Wrestling coaches are no strangers to the art of molding average athletes into good wrestlers. But what about the wrestlers who are already good, those who possess immense potential waiting to be unlocked? To propel them from “good” to “great,” coaches must embrace a new approach—one that involves deliberate practice, personalization, and clear objectives. In […]
Self-motivation is the holy grail of success in sports, particularly for young athletes. Nearly all elite athletes have self-motivation. However, for less mature athletes who still rely on external motivation from coaches and parents, self-motivation often comes and goes with the wind. Therefore, as a parent or coach it’s easy to think that self-motivation is […]
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 […]