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Coaching NCAA Champ Paul Donahoe

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People I would like to thank. Without your help I would never have reach my highest level both on and off the mat.

MY SPONSORS:

     

God: For giving me talent and love, which with the help of others has blessed me even more!!!!!

My wife Stephanie Henson: For her strength, understanding, & willingness to go through these challenges with me and never wavering!!!!

My Parents: The attributes they have given me!!!
Robert Dean Cornell Henson (Wisdom and Courage)
Shubert Ann Henson (Strength and Desire)


My Brothers:
Chuck Henson (Instilling the will to demand more from myself than I could imagine)
Kevin Henson (Keeping me balanced and helping me with Chuck)

Freestyle Olympic Training Partners:
Danny Felix (Arizona State University)
Tony Purler (Nebraska University)
Cary Kolat (Lock Haven University)
Shane Valdez (Oklahoma University)
Dane Valdez (Oklahoma University)
Witt Durden (Oklahoma University)
Matt Ridings (Oklahoma University)
Michael Lightner (Oklahoma University)
Jared Frayer (Oklahoma University)
Leshawn Charles (Arizona State University)

All 1998 World & 2000 Olympic Teammates:
Especially Tony Purler, Cary Kolat, & Melvin Douglas

Olympic Coaches: These coaches help me become the best wrestler in the World!!
Bruce Burnett
Joe Seay
Kevin Jackson

Other Olympic Coaches who have helped my career:
John Smith
Mark Manning
Ed Giese
Brad Penrith
Donnie McPhearson

Wrestlers who brought out the best in me:
Nick Purler (H.S. and College) Oklahoma State
Eric Akin (College and Olympic Freestyle) Iowa State
Chad Zapitul (College) Iowa
Zeke Jones (Olympic Freestyle) Arizona State
Lou Rosselli (Olympic Freestyle) Edinboro
Namik Abdullev (World & Olympics) Azeberjian
Tabie (World & Olympics) Islamic Republic of Iran

Individuals who help me in their own ways!!!!
Lynn Siler
Dr. Bob Hines & Mary Hines
Dr. Hrdlicka
Art Martori
Rusty Antel
Gary and Lynn Mayabb
Dr. Richard Saunders
Jack Spates
Dr. Perry L. Munday
Dr. Jerry Burbess
Janie Schmidt

Wee Ones:
A group of women who followed me throughout the Olympics with prayers and hope.

High School Training Partners & College Training Partners:
Mike Deeds & Buddy Smith (University of Missouri)
Greg Gibbs & Troy Bouzakis (Clemson University)
Greg Hawks & Jason Wheeler (Clemson University)
Tony Purler & Mike Veech (Clemson University)
Nick Purler & Steve Lewis (Clemson University)

Weldon Springs Coaches (Little league Wrestling):
Coach Garcionna
Coach Bill Schmidt
Downs Brothers
Bill Panter (Football Coach)

High School Coaches:
Roger Hodapp
Judd Hoffman

Clemson University Wrestling Coaches/Clemson Strength Training Coaches:
Gil Sanchez
Scott Hines
Scott Turner
Glenn Goodman
Todd Wright

University of Missouri Wrestling Coaches:
Wes Roper
Kris Whelan
Charlie Shertez

Sponsors:
Advocare Nutrition & Supplements
Adidas/Brute Wrestling
Dr Hines
Dr. Bill Kossow
G.M. Plant Wentzville, MO

All Individuals who contributed to the 2000 Olympic Games!!!!! Thank You

Club:
Sunkist Kids

High School:
Mike Deeds
Greg Gibbs
Greg Hawks
Nick Purler
Tony Purler

College:
Buddy Smith (University of Missouri)
Troy Bouzakis (Clemson University)
Jason Wheeler (Clemson University)
Mike Veech (Clemson Univsersity)
Steve Lewis(Clemson University)

 

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