The One Thing Every Youth Wrestling Parent Should Do for Their Child

Tonight I had a moment of clarity about youth wrestling when my oldest son made an unexpected decision. I will circle back to this decision after I give you the backstory. Feel free to skip to the end for the conclusion if you are short on time… I’m a pretty big football fan. Although I […]

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The Problem with Winning in Youth Wrestling

Yesterday, I listed “winning” as one of the values that demotivate children in my article on how to help kids become self-motivated. Obviously, there is nothing inherently wrong with winning. The problem comes from parents and coaches who over value winning. For example, in youth wrestling I have personally witnessed parents and coaches who demotivate […]

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5 Signs of an Exceptional Coach

Performing under the tutelage of an exceptional coach is a game changer. These exceptional coaches change average performers into all-stars. They motivate those they coach to work harder, be more effective, and endure more adversity than what would be otherwise possible. With this in mind, here are 5 signs I believe clearly identify exceptional coaches […]

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