When it comes to competing in sports, we often focus on the physical aspect of preparation. We dedicate time to warming up our bodies, stretching our muscles, and getting our physical game plan in order. However, what many athletes overlook is the importance of warming up their mind before they step onto the mat, field, […]
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 […]
Although I am writing this mental skills tip specifically for wrestling coaches, this insight applies equally for all coaches who teach skills at some level. Wrestling coaches in particular are known for how they teach moves, thus explaining this mental skill concept using the process of teaching wrestling moves as the exemplar is ideal. Typically, […]