Watch as Coach Bo Jordan demonstrates a 5-move breakdown series that he uses from referee’s position to prevent a wrestler from getting back to his feet.
Creating a Positive Experience for Wrestlers with Tervel Dlagnev – Univ. of Nebraska
Watch as Coach Tervel Dlagnev discusses lessons he has learned while coaching youth wrestlers from philosophy to practical application. Coach Dlagnev also explains the importance of creating a positive experience for wrestlers that encourages them […]
Misdirection Offense with Myles Martin – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Myles Martin discusses his favorite offensive move which is the misdirection shot. Coach Martin demonstrates his setup and three different shots that go along with it.
Post Offense and High-C Technique with Nathan Tomasello – Cliff Keen Wrestling Club
Watch as Coach Nathan Tomasello demonstrates a variety of his favorite moves and setups for the High-C and post offense. Coach Tomasello also explains how he developed as a lefty dominant wrestler and the benefits […]
How to Get Your Kids to the Next Level with Anthony Ralph – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Anthony Ralph discusses a variety of topics related to the college recruiting process and how you can help your wrestlers become noticed by programs across the nation. Anthony emphasizes that step number one […]
Building a Program with a Strong Cultural Foundation with J Robinson
Watch as Coach J Robinson discusses the importance of developing a strong cultural foundation for your program. Coach Robinson emphasizes that the investment level you put in as a coach or athlete is different for […]
Coaching the 2019 Athlete and Peaking for Postseason Performance with Dave Crowell – Nazareth Area High School (PA)
Watch as Coach Dave Crowell discusses the importance of defining your “why” as a coach in 2019 when wrestlers are looking for a coach/mentor that have the same values that they do. Coach Crowell also […]
How to Develop Wrestlers with Tervel Dlagnev – Univ. of Nebraska
Watch as Coach Tervel Dlagnev discusses a variety of topics related to youth wrestling culture and how it has changed over the years. Coach Dlagnev also explains how Ohio State approaches the development process and […]
Constructing a Setup Routine with Tervel Dlagnev – Univ. of Nebraska
Watch as Coach Tervel Dlagnev discusses, and Coach J Jaggers and a wrestler demonstrate how Ohio State approaches a setup routine. Coach Dlagnev also explains the benefits of getting your wrestlers comfortable with as many […]
Ankle Picks: Hand Fighting and Set Ups with Cameron Simaz – South Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Cameron Simaz discusses hand fighting and set ups for ankle picks. Important factors include placement of the hands and elbows as well as positioning of your opponent’s head.
Marketing Wrestling with Andy Barth – Titan Mercury Wrestling
Watch as Andy Barth discusses marketing wrestling and gives insight on how to accomplish this. The opportunity exists by reaching out to friends and family including parents, supporters, and alumni.
Mentoring
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Networking helps coaches build a support system for regular and ongoing coach learning. Effective networking can lead to opportunities to connect […]
Head/Hands Contact and Leg Defense with Brian Smith – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Brian Smith discusses his teaching progression for head and hand contact during setups while players demonstrate some drills to reinforce these concepts. Coach Smith also discusses the core benefits of good leg defense […]
Go-To-Drills with Brian Smith – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Brian Smith demonstrates a variety of his favorite drills that he uses to teach mechanics and develop good habits. Coach Smith also discusses the importance of having an offensive identity that focuses […]
Go-To-Drills with Mark Branch – Univ. of Wyoming
Watch as Coach Mark Branch demonstrates a variety of his favorite drills to do after warmups to get his team focused and ready for practice. Coach Branch also discusses why it is important to push […]
Creating a Culture: Tigerstyle with Brian Smith – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Brian Smith discusses why he developed Tigerstyle and how it has become a daily mindset for all of the University of Missouri athletics programs. Coach Smith also discusses the steps you can […]
Coaches Panel with Austin DeVoe, Brian Smith, and Mark Branch
Watch as Coaches Austin DeVoe, Brian Smith, and Mark Branch answer a variety of questions from the audience during our 2019 Denver Wrestling Coaches Clinic. The questions asked are: How to stay healthy? Do you […]
Sweep Single Setup and How to Spar with Austin DeVoe – Colorado School of Mines
Watch as Coach Austin DeVoe demonstrates his teaching progression for setting up a sweep single move and emphasizes staying low to the mat. Coach Devoe also discusses his goal for sparring and why it is […]
Short Offense and Quad Pod Series with Austin DeVoe – Colorado School of Mines
Watch as Coach Austin DeVoe demonstrates several go-behinds that are a part of his short offense series from a front headlock. Coach Devoe also demonstrates proper quad pod (trip pod) positioning and a variety of […]
Practice Planning with Mark Branch – Univ. of Wyoming
Watch as Coach Mark Branch discusses his philosophy on practice planning and shares some strategies you can use to better organize the limited time you have with your athletes. Coach Branch also explains the importance […]
Double Leg Setup Series and Mat Returns with Max Wessell – Colorado School of Mines
Watch as Coach Max Wessell demonstrates a double leg setup series that focuses on post counter offense. Coach Wessell also demonstrates a variety of drills you can use to practice double leg takedowns and introduce […]
Low Single and Leg Riding with Mark Branch – Univ. of Wyoming
Watch as Coach Mark Branch demonstrates a variety of moves and drills related to the development of low single leg offense and leg riding. Coach Branch also discusses the importance of spending time developing your […]
High-C Setup and Finish with Tyson Reiner – Colorado School of Mines
Watch as Coach Tyson Reiner demonstrates his teaching progression for the High-C and shares a variety of setups and finishes you can do with this technique. Coach Reiner also demonstrates a variety of drills that […]
Front Headlock: Opposite Side with Gabe Dean – Lowell High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Gabe Dean explains and demonstrates how wrestlers have not been taught how to escape and defend against a front headlock from the opposite side. Coach Dean explains the details and techniques to […]
Seeking Continuous Improvement
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Successful coaches have an inner drive to change and evolve. This approach sustains their passion for coaching and keeps them fresh […]
Most Common Sports Nutrition Issues for Wrestlers with Erin Sparrold
Watch as Erin Sparrold discusses the most common nutritional issues she finds in wrestling including weight cutting, fuel deficit, hydration, availability of food, and meal planning.
NCAA Academic Requirements
College-bound student-athletes first enrolling at an NCAA Division I or Division II school need to meet academic rules to practice, compete, and receive athletics scholarships during their first year. To view the NCAA Division I […]
Growth Strategies for Wrestling with Rob Koll – Stanford Univ.
Watch as Coach Rob Koll (previously at Cornell University) discusses his thoughts on how wrestling will see significant growth as women’s wrestling continues to expand. He mentions football adjusting to smaller numbers of participants by […]
Counter Drills
By: Bill Welker Originally Published in: The Wrestling Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics SWITCH HIGH-LEG COUNTER Setup The wrestlers begin the drill in the referee’s position. Action On the whistle, W2 switches to one […]
Youth: Off the Wall Drills with Dwight Hinson – Central Iowa Wrestling Club
Watch as Coach Dwight Hinson explains, and wrestlers demonstrate this inside stand up position to a hip heist off the wall drill.