Watch as Coach Matt Azevedo explains and demonstrates this Outside Leg Back Trip.
Bottom Position – Granby Roll with Joe LeBlanc
Watch as Coach Joe LeBlanc explains proper technique and demonstrates the Granby Roll.
Mastering Accountability with Your Athletes – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of accountability for individuals and a team.
Motivating the Modern Athlete
Today’s athlete is different from years past. The much-publicized generation Y student-athletes (1980’s-1999) have moved through college. Generation Z is…
Finishes – Grab the Laces – Scot Davis – Eden Prairie High School (MN)
Eden Prairie assistant coaches explain and demonstrate Grabbing the Laces.
Single Leg – Cover Ankles with John Smith – Oklahoma State Univ.
Watch as Coach John Smith explains and demonstrates the importance of covering the ankles on a single leg snatch.
Youth: Defense from the Back with Eric Guerrero
Watch as Coach Eric Guerrero explains and these young wrestlers demonstrate Defense from the Back.
Breakdowns – Hook Ankle – Mark Ironside
Watch as Coach Mark Ironside explains and demonstrates Hooking the Ankle.
Escapes and Reversals – Switches
SWITCH: Setup: The wrestlers start in the referee’s position (a) with W2 on the left side. Action: On the whistle, W1 hits a switch, landing on his right buttock and driving his right hand between W2’s legs and hip-heisting behind…
Defense – Getting Out of a Claw Ride – Mark Manning – Univ. of NE
Watch as Coach Mark Manning explains and demonstrates Getting Out of a Claw Ride.
Scrambling – Focus on a Solid Position – Jordan Leen – UVA
Watch as Coach Jordan Leen explains and demonstrates Focusing on a Solid Position in a scramble.
Leg Riding – Hip Over – Tim Flynn – Edinboro Univ.
Watch as Coach Tim Flynn explains and demonstrates the Hip Over.
Single Leg Snatch with John Smith – Oklahoma State Univ.
Watch as Coach John Smith explains and demonstrates the Single Leg Snatch.
Riding Drills
The offensive wrestler must destroy the defensive wrestler’s base and eliminate his motion. To accomplish this goal, the wrestlers must be exposed to a variety of breakdown techniques. The following drills will assist the wrestlers in becoming…
Stand-up Escape
Setup: W1 is in the defensive starting position with W2 mounting W1 on the left side. Action: On the referee’s whistle, W1 steps up on his left foot while driving his left elbow toward W2’s chest and his right hand grabbing W2’s right…
High Bridge with Joe LeBlanc
Watch as Coach Joe LeBlanc explains and demonstrates the High Bridge.
Hip Heist Drills – Matt Azevedo – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Azevedo explains and demonstrates these Hip Heist Drills.
Heavyweights – 2 on 1 – Scot Davis – Eden Prairie High School (MN)
Watch as An Eden Prairie Assistant Coach explains and demonstrates a 2 on 1 drill for Heavyweights.
Underhook – Inside Trip – Keith Gavin – Univ. of VA
Watch as Coach Keith Gavin explains and demonstrates the Inside Trip.
Hand Fighting – Slide By – Russ Cozart – Brandon High School (FL)
Watch as Coach Russ Cozart explains and wrestlers demonstrate this Hand Fighting – Slide By Drill.
Defending the Funk – High Single Position – Jordan Leen – UVA
Watch as Coach Jordan Leen explains and demonstrates Defending the Funk – High Single Position Drill.
Wrist Ride 2 on 1 – Zack Esposito – OK ST Univ.
Watch as Coach Zack Esposito explains and demonstrates this 2 on 1 wrist ride.
Over-Under Defense with Duane Goldman (Retired)
Watch as Coach Duane Goldman explains and demos Over-Under Defense.
Hand Fighting – Heavy Hands – Mark Ironside
Watch as Coach Mark Ironside explains and demonstrates Hand Fighting – Heavy Hands.
Leg-Attack Defense – Repetition- Alex Clemsen
Watch as Coach Alex Clemsen discusses repetition and how practice does not make perfect but perfect practice does.
How Nutrition Can Help You Make Weight During the Pre-Season
Compared to other sports, wrestling arguably requires the ultimate combination of power, strength and endurance. Even though matches last only six minutes or less, wrestlers burn a ton of energy during long practices, multiple workouts per day…
Stab and Reach Drill – Russ Cozart – Brandon High School (FL)
Watch as Coach Russ Cozart explains and wrestlers demonstrate this Stab and Reach Drill.
Cool Down with Joe LeBlanc
Watch as Coach Joe LeBlanc explains and a wrestler demonstrates these Cool Down stretches.
Snap Downs – Scot Davis – Eden Prairie HS (MN)
Watch as an Eden Prairie Assistant Coach explains and demonstrates this Snap Downs Drill.
Domination Drill – Nick Mitchell – Grand View Univ.
Watch as Coach Nick Mitchell explains and wrestlers demonstrate this Domination Drill.