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Start Young, Grow Strong — Why Elementary School is the Perfect Time to Begin Wrestling
The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago. The second-best time is now. Same goes for wrestling. Starting young gives boys time to learn the basics—stance, movement, and body control—before the pressure of high school competition. Young wrestlers build confidence early, and they learn to love the grind. But beyond technique, youth
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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in Wrestling Deserves a Spotlight
Wrestling is more than a sport — it’s a test of willpower, discipline, and resilience. It’s a grind that demands everything from your body and even more from your mind. Wrestlers pride themselves on being tough. We fight through pain, push past limits, and wear our struggles like badges of honor. But behind the strength,
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Wrestling Your Teammate: A Match That Builds More Than Wins
In wrestling, there comes a moment that feels a little different — when you look across the mat and see not a rival, but a teammate. Someone you grind with every day. Someone who knows your moves as well as you know theirs. At first, it feels awkward. Maybe even wrong. But wrestling a teammate
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Building Team Culture in Youth Wrestling: More Than Just Wins
In youth wrestling, success isn’t solely defined by the number of victories on the scoreboard. While winning is certainly important, the true success of a wrestling program lies in its team culture. In K–12 wrestling, a positive and strong team culture can shape the experience of every athlete, fostering not just better performance but stronger
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State Weightlifting Qualifiers!
Pleasant Grove High School April 30th | 2PM – 7PM The road to STATE starts here! Come watch Mountain View’s strongest athletes throw down at the State Qualifiers—this is where months of hard work, discipline, and determination come to life on the platform. Why You Should Be There: It’s a high-stakes meet—athletes are competing for
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Coaching Your Own Kids: A Wrestling Journey Like No Other 🤼♂️❤️
Coaching your own child in wrestling is a path filled with pride, pressure, and powerful moments. It’s not always easy — but it’s always worth it. As a coach and a parent, you wear two hats. You celebrate the takedowns and victories with pride only a parent can feel. But you’re also the one holding
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Myth: Wrestlers Don’t Need Cardio
Fact: Cardiovascular fitness is a cornerstone of wrestling. Although strength and technique are vital, a wrestler’s ability to maintain a high level of intensity throughout a match is what often separates the winners from the losers. A wrestling match can be a grueling test of endurance, with athletes needing to maintain quick bursts of speed
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Wrestling Spotlight: Keagan “The Keag” Murdoch
. At 132 lbs, Keagan Murdoch—better known by his nickname “The Keag”—is putting in the work to build something big. Now in his second year of wrestling, Keagan’s record sits at 3-13, but what really sets him apart isn’t the numbers—it’s his grit, heart, and growth. His proudest moment so far came at The Rumble,
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“The Role of Parents in Supporting Wrestlers”
. Parents play a crucial role in a wrestler’s journey. Encouragement, understanding, and support are key to helping young wrestlers grow and succeed. Ways Parents Can Support Their Wrestler: Be Positive: Celebrate effort, not just wins. Respect the Process: Understand that improvement takes time. Stay Involved: Attend matches, help with team events, and encourage good
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Coach Spotlight: Chad Blevins – Building Wrestlers and Character
. For Coach Chad Blevins, wrestling is more than just a sport—it’s a life-shaping journey. With a personal background in wrestling from junior high through high school and as a 2x California State Qualifier, Coach Blevins knows firsthand the discipline and resilience the sport demands. Since beginning his coaching career at just 18 years old
