8 Youth Mindset Tips

1- Stop cutting weight! They may win a few extra matches but burn out and stunt their growth in the process. Don’t do it! 2- Develop skills before learning tons of moves. Gymnastics is a great foundation for wrestling. Build strength, athleticism and body awareness before focusing on technique. Develop basic mental skills as well;…

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Freezing in Matches

One of the first mindset red flags noticeable to parents and coaches is when a wrestler is freezing in matches or “big” matches. It is easily recognizable because the wrestler clearly has the talent or skills but does not use them on match day. The wrestler may wrestle at a higher level in practice than…

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