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Coaching · 3 min

5 Basic Steps To Mastering The Wrestling Gut Wrench

Typically, young wrestlers beginning to wrestle FS & GR are scared or nervous about losing due to not knowing what they are doing. If they can get the Wresting Gut Wrench…

Coaching · 4 min

How Dan Gable Tapped The Maximum Potential In His Wrestlers

It has been 20 years since I wrestled for Dan Gable. I still remember the question reporters, family, friends and strangers used to ask most about him … “What makes Dan Gable…

Coaching · 4 min

How to Win a Wrestling Match Every Time: 7 Ways To Increase Match Toughness

Want to know how to win a wrestling match every time? I am all about giving wrestlers concrete tasks to follow rather than abstract concepts. Finding a way to measure mental…

Technique · 5 min

Half Nelson Wrestling In 10 Steps

If one series was to be declared the undisputed king of top techniques, it would be the half nelson wrestling series. The half nelson series has few defenses, and despite how…

Technique · 1 min

Fireman’s Carry – How to Hit a Fireman Carry Takedown

The Fireman’s Carry is a classic takedown in wrestling and for good reason. It is easy to teach. Hit with authority, It is hard to defend. It gives the wrestler an opportunity…

Technique · 4 min

Leg Riding Wrestling Series

Leg riding wrestling is a common thread that holds together the best top wrestlers in history. So if you really want to dominate from the top position, understanding its tenets…

/02 — Everything Else

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CoachingFinding Your One Rep Max – Summer Strength Series1 min →CoachingIntegrating strength and conditioning in your session (and how you might be missing the most overlooked piece of the puzzle)2 min →Coaching4 Secrets to Mental Toughness: The Wrestling Mindset Needed to Be Champion8 min →PodcastASW14: Recruiting and retention – How do you get them out for the sport?1 min →CoachingSet the tone for a perfect practice with the right warm-up2 min →CoachingGranby Roll: Step by step process to show you how to escape from wrestling holds2 min →CoachingThe Single Most Important Takedown Skill Required: The Leg Sweep… Shown In 3 Simple Steps1 min →CoachingCan you practice wrestling by yourself? Here Are 5 Non-Contact Wrestling Drills You Can Use2 min →CoachingWrestling In The Time Of COVID-19 – The Complete Coach’s Handbook​4 min →CoachingGable the GOAT: How I Made It5 min →PodcastMid to Late Season Peaking: Finish Big1 min →CoachingThe Best 5-Minutes I Spend Each Day9 min →PodcastBuilding a Perennial Powerhouse – 6 Topics to Game Plan Before November2 min →CoachingUnderhook Knee Pick1 min →CoachingThe Fury Drill1 min →CoachingThe Movement Drill1 min →CoachingOpen Setup to Single Leg1 min →CoachingWhen Should Kids Start Lifting?1 min →CoachingBuilding a Dominant Culture…and doing it quickly7 min →CoachingThe Stand Up1 min →CoachingThe Inside Tie1 min →Technique3 Step Process to Pull Off a Funk Roll to Seagirt1 min →CoachingHow To Teach Takedown Setups3 min →PodcastZach Even-Esh: Yes, It’s Possible (and even ideal) to Never Stop Training1 min →PodcastFostering High Work Rate in the Gym – Coach Even-Esh’s Strength and Conditioning Secrets for Wrestling1 min →CoachingThe Problem With The Double Leg Takedown4 min →PodcastKeep Athletes Battle-Ready All Year: featuring Underground Strength Coach Zach Even-Esh1 min →PodcastThe HUGE Benefits of Growing Grassroots Greco-Roman Wrestling – Coach Matt Lindland2 min →PodcastWant to Breed Long-Term Success? Re-Evaluate Your Relationship With Fun1 min →PodcastA Martial Arts Belt System for Wrestling1 min →PodcastWhat Wrestling Coaches Can Learn From Top CEOs2 min →PodcastWhat They Don’t Tell You About Parents in the Practice Room1 min →PodcastBeyond Sweats and Starvation: Techniques for Managing a Wrestler’s Weight1 min →PodcastCoaches Intervention?: How to Guide Your Athletes to Making the Right Choices1 min →PodcastYour Plan for Top Wrestling (it’s more than just half nelsons and tilts)1 min →PodcastWinning Applications For The Bottom Position1 min →PodcastThe Missing Puzzle Piece In Strength and Conditioning2 min →PodcastBe Honest – This is What We’re Here For2 min →PodcastFine-Tune Technique Beyond the Drill1 min →PodcastHow to Set the Tone for a Perfect Practice2 min →PodcastStop Holding Hands – Start Developing Independence In Your Athletes2 min →PodcastThe Secret to Developing Internal Drive (you can try it in practice today)1 min →PodcastYour Game Plan to Recruit More Athletes (and actually keep them around)1 min →CoachingAttack Style Wrestling Stats4 min →PodcastSeven Steps to Engineer Confidence and Mental Toughness1 min →TechniqueProperly Hit the Near Arm Far Leg1 min →TechniqueWrestling Takedowns: Pass-by / Slide-By Series2 min →TechniqueSwitch / Re-Switch to a Step Over Chain Wrestling1 min →PodcastWhat Wrestling Coaches Can Learn About Promotion From MMA1 min →TechniqueFront Headlock Finishes: The Shuck1 min →TechniqueHow To Properly Hit The Dresser Dump Takedown In 4 Simple Steps1 min →PodcastHow Wrestling Sets A Foundation For Success Across All Areas Of Life – A Talk With Charlie Brenneman2 min →CoachingDealing With Ignorant, Irrational or Irreverent Critics… It’s a Part of Coaching4 min →PodcastFinally, We Answer Your Questions About Wrestling and MMA1 min →Technique4 Steps to Develop Your “John Smith” Low Single Leg Takedown2 min →PodcastU.S Greco-Roman National Team Coach Matt Lindland Breaks Down How Greco Enhances Your Overall Skill Set1 min →PodcastThe Beauty And Power Of Imperfect Workouts – Blending Science with Hell featuring Zach Even-Esh1 min →PodcastBe Coachable. Be Positive. Be Accountable – The Three Areas Of An Athlete’s Mental Framework That Drive Success.1 min →CoachingNutrition: Your Most Important, and Neglected Weapon3 min →CoachingFinding the Zone: Realizing your Full Potential and Exceeding Expectations7 min →CoachingReal Strength: Understanding the Coaching Opportunities in Every Weight Room3 min →CoachingIf You Practice The Way You Compete, Why Are Your Drills So Boring?2 min →CoachingDo You Think Like a Winner? Gotta Pass this Test3 min →CoachingBad News: You Don’t Understand Goal Setting Part 23 min →CoachingGOal Setting 1016 min →PodcastThe Five Key Areas of Match Day Preparation – Are Your Athletes Primed To Perform?2 min →PodcastThe Importance of Wrestling Drills1 min →PodcastEverything You Wanted To Know About GableTrained.com1 min →CoachingDo you know how to build mental toughness?1 min →PodcastA Smarter Approach To the High School Off-Season – AKA Freestyle And Greco-Roman Season1 min →PodcastPreparing Your High School Wrestlers for Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling1 min →PodcastWhen Winning Becomes A Problem – Lessons From Legendary Coach Gable About Sustainability2 min →TechniqueWindow High Crotch Takedown2 min →PodcastLooking Back To Where It All Began – The Origin Story of Dan Gable and Attack Style Wrestling1 min →TechniqueArm Drag Takedown2 min →CoachingMy Take on “Iowa Style” Wrestling7 min →TechniqueChain Wrestling from the Top Position1 min →CoachingDan Gable’s “45 Minute” Practice Matches?2 min →TechniquePressure Drill – Improve your Stance and Positioning1 min →PodcastAttackStyleWrestling.com Podcast Launch1 min →CoachingRevealing the Secrets of Gable Trained Athletes… Two Years in the Making!6 min →TechniqueTop Position Crossface Series: 4 Steps To Break A Determined Wrestler2 min →TechniqueSparring Drill – Develop Feel1 min →TechniqueFury Drill – Build Technique and Intensity1 min →TechniqueTips on How to Drill Properly1 min →Coaching2 Wrestling top position Tactics – That Hard Nosed Wrestlers Use To Win Wrestling Matches3 min →TechniqueBad Drill – Bring intensity, conditioning, and technique together1 min →TechniqueQuick Score Drill1 min →CoachingDan Gable’s Intensity, Likability & Subtle Genius2 min →CoachingHow To Become A Better Wrestler – 4 Steps To Bridging the Gap From Beginner to Elite Wrestler5 min →TechniqueDemon Drill1 min →CoachingDan Gable Practice Planning Secret1 min →TechniqueFront Headlock Torture Series1 min →CoachingLeg Riding Defense1 min →TechniqueSpiral Ride Defense1 min →CoachingSurprising & Elusive Trick to True Toughness3 min →TechniqueStab Front Headlock1 min →TechniqueWrestling Moves from Bottom: 5 Steps to a Sit Out Series2 min →TechniqueShot Defense1 min →TechniqueOver, Under, Around Drill1 min →TechniqueChicken Wing Wrestling Series: the 8 steps to one of the most punishing moves from the top position3 min →TechniqueCross Wrist Series1 min →Technique6 Step Near Side Cradle Series2 min →CoachingNear Wrist Ride1 min →CoachingCrossface Hip Over to Jacobs Hook1 min →CoachingProper Angle for Knee Tap Takedown1 min →TechniqueBottom Position Wrestling: Turning My Weakness Into a Strength. How Being Bad At the Down Position Pushed Me To My NCAA Title6 min →CoachingIntense Training Method Boosts Results & Builds Confidence3 min →CoachingThe #1 Trait of Mental Toughness2 min →CoachingBody Leveraging by Carolyn Wester, Getting the Most Out of Athletes2 min →CoachingDo You Have the Slight Edge?2 min →CoachingTurning a Weakness Into a Strength. How Being Bad on the Bottom… Inspired “The” Legendary Weight Cut & My NCAA Title2 min →CoachingMaster the Ankle Lace (Part 3)3 min →CoachingMaster the Ankle Lace (Part 2)1 min →CoachingMaster the Ankle Lace (Part 1)2 min →CoachingYouth Wrestling (Parent – Coach Conversations)5 min →CoachingThe Secret to Coaching Wrestling and Having Wrestlers Learn – Learn to Wrestle Quick by Using Systems8 min →CoachingWhy Wrestle Freestyle & Greco-Roman8 min →

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