Watch as Coach Jon Reader explains and demonstrates clearing a front headlock.
4 Lifts to Build Wrestling Strength [ARTICLE]
Building a foundation of wrestling strength doesn’t require fancy equipment, but it does require persistent progression and compound movements. Isolation exercises like Curls and Triceps Extensions won’t have much carryover to success on the…
Single Leg: Backside Double with Steve Costanzo – St. Cloud State Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Steve Costanzo explains and, with a wrestler, demonstrates this single leg backside double from a standing position.
Kettle Drag – Ohio State Wrestling [VIDEO]
Watch as this OSU wrestler executes this 60 second timed kettle drag strength and conditioning exercise.
Cassioppi Becomes Second Wrestler in History to Win Two Junior Triple Crowns [ARTICLE]
Anthony Cassioppi matched history on Friday afternoon, becoming only the second wrestler to win two USA Wrestling Triple Crowns in the Junior division… Click here to view the article on USA Wrestling/TheMat.com’s webpage […]
Riding: Power Half with Cliff Moore – WVU [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Cliff Moore explains and demonstrates this simplified power half to be used when the opponent is not in a flexible position.
Low Single Leg with Mark Cody [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Mark Cody explains and demonstrates the low single leg emphasizing taking scrambling out of the process as much as possible.
Half Nelson Bridging Counter with a Partner [ARTICLE]
Setup: This drill is performed the same as the solitary half nelson bridging counter drill except now W2 is holding W1 down. Action: W1 lies on his back, and…
Kettlebell: Double Strict and Push Press – Mike DeRoehn with UW-Platteville [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Mike DeRoehn explains and demonstrates these exercises using two kettlebells. Mike discusses technique and form for the double strict and push press.
Split Leg Turk: Steve Costanzo with St. Cloud State Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as a St. Cloud State wrestler explains and demonstrates this split leg turk from the bottom position and countering a leg pass defense.
A Wrestling Warm-Up That Will Prepare Your Body for the Mat [ARTICLE]
A wrestling warm-up should be different from a warm-up for cross country, basketball or weight training. A wrestling warm-up should be specific for the…
Final X Champions Crowned in Lincoln [ARTICLE]
The United States is on top right now in men’s freestyle wrestling. The reigning world team champions and World Cup champions are loading up for…
Outwork Your Competition – Kevin Dresser – Iowa State Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Kevin Dresser discusses the importance of outworking your competition.
Stance and Motion Drills – Troy Nickerson – Northern Colorado Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Troy Nickerson explains and wrestlers demonstrate these stance and motion drills.
Front Headlock Inside Trip – Mike Powell [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Mike Powell explains and demonstrates this front headlock inside trip.
Women’s Freestyle Field Set for 2018 Final X [ARTICLE]
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The field is set for Final X in Senior women’s freestyle after the women’s portion of the 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament…
Beating the Inside Wrist – Nick Mitchell – Grand View Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Nick Mitchell explains and demonstrates beating the inside wrist.
How to Defend a Headlock – Tucker Lane – Northern Colorado Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Tucker Lane explains and demonstrates technique for a heavyweight defending a headlock.
How the NCAA’s Best Wrestlers Win the Mental Battle [ARTICLE]
Similar themes came up time and time again during the post-match interviews of the 2018 NCAA Wrestling Championships. For the 125-pound champion…
Rope Drills #2 – Herb Stinson [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Herb Stinson explains and wrestlers demonstrate these rope drills.
Shrug Series – Mark Cody [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Mark Cody explains and demonstrates the shrug series.
NCAA Eligibility Center [ARTICLE]
When the goal is college athletics, the secret to success for many student-athletes often comes down to a simple premise: Knowing what…
Full Story: USA Beats Azerbaijan, 6-4, to Win its First Freestyle… [ARTICLE]
IOWA CITY, Iowa – It was a long time coming. And the victory was very sweet, thank you. The United States won its 14th career World Cup title and…
Head on the Outside Finish – Steve Costanzo – St. Cloud State University [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Steve Costanzo explains and demonstrates this head on the outside finish.
Bottom Position Whistle Start Drill – Troy Nickerson – Northern Colorado Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Troy Nickerson explains and wrestlers demonstrate this bottom position whistle start drill.
Champions Crowned at NHSCA Nationals [ARTICLE]
Sunday afternoon saw the conclusion of the three-day NHSCA (grade-level) Nationals in Virginia Beach, Va. Champions were crowned…
Under Hook Set Up – Jon Reader – South Dakota State [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Jon Reader explains and demonstrates the proper set up for the under hook.
Defending Against an Ankle Pass – Jordan Leen – Univ. of Pittsburgh [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Jordan Leen explains and demonstrates defending against the ankle pass on a single leg.
NCAA Announces Bracket, Selections for Division I Championships [ARTICLE]
INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA announced the 47 at-large selections for the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships on Tuesday and released…
Cradle from a Double – Steve Garland – Univ. of VA [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Steve Garland explains and demonstrates this cradle from a double.
