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 […]
Escaping After Standing Up with Dave Crowell – Nazareth Area HS (PA)
Watch as Coach explains the perfect position for escaping after standing up. The opponent will have one arm on the belly and the other needs to be on the arm held tight against the body […]
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 […]
Double Leg Post Setup – Over Tie with Max Wessell – Colorado School of Mines
Coach explains that on the over tie it is important to pinch the opponent’s head to their biceps. The free hand grabs on to the meat of the triceps, circle and remove the hand from […]
Show Them You Care with Brian Smith – Univ. of Missouri
When kids are not doing the right thing or are in trouble, they are calling out for help. There is a lot of give and take when you coach kids but when you start to […]
Block All Points Drill with Brian Smith – Univ. of Missouri
What as Coach explains, and wrestlers demonstrate this ‘block all points’ drill. After you get your opponent flat and have a wrist, do not go for a turn right away, but think about blocking all […]
Building an Environment for Parents and Athletes to Communicate with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Dorpfeld explains that you want to build an environment based on communication in which the athletes are comfortable talking to you. Many times, parents or even coaches can hinder this process and […]
Evidence-Based Training: Your Goal Dictates Your Behavior
By: Jeff Zannetti Do you incorporate goal setting sheets with your athletes? If you answered yes, it is likely that you have received responses from your athletes that may include statements such as “I want […]
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 […]
Practice Developing Your Strengths with J Robinson – JROB Intensive Camps
Watch as Coach explains his philosophy on practice and what he emphasizes on when preparing his wrestlers. The five areas of wrestling that can make up a practice session are takedowns, escapes, reversals, pinning, and […]
How the “Why?” Generation Is Making Coaches Better with Stephen Mackey
Stephen Mackey gives an interesting take on how today’s generation always asking ‘why?’ can make your coaches better. When coaches communicate, they should always start with ‘yes’ and not ‘no’. If you start with ‘no’, […]
The 5 P’s to Preventing Burnout
By: Kevin Leichtman Did you know? Burnout happens most often to the hardest working, most committed and dedicated individuals? If you are striving to hit big goals and working as hard as you can, you […]
Losing Weight, the Right Way with Joey Boyens
Most wrestlers were taught incorrectly on how to lose weight. On the high school level, football players who are bulked up and need to make weight for wrestling. It is important do this the right […]
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 […]
3 Word Changes to Change Your Life
By: Jeff Zannetti The words that we use are the first link in the chain to success and can have a massive impact on our lives. Our words impact our thoughts, our thoughts then impact […]
Building Good Habits in the Weight Room with Sam Craven – NC State Univ.
Coach explains that the weight room is a great place to build good habits that can transcend on to the mat. Athletes spend hours in the weight room trying to improve their bodies and this […]
High Crotch Sidestep and Cup with Tyson Reiner – Colorado School of Mines
Clear the collar tie using a sidestep and cup move. Coach explains that you should not try to pull the arm down when you sidestep, but pull it out away from the body. When the […]
Fighting a Four-Point Chop with Dave Crowell – Nazareth Area HS (PA)
Watch as Coach explains the technique used to prevent giving up the arm against a four-point chop. The inside hand takes a walk and does not drop to the elbow. Keep the knees up and […]
Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]
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 […]
Countering a Changeover from the Top Position with Brian Smith – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates countering a changeover from the top position. If you can catch the changeover, drop the shoulder, grab the thigh instead of deep waist, and still work your chop. If […]
Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism with Stephen Mackey
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 – Ohio State Univ.
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 […]