Do you create situations in practice that allow your wrestlers to fail? Watch as Dave Bunning discusses how he developed a fear of failure through wrestling and why it has helped him be successful in […]
Dealing with Adversity
By: Mike Chapman Originally Published in: Wrestling Tough Provided by: Human Kinetics Setbacks are common, both in sport and everyday life, and they certainly are a major factor in wrestling. Anyone who devotes considerable time […]
Why Take a Deep Penetration Step with Tyson Reiner – Golden Eagle Wrestling Club
Do you have wrestlers that struggle setting up their High-C? Watch as Coach Tyson Reiner breaks down his teaching progression and explains the importance of a deep penetration step.
Building a Dominant Culture…and Doing It Quickly
Let’s be honest with each other. I have a confession. As a high school coach, I love learning new tactics and watching strategy videos. I’m obsessed with “x’s and o’s” of my sport. And it […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Hundreds of studies have been published on goal setting in sport. The consensus is that goal setting is perhaps the most […]
Create One New Fan Every Day with Rob Koll – Stanford Univ.
Watch as Coach Rob Koll (previously at Cornell University) discusses his philosophy for program growth and explains the importance of making decisions as if this was your last and only job.
And Then There Is Funk
By: Mike Chapman Originally Published in: Wrestling Tough Provided by: Human Kinetics In the 2018 NCAA tournament, Nickal won his second straight 184-pound title with a much different approach than he used the year before […]
Character – Facing the Tests
Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]
Recognize, Respond, Refer with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Dorpfeld explain the necessity that all coaches on a staff understand the recognize, respond, and refer guidelines. It is important to recognize at-risk athletes and the symptoms of mental health problems that […]
Changing Your Fundraising Mentality with Rob Koll – Stanford Univ.
Watch as Coach Rob Koll (previously at Cornell University) discusses different ways to fundraise for your program and the importance of investing time developing your alumni network.
Single Leg to a Wrist Rotor with Gary Mayabb – Univ. of Iowa
Watch as Coach Gary Mayabb explains, and wrestlers demonstrate this single leg to a wrist rotor. Start with a wrist rotor to a 2 on 1, work it down and finish back to a single […]
Line Drills with Matt Azevedo – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Azevedo explains how his wrestlers were good at scrambling and working on top but were lacking in penetration skills. He instituted everyday line drills at the beginning of practice working on […]
Texas High School Wrestling with Patrick Dunn – James Martin HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Patrick Dunn explains how wrestling started in Texas about twenty years ago. Coaching is improving and participation numbers are growing faster than any other state. Both men’s and women’s programs started together, […]
Developing Responsible Athletes
By: Dan Gable Originally Published in: Coaching Wrestling Successfully Provided by: Human Kinetics I’ve covered a lot of territory in this chapter, and I’ve only hit upon the main points involved in building a wrestling […]
Leg Riding: Getting the Leg In with Troy Steiner- Fresno State Univ.
Watch as Troy Steiner explains and demonstrates three ways to get the leg in. 1.) Jam the opponent forward, step the leg in, and go into the breakdown. 2.) Jam the opponent forward, step the […]
Intermittent Fuel Deficit with Erin Sparrold
Watch as Erin Sparrold explains the importance of wrestlers maintaining metabolic flexibility. The goal is for the metabolism not to downshift but to stay at a high rate. When wrestlers do go into an energy […]
Combining Dedication with Heart
By: Mike Chapman Originally Published in: Wrestling Tough Provided by: Human Kinetics The same can be said of Cael Sanderson’s march to an Olympic gold medal in 2004 in Athens. Few wrestlers have ever faced […]
Stand-Up from a Sit Out with Damion Hahn – South Dakota St. Univ.
Watch as Coach Damion Hahn explains that you can get to a stand-up position from a sit out if you are covering all your bases and sealing off. Coach explains and demonstrates step-by-step how this […]
Accountability Is a Three-Way Street: Coach, Athlete, and Parent with Steve Garland – University of Virginia
Watch as Coach Steve Garland discusses the relationships between coaches, athletes, and parents in dealing with accountability.
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year
If only someone had told me earlier in my career! Raise your hand if you have big plans to improve your program this school year. I know I go into every year with a plan […]
Claw Tilt Core Techniques with Dave Malecek – UW-La Crosse
Watch as Coach Dave Malecek explains, and assistant coaches demonstrate this claw tilt utilizing core techniques.
The Intimidation Factor
By: Mike Chapman Originally Published in: Wrestling Tough Provided by: Human Kinetics Some athletes give up too soon if the foe can intimidate them and make them surrender mentally. This happens most often in the […]
Core Values and Bring the Heat with Matt Azevedo – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Azevedo explains that one day every week his team does not practice, but instead dedicates this time to the mental side of the program. They have created a dedicated set of […]
Make a Realistic Fuel Plan with Erin Sparrold
Watch as Erin Sparrold explains that having a trained nutritionist work with your individual athletes is the best-case scenario. This is not an option for many programs, so she discusses an available app that can […]
Team Building Activity Instructions
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics E-File Team-Building Activity Instructions Objective The E in E-File stands for enthusiasm. The activity is designed to teach and reinforce the […]
Setting the Tight Waist with Tom Borrelli – Central Michigan University
Watch as Coach Tom Borrelli explains how he teaches his wrestlers to set their tight waist by using their arm to lift the opponent’s hips and pick the outside knee off the mat so they […]
Readjusting Your Lock on a Single with Gabe Dean – Lowell High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Gabe Dean explains and demonstrates how readjusting your lock on a single can give you more space and make a big difference. After readjusting, he shifts, gets his head across, and steps […]
Conditioning: Off-Season Running
By: Bill Welker Originally Published in: The Wrestling Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics If a wrestler is not competing in off-season sports that promote physical endurance, he must design his own running program. Following […]
Scoring from Short Offense with J Jaggers – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach J Jaggers demonstrates a short offense progression starting with his favorite setup moves and explains why he prefers starting from an underhook. Coach Jaggers also discusses some common issues wrestlers have defending […]
Series for Escaping Bottom Position with Dave Crowell – Nazareth Area High School (PA)
Watch as Coach Dave Crowell discusses the importance of keeping it simple in the wrestling room when teaching a new technique or concept. Coach Crowell also demonstrates a series for escaping the bottom position and […]