Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates this single leg step-punch-kick finish. On the single sweep, use the trail leg to drive and with the arms coming in front of the chest then drive the leg […]
Visualization Works Magic
By: Mike Chapman Originally Published in: Wrestling Tough Provided by: Human Kinetics Many world-class athletes have used visualization in their preparation. As a young boy in Waterloo, Iowa, Dan Gable discovered that the power of […]
Pitt Stand-Up with Dave Crowell – Nazareth Area High School (PA)
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates the Pitt Stand-Up from the bottom position. Push back with the arms lifting the outside foot and moving it out to the side while pivoting to a stand-up position. […]
How to Successfully Launch a Culture with Brian Smith – University of Missouri
Watch as Coach explains that getting others to lead is the key to launching a successful program. As a coach you cannot do it all and when you start to develop leadership you must trust […]
Being Liked vs. Being Respected
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual BEING LIKED V. BEING RESPECTED “I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important and a lot greater than popularity.” – Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, […]
Changing Underhooks with Bryan Pearsall – Univ. of Pennsylvania
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates how to change an underhook. If your opponent has you in a good underhook it potentially can shut your offense down. It is important to gain space, using a […]
Recruiting: Tips for Contacting College Coaches
By: Dr. Micheal Jones – Pasco-Hernando State College Twitter: @TJCF_Basketball As a college coach, we get a high volume of emails every day on recruits. I wanted to provide some examples that may help coaches […]
Week of Competition: Practice Plan, Nutrition, Weight with Bryan Snyder – Univ. of Nebraska
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The Role of Coaches in Addressing Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Social Issues with Dr. Karissa Niehoff – NFHS
Watch as NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff discusses the role of high school coaches in addressing social issues such as diversity, equality, and inclusion. She cites an […]
What Makes a Good Coach
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual “A good teacher creates an environment that allows the student to succeed.” – Bill Parcells, 2x Super Bowl Champion Football Coach, New York Giants Disclaimer – […]
Hand Fighting and Collar Tie Offense with Cody Chaney – Midway Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses, and wrestlers demonstrate hand fighting. Coach does not want his wrestlers to come in reaching and uses the terms level, check, fake. Execute a collar tie with the head on the […]
Evaluating Practice Performance
By: Dan Gable Originally Published in: Coaching Wrestling Successfully Provided by: Human Kinetics You should be continually evaluating your wrestlers in practice: Is their stamina where it should be? Do they need to develop more […]