Summer is the time to go to wrestling camps and take your wrestling skills to another level. For those of us who have not been to a wrestling camp before, your first time may seem somewhat intimidating. After all, spending two or three days to a week in a different practice room is a pretty big change in environment. Additionally, you will have the chance to meet and be in contact with many different wrestlers and coaches during the camp.
Growing up, Sara loves to be physically active and sports played a huge role in her life. She was involved in gymnastics, cheer, softball, basketball, and hung out with the wrestling team. Now, she also wants her children to have the chance to experience sports as well.
The first time Katie Cantrell wrestled, she fell in love with the sport. She loved the aggressiveness and the mental toughness that wrestling demands. Having wrestled since seventh grade, Katie went to the state tournament in Oregon last season. She wrestled in the 235lbs weight class.
However, it’s not the time to despair. Opportunities will come, and it is up to us to make sure we are prepared for it. As someone who has not been to real wrestling practice or a match in 10 months, I like to share some strategies that keep me mentally motivated and in shape for wrestling.
Keep up the routine
Strength training
Interval training
Stretch
Grip Training
Mindset- Stay Sane
Watch some wrestling videos (or your old videos)
Drill Wrestling move
Get Creative
Learn all about the basics of folkstyle wrestling: individual points, team points, neutral, top, bottom positions, and even what optional starts.
1. Wrestling Brews Confidence
2. Wrestling Teaches You about Nutrition
3. Get in the Best Shape of Your Life with Wrestling
4. Wrestling Develops Grit
5. Wrestling Teaches Self Defense
6. No Fancy Equipment, Just Your Body
7. There’s a Weight Class For Every Body Type
8. Teamwork and Shared Experience
9. Women’s Wrestling is the Fastest Growing Emerging Sport
10. Get Out of Your Comfort Zone & Push Yourself Beyond Your Limits!
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I had no idea what the coach looked like, no idea who all the other wrestlers were, what’s more, I didn’t have a 100% certainty of where the wrestling room was located (Wrestling did feel like a Cool Kids’ secret club to me at that time). One that I did know, though: I want to be a wrestler.
