By Jake Hunter 9/26/18 Energy and enthusiasm exude from the Beat the Streets athletes that I have come to know over the last four years. Some I’ve worked with once or twice, others over the course of several seasons. Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) is a youth development nonprofit that strives to “Positively Alters Life’s…
Details9/25/2018 Have you ever heard the tale about the two wolves? If not, I’ll briefly explain… A Cherokee Native wanted to teach his grandson about life. He told the child, “There’s an eternal battle going on inside of me – a struggle,” he said, “between two wolves. One is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance,…
DetailsImagine, as a student, that one day you walk into class and find out that it is now your job to teach the class. It would be uncomfortable, right? However, provided you don’t quit going to that class altogether, it would progressively grow more normal to be teaching the class. This is an example of…
DetailsWe spend a lot of time focusing on knowing yourself as a wrestler. It is vital for you to understand where you are strong and where you feel comfortable. For example, what ties do you feel comfortable in, what are your go to shots in the third period, what is your favorite setup, what are…
Details1.) Make A Goal That Scares You. Making a goal that is too small or “reasonable” is just another way of settling. Do not settle! Whatever your goal is, whether it is winning a state title, a national title, or even breaking into the starting lineup, your goal should scare you. If it doesn’t scare…
DetailsWe live in a society that makes us want some sort of instant gratification. As technology expands, we tend to get spoiled. We want things now. However, it is important that we separate that kind of mentality from wrestling. With wrestling, the growth that you experience is going to take time, and that is what…
DetailsThe phrase “mentally tough” gets thrown around often in wrestling rooms. Coaches constantly tell you that you need to be mentally tough, and for good reason. There are so many aspects of the sport of wrestling that make it mentally stressful. If you are not mentally tough, you will be severely limited in your success. But, saying you need to…
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