As far as training goes, I am a big believer in high intensity drilling. Too many young guys think live wrestling is the most intense thing you can do and shy away from drilling (I WAS one of them). Create your identity, develop your attitude, perfect your technique, and get in shape. [...]

I get pretty deep and serious with things sometimes in my “Daily Thoughts”, so I would like to remind myself and others to not take themselves to serious.
Quick story:
One day a few years back there was a state champ on a recruiting visit to Rider. He showed up with his family just after we [...]

JFWC had a great practice last night. It is funny being on the other side of the workout. For the first time last night I saw this one conditioning drill done where I could visibly see the athletes not able to move. All I could do is laugh because I have been [...]

It was a very nice weekend…lots of time with the family, surfed everyday, got some new registrations for the JFWC, and had some good feedback from one of our athletes. It makes you feel proud when someone tells you you have made an impact on what they do…I guess that’s why we coach.
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Practice tonight…see [...]

Another great workout for the JFWC last night. We were breaking down walls left and right. I almost had someone say “I can’t do anymore” during the rope race, but he refrained. And guess what…he did more. It is amazing how our minds try to fool us into stopping when we [...]

What a better way to start your day than to see a wrestling room full of athletes training. I am really getting charged up for this season now. These guys understand that off-season training results in in-season success.
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Got some great feedback about the JFWC today. Check around the site for changes to [...]

In wrestling and life we need to recognize the things we can control and the things we cannot.  For example, before every match it is typical for many athletes to be nervous before they compete.  But for what reason?  I think it has a lot to do with the fearful thoughts of walking out on [...]

Regarding my last post about “Second Chances“, it seems like I have been giving a lot of people in my life the same advice about, YOUR higher power having a plan for YOU, but YOUR free will getting in the way. It is tough for me to hear people going through some of the [...]

“People make mistakes in life. What they do in response to them is what defines them. It is time to define yourself, for yourself, and then live the definition.”
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I am an Eagles fan so the signing of Mike Vick is a hot topic. These are my thoughts on second chances, not football.
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What a great day…beginning to make preparations for the Rider Wrestling preseason in September. This is the first time around as a coach and I am excited. We got some new equipment and great ideas…
JFWC had a couple new faces in the room for another great workout last night.