Schalles Award
Encyclopedia
The Schalles Award is annually presented by the National Wrestling
Coaches Association and WIN Magazine to the top scholastic and collegiate pinner in the United States.
The award is named after Wade Schalles
, one of American
wrestling's most storied pinners.
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
Coaches Association and WIN Magazine to the top scholastic and collegiate pinner in the United States.
The award is named after Wade Schalles
Wade Schalles
Wade Schalles is an American amateur wrestler, a two-time NCAA National Champion who holds multiple records in the sport including holding the Guinness Book of World Records title for most amateur wrestling wins and pins, and is the creator of several of wrestling's most notorious moves -...
, one of American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
wrestling's most storied pinners.