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.