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 […]
Weighing in with Alec Pantaleo
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 […]
10 Things for wrestlers to work on over the summer
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 […]
Back Doc to Athletic Stars: Stuart McGill Interview
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 […]
Weighing In with Pat Glory
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 […]
Weighing In with Aaron “AB” Brooks
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 […]
Clarity Provided to Out-of-Bounds Calls in High School Wrestling
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 […]
The Top 10 NCAA wrestlers since 2000
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 […]
Weighing In with Frankie Gissendanner incoming Rider Bronc
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
Navigating Recruitment: Some Next Level Truth for Parents and Wrestlers
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 […]
Weighing In with 2018 PIAA State Champion Josh Stillings
Weighing In with 2x AA Matthew Kolodzik
Kolodzik really turned it on at the end of the season. He ran through EIWA’s and if it weren’t for Ronnie Perry, who was on his own senior mission, Matt would have made the NCAA finals for the first time. Kolodzik helped destroy the bottom part of the 149lbs bracket. He’ll be at the top […]
Weighing In with 2018 NCAA Champ Yianni Diakomihalis
I spoke with Yianni earlier today about his incredible run at the 2018 NCAA Championships. He won the title at 141lbs with a torn ACL. This may have been the most physically and mentally tough display by an athlete in my long but spotty memory. Can you imagine a basketball, baseball or football player for […]
Quitting
It’s not about getting taken down or knocked down. It’s about getting back up and what that teaches you. Quitting is a behavior learned early in life. There are many causes but almost everyone that really examines quitting sees its incubation in childhood. Showing children how to work hard and persevere through a challenge […]
2018 NCAA Wrestling Championship Photos
Check out some great photos here from my friend Juan Garcia https://www.flickr.com/photos/128365370@N07/sets/72157692910455081/with/27040090668/
