... and of course Akin's credentials go much farther than that! He has twice been the alternate to the US Olympic Team. He has been a National champ in Freestyle and a Pan-Am champ. He has won several National and International tournies in Freestyle. He competed in, something like 13 or 14, World Team Trials. Not only competing but was a finalist several times and once represented the US at the World Championships.

But in High School, he was a multi-time champ and placer at Fargo and twice, I believe, was the most outstanding wrestler at that tourney. Some of these accolades were in the Greco style.

Now, he is competing in Real Pro Wrestling and brawling in a few MMA fights. And he still finds to time to coach some up and coming stars!

I am very proud to include Eric as one of my friends within the sport!