How to Coach 50+ Kids at Once (and not suck at it)
Ben Rosen Ben Rosen

How to Coach 50+ Kids at Once (and not suck at it)

Since November, I've been coaching practices with 50+ beginner kids at a time. 2nd graders mixed with 8th graders, all in the same room. You want high standards. You want kids learning real wrestling. And you don't want to spend 90 minutes yelling reminders just to keep the room from devolving into chaos. Here's what's actually worked.

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How to Scout a Wrestler’s Takedown Game
Ben Rosen Ben Rosen

How to Scout a Wrestler’s Takedown Game

If your scouting starts with “he hits a high crotch,” you’re missing the point. This article breaks down how to read a wrestler’s takedown game by identifying archetypes and ties before the shot ever happens.

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Fun Vs Enjoyment: Navigating “The Grind”
Ben Rosen Ben Rosen

Fun Vs Enjoyment: Navigating “The Grind”

Differentiate between "Fun" and "Enjoyment" is essential. "Fun" relates to excitement or laughter in the moment. “Enjoyment” is about appreciation of doing something hard after the fact.

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