I’ve come to the conclusion that there are worst things than losing a wrestling match. As wrestling parents, we want to see our children succeed. I think as parents, we push our children too much and our expectations are too … Continue reading →
Most wrestling parents should not coach their child. It is easy for a parent to go overboard. Parents who coach their child are either too lenient or way too strict with their child I firmly believe that most parents are incapable of being a parent first and a wrestling coach second.
Continue reading →Wrestling in a novice division will only get your child so far. I think a lot of parents keep their kid in novice wrestling to increase their kid’s trophy count. Are you one of those parents that kept your kid … Continue reading →
Weight loss shouldn’t be forced on youngsters. This last weekend, my son attended the USJOC wrestling tournament. During weigh in, there were probably 30 kids running around the arena trying to make weight. After being involved in wrestling for a long time, I know that this is normal for national tournaments. Read my opinion on why you shouldn’t force your kid to cut weight.
Continue reading →I think a growth and development plan starts when a child is young. You should have season plans as well as plans five years in to the future. If your a wrestling parent, have you thought about a growth and development plan for your wrestler?
Continue reading →Do you know how to run a wrestling tournament? A well-run wrestling tournament can make a lot of money. If you are part of a youth wrestling club or your child wrestles for the high school wrestling team, a wrestling … Continue reading →
