In How to Succeed (and Fail) as a Wrestling Parent, Coach Donovan Panone uses his 28+ years of coaching experience to help parents navigate the world of wrestling. He is also the father of a wrestler and shares his unique perspective. You will learn from what he’s seen done right, wrong and way wrong.
Here is a really quick overview of the basic rules for brand new wrestling parents. This will help make sure they understand what is going on when watching a match.
When teaching moves, it’s often easier to get kids to understand or remember what you are saying by using analogies or mnemonic devices. Here are a few I've found effective.
One of the hardest things as a coach is breaking a wrestler’s bad habits. Wherever it came from, it’s now your responsibility to help them fix it and create new habits.