By Matt Browning
Derby’s Milan Colvin is a decorated two-sport athlete. He was an all-league and all-state football player and signed with Eastern Michigan.
But he is no slouch on the mat, tool
Colvin is ranked No. 1 by the Kansas Coaches Wrestling Association in the heavyweight division and has state title aspirations.
“I’m most excited about the opportunity to showcase the improvements I’ve made over the offseason,” Colvin said. “Specifically, I’m looking forward to seeing how much knowledge I’ve learned.”
Getting in better shape, while also improving his skill was the focal point for Colvin throughout the offseason.
“During the offseason, I’ve been focusing on training with my trainer which includes strength training, agility drills, and endurance workouts,” Colvin said. “I’ve also attended several training camps and participated in skill-specific workshops to refine my techniques.”
Being able to react to several situations on the mat was something that Colvin wanted to clean up before the season starts.
“One area I want to improve is my defensive skills,” Colvin said. “During the offseason, I worked with a coach to develop better positioning and reaction times. I also practiced being dominant on top.”
There are two things Colvin wants to accomplish this season.
“Individually, I aim to win a state title and contribute significantly to our team’s success,” Colvin said. “Team-wise, our goal is to win a state championship or be top five.”
