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 […]
Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 2: Winning Your Practices & Athlete Learning
Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 16, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding practice and athlete learning: Topic 1: Quality practice […]
“No Excuses” Focus on Your Program with Chris Bono – Univ. of Wisconsin
You took the job. Coach explains that it is important to focus on what it takes to be successful and not the things that the program is lacking. If you are successful, everything will get […]
Practice Length with Brian Antonelli – Blair Academy (NJ)
Watch as Coach explains that the length of practice depends on what time of year it is. In the fall, the team is lifting/running, and in Dec/Jan a 1:45 hour practice is normal. Each practice […]
The Value of Strength Training with Sam Craven – NC State Univ.
Watch as Coach Sam Craven explains that a strength and conditioning program can increase the athletic potential of an athlete. Using an analogy of a race car driver and a race car, the driver may […]
Consequences
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning I can’t speak for you, but I certainly can for me. I always want to know the consequences that may be involved before I do […]
Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 1: Relationships and Winning Your Team’s Trust
Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 9, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding trust and building relationships: Topic 1: Building athlete […]
20 Percent Sugar Rule with Joey Boyens
Watch as Joey Boyens explains that he teaches his wrestlers a simple 20% rule when reading food labels. Check the carbs and determine what percent is sugar and keep that number under 20%.
Go Behind Techniques with Austin DeVoe – Colorado School of Mines/Brian Smith – Univ. of MO
Watch as Coach DeVoe explains and demonstrates that when your opponent is whipping away from you, take a couple of bounces and change directions. Coach Smith explains that when the opponent grabs your elbow you […]