Nick Klinger '16 Recruiting Profile
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My name is Nick Klinger, I am a Junior and currently the starting 120 pound wrestler on the Kittatinny Regional High School Varsity Wrestling Team. This past season I finished with a 31-6 record. I became my high school's first ever Two-Time Tri-County Champion, along with winning a 120 pound NJSIAA District 3 Title. I am also an NHSCA All-American. I have wrestled for almost all my life, and plan to continue wrestling through the rest of high school and college. In the off season I sacrifice time with my friends, to work out at the gym to get stronger, and attend private lessons with retired Blair Head Coach, Jeff Buxton.
My dream is to achieve a high level of success in all that I do. I am already on my way to making that dream a reality. The next step for me is to take my wrestling to the next level in college. I am willing to fully commit myself to every opportunity to get better. I want to attend a college that has a great room, where they can push me harder and harder everyday, to be able to get better and reach that goals.
I know wrestling is not the only trait that will get me into college. My grades have to contribute. I always strive to be the best in the classroom.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
- 2015 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- District Champion, 2x Tri-County Champion, 1st Team All-Conference
- 2014 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-County, Tri-County Champion, District Runner Up
Team Awards
- Sectional Champs, NJAC Freedom Division Champions, North 1 Section 1 Champions, Conference Champs, State 3rd Place
- 2013 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 3rd Place Districts, NHSCA All-American
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, District Champions
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 7 seasons
- 2015 Buxton School Of Wrestling (Freestyle and Folkstyle)
- Private Lessons and Group Classes
- 2014 Buxton School of Wrestling (Elite)
- Retired Blair Coach Jeff Buxton runs these practices
- 2013 SIR Wrestling (Elite)
- Train at this club year round. I do group privates twice a week, and also wrestle in team tournaments. Wrestled here since 2nd grade
- 2012 Buxton School of Wrestling (Elite)
- Retired Blair Coach Jeff Buxton runs these practices three days a week
- 2011 Scorpions Wrestling (Middle School)
- 2010 SIR Wrestling (NJ) (Elite Undergrads)
- Selected few in elementary school were picked to wrestle with the high schoolers.
- 2010 The Room
- Wrestled on dual teams
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- John Gill
- Private Coach
- Nick Milonas/Jeff Buxton
- Club Coach
- Sean Hall
- Private Coach
- Will Livingston
Events
- Camp/Event
- District 3 NJSIAA Wrestling Tournament
- 2/20/15 to 2/21/15
- 1st Place Champion
- Camp/Event
- Caldwell Invitational
- 12/21/13 to 12/21/13
- 2nd Place
- Camp/Event
- TCNJ Wrestling Tournament
- 10/26/13 to 10/26/13
- First Place
- Camp/Event
- 2013 AAU National Disney Duals
- 6/28/13 to 7/02/13
- Camp/Event
- NHSCA Battle at the Beach
- 5/24/13 to 7/27/13
- Camp/Event
- NHSCA Freshman Nationals
- 4/04/13 to 4/06/13
- 6th Place All American
- Camp/Event
- War at the Shore Nationals
- 3/29/13 to 3/30/13
- 4th Place
- Camp/Event
- NJ State Wrestling Qualifier
- 1/16/11 to 1/16/11
- Champion. Pinned every opponent.
- Camp/Event
- HWS Tri-County Tournament
- Tri-County Champion!
- Camp/Event
- HWS Tri-County Tournament
- First Place Champion
Training
- Weigh Lifting
- 5 years
- I have been lifting since 5th grade. I train 4 times a week in the off season with a personal trainer. His name is Robin Ball, who is located at RT Nautilus in Hampton NJ
- Private Lessons
- 4 years
- I do private lessons twice a week with Will Livingston and Sean Hall trying to take my wrestling to the next level, and become the best that I can be
- Karate
- 10 years
- AAU Competitor, Multiple State Titles, Two Time National Medalist, Assistant Instructor
- Coach Buxton Private Lessons
- 1 year
- Once a week I attend private lessons with retired Blair coach, Coach Buxton
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Varsity Team | 2014 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 31-2 | 31-6 | 31-8 |
| Takedowns | 88 | 107 | |
| Technical Falls | 5 | 4 | |
| Pins | 6 | ||
| Reversals | 11 | ||
| Escapes | 16 | ||
| Near Falls | 22 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsStudent of the Month, Honor Roll, Student Council Vice President
- ActivitiesNew Jersey State Police Trooper Youth, Top Physical Fitness Challenge NJ Police Trooper Youth Week 1st place, Student Council
Top NCSA Athletes at Kittatinny Regional High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
