Day 1 pool schedule

Rd 1 2 and 4 in main building to left

Champion Mindset and Tactics #19 - ALL

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...


#19 Plan Your Training -  #18 Show No Weakness
#17 Never Doubt Yourself
#16 Keep Composure
#15 Never Relax on the Line
#14 Finish on Top
#13 Finish Strong
#12 Move Constantly
#11 Master the FHL
#10 Control Tempo & Ties #9 Intense, yet Relaxed
#8 Warm Up
#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition
#6 Game Plan
#5 Study Your Best Matches
#4 Visualize Success
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

When the season ends, take a break. 

Then make and follow a training plan that will allow you to reach your goals.

Champion Mindset and Tactics #18

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...


#18 Show No Weakness - 

Be tough when tired. 

Champions execute well during the final seconds of close matches to reach their goals.

#17 Never Doubt Yourself
#16 Keep Composure
#15 Never Relax on the Line
#14 Finish on Top
#13 Finish Strong
#12 Move Constantly
#11 Master the FHL
#10 Control Tempo & Ties #9 Intense, yet Relaxed
#8 Warm Up
#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition
#6 Game Plan
#5 Study Your Best Matches
#4 Visualize Success
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Champion Mindset and Tactics #17

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...


#17 Never Doubt Yourself -  #16 Keep Composure
#15 Never Relax on the Line
#14 Finish on Top
#13 Finish Strong
#12 Move Constantly
#11 Master the FHL
#10 Control Tempo & Ties #9 Intense, yet Relaxed
#8 Warm Up
#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition
#6 Game Plan
#5 Study Your Best Matches
#4 Visualize Success
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Believe you will win when you step on the mat

as well as when you fall behind

Champion Mindset and Tactics #16

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...


#16 Keep Composure -  #15 Never Relax on the Line
#14 Finish on Top
#13 Finish Strong
#12 Move Constantly
#11 Master the FHL
#10 Control Tempo & Ties #9 Intense, yet Relaxed
#8 Warm Up
#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition
#6 Game Plan
#5 Study Your Best Matches
#4 Visualize Success
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

 

Visible frustration encourages your opponent

Champion Mindset and Tactics #15

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...


#15 Never Relax on the Line -   #14 Finish on Top

If your conditioning is superior, stay in.  Either way, make it obvious that you are attacking when you go out.

#13 Finish Strong
#12 Move Constantly
#11 Master the FHL
#10 Control Tempo & Ties
#9 Intense, yet Relaxed
#8 Warm Up
#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition
#6 Game Plan
#5 Study Your Best Matches
#4 Visualize Success
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Champion Mindset and Tactics #14

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...


#14 Finish on Top -   #13 Finish Strong
#12 Move Constantly
#11 Master the FHL
#10 Control Tempo & Ties
#9 Intense, yet Relaxed
#8 Warm Up
#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition
#6 Game Plan
#5 Study Your Best Matches
#4 Visualize Success
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Do not finish a period on bottom. 

Do not give up last second escapes.

Do not finish a period on bottom. 

Do not give up last second escapes.

Champion Mindset and Tactics #13

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...


#13 Finish Strong -  #12 Move Constantly
#11 Master the FHL
#10 Control Tempo & Ties
#9 Intense, yet Relaxed
#8 Warm Up
#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition
#6 Game Plan
#5 Study Your Best Matches
#4 Visualize Success
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Do not rest at the end of a period. 

If you can’t score, at least wear him down.

Champion Mindset and Tactics #12

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...


#12 Move Constantly -  #11 Master the FHL
#10 Control Tempo & Ties
#9 Intense, yet Relaxed
#8 Warm Up
#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition
#6 Game Plan
#5 Study Your Best Matches
#4 Visualize Success
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Use motion and shoulder fakes as setups

and to close the gap

Champion Mindset and Tactics #11

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...


#11 Master the FHL -  #10 Control Tempo & Ties #9 Intense, yet Relaxed
#8 Warm Up
#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition
#6 Game Plan
#5 Study Your Best Matches
#4 Visualize Success
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Expect to score from both sides of the front headlock

Champion Mindset and Tactics #10

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...


#10 Control Tempo & Ties -  #9 Intense, yet Relaxed
#8 Warm Up
#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition
#6 Game Plan
#5 Study Your Best Matches
#4 Visualize Success
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Put your hands on your opponent right away 

and shoot when YOU are ready

Champion Mindset and Tactics #9

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...

#9 Intense, yet Relaxed -  #8 Warm Up
#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition#6 Game Plan #5 Study Your Best Matches#4 Visualize Success

#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Step on the mat ready to go 100% without being wound up too tight

Champion Mindset and Tactics #8

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...

#8 Warm Up -  #7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition#6 Game Plan #5 Study Your Best Matches#4 Visualize Success

#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

A good routine prepares your body and mind

Champion Mindset and Tactics #7

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...

#7 Get Proper Rest and Nutrition -  #6 Game Plan #5 Study Your Best Matches#4 Visualize Success

#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Focus on performance by controlling your weight rather then cutting big at the last minute

Champion Mindset and Tactics #6

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...

#6 Game Plan -  #5 Study Your Best Matches
Tough matches are crazy.  Game plans play to your strengths and their weakness

#4 Visualize Success
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

 

Champion Mindset and Tactics #5

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...

#5 Study Your Best Matches -  #4 Visualize Success
Only watching your best matches helps to think positive and visualize success

#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

 

Champion Mindset and Tactics #4

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...

#4 Visualize Success - 
Picture hitting your go to move, getting your hand raised, standing on the podium
#3 THINK POSITIVELY
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Champion Mindset and Tactics #3

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...

#3 THINK POSITIVELY - Believe you will win or nobody else will
#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Champion Mindset and Tactics #2

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...

#2 FIGHT FOR EVERY POINT - The ability to scramble makes the difference in close matches
#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY

Champion Mindset and Tactics #1

SWC is getting ready to compete at the Disney Duals in late June.  In preperation for this event, I thought I'd post what I feel are the 19 focal points that will create a Champion Mindset...

#1 DRILL VIOLENTLY - Moves will become instinct

Individual Workout Plan

Below is a plan I created for when you want/need to get a workout in on your home mat, but you do not have a partner:

Individual Workout Plan

Everyone does the same basic moves.  The difference between good and great is SPEED and POWER.

Jog 3 minutes

Stretch

Stance – Motion (20 second break in between each different move)

            Basic – Circle left 360 – Right 360 – 5 reps each w/couple second break between
            Dance – A unique loose motion – 5 x 30 secs
            Downblock – 5 x 30 secs motion w/multiple blocks
            Crossblock - 5 x 30 secs motion w/multiple blocks
            Sprawl – 5 x 30 secs motion w/multiple sprawls
            Combination – 3 x 1 min motion with combination of above and shots

10 sprints – 10 second break between each – 1 minute break after 10^th sprint

Footwork (30 second break in between each different move)

Straight Double – x10 Right handed – x10 Left handed (no break)
Sweep Single – x10 Right handed – x10 Left handed  (no break)
High crotch cut – x10 Right handed – x10 Left handed (no break)
Sweep High Crotch – x10 Right handed – x10 Left handed (no break)
Low Single – x10 Right handed – x10 Left handed (no break)

100 Jump Ropes – 1 minute break after 100^th jump

Bottom

Inside Stand up on wall – x10 Right handed – 10 sec break - x10 Left handed – 20 sec break
High Leg – Base-sit-high leg to tripod-high leg to sit-base x10 right x10 left
Low Hip Heist – from straight sit - x10 Right handed – x10 Left handed – 10 sec break
High Hip Heist – from straight sit - x10 Right handed – x10 Left handed – 10 sec break
Sit-turn – x10 Right handed – 10 sec break - x10 Left handed – 20 sec break
Change over – x10 Right handed – 10 sec break - x10 Left handed – no break
Knee slide x10 – 10 second break
Hip roll (Shoulder-hip-sit all same side) – x10 Right handed – x10 Left handed – 20 sec break
Shoulder roll – x10 Right handed – x10 Left handed – break only to get bearings
Granby roll  x10

My newest favorite wrestling quote

...but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
...and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work.

One of the things I love about wrestling...  all the talk in the world does not prevent the fact that one day your work ethic will be tested.

Off-season incentive program

FEEDBACK ENCOURAGED!  Hit the Comments Link below to let me know what you think...

On a whim, I made a custom hat at Lids while I was at the MAWA Eastern Nationals tournament.  It has a SWC logo on the front and says Skyline Wrestling Club on the back.  I'll try and post a pic of it later.  But it has received a lot of positive feedback.

This has given me the idea of creating an incentive program to reward wrestlers who put in the off-season effort into wrestling.  The basic idea is that we keep track of some sort of activity.  And at certain acheivement points you get a reward.  The reward is something that is cool to have but it is also a type of trophy that can be shown to others as a sort of bragging rights kinda thing.

Some rules:
Give me an activity to track
Give me a reward a wrestler would like
Keep it simple

Here is an example: After 30 national level matches you get a SWC hat

So let me know what you think.  Post feedback here if you can but let me know somehow either way.

New Weight Classes

Last month, the national governing body of high school sports (NFHS) voted to change the weight classes in wrestling.  A lot of people in wrestling are hating on this change, but is a result of a lot of research and feedback.  So I don't see it changing again for a while.  Here is what led to this change:

• Someone said, "Should we change the weight classes?"
• A group of people came up with 3 new options
• Each state held a survey amongst coaches/ADs and we got to pick one of the 3 options or leave it the same
• There were more votes to make a change then to leave it the same, but none of the options had more votes individually then the number of votes to leave it the same
• Since there were so many votes in favor of change, the following year they had a vote with two options, leave it the same or Option B
• There were more votes among coaches and ADs in the nation for Option B then leaving it the same

Option B

Option B was created by taking a sample of 200,000 WRESTLERS.  They looked at the CERTIFIED WEIGHT of each kid and made weight classes that would give equal 7% distribution.  So that means that 14,000 of the 200,000 kids would be in one of the new weight classes. 

Old to New:

103 - 106
112 - 113
119 - 120
125 - 126
130 - 132
135 - 138
140 - 145
145 - 152
152 - 160
160 - 170
171 - 182
189 - 195
215 - 220
285 - 285

Result

There are two basic results:

1. 103 is up 3 pounds to 106
2. 135 is removed and 189 is split into 182 and 195

Why I voted for it:

I like the change for a couple of reasons.  I always thought that the jump from 103 to 112 was the most difficult bump in the sport.  103 is dominated by underclassmen while 112 has its share of juniors and seniors.  I also think some of the hardest cutting kids were wrestling 103, maybe for the same reason as listed above.  In the short-term some of our guys can make 106 and 108 that probably can't make 103 and 105 next Dec/Feb, we'll see.  I also hear a lot of football players quit or not even come out because of the weight classes.  I'm hoping that the new spread up top will give some of these guys a little breathing room so they don't have to worry about weight' we'll see.

Won't matter in 3 years:

My experience has shown me that no matter how big a deal some people think the new weight classes are, we won't even be talking about it in three years.  Everyone will be used to it.  Its just how it is and it doesn't fundamentally change the sport (like removing weight classes or cutting wrestling programs, both of which have happened in the NCAAs).

So lets suck it up, figure out what weight we are going to wrestle next year, and help get some big guys in the room to fill out the lineup.