By: Mike Chapman Originally Published in: Wrestling Tough Provided by: Human Kinetics Do you love hand-to-hand combat? Do you love meeting a tough opponent in the center of the mat in front of a live […]
From Philosophy to Reality
By: Dan Gable Originally Published in: Coaching Wrestling Successfully Provided by: Human Kinetics A wrestling program is people. That’s who it starts with; that’s who it ends with. The most important people are your coaching […]
Keep Your Garden Free From Weeds
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “A bad putter is like a bad apple in a barrel. First, it turns your chipping game sour. Then it begins to […]
Getting Your Wrestlers Recruited with Anthony Ralph – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains the system they devised to evaluate talent that is not ranked in the recruiting process. They look at wrestlers in the state tournament and check to see how many points were […]
Altering the Self-Esteem Syndrome
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning There is no question that a team is made up of individuals all trying to accomplish a common goal. It stands to reason that a […]
The Ideal Coach/Athlete with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
The ideal athlete and coach have the following six components: resilience, persistence, tolerance of discomfort, confidence, can perform under pressure, and consistence. Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains that changes in performance may be tied to mental […]
Working with Administration and Staff
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions A cooperative relationship with your principals, athletic director, and teachers is crucial. The school staff is equally a part of your program, […]
Creating a Routine with Mark Branch – Univ. of Wyoming
Make sure your wrestlers are engaging every morning. Coach wants his players to get a good night’s sleep and to get up early and create those positive life habits.
Mat Return Drill with Scott Goodale – Rutgers Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and wrestlers demonstrate the Mat Return Drill. This is an everyday drill that works on a wrestler standing up from the bottom. You must push, pull, and slide, getting the back […]
Level Your Pride with Jason Grindstaff – Cumberland Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses leveling your pride for wrestlers and coaches. Everyone should have a can-do attitude but there is a downside trying to do it on your own. It is important to ask for […]
Modifying and Adapting a Philosophy
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Thus far we have examined the importance of developing a philosophy and putting it into action. The final step […]
Suggestions for Coaching Your Team with Dave Crowell – Nazareth Area High School (PA)
Watch as Coach offers suggestions for coaching your team. Safety must always be the number #1 priority. Don’t teach just moves but develop your own system of coaching. Be a principles-based coach. Simplify. Decide what […]
Practice Plan
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The best coaches invest their time by planning every minute of their practice sessions. Each practice has a logical sequence and […]
Proper Steps for Leg Penetration with Lennie Zalesky (Retired) – California Baptist Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates proper steps for leg penetration. Many wrestlers feel frustrated when they shoot, and coach will show a couple examples of the problems they incur. An extended shot is when […]
Coaching Is a Noble Profession with Jay Bilas – ESPN Basketball Analyst
Coaches hold a lot of power and influence over their players and have a responsibility to make sure the entire team has a great experience. It is not only about winning and losing, and the […]
Potential Will Get You Fired
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You are probably thinking, what in the world does this guy mean with the statement potential will get you fired. Potential is great, right? Potential […]
Inside Control Drill with Brian Antonelli – Blair Academy
Watch as Coach explains inside control as he demonstrates with a wrestler. The key is to not raise your hand until the opponent reaches out, then you must beat him inside. Apply pressure on the […]
Digital Distractions: Impact on Athletes Today with Todd Gongwer – Kardia Transformation Group
Watch as Todd explains the impact that digital distractions have on today’s athletes. He will discuss in detail how the following factors impact a team dynamic and make teaching, in general, more difficult. What is […]
How Strong Is Your Bounceback?
Provided by: Raise Your Game The reason I’m so passionate about embracing failure is that I used to shy away from it. In fact, it wasn’t until I was in my early thirties that I […]
Five Steps of Effective Coaching with Dr. Jason Grindstaff – Cumberland Univ.
Watch as Dr. Jason Grindstaff explains and shows video of a model for highly-effective coaching. As a coach you need to describe and breakdown the movement pattern to your wrestlers. The movement must be demonstrated, […]
Don’t Take Financial Advice From Broke People
By: Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Throughout my thirty-seven years of coaching football, it always amazed me how much advice I got, whether I wanted it or not. […]
High Crotch Mechanics with Tyson Reiner – Golden Eagle Wrestling Club
Watch as Coach explains why it is important to focus on the high hip and never use two hands. Make sure you stay square after you shoot as to avoid a crackdown position.
Ankle Pick with J Jaggers – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates an ankle pick. As he moves backward and shoulder bounces, he lifts the opponent up but does not allow the head to get through. After lifting the opponent up, […]
Coaching Thoughts with Dave Crowell – Nazareth Area High School (PA)
Watch as Coach explains that he thinks coaches make wrestling too complicated and how he tries to simplify it for his wrestlers. He believes it does not matter what his wrestlers know but what can […]
Taking Charge
Provided by: Raise Your Game The true test of a great leader is revealed not in what he does but what his people do without him. How does your team act when you’re not there? […]
The Value of a Nutrition Management System with Nick Mitchell – Grand View Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that he sees improved results in making weight, early season matches, and better energy in 3rd periods since implementing his nutrition management system. Wrestlers’ meal plans are set up for their […]
Toxic Parents with Heath Eslinger – A Better Way Athletics
Watch as Coach discusses his recommendations on dealing with problem parents. Ask yourself if you have created a system to promote the right behavior and communicated it well. If a parent persists with negativity then […]
Self-Evaluation
By: William Taylor and Mike Sheridan Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics We know that expert coaches continually reflect on their own coaching. Therefore, it makes sense that coaches exploring the […]
Bulgarian Bag Spin Exercise with Ivan Ivanov – Suples Ltd.
Watch as Coach explains, and wrestlers demonstrate this spin exercise using Bulgarian Bags. The exercise is about 20 to 30 seconds per direction with a 10-second active rest between sets. Each exercise should have 3 […]