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[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

Lucas Cox (‘28 NC) gets all of this one blasting a 3-Run HR 💣 to the pull-side; narrow base and gets into a position of leverage w/ strong lower half and letting his hands work through the barrel; compact build w/ developing power. #WWBA @PG_Coastal @PG_Uncommitted

[Sweaty @trojantrained]

@RiggsBarstool @TaylorMadeGolf 83

[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

‘28 Lucas Cox (NC) shoots this to the OF grass for a single. Compact, short swing with ability to cover the zone. #WWBAWorlds @PG_Coastal

[Jordan Burroughs @alliseeisgold]

As I leave the New Jersey Youth State Tournament after a long weekend of coaching I realize youth wrestling and youth sports in general is in a sad state and the parents are the main culprit. I’m actually shocked. Some of the things I saw this weekend broke my heart.

I need some time to decompress, then I’ll share a long version of my first hand perspective in the trenches of youth wrestling.

[Sweaty @trojantrained]

@allysonschwab Well said

[Allyson Schwab @allysonschwab]

Culture.

You can’t fake it. You can’t buy it. You can’t hope for it. You must develop it. And to keep it you must nourish it with the people you have surrounding it and feeding into it. One man can’t make a team, but one man can break one. No one piece is more important than another, but the right leader can bring together what’s divided and keep together what’s challenged.

We are our best selves when we are given the space to be ourself. A culture built on trust between an athlete and coach creates a connection that can open opportunities of growth like nothing else. That trust is something built from sharing life together. It’s the individuals, the after practice chats, the team meals, and it’s showing up for the life that goes on outside the practice room and competition floor. It is developing relationships that aren’t transactional, that ask nothing in return, but upholding a standard that so many worked so hard to set before you.

When we build a culture that makes one feel supported versus isolated in those moments of defeat we can compete free from the fear of making a mistake. That in itself is half the battle we have in our mind- not living up to our own expectations or better yet those someone has for us.

These guys love one another. It’s shown in how they hold one another accountable, how they challenge one another, and how they encourage one another. Worthy adversaries. On their worst days they pick each other up, on their best days they celebrate, but it’s in all the other days they continue to shape one another and define a culture.

📷 : a sweet friend took this from above and sent to me- thx Abby

[Sweaty @trojantrained]

@HankHaney This post didn't age well

[Sweaty @trojantrained]

@bobdoessports @danawhite @ohwowthejet @robbyberger needs a wrestling coach. I know a guy

[Sweaty @trojantrained]

@TimmyMccall @coachhallstar Congrats Timmy. Can’t think of two better guys to lead young men

[Sweaty @trojantrained]

These refs should never be back at NCAA’s. Tough to watch

[NC State Athletics @PackAthletics]

@PackWrestle is making history going into the NCAAs! 🐺

[App State Wrestling @AppWrestling]

What a finish!

True freshman Tomas Brooker records a takedown in the the final second to win 5-4 against three-time NCAA qualifier Caleb Hopkins from Campbell in the 184 final!

#ReAchTheSummit

[Sweaty @trojantrained]

@knarkill Well said. Quick question? How many guys change training environment for a title? Actual champ contendors I think is less than 5%. Actual contenders have to have faith in where they are at

[Sweaty @trojantrained]

@CPyles8 Honestly doesn’t make sense to give Carr two cracks at him inside of 2 weeks and 3 in a month. It’s not a popular decision but big 12’s and NCAA’s is the best option

[Allyson Schwab @allysonschwab]

Also a reminder wrestling is such a small part of your child’s life.

How you handle that small part ( dad or moms in the corner or after matches) determines how much a part of YOUR life they will WANT to be after wrestling.

Words can last a long time in someone’s mind or heart for good or bad.

[FloWrestling @FloWrestling]

Steve Micic, father of World Champ Stevan Micic, has advice for wrestling dads everywhere:
1) Build your kid up, and love your kid more than the sport.
2) Kids shouldn’t over wrestle, they can make their bad habits worse. Make sure repetitions are spent reinforcing good habits, and not bad ones.

What are your thoughts? Agree or disagree?

[Sweaty @trojantrained]

@PackWrestle @Cox_Jacob1

[Sweaty @trojantrained]

@LouStagner Be interested to know percentage that average longer distance with their 3W over their Driver

[Jordan Burroughs @alliseeisgold]

Be a reliable mentor. Deliver love, not just information. People want your trust, before they want your wisdom.

[NC State Wrestling 🤼‍♂️ @PackWrestle]

Came and conquered. ⚔️

#PackMentality