Email: thazell51@gamail.com

Professor in Health Sciences and Athletics at El Camino College in Torrance, California 29th year). Courses Taught: Fitness and Conditioning, Contemporary Health, Introduction to Physical Education and Kinesiology, and Recreation. I was the wrestling coach here for 11 years until they dropped the program. I continued to coach at West Torrance High School for an additional 10 years after that and for the past 18 years or so I’ve officiated high school wrestling in Southern California.

Competition bio: State Champ at HWT at El Camino College after which I wrestled two years at Oklahoma State at HWT for Tommy Chesbro. 2X-All American, placing 6th twice and a Big 8 Champ. Took a number of seconds and thirds at the AAU’s, USWF, and USA Wrestling championships. Took second at Tbilisi and won the Pan American Championships at 90Kg. I also won the Veterans a few times and 3rd at the World Veterans. Presently on the board for Beat the Streets – LA and a member of the LA28 Wrestling Committee.

I find any research that is associated with the sport of wrestling fascinating and informative.