Coaches Insider

Culture and Leadership with Chet Scott – Built to Lead

Wrestling Coaches Insider — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:13:30 +0000

Watch as Coach Chet Scott explores the concepts of culture and leadership, emphasizing that leadership is whatever you define it to be. He begins with his team by having his players write their own definitions of leadership, then asks them to fill in the blanks on their own terms. Coach Scott defines leadership as influence—specifically, the ability to turn around and see followers. He stresses the importance of understanding what influences your athletes, as this knowledge helps in motivating them effectively. Coach Scott also discusses how sources of influence have shifted over time. In the past, the typical American would cite faith and family as the greatest influences, but today, many point to media, peer culture, and the dynamics of their team and locker room environment.

Ohio Women’s Wrestling with Brian Nicola and Vanessa Oswalt – Olentangy Orange HS

Wrestling Coaches Insider — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:11:49 +0000

Watch as Brian Nicola and Vanessa Oswalt discuss girls wrestling teams and the rise of women's wrestling popularity. She states that the goals of the Ohio Girls Wrestling Task Force are to educate coaches and administrators on girls wrestling, work with schools to form girls teams, provide resources to help develop teams, work with the OHSAA Wrestling Committee and the OHSWCA on sanctioning efforts, and more. The benefits of forming a girls team include teaching leadership, growing the sport, impacting culture, and providing opportunities such as college benefits to young athletes.

Cradles with Sammy Sasso – Ohio State Univ.

Wrestling Coaches Insider — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:10:41 +0000

Watch as Sammy Sasso discusses different types of cradles and how to escape when you are in a tough spot. He demonstrates how to come back from an opponent locking your leg or your ankle.

Crackdowns with J Jaggers – Ohio State Univ.

Wrestling Coaches Insider — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:09:29 +0000

Watch as Coach J Jaggers explains how to execute a crackdown offensively. He emphasizes the importance of utilizing your hips during the crackdown. While part of your back may be exposed to your opponent, this positioning helps you land in a more advantageous spot. If you avoid showing your back, you risk landing squarely on the mat, which could leave you vulnerable for your opponent to escape and counterattack. This technique allows you to stay aggressive while also defending against being trapped in a vulnerable position.

NWCA Leadership Academy Introduction with Dave Cloud – NWCA

Wrestling Coaches Insider — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:07:17 +0000

Watch as Dave Cloud discusses the National Wrestling Coaches Association and what they do. He goes over the role of coaching, the rise of female wrestling in schools, safety in wrestling, and teaching responsibility. He explains statistics about the decline of wrestlers on rosters due to COVID, safety concerns, academic struggles, and the coaching shortage.

OHSAA State Rules Interpretation with Tyler Brooks – OHSAA

Wrestling Coaches Insider — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:04:26 +0000

Watch as Tyler Brooks discusses state rules interpretation for Ohio. This includes teaching coaches about permits they must have in order to coach players, be on campus, and coach tournaments. He notes that high schoolers (9th-12th graders) should never come into physical contact with 7th or 8th graders; even during a practice, they are allowed to share the same space, however. He goes over ejections and suspensions and the new difference between regular ejections and ejections for fighting. Also, they touch on injuries, including concussions, and how to identify signs of one.

Hand Fighting to Leg Attacks with Tom Ryan – Ohio State Univ.

Wrestling Coaches Insider — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:56:47 +0000

Watch as Coach Tom Ryan explains techniques for hand fighting to leg attacks. He notes that in Wrestling 101 you should make sure that you are in a good position, that you circle towards the trail leg, and when making contact, do not be a sitting target. Another thing he notes is that having a good position means having your shoulders over your knees and your knees over your toes.

Season Planning, Injury, Prevention, and Recovery with Sam Buscher – Ohio State Univ.

Wrestling Coaches Insider — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:00:59 +0000

Watch as Coach Sam Buscher discusses the key aspects of injury prevention, recovery, and season planning. He highlights the common occurrence of skin rashes and ankle injuries in wrestling, stressing their seriousness. Coach Buscher advises wrestlers before practice to stretch and use foam rollers in the weight room to train their bodies for the positions they will face on the mat. He emphasizes the importance of warming up to prepare the body for the unique movements involved in wrestling, helping prevent injuries. Coach Buscher compares hydration to a rubber band, explaining that a dry rubber band is more likely to snap than a flexible one. He also points out that wrestlers who cut weight are at a higher risk of injury due to reduced hydration levels.

In-Season Strength and Conditioning for Wrestling with Kevin Enchelmeyer – Ohio State Univ.

Wrestling Coaches Insider — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:00:30 +0000

Watch as Coach Kevin Enchelmeyer explains how to train for strength and power through what he calls maximal effort training. During the off-season, he focuses on repeat effort training, where athletes use a weight lighter than their typical warm-up max and repeat the movement to build muscle memory and maintain proper technique. Coach Enchelmeyer also incorporates dynamic effort training, which involves performing movements quickly, using lighter weights, and focusing on speed. His in-season training schedule is structured as follows: Monday and Tuesday are dedicated to heavier lifting, Wednesday and Thursday focus on rate of force development (RFD) and power, utilizing dynamic training, and Friday and Saturday round out the week with a focus on muscle conditioning and pump.

Wrestling on Top: Claws, Breakdowns, and Arm Bars with Logan Stieber – Ohio State Univ.

Wrestling Coaches Insider — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:07:19 +0000

Watch as Coach Logan Stieber discusses his techniques for wrestling on top. He emphasizes preventing them from exploding from bottom, making sure you are using offense on top, and how to put yourself in a position for success. He advises to focus on the bottom opponent's wrist and teaches the attendees how to control their wrist.