Why Good Wrestlers Fail to Develop into Great Wrestlers

There are a few obvious reasons why good wrestlers fail to develop into great wrestlers. The top five of those are the ability to stay healthy, a deep love of wrestling, mental toughness/confidence, discipline/self-control, and financial support. In addition, there are the obvious physical traits that wrestlers must nurture such as speed, strength, flexibility, and […]

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Embracing the “Peaking is a Mindset” Philosophy of Coach Tom Brands

March is one of my favorite times of year. Yes, it’s March Madness, or what wrestlers like to call Mat Madness. Starting with the cycle of conference championships and ending with the NCAA championship, college peaking season is upon us. With that said, peaking is such an esoteric concept in sports. Many try, few are […]

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Profound Quotes Illustrate Why Wrestling is NOT an Individual Sport

Regardless of the level of wrestling (youth, high school, or college wrestling) individual achievements always outweigh team achievements in the eyes of athletes and fans. However, coaches never take for granted how important team success is for propelling individual success. Coaches understand that a lone star will prevent that star from becoming a superstar. Wrestlers […]

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