Watch as Coach Bryan Snyder explains this old school short sits wall drill. The general principle is working on switching your feet and back pressure. There’s a lot of cross-the-body hand fighting and using your […]
Communicating Your Vision with Dr. Alex Auerbach – Toronto Raptors
Watch as Dr. Alex Auerbach discusses setting goals on a vision. Great coaches have the ability to communicate to an individual or team on what they can accomplish and convey the belief that they can […]
Hazing in Athletics
Hazing in Athletics: A Culture that the Realm of Athletics and Coaching May Unknowingly Contribute To! By: Rick Farnham, Retired AD – University of Vermont Athletics have always professed that “sports build character,” but it […]
Using Digital Media to Grow Your Program with Andy Barth – Titan Mercury Wrestling
Watch as Andy Barth discusses growing your wrestling program using digital media. It is important to have the right person promoting your team and individual wrestlers. Your individual wrestlers should also be counseled on their […]
Social Media: Your Messages/Interviews Are Always a Reflection of Your Employer with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry explains that coaches need to know their social messages and interviews are always a reflection of their employer. Coaches are always on duty, thus always representing their school or institution, team, and […]
Eating Before Weigh-Ins with Joey Boyens – ekin Nutrition
Watch as Joey Boyens explains his thoughts on eating before weigh-ins. He wants his wrestlers to eat protein, carbs, and fats at every meal and especially the night before so when they refuel in the […]
Quad Pod Defense: Chop with Austin DeVoe – Colorado School of Mines
Watch as Coach Austin DeVoe explains and demonstrates defending a chop from the down position. He goes with the chop while rotating up and as he obtains balance, he covers the opponent’s hand. You want […]
Technology’s Impact on Mental Health with Dr. Josie Nicholson – Univ. of Mississippi
Dr. Josie Nicholson of Ole Miss Athletics discusses today’s technology and how it can have a negative effect on an individual athlete’s mental health. She explains that the world of sport is a world of […]
Use Social Media as a Tool
By: Becky Burleigh – Retired Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Most athletes have outward-facing social media as well as inward-facing social media. You can post things on your […]
Sweep Single: Step-Punch-Kick Finish with Austin DeVoe – Colorado School of Mines
Watch as Coach Austin DeVoe explains and, with an athlete, demonstrates this sweep single using a step-punch-kick finish. This is a great move for closing the distance, getting in tight and getting your opponent on […]
Developing Wrist Control with Matt Azevedo – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses wrist control from the bottom position. He demonstrates a drill where the opponent is chopping each side and he works on getting his elbow down and turning his hand out. Use […]
Fear of Failure with Dave Malecek – Univ. Wisconsin-La Crosse
Watch as Coach discusses his wrestlers’ feedback from a survey on the ‘Fear of Failure’. The overall response was the acknowledgment of how much effort parents and coaches had put into them and the fear […]
Slow Flow Sparring with Mark Branch – Univ. of Wyoming
Watch as Coach Mark Branch explains, and wrestlers demonstrate this slow flow sparring drill. The wrestlers will have their hands on each other as there is no need to come apart and they will execute […]
Team-Building Point System with Patrick Dunn – James Martin HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Patrick Dunn explains his team-building point system. The wrestlers can earn points by attending summer strength and conditioning (which also builds camaraderie with different sports’ athletes). They can also attend four wrestling […]
Building Relationships
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Ability and desire to relate to athletes are critical in coaching. The coach-athlete relationship provides a foundation for effective […]
Expect to Win with Brian Smith – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Brian Smith discusses how he wants his wrestlers to know that when they put the work in, on the mat and in the weight room, they have given themselves the opportunity to […]
Quality Over Quantity in Strength Training with Sam Craven – North Carolina State Univ.
Watch as Coach Sam Craven explains that quality over quantity is the goal in strength training. He uses a power clean as an example and highlights the desired outcomes. The question: “Are the repetitions producing […]
How to Grow Wrestling at the Lower Levels Without Causing Burnout with Jack Spates – (Retired) Univ. of Oklahoma
Watch as Coach Jack Spates discusses the importance of young wrestlers not becoming burned out through excessive competition. Coach suggests wrestling competitions that are modeled on judo with emphasis on technique.
Chop Pop Setup with Scott Goodale – Rutgers Univ.
Watch as Coach Scott Goodale explains and demonstrates the Chop Pop setup. When the opponent reaches and works to get inside with a collar tie, pull them and chop the arm down and pop the […]
Culture Is Not a Sign or a Saying with Seth Greenberg – ESPN
Watch as Seth Greenberg explains that building your culture takes time. Culture is not a sign or a saying but how you live every day and how you carry yourself. It involves being consistent and […]
7 Key Steps for Making Ethical Decisions
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics To help you make ethical decisions in your own coaching, here are seven key steps. Recognize that ethical decisions […]
High Crotch Sidestep and Cup with Tyson Reiner – Golden Eagle Wrestling Club
Clear the collar tie using a sidestep and cup move. Coach explains that you should not try to pull the arm down when you sidestep, but pull it out away from the body. When the […]
Attitude Over Ability with J Robinson – JROB Intensive Camps
Watch as Coach explains that how (obviously) skill is important but as a coach you should be looking for wrestlers with attitude. A wrestler with the proper attitude is easier to develop and deal with […]
Hold Your Base Drill with Nick Mitchell – Grand View Univ.
Watch as Coach Nick Mitchell discusses, and players demonstrate this ‘hold your base’ drill to build muscle memory for returning to base position and to help create some competition in your wrestling room.
Defensive Shot Drills with Lennie Zalesky (Retired) – California Baptist Univ.
Watch as Coach Lennie Zalesky explains and demonstrates this shot defense drill. Block the shooter with your hands and step to the side while snapping the head down then going around to the side. Another […]
Improving Flexibility with Sam Buscher – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Sam Buscher answers a question of what his team does to help improve a wrestler’s flexibility. He explains that kids will come in early and work with foam rollers to stretch their muscles […]
Buying In
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Buy-in means that the members of your organization choose to embrace, share, and maintain the culture a coach is trying to create. A culture doesn’t […]
What Not to Eat on Competition Day with Joey Boyens – ekin Nutrition
Avoid these foods! Watch as Coach discusses what not to eat on the day you are competing. Coach recommends staying away from fats and fruits as the simple sugars can result in crashing. Depending on […]
Clearing Ties with Matt Azevedo – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Azevedo discusses the benefits of being great at clearing ties. Players will demonstrate some of his favorite drills that you can use to develop this skill
How to Avoid Coaching Burnout with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Coaches will not experience burnout if they do not care about what they do and are not passionate about their work. Most successful coaches put in tremendous amounts of time and effort but, without some […]