What Wrestling Coaches Forget About the Idea that Iron Sharpens Iron

Iron sharpens Iron! Every wrestling coach I know has said this to me at least one time. I have probably said this myself at least a couple dozen times over the years as well. Simply stated, the idea that iron sharpens iron is as cliché a quote you will get in the sport of wrestling. […]

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The Fallacy of Going Undefeated in High School or Youth Wrestling

For professional athletes, a win is a win. It doesn’t matter how sloppy or ugly the win is, it’s worth celebrating. On the other hand, in youth and sometimes in high school sports it’s the opposite. Particularly in youth and high school wrestling. So much of winning in the sport of wrestling is based on […]

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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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