I started coaching as a favor and it was a huge mistake. I’d recently graduated from college and was working for the NYC Fire Department. My high school wrestling coach reached out to me and […]
Training Your Metabolism with Joey Boyens – ekin Nutrition
Increasing metabolism is achieved by putting calories into the body and burning them all off. Timing is important as this process needs to be repeated on a regular basis. If the wrestler does not eat […]
Allow Your Assistants to Grow with Chris Bono – Univ. of WI
Watch as Coach explains that he allows his assistants to make mistakes as long as it is not detrimental to the program. He gives his assistants a lot of responsibility because his coaches want to […]
No Excuses
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Guess what is the easiest thing in the world to make? Well, it’s an excuse. Anybody can make one, and most people do. It’s easy […]
Building a Culture of Belief with J Robinson – JROB Intensive Camps
Build a culture based on belief by actually doing things. “Measurable progress in a reasonable amount of time”, is what you and your kids must see. With visible progress kids get more excited and will […]
Recruiting and Social Media with Anthony Ralph – Ohio State Univ.
In today’s social media environment, college coaches are checking the social platforms of high school recruits to learn more about them. Coach recommends that high school coaches explain to their athletes that there can be […]
Knowing Your Wrestlers with Brian Antonelli – Blair Academy
Watch as Coach discusses knowing your wrestlers and what makes them tick on the mat. Using a written questionnaire, the wrestlers share what their goals are, what the obstacles are to reaching these goals, and […]
Constant Pressure in Short Offense with J Jaggers – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses short offense and the down time before attempting to execute a move. Keep constant pressure by sliding backwards on your knees like a slithering snake, dragging the opponent and keeping them […]
Self-Awareness Test
Provided by: Raise Your Game Self-Test Despite the “self” in self-awareness, to ensure accuracy it is important to solicit intentional and purposeful feedback from those who know you best (your inner circle). As comedians know, […]
Pre-Season Conditioning with Mark Branch – Univ. of Wyoming
Coach discusses pre-season conditioning at the Univ. of Wyoming. He encourages you to mix conditioning up and change the scenery so that your wrestlers can get more, mentally, out of conditioning. Use your environment and […]
Make the Program Better Every Day with Chris Bono – Univ. of Wisconsin
Initiative is key for assistant coaches. Find ways as an assistant to make the program better and give the same maximum effort as a coach that you did when you competed.
Take the Arrows with Stephen Garland – Univ. of Virginia
Take the arrows. Coach explains that as a leader you must be able to admit when you are wrong and when you make a mistake. When challenged, do not come up with excuses on why […]
Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that athletes are dealing with pressure and expectations that come from the community and from themselves. Most athletes do not expect growth or personal best but instead, perfection. Athletes should […]
The 1 BIG Lie & 3 BIGGER Truths
Don’t fall for the same lie we always hear… My hot take of the week: One of the biggest lies you hear over and over again in athletics is “Sports develop leadership.” I can tell […]
Wrist Off the Head or Over Tie to the Shot with Myles Martin – Scarlet Knights Wrestling Club
Watch as Coach explains that when collar tied, he does not like to be squeezed up as it slows him down. He slips the collar tie by dropping his chin and chest then takes the […]
Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 2: Winning Your Practices & Athlete Learning
Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 16, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding practice and athlete learning: Topic 1: Quality practice […]
“No Excuses” Focus on Your Program with Chris Bono – Univ. of Wisconsin
You took the job. Coach explains that it is important to focus on what it takes to be successful and not the things that the program is lacking. If you are successful, everything will get […]
Practice Length with Brian Antonelli – Blair Academy (NJ)
Watch as Coach explains that the length of practice depends on what time of year it is. In the fall, the team is lifting/running, and in Dec/Jan a 1:45 hour practice is normal. Each practice […]
Consequences
Originally Published in:Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning I can’t speak for you, but I certainly can for me. I always want to know the consequences that may be involved before I do something. […]
Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 1: Relationships and Winning Your Team’s Trust
Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 9, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding trust and building relationships: Topic 1: Building athlete […]
Six Steps in Mastering Tough Conversations
Provided by: Raise Your Game Effective coaches and leaders stand firm in telling their people what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear. Trust and truth go hand in hand and […]
How Good Do You Want Your Program to Be with J Robinson – JROB Intensive Camps
Each Coach must decide how good they want their wrestling program to be. Using school as an example, it is harder and requires more work in school to attain an A grade than a B. […]
Pinning from the Fireman’s Carry with John Smith – Oklahoma St. Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and with a wrestler demonstrates pinning the opponent from a Fireman’s Carry. This is a great move taking the opponent from their feet to the back but does not always end […]
Understanding Mental Health Stressors for Athletes with Steve Young – New Rochelle High School (NY)
It is important to recognize and understand some of the reasons your athletes may be experiencing stress. Mr. Young will explain in detail, with examples, the following causes of stress: time demands, athletic performance, injury […]
Individualized Motivation
By: Mike Chapman Originally Published in: Wrestling Tough Provided by: Human Kinetics “Motivation comes from within each individual,” said Mike Ditka, an All-Pro football player and the Super Bowl coach of the Chicago Bears. “It’s […]
Play Games in Practice with Mark Branch – Univ. of Wyoming
Games relieve stress. Watch as Coach explains that sometimes usually late in the season, he notices that his wrestlers seem stressed out a bit. He organizes games before practice that can lift the squad’s spirits […]
High Crotch Position with Tyson Reiner – Golden Eagle Wrestling Club
Start in the proper position. Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates starting in the proper position for the high crotch. Line up on the opponent with the hips loaded and step around to the side […]
Steering Wheel Tie Up Drill with Brian Antonelli – Blair Academy (NJ)
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates the Steering Wheel Tie Up Drill. Make first contact with a collar tie and gain control which leads to the Steering Wheel Drill. The keys to the drill are […]
Getting a Wrestler to the Next Level with J Robinson – JROB Intensive Camps
Improvement and Growth. Watch as Coach explains that most wrestlers want to wrestle on their feet and that is what they work on the most. Most people do not like to work on what they […]
Can Tough Times Make Your Team Stronger?
Here’s how we made it happen. You can too. So I wrote a week or so ago about the “virtual practices” we’ve been having with our team and how impactful they’ve been. Since our kids […]