Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates that whichever side he throws his leg in, is the side he lines up on. On the whistle, he will place his hands on the opponent’s thighs, bump him, […]
Front Headlocks with Marcus Hoehn – Thoroughbred Wrestling Academy
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates the proper positioning for a front headlock. Place the hand on the chin with the elbow tight at the side. Keep the shoulder heavy in the spine with the […]
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 […]
Elbow Tilt with Brian Beasley – Chattooga HS (GA)
The Elbow Tilt is something that is drilled all the time. Watch as Coach explains, and with a wrestler demonstrates, this tilt. The initial movement is a tight-waist far-ankle drive forward. Twist the elbow, grab […]
Get the Parents on Your Side with Heath Eslinger – A Better Way Athletics
A problem without a prescription will continue to be a problem. Make sure not to place the parents in opposition. As a leader, the coach needs to get the parents running in the same direction. […]
Bottom Position Flick with Chris Pendleton – Oregon State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and a wrestler demonstrates timing the flick on the whistle. When in the down position, your head should be up looking at the referee’s hand. Sometimes the ref’s hand motion will […]
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 […]
3 Supplements to Aid in Stamina and Recovery with Joey Boyens
Joey Boyens recommends three supplements that will help your wrestlers with stamina and recovery. Cyclic Dextrin is a carb to help your wrestlers reload as it absorbs quickly. Beta-alanine is a natural occurring amino acid […]
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 […]
Breaking an Elbow Hold with Lennie Zalesky – California Baptist Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and with a student-athlete demonstrates breaking an elbow hold. Many times, when your opponent is stalling, they will clamp and hold the elbow. It is important to free the elbow and […]
Misconceptions on Development with Tervel Dlagnev – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses two misconceptions about development in young wrestlers. As wrestlers become more elite, they have more training options and opportunities. Sometimes kids are looking at a camp, program, or coach to make […]
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, […]
Pull Kickstand Drill with Brian Smith – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach explains and wrestlers demonstrate a pull kickstand move. While doing the bump drill, it is important to get the weight to the hand and pull. If you don’t use the kickstand when […]
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 […]
Women’s Wrestling: Sell the Sport with Damon Parker – Washburn Rural HS (KS)
Watch as Coach explains how his girl’s wresting program took off by actively promoting matches to the media outlets and self-promoting on social. He also promoted to the student body an enlisted the boy’s team […]
Changing Weight-Cutting Tactics with Chris Pendleton – Oregon State Univ.
Wrestlers are stubborn by nature. Coach believes that as a group, weight-cutting tactics must change to help keep retention rate high.
Suggestions for Coaching Your Team with Dave Crowell – Nazareth Area HS (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 […]
Teaching Leadership: This Is What Most Coaches Do with Joseph Hoedel – Character Development & Leadership
Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]
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 […]
Set the Tone as a Dictator or a Leader with Bill Johnson – Norton Community HS (KS)
Watch as Coach discusses a quote from Dr. Haim Ginott which suggests that as a coach you are the decisive element for athletes and you have tremendous power and responsibility that impacts their lives. He […]
Language of the Leader with Jeremy Boone – Athlete By Design
Axiology is the science of human value and decision making and this assisted in a study of how athletes, coaches, and athletic directors make decisions. Based on this study, Jeremy suggests that the word ‘amazing’ […]
Proper Steps for Leg Penetration with Lennie Zalesky – 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
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 […]