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About Phil Nowick
In October of 2008, Phil was diagnosed with stage-4 colon cancer. Following successful chemotherapy, Phil left his job in the financial sector. He returned to his lifelong passion, coaching wrestling. After extensive study under Nick and Tony Purler, co-founders of the famed Purler Wrestling Academy, Phil founded Purler Wrestling Rocky Mountain. Phil used his love of wrestling to help battle cancer. Soon PWA Rocky became a thriving program, netting five Tulsa Nationals placers and two Tulsa national Champions in its first year of existence. Those who knew Phil understood that this was the most fulfilling experience in his great life. Phil's magical run with PWA Rocky was cut short in January, 2010. His cancer had returned. Phil was physically unable to step on the mat. However, his love of wrestling and desire to coach burned stronger than ever. In March, Phil watched the NCAA Wrestling Tournament. He and his brother, Dave, decided to make a short film breaking down Jason Ness's half nelson/side-break. Suddenly, Phil and Dave made another film and another. Soon they decided to make a film of the best most teachable, most drillable techniques from every position in wrestling. They did so and the Phil Nowick System of Wrestling for kids was born. Creating the Phil Nowick System became the focus of Phil's life. Each day he would pour through film from Flo-Wrestling, Technique Video's and live matches. Each night Dave would come home from work, put his son to bed and head to Phil's. During the late hours of the night Phil and Dave would trudge through "the system." Clip by clip, film by film they did it. They created a picture of what to teach kids and how to teach it. In September, 2010 Phil left our physical existence. His final wishes to the many who loved him so dearly were simple: 1. Take care of your body. 2. Take care of your family. 3. Take care of our club. We loved Phil more than anything in the world and will spend our lives continuing his legacy. Mile High Wrestling Club was established in honor and memory of Phil's, brilliant wrestling career, his selfless contributions to the sport and his wonderful life. Phil Nowick Memorial Photo Slideshow
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Phil Nowick closed out his career at Cherry Creek High school in Colorado in the top three on the all-time win list with 114 varsity victories. He placed four times at the CHSAA State Tournament - twice reaching the state finals. Phil went on to wrestle initially for the University of Michigan and then for Stanford University. At Stanford, Phil was a three year NCAA Division I starter at 118 pounds. Phil earned his bachelor's degree in Economics and subsequently earned both a law degree and MBA from the University of Georgia. Phil had a highly successful career in finance, working on Wall Street and in Colorado for 12 years. 
