Wrestlers are among the hardest workers in the world! But let’s face it, we all get a little lazy sometimes. Why are people lazy? Again, we must go back to motivation. The root word in motivation is motive. To understand any behavior or attitude, you must first consider the two basic human motives. When you…
1. What you do OFF the mat is as important as what you do ON the mat. Our world team members live the LIFESTYLE that allows them to compete at their highest level. They stay out of trouble, live lives of FAITH, remain humble, and focus on the things most people neglect- nutrition, proper sleep…
Many wrestlers hold themselves back in matches and perform poorly under pressure. They lack Kyle Dake confidence that they can overcome any situation in a match. They lack David Taylor guts to pull the trigger when they see an opportunity. Maybe Kyle Dake and David Taylor have it naturally. More than likely they have learned…
There is always another level in you. I don’t care who you are. A JV wrestler or Jordan Burroughs. My dad has always been my role model. When I was a kid my dad would always ask my brothers and I, what is the biggest room in the world? Quickly we caught on- It is…
It is important to learn how to LET your body relax in stressful situations, matches, etc. Remember, you cannot try to relax you have to allow yourself to relax. Think about a time you couldn’t sleep. What happened when you “tried” to relax? Let me guess. It didn’t help you fall asleep. In fact, it…
Stop talking about it, BE about it! Fell short of your goal this season?? What are you gonna do about it? Didn’t wrestle to your full potential because you were too nervous?? What are you gonna do about it? Lost matches because you weren’t big or strong enough?? What are you gonna do about it?…
Step 1- Determining your Goals (both Short & Long Term) and creating an action plan. Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail. Step 2- Developing Mental Toughness- This is the foundation of all Sport Psychology. Without it your dreams and passion will either fade or lead to their own destruction. Step 3- Identifying your…
One of the toughest things to deal with is falling short of a lifelong goal or dream. Maybe you didn’t win a state or national title that you dreamed about all your life. Does this mean you failed? Life is all about how you frame things. When I was in high school I dominated the…
No one is born great are they? Of course not…well its sort of complicated. The great motivational speaker Jim Rohn said, “We are the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with.” Let’s look at some of Chris Perry’s family: John Smith (uncle)-6x World Champion, Mark Perry Jr. (brother) 2x NCAA Champion, and…
1. The focus should always be on your Effort & Attitude. If your Mindset is right you should look no different in your preparation before a match or in your level of Intensity during a match, whether you are in the national finals or wrestling an early season Saturday morning dual meet. Regardless of your…