you guys to follow suit! Nick Becker's announcement got me motivated to sign up again! Let's go BRTC!!!!
Just gonna leave this right here...
https://twitter.com/BeckerNick174/status/1128472752892018689