Wrestling Community Mourns Sudden Loss of Beloved Coach Ahead of His Adventure Trip

Published 10/07/2023, 4:40 PM EDT

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While stepping into the world of sports every athlete dreams of being under the shadow and guidance of a mentor, a motivator, and a philosopher. A wrestling coach has turned these dreams into reality for many. He has put forward his passion and unwavering dedication to creating the perfect place for young wrestlers to grow. 

For him wrestling has been a way of life and he spent a lifetime to enshrine that life-changing passion within every single soul he has trained. This is an untold story of a man who has managed to train tens of thousands of young aspiring athletes all across the nation. This man who has touched the lives of many has shattered the hearts of the wrestling community with his untimely demise.

The untold story of wrestling coach Krause 

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Mike Krause planned to embark on a tour a few days back. Little did he know that his life was waiting to soon take an unexpected turn The news of his death came as a shock to the wrestling community. 

Krause was a treasured wrestling coach from Livonia in Michigan. He began his career as the head coach of NXT LVL Wrestling Academy back in 2003. After about 16 years of his treasured career in wrestling, he stepped into a new journey. He started touring across the nation as a guest coach in 2019. The Detroit Catholic Central High Team was coached by him. 

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Krause, the father of four has always been a family man besides always being dedicated to his profession. He also had a remarkable quality of being able to connect with people. 

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The cause of Krause’s sudden death still remains unclear. His sudden demise has left his wife Beth and his kids, Andrew, Bella, Eva, and Jake completely grief-stricken.

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GoFundMe me stated, “He was known as ‘Coach Krause’ to so many as he was a mentor, a motivator, and a friend to tens of thousands of young men and women across our nation, including our beloved Shamrocks.” 

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The post further continued, “Coach Krause’s intensity and infectious energy were legendary, and his ability to deliver life-changing messages to kids was nothing short of extraordinary.”

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He was so dedicated and experienced in his career that he received sponsorships from renowned companies like Adidas Wrestling. Krause continued to inspire innumerable lives till his last day with his everlasting contribution towards the field of wrestling.

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Disita Sikdar

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Disita Sikdar is a Viral Sports Moments writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed her bachelor's degree in English from Bhawanipur Education Society College affiliated under the University of Calcutta, she will soon be stepping towards pursuing her masters in English. She has experience working as a content creator and social media manager previously.
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