Required Reading

[tilt]

As a light, fun thread while we have a few days of wrestling inactivity -please state what your recommendation would be if you were trying to teach someone how to become great in wrestling.

Please limit the teaching aides to 1. a book 2. a video or series of videos 3. a lecture or in person visit with a coach to listen to his philosophy on wrestling 4. attendance to a camp.

For example, I might recommend 1. "Coaching Wrestling Successfully" by Gable. 2. Google John Smith v. ? and watch everything. 3. Seek out and talk to an East Leyden alum that had benefit of Farina wrestling philosophies(theres a reason why he is ranked the 2nd greatest high school coach of all time). and 4. Attend a Robinson camp. When Sanderson is interviewed he often talks about how he learned by attending these camps multiple times.

Have fun.

[advocate]

Originally Posted by tilt

As a light, fun thread while we have a few days of wrestling inactivity -please state what your recommendation would be if you were trying to teach someone how to become great in wrestling.

Please limit the teaching aides to 1. a book 2. a video or series of videos 3. a lecture or in person visit with a coach to listen to his philosophy on wrestling 4. attendance to a camp.

#2. ... The Cowboy Standup by Pat Smith

#4. ... attend any camp or clinic by Jose Martinez

Way back in 2003 after watching Michael workout at Joey Gilbert's Rita Engwald said, "why don't you take Michael to one of Jose's camps this summer, I really think it'd help him."

The list of IL kids that Jose has coached reads like a who's who of IL wrestling. He took some of the best kids and helped them become better. He took my son, who was a kid most wondered if he'd ever figure it out, and turned him into a wrestler that could compete on a national level.

I'm not sure I ever really had the chance to thank Rita for the best advise I ever got and I can never thank Jose enough ... so THANKS!

[PapaBearSLIM]

Originally Posted by tilt

As a light, fun thread while we have a few days of wrestling inactivity -please state what your recommendation would be if you were trying to teach someone how to become great in wrestling.

Please limit the teaching aides to 1. a book 2. a video or series of videos 3. a lecture or in person visit with a coach to listen to his philosophy on wrestling 4. attendance to a camp.

For example, I might recommend 1. "Coaching Wrestling Successfully" by Gable. 2. Google John Smith v. ? and watch everything. 3. Seek out and talk to an East Leyden alum that had benefit of Farina wrestling philosophies(theres a reason why he is ranked the 2nd greatest high school coach of all time). and 4. Attend a Robinson camp. When Sanderson is interviewed he often talks about how he learned by attending these camps multiple times.

Have fun.

"How to Run Your Wrestling Program and Make Your Programs Schedule" by tilt
This book is only for college/high school coaches who have already been successful at their programs and have had athletes win championships.

[cc125]

I would have to say the book "Wrestling Tough" by Mike Chapman. One of the best ways to get motivated or pumped up for wrestling and enhance your mental game.

[tilt]

Originally Posted by PapaBearSLIM

"How to Run Your Wrestling Program and Make Your Programs Schedule" by tilt
This book is only for college/high school coaches who have already been successful at their programs and have had athletes win championships.

PBS,as my marketing director your first job is to design me a giant banner at the bottom of every post I make to create awareness and drive sales on my book.We know you are up to the task!

[Truth is Out There]

The Churella brothers ran a leg-riding camp a few years ago (through the Overtime School of Wrestling) that changed the way some kids I know wrestle -- basically, it gave them something to do on top besides stall.

[Jeffl219]

I was fortunate enough to wrestle for both Tim Ruettiger and Chuck Farina. Both had excellent philophies. The common denominator was they pushed and challenged their wrestlers beyond what you thought you could handle.

[Cougars 2015]

I'm saving for JRob, so any feedback there is appreciated.