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Sports Psychology: Developing Mental Toughness

ScottCounseling — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:02:21 GMT

Part of becoming a successful athlete is to recognize what it takes to develop confidence and trust in your self to become a top athlete. Athletes that make it to the state tournament in their sport do so because they feel confident- most of the time. Confidence is a personal attribute that is often attractive, alluring, desirable and contagious. When individuals display confidence they are not displaying cockiness, rude behavior or conceit. They are displaying their high comfort level that they will succeed. Confidence can not only be developed, it can be strengthened. Just like the muscles of the body can be strengthened with proper weight training, self-confidence can be strengthened with preparation and practice. By using the four confident building steps listed in this chapter, you are on your way toward achieving greater mental toughness and achieving your athletic goals.

Step One: Success Breeds Success
You would not be reading this if you have not had any success in your sport. In fact, you most likely have had past success in numerous areas of you life, whether it be academics, friendships, family life and other activities that you have chosen to be a part of. It�s time to build off of those experiences! Confidence is built off of past successes. Complete the confident building exercises. 1. On a piece of paper list specific activities, situations or events that you have been successful at in your life. Post this list in a place where you can see it daily. Note: If you think this exercise is for sissies, then you need to know that this exercise is being done daily by professional athletes, successful business people and some of the greatest leaders in the world. 2. Keep a notebook next to your bed. At the end of each day before you go to sleep, write down you successes for the day. You last thought for the day needs to center on your achievements! When you wake up the next morning, read the achievements that you wrote down the following night. Now, write down what you want to accomplish today.

Step Two: Garbage In Garbage Out

�You are what you eat.� This common phrase is often used by nutrition specialists who are trying to prove the point that your body and physical well-being is directly affected by the food that you put into it. Example: An athlete that loads up on high sugar foods before a practice or game often performs at a level below capability. Marathon runners have been known to eat pasta the night before they run; high carbs, low fat, low sugar. Your brain works the same way. When you feed your brain a poorly balanced diet of negative thoughts, negative self- talk, negative music, negative books and negative television shows, you will become negative. The opposite is true as well. When you feed your brain with positive thoughts, positive self-talk, positive music and television shows, you will become positive.

Step Three and Four are listed at: ScottCounseling.com

Does your high school have wrestling for P.E.

TAMONDONG_MATT — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:16:08 GMT

At my HS P.E. coaches taught soccer, tennis, flag football, hand ball, base ball, pretty much all sports w/ balls. I think wrestling coaches should work w/ P.E coaches to involve more students to go out for wrestling. It gives wrestlers a chance to show off there skills during P.E., others students will be interested in joining and it would provides more training for students off season. I wish my hs had wrestling during P.E. I think I would have been more encouraged to wrestle my freshman year rather than my senior year. Also, coaches can spot out potential wrestlers.

Leg riding

accadaccakid — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:54:41 GMT

alright so I already have a good knowledge of how to ride with legs, but I can always learn more. any tips? Any tips basic or advanced would be great

9/11: My retrospective view

Dart Shark — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:48:26 GMT

http://bryantwrestling.wordpress.com...ospective-view

Message #80 - Focus on the win, not the opponent

mister74kilo — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:41:21 GMT

Visualize the VICTORY not the PRESSURE you feel...

You have to completely embrace the idea that with all accomplishment there is PRESSURE. In fact the greater the accomplishment...the greater the pressure...I agree with Billie Jean King, perhaps the greatest female tennis player ever, that "Pressure is a Privilege".

I'll take it a step further. "PRESSURE IS THE PRIVILEGE OF CHAMPIONS". If you really want to be a champion...start accepting the pressure that comes as a privilege.."a sort of right of passage".

Typically when you feel pressure it's because you're thinking about an opponent. Think about it for a moment....The more you think about your opponent the more you feel the pressure.

The opponent doesn't matter really. If you really want the victory you're going to have to beat everybody anyway.

When I competed I didn't think about my opponents too much...What I did however is spend a lot of time thinking about how I was going to win.

Lee Kemp's Website

Is Your Wrestling Athlete Doing Too Much?

ScottCounseling — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:32:07 GMT

Activity Overload: Are Kids Doing Too Much?

Wrestling practice- 5:30 a.m. Cramming for a final exam- 7:00 a.m. Presenting a science power point assignment- 8:45 a.m. Joining the advance geometry study group- 10:25 a.m. Lunch with 800 other students- 11:45 a.m. Auditioning for the select choir- 12:30 p.m. Reporting cell phone stolen- 1:25 p.m. Missing English class- 2:15 p.m. Wrestling endurance training- 2:45 p.m. Meet with friends- 5:00 p.m. Miss super- 6:00 p.m. Guitar lesson- 7:00 p.m. Homework 8:30 p.m. Instant messaging time with friends- 10:45 p.m. Bedtime- 12:30 a.m. Wrestling practice- 5:30 a.m. and, here we go again!

Some things to consider:
Burnout
Physical Exhaustion and Injury
Copy Strategies: Some turn to drugs!
Failing Grades in School

As a parent and coach, I witnessed many athletes go through this process!

It's important we help our wrestling athletes live a balanced life.

Real Aikido

realaikido — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:33:58 GMT

Real Aikido

watching olympic matches

gaspar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:03:19 GMT

can someone direct me to a site where i can watch the olympic videos. in canada we are lucky to see half a match in greco..tho probably zero coverage.

i wanted to watch freestlyle and greco on some site that gives the feed....couldnt find anything on cbc or nbc

Message #76 - The One Thing All Successful People Have...

mister74kilo — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:24:34 GMT

I'll Illustrate This Point With A Story I Learned From Dr. Rob Gilbert, Co-author of my CD Series entitled "The Psychology of Winning Wrestling http://www.leekemp.com/cdpage.htm
"The story takes place on a hot day � 120 degrees in the shade. And it takes place in a railroad yard and this crew is out there with their pick axes and shovels and sweating and working on the rails. Then out of the office comes the president of the company, Bill McClanahan. He looks over at his crew and he sees his old friend Charlie and he yells out � hey Charlie is that you.

And Charlie, proud to be recognized by the president of the company says � sure is Bill.

Bill said why don�t you come over here and visit for awhile. So Charlie proudly put on his t-shirt and goes over and visits with his old friend Bill. And they go into his office and spend about 20 minutes together. Then he goes out to the crew and all the younger guys are saying � Charlie how do you know the president of the company, how do you know Mr. McClanahan?

And Charlie proudly says � well Bill and I go way back. As a matter of fact we started working for this very same company on the very same day 30 years ago.

They said � wow that�s amazing. Then one of the wise guys said � you know Charlie?!, If you and Mr. McClanahan started working for this company on the same day 30 years ago how come he�s president of the company and you�re out here sweating with us?

Well that took the wind out of Charlie�s sails. And he hung his head.

He said � well if you want to know the truth, 30 years ago I started working for minimum wage but 30 years ago Bill started working for the company."
Don't miss the point here. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO... OR ARE YOU LOOKING TO DO SOMETHING?

ARE YOU JUST LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO TAKE UP YOUR TIME... OR ARE YOU LOOKING TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION AND MAKE AN IMPACT... REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

And if you really want to make an impression and you really want to do something and make an impact (make a diffenence)... you need what Bill McClanahan had... you need PASSION for what you do.

And that�s the one thing all successful people have is PASSION.

But the passion divides up into three parts...

FIRST, you have to have passion for what ever it is you're doing. During my wrestling career my passion was wrestling, I LOVED IT. Now let me clarify something right here...

There�s a very big difference between loving something, and loving to be successful at something. In my wrestling career it would be the difference between loving winning and loving wrestling. I loved winning more than I loved wrestling.

SECONDLY, you have to love yourself. I mean you really, really have to love yourself... What are we talking about? You have to take care of yourself in every way... Proper Diet and Nutrition... Proper Rest... Surround yourself with positive People that LOVE you and just as important you must LOVE other people... and at all costs completely Eliminate the Stress out of your LIFE.

And THIRD, you have to love the whole process. When I competed I loved the entire process of training and competition. The process of training (especially under Coach Gable) seemed like torture sometimes and sometimes I didn't want to go through it... but deep down I really loved it.

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Public Relations in Wrestling

Wrestling Club Concepts — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:35 GMT

I think wrestling could have a better fan base and better image if coaches and colleges represented their teams better.

Sure the way information is presented now is great for people already in the wrestling community.

News papers don't run a lot of wrestling stories because when something significant happens a coach calls in that "this anonymous wrestler beat that anonymous wrestler at this place at that time" and for the people not already interested in the story, they just don't care.

There was a guy from Sherwood Highschool in Olny Maryland named Anthony Gigliotti (sp?) Who was stabbed over the summer before his junior year. He missed half the season recovering and then came back to place second in State.

Only the local wrestling community knew about this story because no one thought that this human interest story could be the type of thing to familiarize people with the sport and drum up public interest.

There are 4 time state champions, and families with multiple brothers who have won state, and a million other occurrences that go on within the wrestling world that would make great human interest stories.

If these stories were presented properly to the right members of the media, our sport would receive more national recognition from the news, which would increase participation and perhaps make it more of a big deal to everyone else when a University decided to drop their program.

A Guide to Purchasing Wrestling Shoes

Schlottke — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:06:24 GMT

Wrestling is one of the world's oldest sports, but wrestling shoes have come a long way since ancient Greece. Today's wrestlers have many options when buying footwear.

Wrestlers of both sexes wear special lace-up shoes with high ankles designed to increase their mobility and flexibility. Wrestling shoes are light and flexible in order to provide maximum comfort and movement.

Finding the Correct Size

Wrestling shoes generally run a half to a full size larger than your regular shoe size. Remember that new wrestling shoes will stretch, so choose a fit that is fairly snug.

Keep in mind that comfort is extremely important. Look for a shoe that features a good rubber sole and high ankle support.

While wrestling shoes aren't available in wide widths, some brands are cut wider than others.

Because sizes vary from brand to brand, it's best to make your first purchase in person. Try on several different brands and ask the salesperson for advice.

Once you've found a shoe you like, you can make future purchases online.

Choosing a Brand of Wrestling Shoes

Major brands of men's wrestling shoes include Asics, Nike, Adidas, Infinity and Brute. Reebok and Asics offer wrestling shoe styles for women.

Wrestling shoes are available both online and at retail sporting goods stores. They range in price from $35 to $130 and more.

Sporting goods stores usually stock wrestling shoes for the beginner or intermediate levels. Specialty catalogues offer elite models.

Beginners should choose a moderately priced wrestling shoe or consider purchasing a used pair from a teammate. A new, good-quality shoe will normally last a year or two depending on how much you wrestle.

Wrestling Shoe Colors and Styles

Manufacturers offer a selection of colors. Black, red and blue are standard, but shoes are increasingly available in orange, green, gray, silver and white with contrasting color trim. Women�s styles are also available in pink and other pastels. Pick a color you like or that matches your other gear.

Wrestling shoes feature either a split or non-split sole. For better traction and a bit more comfort, choose a split sole. Materials used for wrestling shoes include leather, mesh and synthetic fabrics.

National Collegiate Wrestling Club Concepts

Wrestling Club Concepts — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:48:25 GMT

Hello
My name is Jon DeLashmit.
I am the founder of NCWCC which is a program designed to start new wrestling programs at colleges that have lost theirs due to title 9 or financial struggles.

National Collegiate Wrestling Club Concepts (NCWCC) operates under the idea is that if there is a self sufficient, competitive wrestling club, that already meets NCAA regulations, in place at a college. The athletic department at that school is more likely to add wrestling to their athletic department.

Meanwhile, wrestlers at that college still have the opportunity to compete nationally at the college level.

This program is funded by off-season open wrestling tournaments and clinics. The first of which will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda Maryland. (Bethesda Brawl)

Right now I am looking for venues to host these spring and summer tournaments, and volunteer coaches to run clinics.

Please contact me trough the NCWCC website if you know of a facility that may be available, or if you are interested in coaching an off-season clinic.

Please pass this message on to people you think may be interested

Message #74 - How do you make a CHANGE in your LIFE?

mister74kilo — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:32:47 GMT

It All About Being Able to Change......

When you change your thinking, You change your beliefs;

When you change your beliefs, You change your expectations;

When you change your expectations, You change your attitude;

When you change your attitude, You change your behavior;

When you change your behavior, You change your performance;

When you change your performance, You change your life!

This quote is from Dr. Walter Doyle Staples www.doctorstaples.com

This is my nutritional program for wrestler s http://www.leekemp.com/nutritionalphase1.htm and learn about personalized nutrition specific to your DNA www.mygenewize.com/coachkemp

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"Super Users" now have more options.

Schlottke — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:31:05 GMT

You put your time in posting at TWT and now its starting to pay off!

Anyone with over 1,000 posts has been "promoted" to a group called "Super Users". Now, the name is great, but what does it mean?

Super User Benefits
- No Advertisements from 3rd parties
- Priority Forum access (if it bogs down, you're the last to go!)
- Unlimited private messaging (keep everything sent and received)
- 6% off for life (of active membership) at MatFish.com (1999 posts and below)
- 12% off for life (of active membership) at MatFish.com once you reach 2000 posts.
- Live Chat built into front page (unavailable to regular members/guests)
- Unlimited Photos and Photo Albums
- Moderation enhancements (move own threads)

(will add more as I think of them)

Why Your Personal Profile Matters (to a High School Wrestler)

Schlottke — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:08:05 GMT

TheWrestlingTalk is a social network that enables you to connect with friends, family, and like minded people. Whether you're gaming in the Arcade or searching the video catalog for technique, there is no question that TWT is a lot of fun. There is another side of TWT that is growing rapidly, a more serious side of Wrestling Talk that will assist you in earning a scholarship- the Profile system. It is also an excellent tool to display your wrestling and academic skills to the rest of the world, most importantly college coaches.

By Adding your name and recruiting statistics to your profile page you enable coaches to find you while searching on TWT, Google, and all other search engines. Once they find your personal page, they will be able to watch all of your clips, see your photos, and read your blog!

Roughly 15% of college wrestling coaches visit TheWrestlingTalk.com on a (near) daily basis. Countless others use our resources to locate & research prospects, read news, and interact.

It's completely free! Try it out today!