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
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 with Mike DeRoehn – UW-Platteville
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.
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
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…
Outwork Your Competition – Kevin Dresser – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach Kevin Dresser discusses the importance of outworking your competition.
Stance and Motion Drills – Troy Nickerson – Northern Colorado Univ.
Watch as Coach Troy Nickerson explains and wrestlers demonstrate these stance and motion drills.
Front Headlock Inside Trip – Mike Powell
Watch as Coach Mike Powell explains and demonstrates this front headlock inside trip.
Beating the Inside Wrist – Nick Mitchell – Grand View Univ.
Watch as Coach Nick Mitchell explains and demonstrates beating the inside wrist.
How to Defend a Headlock – Tucker Lane – Northern Colorado Univ.
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
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
Watch as Coach Herb Stinson explains and wrestlers demonstrate these rope drills.
Shrug Series – Mark Cody
Watch as Coach Mark Cody explains and demonstrates the shrug series.
NCAA Eligibility Center
When the goal is college athletics, the secret to success for many student-athletes often comes down to a simple premise: Knowing what…
Head on the Outside Finish – Steve Costanzo – St. Cloud State University
Watch as Coach Steve Costanzo explains and demonstrates this head on the outside finish.
Bottom Position Whistle Start Drill – Troy Nickerson – Northern Colorado Univ.
Watch as Coach Troy Nickerson explains and wrestlers demonstrate this bottom position whistle start drill.
Under Hook Set Up – Jon Reader – South Dakota State
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
Watch as Coach Jordan Leen explains and demonstrates defending against the ankle pass on a single leg.
Cradle from a Double – Steve Garland – Univ. of VA
Watch as Coach Steve Garland explains and demonstrates this cradle from a double.
Practice – First 2 to 10 Minutes – Kevin Dresser – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach Kevin Dresser discusses the importance of the first 2 to 10 minutes of practice.
The Three C’s of Communication with Millennial Athletes – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of the three C’s of communication with millennial athletes.
High Crotch on the Knees – Chris Bono – South Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Bono explains and demonstrates this high crotch move while on your knees.
Rope Drill – Herb Stinson
Watch as Coach Herb Stinson explains and wrestlers demonstrate this rope drill.
Kettlebell: Tactical Lunge with Mike DeRoehn – UW-Platteville
Watch as Coach Mike DeRoehn explains and demonstrates the tactical lunge.
#1 Coaching Mistake – Kevin Dresser – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach Kevin Dresser discusses the #1 coaching mistake.
Under Hook Snatch Singles – Jon Reader – South Dakota State
Watch as Coach Jon Reader explains and demonstrates snatch singles.
Head on the Outside Recovery Position – Steve Costanzo – St. Cloud State University
Watch as Coach Steve Costanzo explains and demonstrates the recovery position when executing a head on the outside finish.
Defense Against a Shot – Mark Cody
Watch as Coach Mark Cody explains and demonstrates defense against a shot.
High Crotch Set-Up – Throw Over Head – Scot Davis – Eden Prairie High School (MN)
Watch as an Eden Prairie Assistant Coach explains and demonstrates a high crotch set-up – throw over head.
Changeover to a Granby – Matt Azevedo – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Azevedo explains and demonstrates this changeover to a granby.