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
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
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 […]
How We Lifted up Our Team This Week
And how you can give your team what they need, when they need it most… Hope you’re staying healthy and sane in this crazy environment! Wanted to share something pretty cool with you today. So, […]
Provide Opportunities to Give with JohnMark Bentley – Appalachian State Univ.
Are you providing your alumni and community enough opportunities to give back to your school or program? Watch as Coach JohnMark Bentley discusses the benefits of always having some type of campaign going for scholarships, […]
Overemphasizing Circling in Practice with Max Wessell – Colorado School of Mines
Do you have wrestlers who struggle with timing for a double leg? Watch as Coach Max Wessell discusses overemphasizing circling in practice to create a better opportunity to shoot.
Strength and Conditioning: Annual Plan with Sam Craven – North Carolina State Univ.
Is your strength training unorganized or ineffective? Watch as Coach Sam Craven discusses the benefits of creating an annual plan and shares an example of one he created.
Turn Your Headache Into Your Competitive Advantage…
By: Pete Jacobson I used to SUCK at planning practices when I was a newer coach. I tried to do WAY too much in my practices. I was terrible at figuring out how long things […]
Fear of Failure with Dave Bunning
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 […]