Bono To Lead U.S. Pan-Am Team in Mexico

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. ? Iowa State assistant wrestling coach Chris Bono has been named coach of USA Wrestling's Pan-American Championships freestyle squad, it was announced. The 2010 Pan-American Championships are in Monterrey, Mexico, April 30-May 5.

Bono will be coaching several of the top U.S. competitors at the Senior-level in his first coaching opportunity internationally.

“I get to represent the United States in an international tournament as a coach,” Bono said. “I've been at the Pan-Am tournament before as a competitor, but I'm really excited for this first opportunity to coach.”

Bono, a four-time Pan-Am participant, has placed third in the tournament three times. He will call upon his past experiences to aid the current squad members.

“Instead of worrying about myself, I'll be worrying about seven athletes,” Bono said. “It'll come down to everything, not just making sure they are ready to wrestle. I plan to give them everything they need to compete at the highest level possible.”

Countries from North, Central and South America will be competing in the event. Arizona State head coach Shawn Charles is also on the U.S. staff. Charles was an ISU assistant from 1993-1995.

Former Cyclone national champion Trent Paulson will be competing at 74 kg (163 pounds).

Bono plans to take notes for his return to coaching in the Cyclone wrestling room.

“We'll be studying what everyone is doing,” Bono said. “Hopefully we'll be able to bring home some new technique and strategies. There are those little things that it takes to win a World Championship or an Olympic Gold medal.”

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Bono To Lead U.S. Pan-Am Team in Mexico

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