Wrestling Coaching Articles
Free, practical guides for high school and youth wrestling coaches, from building practice plans to cutting weight safely. Written for coaches, by coaches.
The Best Wrestling Drills for Beginners: 15 Foundational Drills Every Coach Should Teach
15 proven wrestling drills for beginners covering neutral, top, and bottom position. Objectives, coaching points, and common mistakes for new wrestlers.
The Best Wrestling Takedowns to Teach Beginners: A Coach's Progression
A folkstyle coach's teaching order for beginner takedowns, stance, level change, double, single, high crotch, ankle pick, snap-down, with mechanics and drills.
How to Cut Weight for Wrestling Safely: A Coach's Complete Guide
A coach's practical guide to cutting weight for wrestling safely, NFHS descent rules, hydration testing, backward planning, and daily habits that protect athletes.
First-Year Wrestling Coach Tips: A Survival Guide for Your Rookie Season
Practical, been-there advice for first-year wrestling coaches: culture, practice planning, weigh-ins, parents, paperwork, and the mistakes to avoid in year one.
Wrestling Conditioning Workouts: Building the Gas Tank to Win the Third Period
Wrestling conditioning workouts that build mat-specific endurance. Live goes, sprint drills, circuits, and season periodization to dominate the third period.
How to Build a Wrestling Practice Plan That Actually Wins Matches
A coach's guide to building a wrestling practice plan: 90-minute structure, time blocks, drilling vs. live, season periodization, and a ready-to-run template.
How to Prepare for a Wrestling Tournament: A Coach's Complete Game Plan
A wrestling coach's step-by-step guide to preparing wrestlers for a tournament, weight cutting, tapering, day-of routine, corner coaching, and debrief.
How to Run a Youth Wrestling Practice: A Coach's Playbook for Ages 5-12
Learn how to run a youth wrestling practice that keeps young kids engaged with games, core fundamentals, live wrestling, and a focus on fun.
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