Family Support of Wrestlers
by Neil Turner

Director/Coach Mat-Town USA Wrestling Club
Lock Haven, PA

Below are some suggestions on how a family can help support their student wrestler:

  • Everyone in the family must focus on good nutrition, not just the wrestler.
  • When you view a video of the student in training or competition always focus first and foremost on what they do best.
  • Encourage the process. The results will take care of themselves. The education is in the journey.
  • Support the coaching staff.
  • Be sure to provide a good environment for academic work at home.
  • You cannot be a fan of other wrestlers when you have a wrestler in your family. Guard carefully what you say about other wrestlers.
  • Get involved with the booster organization. Successful programs become a family.
  • Be sure your student has clean workout gear every day and a clean towel every day. Skin infection can be prevented by cleanliness, proper rest and good nutrition.
  • Provide a great environment for sleep.


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