Have you seen the stats? Kids aren’t enrolling in contact sports like they used to. When parents wrap their sons in bubble wrap it is hard to get those same kids interested in a sport that requires rough physical contact. A young coach called me just the other day to talk about a problem that […]
I see some many high school and college kids that want to get better but they are making decisions that won’t help them get better. I promise you that staying up late, playing hours of Fortnite (or any video game) and otherwise living a sedentary life style, punctuated by a couple hours of working out […]
I talked with Pat earlier today. I enjoyed our rangy conversation. Downey is an individual that has taken a winding road to being a very good wrestler and it seems everyone has strong opinions about him. I’m a fan of individualism and of Pat’s unshakeable competitive mindset. I hope he finds a place to settle […]
Men’s Freestyle Match 1 61 Joe Colon Fresno, CA (Titan Mercury Wrestling Club) VPO1 Nahshon Garrett Tempe, AZ (Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club), 7-5 92 J’den Cox Columbia, MO (Titan Mercury Wrestling Club) VPO1 Hayden Zillmer Crosby, MN (Minnesota Storm), 5-2 125 Nick Gwiazdowski Raleigh, NC (Titan Mercury Wrestling Club) VPO1 Adam Coon Fowlerville, MI (NYAC), […]
Heal up the body and mind. If you have had any injuries go see a doctor of osteopathy (DO), a quality physical therapist (myo-fascial release) or sports psychologist to ensure that they really heal up. The mind is just as important as the body. The next step would be to strengthen the formerly weak […]
I talked with Alec Pantaleo earlier today. Alec is a 2x AA place winner with his highest finish 5th last March in Cleveland. Pantaleo is one of my favorite wrestlers. He can go with and beat anyone when he’s on his game. Not sure what weight class he will be at next season but if […]
Make the Changes necessary to reach your goals. I promise that it won’t be easy. So you can dive into the pain of growth or delay the pain of failure until next season. The choice is yours. Good luck. Be a multi sport athlete. Take a competitive break from wrestling but still get some […]
I recently had a long talk with Stuart McGill. Nearly 2/3’s of Americans and north of 80% of athletes suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives. Serious athletes are especially susceptible to lower back troubles. McGill has worked with many of the top athletes in the world. We mainly talked about […]
I spent some time talking with Pat Glory today. Pat is a 2x NJ State Champ, 3x State Finalist, Super 32 Champ, Beast of the East, Escape the Rock Champ etc… Pat is an interesting and engaging young man. He thoughtfully answered questions about his personal development into one of the best high school wrestlers […]
We spent close to an hour, on and off camera, talking about his wrestling history and future aspirations. Aaron just won an absolutely loaded US Open Junior bracket. The North Hagerstown Maryland senior won in the finals over University of Nebraska’s and PA native Michael Labriola 14-3 in 5:05. I’m not sure that it was […]
by Jim Beeghley April 27, 2018 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS NEWS RELEASE Clarity Provided to Out-of-Bounds Calls in High School Wrestling FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elliot Hopkins INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 27, 2018) — New definitions for inbounds and out of bounds highlight high school wrestling rules changes for the 2018-19 season. Beginning next […]
First of all, this was no easy task. There have been so many extraordinary wrestlers over the last 20 years that there can be no totally objective list. I tried to be objective with my subjective perspective, guys that I like to watch. I did include some guys that I flat out don’t jive with […]
Frankie has a long list of accomplishments, including a 4 x New York State Champ. His style will translate well in college. Look for him to make waves for Rider in the coming years
I’ve seen the college recruiting process of boys from almost every angle. The rules of the game are complex and changing all the time. This can be the hardest part of getting to the next level. It is filled with NCAA regulations, most of which don’t help the student athlete. The path is rocky and […]
