Watch as Coach Austin DeVoe explains ‘good’ to ‘better’ to ‘great’ when trying to circle for a go behind to score from a front headlock. The focus is on shortening the circle as you try […]
Leaders Must Look for Opportunities to Serve with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Watch as Robert Grasso explains that leaders must look for opportunities to serve. Leadership is not about power, prestige, or a title, but about looking out for others. He explains to the athletes that their […]
Coaches’ Legal Duties
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics Over the past 50 years, through thousands of lawsuits, the U.S. courts have defined and continued to define your […]
Head-to-Head Drill with Zeke Jones – Arizona State Univ.
Watch as Coach Zeke Jones explains and demonstrates this head-to-head drill. The drill starts with hands in the pocket as the wrestlers are learning to circle, backing each other up, and getting the feet in […]
Can You Be Too Positive? with Jon Gordon – The Jon Gordon Companies
Watch as Jon Gordon responds to the question, “Can you be too positive?” He states that you can never be too positive because you need that positivity to elevate your state of mind. He cites […]
Top Position: Hammer Lock with Ryan Deakin
Watch as Ryan Deakin explains and demonstrates the hammer lock series. At the whistle, he chops, finds a wrist, and drives. When the opponent is flat, open your chest to the ceiling with your elbow […]
2 Single Leg Drills with Mike Poeta – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Mike Poeta explains and demonstrates these 2 single leg drills. The partner will kneel with one leg down and Coach will hit a single to the leg that is down. Coach is […]
Create a Positive Self-Talk Routine with Zack Etter – Univ. of Massachusetts
Watch as Zack Etter discusses creating a positive self-talk routine when communicating with players. He recommends sharing positive information everyday as today’s players are surrounded by negativity. Create an environment that focuses on the positive […]
Coaching Yourself: Managing Your Emotions
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Just like athletes, coaches must manage their emotions to perform effectively. Your personal example of managing your anxiety is a powerful model for […]
Hands Release, Level Change, Speed Change for Penetration with Dalton Jensen – Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
Watch as Coach Dalton Jensen explains and demonstrates this warmup, working on pulling an opponent and preparing for a shot. He emphasizes pulling and letting the hips do the work and how to release the […]
Show Up and Don’t Miss the Game with Randy Fox – FoxPoint.Net
Watch as Randy Fox explains that leaders need to pursue excellence, not perfection, as perfection is not attainable or sustainable. He states that an individual can always be searching for the highest and best level […]
NIL: What High School Students Need to Know
By: David T. Morris Author of: Student Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny NIL is an exciting opportunity for both college and high school athletes, but before you dive into name, image, and likeness deals as […]
Center of Gravity Drill with Mark Branch – Univ. of Wyoming
Watch as Coach Mark Branch explains how they do very little work with standups and instead, they practice ‘butt on bottom’ wrestling which uses the center of gravity as an advantage. Coach demonstrates how the […]
I’m Stressed and I Have the Capability of Calming Down with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be “and”. Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, […]
#1 Priority From the Bottom Position with Dave Crowell – Nazareth Area High School (PA)
Watch as Coach Dave Crowell discusses the importance of explaining priorities to your wrestlers. The #1 priority in bottom wrestling is not doing something stupid that leads to getting in trouble. The four areas of […]
Single Leg: Countering a Closed Shin Whizzer with Kevin Ward – Army West Point
Watch as Coach Kevin Ward explains that one position a lot of wrestlers struggle with is attacking with a strong single, but the opponent has a really good whizzer that locks them down. He will […]
How to Avoid Coaching Burnout with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains that burnout is unlikely to affect coaches who don’t care or who aren’t passionate about their work. However, most successful coaches who invest significant time and effort without maintaining […]
Put It Into Practice
By: Dr. Colleen Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Coaches and sport leaders cannot control athletes’ feelings of confidence; however, they oversee the environment in which athletes perform. The following suggestions […]
Knee Slides with Austin DeVoe – Colorado School of Mines
Watch as Coach Austin DeVoe explains that the knee slides series is one of the most important parts of bottom work. This move is good for any wrestler no matter what size, shape, or quickness. […]
How to Build Integrity with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains how to build integrity in athletes through sports. He discusses three exercises that can build integrity muscle: tell the truth, make commitments count, and take 100% responsibility for your actions. […]
Rising Above the Noise: Six Ways Student-Athletes Can Overcome Online Bullying
By: Chris Szabo – Rewild Coaching and Consulting After a Tough Loss for student-athletes, the aftermath of a tough loss can be emotionally challenging, especially when the pressure to perform is amplified online. Social media […]
Counterattack: Cross Face/Near Ankle with Dave Crowell – Nazareth Area High School (PA)
Watch as Coach Dave Crowell explains that using a cross face/near ankle technique is the best counterattack against a high crotch. Coach Crowell teaches his wrestlers to move in the opposite direction from whatever leg […]
Headslip to a Single Leg with Tervel Dlagnev – Univ. of Nebraska
Watch as Coach Tervel Dlagnev explains that the goal is to turn a 50/50 collar tie position into a 60/40 or 70/30 advantage. Coach instructs the athletes to headslip, use the collar tie hand, and […]
Follow the Fake or Snap Into the Leg Drill with Keith Gavin – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Keith Gavin explains and demonstrates the Follow the Fake or Snap Into the Leg Drill. If the opponent fakes on you do not go straight-legged and extend your arms to his shoulders. […]
Snatch Single from an Underhook with Ryan Deakin
Watch as Ryan Deakin explains and demonstrates how to get a snatch single from an underhook. He explains that one of his favorite ways to secure a low-risk snatch is by reaching behind the opponent’s […]
Steps Coaches Can Take to Prevent Player Injuries with Dr. Robb Rehberg – William Paterson Univ.
Watch as Dr. Robb Rehberg discusses steps that coaches can take to prevent player injuries. He will explain in detail the following steps: Properly plan activities Provide a safe physical environment Provide proper instruction Supervise […]
A Cornerstone of Effective Coaching: Mastering EQ
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Provided By: Beyond The Game Alliance Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a cornerstone of effective coaching. It directly influences a coach’s ability to manage emotions under pressure, resolve conflicts, and foster an environment […]
Start Mechanics (Top Position) with Dalton Jensen – Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney
Watch as Coach Dalton Jensen explains and demonstrates mechanical techniques that can benefit a wrestler in the top position. The focus from the top is to prevent the opponent from getting to his feet by […]
Crab Ride Defense with Dakota Bauer – Colorado School of Mines
Watch as Coach Dakota Bauer explains and demonstrates this crab ride defense. Most wrestlers in a crab position attack the hands but give up a wrist. Coach recommends not giving up the wrist but making […]
Mental Toughness vs. Mental Health: The Strength to Push Through and the Wisdom to Seek Help
By: Tommy Brown Provided by: One Heartbeat I believe in mental toughness. It’s what I do for a living teaching teams, leaders, and individuals how to push through obstacles, develop resilience, and refuse to quit […]