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.
Watch as Steve Costanzo explains and, with a wrestler, demonstrates this single leg backside double from a standing position.
Kettle Drag – Ohio State Wrestling
Watch as this OSU wrestler executes this 60 second timed kettle drag strength and conditioning exercise.
Riding: Power Half with Cliff Moore – WVU
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
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.