Introduction
During this wrestling season, your son will learn much about the art of wrestling. He will learn the importance of posture and body positioning, and he will learn how to maintain his balance while moving forward, backwards, and sideways. He will learn how to penetrate his opponent's defenses, how to setup, execute, and finish moves, and he will learn techniques and strategies that will help him win matches.
He will improve his coordination, increase his endurance, and become stronger. He will develop courage and self-confidence, and he will learn how to win and how to lose. He will learn how to depend on himself and how to be part of a team; and all the while he will be developing friendships and memories.
To be a good wrestler, an athlete must not only be physically tough, he must also be mentally tough. When a wrestler steps onto the m'at, he knows that he cannot rely on anything or anyone else for the duration of the match; it is just him and his opponent, one-on-one. The skills and the self-discipline that your son will develop through wrestling will be invaluable to him in the years to come.
This booklet is designed to help parents and fans better understand, appreciate, and enjoy the sport of wrestling. It explains wrestling as it is taught and executed at the high school level, and it discusses a number of topics important to wrestling parents. There is also a section that provides tips on how parents can help their wrestlers be successful in the classroom.
Have a great season!