@MS_HS_LAX Respectfully, public schools don’t lose players to the private schools, they never had any right to them in the first place. The student has the right to attend the public school, but not the obligation. The public school has no right to any student.
Parents play a bigger role in a wrestler’s success than most people want to admit. Not because of technique, but because of character. Coaches can fix shots and finishes. Parents build the foundation that actually matters long term.
Kids learn respect, discipline, and how to keep pushing from home first. If a kid is messing around, a parent stepping in right away sets the tone. That stuff matters. It shows there’s a standard and you’re expected to meet it.
And yes, when they’re young, parents can one hundred percent coach in the corner. At that age they don’t need some long technical breakdown. They need the voice they trust telling them to fight and give their best.
Parents should preach effort and attitude over medals. Support them, believe in them, and don’t be scared to point out when the effort isn’t there. That’s not being harsh. That’s teaching accountability.
When a kid starts something, they finish it. If it’s wrestling season, you show up unless you’re actually hurt or actually sick. That habit alone separates kids from almost everyone else later in life.
Parents also set the standard for nutrition, sleep, and habits. You show them how to take care of their body. You show them what discipline looks like. You show them what respect looks like. That goes way beyond wrestling.
And never weaponize results. Getting angry when they don’t win is the fastest way to make a kid hate this sport. No matter what happens, they need to know they’re loved.
If there’s one rule, it’s simple. Be the example. Live the discipline, the respect, the work ethic, the consistency, and the belief you want to see in your kid. Push them to dream big and work hard. And make sure they always know you believe they’re capable of every goal they set.
@wrestlingnomad Yes he is, entering his Junior year. He is out for U17 Worlds, our flights got canceled and we were not comfortable with the risks. Tried to get him into U20s in Spain but couldn’t make it happen. Disappointed but hopefully he’ll be back at Euros next year.
Final @ParkwayWC Sunday practice this morning.
And of course I bump into a Parkway kid 40 miles away this afternoon at bull riding in Worcester, MA.
(The rider in the video comes from Lynn, MA as well)
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@AU_Wrestling@espn The tech fall may be the dumbest rule in college sports. Imagine limiting how many points a basketball player could score in a game?