Wrestling is alive and well in the great state of Wisconsin. I just returned from their convention where I was invited to give presentations on the marketing of our sport. I had a great time, met some great people and learned a lot about one of the few states in which I’ve never competed or coached. …
This post is in response to Neil Turner’s (of the NWCA) blog post: Where are the Wrestlers? 1) Maslov told us that we all have a need to feel acceptance, belonging and part of a community. To feel important. When we market our high school programs we get more attendance and media coverage. That makes current…
I’m a wrestler. I competed successfully from six years old through college with some international experience. I coach. I’ve coached at the high school and D1 levels. I have the wrestling mentality. “No excuses.” However, for some reason, there is a pervasive segment of the wrestling community that is missing the “no excuses” mentality when…
As an alumni of Seneca Valley High School (WPIAL), Jim Harshaw was coached by the legendary youth coach Tom Barron. Jim stayed very close with Coach Barron through his college years at the University of Virginia until his coach’s death just a couple years ago. However, when SV hosted a memorial for Coach Barron prior…
Our goal as coaches is to (should be to) provide an opportunity for our student-athletes to learn the lessons that will help us in life. To provide the most opportunity and the best experiences it takes money. Sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. Whether you like to hear it or not, the more money you…