Amateur Wrestling Resources and Tips

The following amateur wrestling resources and tips have been accumulated to inform wrestlers, their parents, and amateur wrestling fans. Included is information on what that wrestling match is all about, a glossary of amateur wrestling terms, general wrestling information of interest to parents and fans, training and tips for amateur wrestlers, maps to virtually all Chicago area suburban high schools, and some health information related to wrestling.

Maps To Upstate Eight and Most Suburban High Schools

• Best Chicago Suburban High School Map and Satellite View Resource

Lake Park Wrestling News

• Lake Park Wrestling News

Glossary of Amateur Wrestling Terms

• A to Z Terms for Amateur Wrestling

Match Information

• Scores and Timers Signals 2004 (.pdf)
• Wrestling Penalty Chart 2004 (.pdf)
• Wrestling Signals Chart (.pdf)
• Wrestling Rules Changes 2011-2012 NFHS (.pdf) [New]

Fan and Parent Information

• A Father's Story [New]
• A Wrestler's Biggest Fan (poem)
• A Wrestler? Oh, No! (poem)
• Family Support of a Wrestler [New]
• IHSA 2011 Wrestling Manual For Managers [New]
• IHSA 2011 Wrestling Manual For Schools [New]
• Maps to Potential Lake Park Wrestling Opponents
• That’s My Boy Down There (poem)
• The Match is Life (poem)
• The Wrestling Coach (poem)
• The Wrestling Parent (poem)
• You Know You Are A Wrestler When...
• What Moms Need To Know About Wrestling
• Wrestling Primer for Parents and Fans
• Wrestling Rules Scoring Criteria and More

Wrestling Infection and Injury Information

• Boxing, Wrestling and Martial Arts Injuries
• Concussions
• Concussions - A Grave Risk for Young Athletes
• Concussions - A Sports Time Bomb?
• Definition of a Concussion
• Infection Control in Collegiate Wrestling (NCAA Slide Show in pdf format).
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
• MRSA Infection (Mayo Clinic)

Wrestling Training and Tips

• How Wrestling Improves Skills Needed for Other Sports
• IHSA 2011-2012 Weight Control Manual (pdf) New
• Psychology of Peak Performance for Wrestling:
• The Mindset and Tactics of a Champion
• Training & Technique
• Water or a Sports Drink
• Weight Management - Changing a Culture
• Wrestling Tips and Strategies