It was my impression in speaking to mr. Thompson this morning that he would immediatly begine working up a website for recruiting announcements, and public information, the practice room has to be established, lots to do, lots of things need to happen. Mr. Thompson only has a few weeks left in the naia season, and I got the impression that most of his effort would begin after the season. Maybe if Alex has not participated yet at Colby, he could transfer.
(Iam not sure, but suspect that he would have to set out a year. Too bad, It would be cool to watch "ol bronco wrestler again!)

Mike I never officially wrestled a match, so therfore tihs year doesn't count and is counted as a redshirt year. So I have 4 years of eligibility left, and you could perhaps see myself in a Pratt CC singlet next year.

Well that is just a cool deal, Denis was on the phone to several of his freinds last night promoting the program here, and I think maybe there will be a lot of kids here next year besides the officially recruited ones just because of Mr.Thompson's reputation. Guys like Alex are a credit to any college, and I have every confidence that the PCC program will be a very positive asset to the community here.

This is Coach Chas Thompson, and I just wanted to put a post on here letting everyone know that Pratt Community College Wrestling is official. First thing I want to do is thank Pratt CC and Kevin Hackerott for the great opportunity to get this program up and running. Second, I also want to thank the Kansas wrestling community for the out poor of support that PCC has received through e-mail’s, phone calls, and the coverage made by usawks.com. Right now Coach Hackerott and I are working closely together to get the program running. Currently I am working on a letter to send out to prospective athletes and a questionnaire. Coach Hackerott will handle most all of the administrative duties with the help of my input. Right now I’m very busy with my obligations to FHSU and PCC, but both institutions are understanding of the situation and are working with me. I’m looking forward to this recruiting process and helping the Pratt Beavers establish this themselves as a competitive program at the NJCAA level. Once again I want to thank anyone who has helped me along the way.

Thank you,
Coach Chas Thompson

Chas is a great wrestler, person, and Coach. I'm confident that he will run a top notch program in Pratt and put them on the level w/our other JUCO's. Mess w/the Beaver get the ? Congrats Bro. Hoka Hey and TCOB! -Coach Parks

Way to go Chas on the job. A great choice for Pratt and Kansas Wrestling.

Coach Thompson,

We all in the Manhattan Wrestling community want to wish you many years of success. This is truly a monumental moment for Kansas. If there is anything that we can provide to help you with this endeavor please feel free to ask! Good luck! And get those “Beaver Wrestling” shirts on the market!

Mark Miller
Manhattan Wrestling

Congrats Chas,

Well deserved, you have been doing great things for a long time and PCC is lucky to get you. I hope you can still help with the Cadet team, plus that would get you up at Fargo to do a little recruting. GO Beavers.

Coach Peterman

I wonder who Coach Thompson's first recruit or wrestler to sign will be. One would think that the western side of the state has a big ol' herd of rasslers out there.

As a former teamate and roomate, you could not ask for a better person to run that program. I was hoping they would not pass up on him when I heard he interviewed. I don't know if I know a person who has the wrestling knowledge that Chas does as well as the ability to teach it.

Chas, holla at me sometime and good luck bud. It's been a long time but you are going to be a lot closer to Wichita now!

Church

Way to go Pratt!!! Two great choices: 1) The addition of a wrestling program and, 2) the hiring of Coach Thompson. Charles is a big believer in KS wrestling. I would expect to see many in state recruits. Congrats Chas!!!

Congrats Chas, If he is half the coach that his father is, Kansas will be well served. Good Luck

What a relief! Chas will take this program to the top with the other KS JC programs. What an exciting time for KS wrestling. Pratt CC made the great choice to add wrestling, and then followed that with the great choice to add Coach Thompson.

I believe that im am going to attend Pratt after i graduate to wrestle.