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Defending Leg Riders

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with Mike Moreno,
University of Northern Colorado Assistant Coach;
2x All-American for Iowa State University

Finding yourself trapped underneath a good leg rider can be one of the most intimidating places to be in a wrestling match if you don't understand the mechanics of leg riding.

In this video, two-time All-American Mike Moreno shows how to beat leg riders in a multitude of situations. Moreno has built a system of leg riding defense based around "forcing the sit and clearing the pocket," maintaining superior position and reacting to the opponent's actions. His system emphasizes scoring out of your opponent's leg ride.

Coach Moreno demonstrates fundamental techniques to defend and score against an opponent's leg ride, as well as common scenarios from the position, such as power halves, double boots and being flat on your belly. This video will show how to get reversals that will also lead to back points.

Creating a Superior Defensive Position

Moreno demonstrates "forcing the sit and clearing the pocket" and creating a superior position in which to attack the top rider and score backs and potential pin falls. He demonstrates how to create and maintain a position that will maximize offensive opportunities. You'll learn techniques including:

  • Forcing the sit: Establishes a superior defensive position from the bottom in which to attack the leg rider.
  • Clearing the Pockets and Creating Hip Separation: Ideal position to limit offensive opportunities for your opponent.
  • Attacking the Foot: Helps to pin the opponent's hips to the mat and allow for better movement from the bottom wrestler.
  • Vaulting the Hips: Creates and maintains constant pressure on the opponent.

Beating Tough Leg Riding Situations

A tough leg rider can be dominant at the high school and youth level. Coach Moreno covers some of the most common leg riding situations and provides you with a plan of attack to not only defend against these turns, but to create your own scoring opportunities, including:

  • Crossface: Moreno shows two options to reverse the opponent to their back when they try to crossface while in a good sit position. Includes when the opponent has you going toward the direction they want.
  • Being Pulled Back: Defend against being pulled back, without giving up back points, and reverse your opponent.
  • Power Half: Learn a low-risk swim technique that will get a quick reversal with a possible near fall.
  • Flat on the Mat: Discover how to transition back to the good sit position or free your leg when flat on the mat with one or two legs in. Once back in the good sit position, all the previous options become available again.

Coach Moreno does an excellent job explaining the "whys" and "hows" of the technique and application in various scenarios. Having the knowledge to defend and beat leg riding is invaluable. The techniques and positions shown by Moreno will be a game-changer for the developing bottom wrestler.

50 minutes. 2018.


Winning Heavyweight Concepts: Mindset, Strategy & Techniques

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with Tucker Lane,
University of Northern Colorado Assistant Coach;
4x NCAA Qualifier at heavyweight for the University of Nebraska;
4x NWCA All-Academic team

Mindset and strategy, regardless of stature, are just as important for victorious heavyweight wrestling. Tucker Lane was able to compete and win at heavyweight despite being at a size and strength disadvantage in many matches using the mindset and strategies taught in this video!

Creating Scoring Opportunities with Aggressive Head Control

Constantly moving and controlling the head forces a heavyweight to move, fatiguing them and presenting more opportunities to attack later in the match. Coach Lane demonstrates drills to develop the feel of how to effectively control the head. This pressure, applied constantly in the early rounds of a match, will lead to big dividends (scoring opportunities) in the latter stages of the match.

Control Ties: Underhooks

Once a wrestler has worn their opponent out with head pressure, it's time to focus on getting into a control tie so the athlete can attack their opponent. Lane focuses on three control ties:

  • Collar Tie
  • 2-on-1
  • Underhook

He explains the objectives and reasons why he likes the collar tie and 2-on-1, but spends the majority of this segment showing attacks from the underhook.

Heavyweight wrestlers have monstrous hips and thighs, making it easy for them to defend bad shots by simply sprawling back. Lane shows why attacks from the underhook are ideal, because they don't put wrestlers in a precarious position when attacking, and, offer a high reward as the finishes are easy to execute.

The underhook is a dominant tie up, and no decent wrestler will just give it up, so Coach Lanes show you how to get into an underhook from two scenarios - when you have a collar tie and when an opponent over-extends. He also details the ideal head position from an underhook to maximize scoring opportunities.

After getting the underhook, four solid attacks are covered. These attacks complement each other and build a varied and highly successful strategy for heavyweight competitions:

  • Snap down to a front headlock
  • Execute a throw-by
  • Hit a far knee pick
  • Get a snatch single

Coach Lane goes into detail on how to execute and finish a snatch single, and why it should be a heavyweight's bread and butter move from this position on. After getting the snatch single, Tucker explains the more dynamic finishes from the single leg that don't work that well at heavyweight, and instead, shows how to elevate the leg to finish.

Defensive Techniques on the Mat

At heavyweight, a lot of easy points are given from the front head lock position. Coach Lane shows a simple method to get out of the front head lock by adhering to the principles of:

  • Tripoding up
  • Keeping arms close
  • Grabbing the hand that's controlling the neck
  • Getting the head across the chest
  • Continuing to circle until you get out

When it comes to tactics on the mat, Tucker keeps it simple and shows why the best way for a heavyweight to get off their belly is to simply use their inside knee to get up into the referee's position, and pressure themselves to stand up from there. The technique is taught clearly, allowing even the most uncoordinated heavyweight to understand what they need to do. On top, you will learn how to counter this position to maintain top position and potentially rack up riding points.

Coach Lane provides all the techniques, positions, and strategies needed to be successful competing and winning in the heavyweight division!

66 minutes. 2018.

Coaching Youth Progressions & Mobility Training

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with Zac Dominguez,
President and Head Coach of MWC Wrestling Academy in Omaha (NE);
former University of Nebraska Omaha Assistant Coach;
President of USA Wrestling Coaching Council;
Freestyle and Greco Director for Nebraska USA Wrestling;
2013 USA National Developmental Coach of the Year;
2007 USA Wrestling Coach of the Year;

and Dr. Grove Higgins,
Human Performance and Rehabilitation Clinic Director (CO);

Coach Dominguez covers how a coach can keep a practice structured and fun at the same time by using drill games. The games not only keep practice fun and exciting, but also develop skill. Games include:

  • Quad Hand Fight: Teaches wrestlers how to keep the pressure off their hands and put the opponent's weight on their hands.
  • Go to Back Drill: Teaches a wrestler how to back arch by falling backwards.
  • Foot Tag: Develops level change and quickness.
  • Double Reverse Lift: Emphasizes a wrestler getting their hips underneath them in order to lift their opponent off the mat before their opponent lifts them.
  • Hand Fighting on the Knees: Teaches wrestlers to fight for position and move their opponent just by using their upper body.

Questions and Answers

Coach Dominguez answers questions from other coaches who are in attendance. Topics covered include:

  • How to open lines of communication for wrestlers of all ages.
  • The biggest issues youth wrestlers face and how to overcome those issues.
  • How to control parents and have them fit your system as opposed to having your system fit them. This includes dealing with other sports they may be playing.
  • How to develop unorthodox techniques that kids may use that are not normally taught.
  • His year round program development.

Lecture: Improving Mobility and Adaptation for Athletes through Repetition

Dr. Higgins provides the insight for any coach or athlete to unlock their potential to increase overall performance. This will also directly translate into wrestling by allowing an athlete to learn technique quicker due to having a greater ability to move, decrease injury potential, and increase overall performance.

Shin Box

Dr. Higgins introduces the 'Shin Box system' that coaches and athletes can use to assess and train mobility. He also covers the prescription, progressions, and instruction of the mobility drills within the system. This system is a game-changer in the world of sports performance because it can drastically increase performance in an athlete.

Questions and Answers

Higgins opens the floor for a variety of questions and answers. Some of the most common questions relate to pain management in the lower back and the wrist, were he addresses three specific drills:

  • Squat and Twist: A simple and effective drill to eliminate back pain.
  • Arm Bar: Utilizes a kettlebell to release tension around the spine.
  • Wrist Rolls: Helps realign the bones in the wrist and hand in order to decrease pain.

Dr. Higgins breaks down performance to the most basic level so that you will understand how to improve mobility and maximize the performance of your athletes.

Produced at the 2017 USA Wrestling Silver Coaches Clinic in Lincoln (NE).

185 minutes (2 DVDs). 2018.

Improving Leg Attacks & Building a Successful Wrestling Program

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with Mike Duroe,
Cornell College Head Coach; winningest coach in Cornell history

and Mike Clayton,
USA Wrestling National Coaches Education Program Manager;
Former Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology;
2008 NCAA Division III Rookie Coach of the Year

and Joe Russell,
US National Freestyle Assistant Coach;
former George Mason University Head Coach and Assistant Coach at the University of Minnesota

Mike Clayton and Mike Duroe take on common problem positions for youth and high school wrestlers. This is a wonderful training video where both coaches take insightful questions from the field and answer them on the spot.

Joe Russell has an extensive background in wrestling and coaching. Along the way, he has put together a guide book that goes out to each of his athletes. This helps all parties to be on the same page and a true part of the program.

On the Mat: Coaching Techniques

Coaches Clayton and Duroe field questions regarding technique, but also cover finishing and countering a head inside single. Their focus is on when to let go of the leg as well as how to counter this shot.

Clayton begins with basic understanding of when a good time is to hang onto the leg and let go of it. This sequence leads to discussion on the importance of having good mobility in order to finish and some complete finishes from a head inside.

He also discusses the importance of connecting with your athletes and including them in the teaching aspect of coaching as well as sitting down with your assistants and getting their involvement or technique to assist the athletes. Clayton completes with some finishes and how to coach young kids.

Coach Duroe discusses the importance of position and how to integrate it into a practice. He firmly believes in having high and low level guys in the room at the same time in order to grow everyone. He also discusses how getting up off the mat is of primary importance after hitting a shot. This leads into several ways to get to a single and how hand fighting makes that easier.

From a more technical aspect, Duroe covers basic positioning for his short offense and how he continues to win those positions. Finally he fields a question about crossfacing; when, how, and the most important aspects of it. Coach Duroe has a good pedigree in coaching athletes at the highest levels of the sport.

Lecture: The George Mason Way

Coach Russell provides a description of materials that he provides to each of his athletes to ensure they are all on the same page and know what is expected. He also goes through some of his general team philosophy of technique

The first part of his guidebook is a section on general expectations and priorities. This gives a rough outline to his philosophy, the team culture, and some principles of success. He talks about how important it is to take care of each other and how to "Maintain excellence in everything we do." He stresses time management and his code of conduct that holds athletes accountable.

In the second section, Russell focuses on technique strategy. This includes the general items that are practiced during the season as well as all the "fun stuff" that will be gone over in the off-season. He outlines the difference between high percentage and low percentage technique and why it's important to differentiate between the two. Finally, he goes through his philosophies in each position on the mat.

As a conclusion, Coach Russell writes about his off the mat strategies. This includes items such as life skills, "How do we win in other areas of life," and "Fake it until you make it." This is a great section because typically, if our lives outside of wrestling are squared away, the wrestling part is easier!

157 minutes (2 DVDs). 2018.

USA Wrestling Silver Coaches College 2017 Clinic - 2-Pack (Featuring Joe Russell)

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WRD-05368A: with Mike Duroe,
Cornell College Head Coach; winningest coach in Cornell history

and Mike Clayton,
USA Wrestling National Coaches Education Program Manager;
Former Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology;
2008 NCAA Division III Rookie Coach of the Year

and Joe Russell,
US National Freestyle Assistant Coach;
former George Mason University Head Coach and Assistant Coach at the University of Minnesota

Mike Clayton and Mike Duroe take on common problem positions for youth and high school wrestlers. This is a wonderful training video where both coaches take insightful questions from the field and answer them on the spot.

Joe Russell has an extensive background in wrestling and coaching. Along the way, he has put together a guide book that goes out to each of his athletes. This helps all parties to be on the same page and a true part of the program.

On the Mat: Coaching Techniques

Coaches Clayton and Duroe field questions regarding technique, but also cover finishing and countering a head inside single. Their focus is on when to let go of the leg as well as how to counter this shot.

Clayton begins with basic understanding of when a good time is to hang onto the leg and let go of it. This sequence leads to discussion on the importance of having good mobility in order to finish and some complete finishes from a head inside.

He also discusses the importance of connecting with your athletes and including them in the teaching aspect of coaching as well as sitting down with your assistants and getting their involvement or technique to assist the athletes. Clayton completes with some finishes and how to coach young kids.

Coach Duroe discusses the importance of position and how to integrate it into a practice. He firmly believes in having high and low level guys in the room at the same time in order to grow everyone. He also discusses how getting up off the mat is of primary importance after hitting a shot. This leads into several ways to get to a single and how hand fighting makes that easier.

From a more technical aspect, Duroe covers basic positioning for his short offense and how he continues to win those positions. Finally he fields a question about crossfacing; when, how, and the most important aspects of it. Coach Duroe has a good pedigree in coaching athletes at the highest levels of the sport.

Lecture: The George Mason Way

Coach Russell provides a description of materials that he provides to each of his athletes to ensure they are all on the same page and know what is expected. He also goes through some of his general team philosophy of technique

The first part of his guidebook is a section on general expectations and priorities. This gives a rough outline to his philosophy, the team culture, and some principles of success. He talks about how important it is to take care of each other and how to "Maintain excellence in everything we do." He stresses time management and his code of conduct that holds athletes accountable.

In the second section, Russell focuses on technique strategy. This includes the general items that are practiced during the season as well as all the "fun stuff" that will be gone over in the off-season. He outlines the difference between high percentage and low percentage technique and why it's important to differentiate between the two. Finally, he goes through his philosophies in each position on the mat.

As a conclusion, Coach Russell writes about his off the mat strategies. This includes items such as life skills, "How do we win in other areas of life," and "Fake it until you make it." This is a great section because typically, if our lives outside of wrestling are squared away, the wrestling part is easier!

157 minutes (2 DVDs). 2018.



WRD-05368B:

with Zac Dominguez,
President and Head Coach of MWC Wrestling Academy in Omaha (NE);
former University of Nebraska Omaha Assistant Coach;
President of USA Wrestling Coaching Council;
Freestyle and Greco Director for Nebraska USA Wrestling;
2013 USA National Developmental Coach of the Year;
2007 USA Wrestling Coach of the Year;

and Dr. Grove Higgins,
Human Performance and Rehabilitation Clinic Director (CO);

Coach Dominguez covers how a coach can keep a practice structured and fun at the same time by using drill games. The games not only keep practice fun and exciting, but also develop skill. Games include:

  • Quad Hand Fight: Teaches wrestlers how to keep the pressure off their hands and put the opponent's weight on their hands.
  • Go to Back Drill: Teaches a wrestler how to back arch by falling backwards.
  • Foot Tag: Develops level change and quickness.
  • Double Reverse Lift: Emphasizes a wrestler getting their hips underneath them in order to lift their opponent off the mat before their opponent lifts them.
  • Hand Fighting on the Knees: Teaches wrestlers to fight for position and move their opponent just by using their upper body.

Questions and Answers

Coach Dominguez answers questions from other coaches who are in attendance. Topics covered include:

  • How to open lines of communication for wrestlers of all ages.
  • The biggest issues youth wrestlers face and how to overcome those issues.
  • How to control parents and have them fit your system as opposed to having your system fit them. This includes dealing with other sports they may be playing.
  • How to develop unorthodox techniques that kids may use that are not normally taught.
  • His year round program development.

Lecture: Improving Mobility and Adaptation for Athletes through Repetition

Dr. Higgins provides the insight for any coach or athlete to unlock their potential to increase overall performance. This will also directly translate into wrestling by allowing an athlete to learn technique quicker due to having a greater ability to move, decrease injury potential, and increase overall performance.

Shin Box

Dr. Higgins introduces the 'Shin Box system' that coaches and athletes can use to assess and train mobility. He also covers the prescription, progressions, and instruction of the mobility drills within the system. This system is a game-changer in the world of sports performance because it can drastically increase performance in an athlete.

Questions and Answers

Higgins opens the floor for a variety of questions and answers. Some of the most common questions relate to pain management in the lower back and the wrist, were he addresses three specific drills:

  • Squat and Twist: A simple and effective drill to eliminate back pain.
  • Arm Bar: Utilizes a kettlebell to release tension around the spine.
  • Wrist Rolls: Helps realign the bones in the wrist and hand in order to decrease pain.

Dr. Higgins breaks down performance to the most basic level so that you will understand how to improve mobility and maximize the performance of your athletes.

Produced at the 2017 USA Wrestling Silver Coaches Clinic in Lincoln (NE).

185 minutes (2 DVDs). 2018.



AAU Coaching Wrestling Series

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YWVD-04220A: with Greg Strobel, Distinguished member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (2012);
former Lehigh University Head Coach; USA Wrestling's 2010 Man of the Year; '03-'04 NWCA National Coach of the Year; 4x EIWA Coach of the Year; 2000 US Olympic Team Coach; 2x NCAA Champions (and 3x All American) at Oregon State

Get help developing a multitude of practice plans that will maximize your wrestler's performance on the mat.

Hall of Fame Coach Greg Strobel is a leader in coaching education. In this video, Coach Strobel shares many insights from his illustrious career that will provide you with a foundation on which to plan your practices. His discussion covers a wide range of topics including practice length, intensity, and the three main aspects of wrestling.

Identifying your core philosophy will help you to plan your practices (and your program) around what you believe is most important. Coach Strobel emphasizes how your core philosophy drives not only how you run a practice, but what you want your athletes to get out of it. He believes that having fun is extremely important and that you don't have to break an athlete in order to get a top performance from them.

Coach Strobel is a master at making a practice plan and laying it out in easy to digest bite-sized pieces that can be combined in multiple variations for an unending supply of practices. He then talks about five areas to consider when developing practices: length of practice, intensity of practice, three principles of planning (technical skill, athletic skill, and fitness level), week at a glance, and peaking.

Strobel then reveals several of his trademark workouts:

  • Pre-Combat Options - Five different combinations of Warm-up and Drilling.
  • Combat Options - 11 different combinations of types of live wrestling.
  • Post-Combat Options - Different choices of cool down exercises.
Varying practices is very important to keep your wrestlers fresh and excited about attending practice. By mixing and matching these options, the user can develop hundreds of different practice plans based on the level of intensity and volume you require.

This enables you to see the principles of practice planning applied in the practice room and allows you to see one of his favorite practice formats.

This DVD is an essential tool for novice wrestling coaches or experienced coaches looking to enhance their practices and give their wrestlers the edge they need.

This series of videos was produced by Championship Productions in association with AAU (The Amateur Athletic Union).

67 minutes. 2013.



YWVD-04220B: with Greg Strobel, Distinguished member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (2012);
former Lehigh University Head Coach; USA Wrestling's 2010 Man of the Year; '03-'04 NWCA National Coach of the Year; 4x EIWA Coach of the Year; 2000 US Olympic Team Coach; 2x NCAA Champions (and 3x All American) at Oregon State

Create better and more efficient practices through proper drilling.

Former Olympic Coach Greg Strobel delivers a video packed with over 30 drills that coaches of all levels can use to get the best out of their wrestlers and their teams. His philosophy on drilling is that precise drilling creates good habits on the mat.

In this video you will discover how to get your wrestlers to drill to perfection. Coach Strobel uses a step-by-step approach to drilling, paying attention to every detail. He explains the importance of detailed drilling to help your wrestlers to learn the correct positions and techniques they need to succeed. He gives you an assortment of drills that you can easily implement into your practice sessions.

Coach Strobel discusses the various types of drilling and how each kind can benefit the wrestler with various examples of each. You will learn several drills within each drill type and when to implement them within your practices, which allows you to adjust your drilling to match the intensity or volume of your practice. These different types of drilling include:

  • Open Drilling - Unstructured wrestler's choice that is perfect for observation by the coach.
  • Structured Drilling - Controlled drilling to work on specific focus.
  • Situation Drills - Drills or live wrestling situations designed to work wrestlers from different positions.
  • Match Situation Drilling - Live wrestling out of different time and score scenarios.
  • Specific Drills to Fix or Teach - The best drills to fix problems.
Many of the drills that coach Strobel shows help build muscle memory so that technique becomes instinct and you can wrestle drill matches that simulate match conditions. These drills will teach your wrestlers how to hand fight, counter, escape, ride, fight off their back, scramble, create space, keep from wrist control and much, much more. These simple-to-teach drills will help your wrestlers master moves they once struggled with, giving them more confidence to succeed during competition. In no time, they will be on their way to becoming better, more refined wrestlers.

This DVD will minimize learning curves, give you and your wrestlers more confidence before entering a match and provide an edge over your opponents.

This series of videos was produced by Championship Productions in association with AAU (The Amateur Athletic Union).

70 minutes. 2013.



YWVD-04220C: with Tom Koch, Strength and Conditioning Coach for Lehigh Valley Athletic Club, former Lehigh University Assistant Coach, EIWA Champion ('96) at Lehigh

When coaching the developing wrestler, strength & conditioning is vital to their success. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to see the strength and conditioning philosophy of one of the most storied wrestling programs in the entire country.

Lehigh has always been known for their exceptional strength and conditioning and in this video, Tom Koch walks through the fundamentals of athletic training and demonstrates a myriad of exercises to help enhance your athlete's speed, power and conditioning.

Coach Koch begins with an informative overview of the principals of athletic training and how it translates to training the developing wrestler. Koch then talks about the importance of the following concepts:

  • Speed - Changing direction and quickness
  • Power - Maximizing force quickly
  • Conditioning - Small short bursts, starting and stopping quickly
Agility Ladder Training
According to Coach Koch, the perfect tool for agility training in wrestling is the agility ladder. You'll see more than 15 different drills including variations for each, for linear movement, lateral movement, plyometrics and upper body workouts. These drills help develop foot speed, coordination and "fast twitch" muscle fibers, as well as condition your athletes. You'll also see how to adapt those same agility ladder drills to develop hand speed. Your team will be able to work the entire body using the same movements to develop footwork.

Plyometric Training
Koch demonstrates several plyometric exercises designed to increase your wrestlers' functional power. He discusses common misconceptions with plyometrics that can hinder an athlete's performance improvement. There are more than 20 exercises demonstrated by Coach Koch in this section of the video, including different types of pushups, box exercises, plyometric jumps and core strength with the medicine ball.

These drills incorporate conditioning into their in strength building. This carries over perfectly to wrestling since many matches require both strength/power and strength endurance in order to be successful.

Coach Koch demonstrates, with young athletes, how these workout drills can be extremely challenging and fun at the same time. Often times athletes don't even know that they are being trained due to the change of pace and fun in completing these exercises. These are exercises that can be done by any age athlete that will push their sports development to new heights.

The use of non-traditional items within your gym will lend greatly to improving strength and body control. This video is a great tool for coaches, parents, and athletes who want to improve their strength and general body control!

This series of videos was produced by Championship Productions in association with AAU (The Amateur Athletic Union).

75 minutes. 2013.



Gary Mayabb: Scripted Chain Wrestling

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Gary Mayabb,
Staley (MO) High School Head Coach;6X MO State High School Championships (Oak Park HS);
USA Wrestling Manager of Greco-Roman Programs; USA Wrestling Gold level coach (highest level possible); USA Wrestling Cadet Greco-Roman Coach of the Year (2014); 2X NWCA Region Coach of the Year and 2X State Coach of the Year;
as a wrestler, competed at Central Missouri (2X team captain) where he was an NCAA qualifier and was also a 4x qualifier for the US Olympic Team Trials

Are you ready to turn your wrestlers into great wrestlers and help them get wins over the toughest opponents on their schedule? Gary Mayabb has developed a system over the years that has allowed his wrestlers, some of whom came into the season as average-at-best wrestlers, to be able to compete with, and even beat, some of the highest-skilled wrestlers they've faced by the conclusion of the season.

In this video, Mayabb begins with his philosophy and how he developed this system. Beginning with using the basics to gain the advantage, Mayabb discusses the importance for wrestlers to stay "in the box" with their stance while analyzing their opponents.

From there, Mayabb uses the two most common takedowns, singles and doubles, as the basis to begin chain wrestling. Before getting into a single or double, Mayabb demonstrates four different setups to get to a takedown based on the opponent's reactions. After the takedown you'll get four finishes, including drills, to help perfect the top riding position in Mayabb's "Flat Iron" drilling sessions.

Coach Mayabb and his staff spent years fine-tuning this system that has led to multiple championships and great successes and accomplishments for the variety of wrestlers he has coached. If your lineup isn't 'stacked' with top-tier, high-performing wrestlers going into the season, this is a great resource to use to help your athletes outperform their expectations and end their season, and their careers, on an upward swing!

130 minutes. 2018.

Troy Steiner's Dominating Leg Ride Series: Rides, Defense & Counters

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with Troy Steiner,
Fresno State University Head Coach;
former Oregon State and University of Iowa Head Assistant Coach;
4x All-American at the University of Iowa; won the 1992 NCAA individual title (142 lbs)
member of three NCAA National Championship (Iowa);
inducted into the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa (2013);
9x U.S. National Team member (1992 World Cup Champion, 1996 Pan-American Freestyle Champion.); U.S. Olympic Trials (3rd in '92 & '96, 5th in '00)

Troy Steiner was an absolute terror on top, but even more so with his legs during his time as an athlete at the University of Iowa. This video provides great demonstration of the techniques that he used to dominate leg rides while also utilizing fantastic leg defense. Steiner, who is now the head coach at Fresno State University, goes in-depth on how to counter leg attacks and also shows how to counter those counters.

Steiner begins with how to get the legs in, then displays four different turns to use once a wrestler has the legs. These turns are not just any turns, but a progression that leads from one to another depending on the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent. You'll learn a crossface turn, a super tight wing turn, how to defeat the opponent when they bury their head, and how to work a power half. Steiner shows how to be physical on top and help turn any wrestler into a more dominating presence on the mat.

Finally, Steiner concludes by going through several steps to defend the legs, as well as some counters to basic leg riding defense. What makes these moves so great is they are all set up with the same positioning and technique. The counters are basic defenses to some common techniques that top guys use to "hang on" when they have legs in. The section wraps up with a "Leg Slip" series that can all but guarantee the bottom wrestler will get out of a jam.

Coach Steiner was an absolute beast on top and a hammer with the legs. He could get opponents to quit as soon as he threw them in, and he passes along his techniques in this informative instructional video. Become a punishing leg rider with a few more options in your toolbox for the top position!

46 minutes. 2018.


Dwight Hinson: Off the Wall Drills for Bottom Position

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with Dwight Hinson,
Central Iowa Wrestling Club Head Coach;
4x All-American at Iowa State University;
3x Big 12 Champion; 138 career victories

One of the hardest positions in wrestling is the bottom position because the longer a wrestler is in that position, the less chance they have of winning the match.

In this video, Central Iowa Wrestling Club's head coach, Dwight Hinson, a 3x Big 12 Champion, teaches the style that helped him earn All-American status all four years in college. His club is all about development at the youth level, which has motivated him to develop several effective drills that keep the attention of kids throughout practice.

You'll see Hinson illustrate nine different drills that will help any wrestler move better on the bottom. His creative approach involves using the wall to create an opportunity to escape.

Hinson uses the wall to help wrestlers work on stand-ups and hip heists. The wall becomes a valuable tool in the Float Drill by helping wrestlers learn how to prevent getting taken back to the mat. Once out, the wall becomes an important piece to help athletes build their neutral position defense as taught in the Body Lock Drill. Finally, Hinson's exercises culminate in the Hanky Drill, which helps develop all aspects of attacking from the feet.

If you need some new drills to bring into your practice routine, this video provides plenty that will help your wrestlers learn to get out of the bottom position. Coach Hinson does a great job at reinforcing for wrestlers to maintain great position in all areas; his lessons will be extremely valuable to coaches working with wrestlers at the youth level.

38 minutes. 2018.

Dwight Hinson: 2-on-1 Russian Tie Series

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with Dwight Hinson,
Central Iowa Wrestling Club Head Coach;
4x All-American at Iowa State University;
3x Big 12 Champion; 138 career victories

The 2-on-1, or Russian tie, is one of the most effective ties in all of wrestling. It can be seen at the NCAA and Olympic levels - in folkstyle, freestyle and Greco - but is particularly effective at the youth and high school levels as it provides a strong angle and handle to control the opponent. Once the opponent is worn down, the wrestler can attack while the opponent's offense is limited to a handful of low-percentage moves. Newer wrestlers can use the position to set up their attacks with minimal worry about counters.

In this video, 4x All-American Dwight Hinson gives you his complete guide to the Russian tie.

Takedown Series from Russian Tie

Hinson demonstrates a variety of takedowns with wrestlers from his club. The full series includes 16 takedowns, including:

  • Pull downs
  • Single legs to both sides
  • Dumps and throws
  • Body locks and ducks
  • Ankle picks and knee picks

Many of the takedowns work in sequence. Coach Hinson builds off the single leg, pull down and inside trip to set up a number of different moves that are difficult to defend once your opponent commits to defending the first move. Keen attention is paid to the placement of the hands throughout each move to maintain angle and connection.

Follow-Up Pinning Combinations

The ability to threaten with pinning and turns off of a takedown attempt is invaluable. Not only does the threat of the turn make finishing the takedown easier, it is also the easiest and best moment to score a fall. With virtually every technique shown above, Hinson demonstrates optimal follow-ups into cradles, turks, nelsons, and freestyle laces.

Freestyle and Greco Techniques

Coach Hinson doesn't limit himself to teaching folkstyle techniques in this video. He also shows a variety of modifications for freestyle and Greco, as well as follow-ups into leg laces for freestyle. The Russian tie is unique in that it works consistently in all three styles of wrestling, and can be especially effective in setting up upper-body Greco-native techniques. Many of these moves are just small modifications of the freestyle and folkstyle versions.

This Russian tie series is a complete offensive game plan for wrestlers at any level. Learn how to hand fight, score and pin in one convenient video!

55 minutes. 2018.

Dwight Hinson's Wrestling 2-Pack

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WRD-05443A:

with Dwight Hinson,
Central Iowa Wrestling Club Head Coach;
4x All-American at Iowa State University;
3x Big 12 Champion; 138 career victories

The 2-on-1, or Russian tie, is one of the most effective ties in all of wrestling. It can be seen at the NCAA and Olympic levels - in folkstyle, freestyle and Greco - but is particularly effective at the youth and high school levels as it provides a strong angle and handle to control the opponent. Once the opponent is worn down, the wrestler can attack while the opponent's offense is limited to a handful of low-percentage moves. Newer wrestlers can use the position to set up their attacks with minimal worry about counters.

In this video, 4x All-American Dwight Hinson gives you his complete guide to the Russian tie.

Takedown Series from Russian Tie

Hinson demonstrates a variety of takedowns with wrestlers from his club. The full series includes 16 takedowns, including:

  • Pull downs
  • Single legs to both sides
  • Dumps and throws
  • Body locks and ducks
  • Ankle picks and knee picks

Many of the takedowns work in sequence. Coach Hinson builds off the single leg, pull down and inside trip to set up a number of different moves that are difficult to defend once your opponent commits to defending the first move. Keen attention is paid to the placement of the hands throughout each move to maintain angle and connection.

Follow-Up Pinning Combinations

The ability to threaten with pinning and turns off of a takedown attempt is invaluable. Not only does the threat of the turn make finishing the takedown easier, it is also the easiest and best moment to score a fall. With virtually every technique shown above, Hinson demonstrates optimal follow-ups into cradles, turks, nelsons, and freestyle laces.

Freestyle and Greco Techniques

Coach Hinson doesn't limit himself to teaching folkstyle techniques in this video. He also shows a variety of modifications for freestyle and Greco, as well as follow-ups into leg laces for freestyle. The Russian tie is unique in that it works consistently in all three styles of wrestling, and can be especially effective in setting up upper-body Greco-native techniques. Many of these moves are just small modifications of the freestyle and folkstyle versions.

This Russian tie series is a complete offensive game plan for wrestlers at any level. Learn how to hand fight, score and pin in one convenient video!

55 minutes. 2018.



WRD-05443B:

with Dwight Hinson,
Central Iowa Wrestling Club Head Coach;
4x All-American at Iowa State University;
3x Big 12 Champion; 138 career victories

One of the hardest positions in wrestling is the bottom position because the longer a wrestler is in that position, the less chance they have of winning the match.

In this video, Central Iowa Wrestling Club's head coach, Dwight Hinson, a 3x Big 12 Champion, teaches the style that helped him earn All-American status all four years in college. His club is all about development at the youth level, which has motivated him to develop several effective drills that keep the attention of kids throughout practice.

You'll see Hinson illustrate nine different drills that will help any wrestler move better on the bottom. His creative approach involves using the wall to create an opportunity to escape.

Hinson uses the wall to help wrestlers work on stand-ups and hip heists. The wall becomes a valuable tool in the Float Drill by helping wrestlers learn how to prevent getting taken back to the mat. Once out, the wall becomes an important piece to help athletes build their neutral position defense as taught in the Body Lock Drill. Finally, Hinson's exercises culminate in the Hanky Drill, which helps develop all aspects of attacking from the feet.

If you need some new drills to bring into your practice routine, this video provides plenty that will help your wrestlers learn to get out of the bottom position. Coach Hinson does a great job at reinforcing for wrestlers to maintain great position in all areas; his lessons will be extremely valuable to coaches working with wrestlers at the youth level.

38 minutes. 2018.



Damion Hahn: Bottom Position & Stand-Ups

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with Damion Hahn,
South Dakota State Head Coach;
former Cornell University Associate Head Coach; 2017 EIWA Champions - 11 consecutive EIWA Conference Championships (2007-17);
2x NCAA Champion and 4x All American (University of Minnesota; was part of 2 NCAA Championship teams);
2004 Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year award winner (top Big Ten male athlete)

Looking for something that will help to improve your wrestlers' chances of escaping? This video from South Dakota State head coach Damion Hahn provides the assistance you need to train athletes to use various stand-ups to escape. Learning the art of the stand-up is important for any wrestler looking to become a dominant force on the mat.

Coach Hahn presents a series of stand-ups that will help wrestlers of any level be able to get up and get out. This video showcases six different types of stand-ups that anyone can use, allowing individuals to become a 'Swiss army knife' if they want to adopt every stand-up style, or focus on one to make it their bread and butter. Hahn breaks down each stand-up into details that are easy to understand and teach to others.

Coach Hahn covers the inside leg, outside leg, knee slide, tripod, and the sit-out stand-ups. Watching this video will provide wrestlers the chance to discover what works for them. Next, Hahn covers the need for a wrestler to get off their belly and to their base. This creates an easy transition from the belly to a stand-up situation. Again, Coach Hahn breaks down how to build to the base using great attention to detail. He demonstrates what to do when the opponent is on your wrestler, as well as different positions on top.

Coach Hahn breaks down complex situations into simple steps that you can quickly implement into actionable technique in live matches. This video gives many tips that wrestlers of all ages will benefit from and will ensure that kids don't spend an inordinate amount of time on their belly or the bottom.

69 minutes. 2019.

The Claw Series: Tilts & Breakdowns

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with Cody Caldwell,
South Dakota State University Assistant Coach;
former Grand View University Assistant Coach; helped Grand View win the 2016 NAIA National Championship;
four year starter at the University of Northern Iowa and 2014 NCAA qualifier

This video from South Dakota State University's Cody Caldwell contains a full look at how to dominate using the claw position. He goes in-depth to give you an effective series on top that isn't just limited to claws and bars!

Coach Caldwell's top work begins with the claw and transitions to bars and a tough side headlock. This series is particularly effective because it will help your wrestlers stop the opponent's counters and ability to get to their feet; this is must-have skill for every athlete on your team!

Getting to the Claw

The key to working the claw is to keep your opponent's weight on their hands. You'll see how Coach Caldwell pinches with his hips and stays on his toes to stay in the correct position. Additionally, you'll learn how to shift from side to side in order to stay active and continue applying pressure.

Next, Caldwell shows how he gets his claw from a variety of positions. He details how to implement the foot speed, stance and motion into foot fire drills. It's important to understand how the body changes physically, physiologically, neurologically and psychologically, and Coach Caldwell breaks down each of those categories.

Controlling the Opponent

From the claw, Caldwell teaches how to break down an opponent to where they are flat. He includes how to control the opponent's legs and hips in order to keep them in the position where you can score back points. Leg, head, and arm positioning are covered in order to ensure you can't get reversed.

Coach Caldwell also touches on how to shift from an arm chop to a deep waist if your opponent is too strong. You'll learn how to block the opponent's knee and roll them over to their back.

Running the Claw from Different Positions

Sometimes, your opponent will do a good job of avoiding getting broken down with the claw, which is why it's important to learn how to transition to an inside chop and wrist until you can get back to the claw. Caldwell covers how to handle the claw if your opponent quad pods as well as how to mat return your opponent while keeping your claw.

Arm Bar Series

Many wrestlers struggle to get an arm bar on strong opponents. Coach Caldwell teaches how to not only use your arms, but also your legs to get your opponent's arm. You'll see how to lift and turn an opponent with your arm bar as well as a slick method to get your leg turk in to open your opponent up.

Coach Caldwell keeps his technique on a level that anyone can understand and implement in their own practice. Learning a tough top system will help your wrestlers dominate and score quick points on their opponents. This video will give you not only the techniques, but also the ways to drill each of these positions in practice.

40 minutes. 2019.

Signature Move Series: Cam Simaz's Ankle Pick Series

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with Cameron Simaz,
South Dakota State University Assistant Coach;
former United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) Associate Head Coach; helped lead the USMAPS 2017-18 team to an undefeated campaign;
4x All-American wrestler at Cornell University; NCAA National Title at 197 pounds (2012)

One of the prettiest takedowns in wrestling is the ankle pick, and in this video, you'll learn the ankle pick from one of the masters of the move: Cam Simaz!

The ankle pick is a safe technique that can be effective when you need to get two points. The information presented by Coach Simaz will help you increase the number of takedowns you get using the ankle pick.

Getting Started and Setups

Simaz leans on his past experience, which includes winning the individual NCAA Title in 2012 (Cornell), to explain and demonstrate three different techniques to get to the ankle pick. From there, he shows how to use head position, hand position, and foot movement setups to hit a shot.

Adjustments and Finishes

One of the keys to wrestling is to be able to anticipate what the opponent is going to do next before they actually do it. Coach Simaz addresses many of the different methods that opponents may use in reaction to an ankle pick. You'll also get various combinations of turks and cradles that can quickly put your opponent on their back.

Finally, Simaz demonstrates multiple finishes that will increase your chances of scoring. He even covers finishes from different wrestling styles (Folkstyle and Freestyle).

This is one of the most complete breakdowns of the ankle pick ever put together in one place. Coach Simaz has often used the ankle pick to his advantage, and with the help of this video, your wrestlers will soon be able to as well!

83 minutes. 2019.

Pinning: The Ultimate Finish!

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with John Smith,
Oklahoma State University Head Coach;
5x NCAA Championship coach, 2016 NCAA Runners-Up; 2016 Big 12 Coach of the Year - 9x Big 12 Coach of the Year;
2018 Big 12 Champions - 20x Big 12 Conference Champions;
2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 6x World Champion, 2x NCAA Champion; 2x NWCA Coach of the Year;
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) James E, Sullivan Award (1990; 1st wrestler to win this award); Amateur Athletic Foundation World Trophy (1992);
First-ever American To Earn FILA's Master of Technique Award (Best technical wrestler in the world, 1990);
U.S. Olympic Committee Sportsman of the Year (1990); FILA Outstanding Wrestler of the Year (1991);
USA Wrestling Athlete of the Year (1989); Amateur Wrestling News Man of the Year (1988); U.S. Olympic Committee Titan Award (2004);
Named one of the 100 Greatest Olympians of All-Time (1996); Member, FILA Hall of Fame (Inducted in 2003);
Distinguished Member, National Wrestling Hall of Fame (inducted in 1997); Member, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (inducted in 1997);
Member, NCAA 75th Anniversary Team (2005); NWCA College Wrestler of the Year (1987)

Oklahoma State University head coach John Smith has won at all levels, both as a wrestler and a coach. He's widely known for his capabilities on his feet, but he also had tremendous success pinning. Pinning, to Coach Smith, is the pinnacle of an individual match and he continually states the importance of not just practicing pinning a lot, but practicing 'getting to the pin' as well.

Combinations and Breakdowns

Smith covers several different pinning combinations as well as four major breakdowns that can get wrestlers to that point. This video begins with four breakdowns before covering eight different turns for the pin. All of Smith's turns can be performed from each of the various breakdowns, which is what makes this series so effective! Without the breakdowns, wrestlers cannot expect to score near-fall points or get occasional pins.

Pinning Situations

Coach Smith breaks down pinning from the feet as well as pinning off of an opponent's attack. These are particularly important areas since opponents are vulnerable as they attack and you can make things end in a hurry if you take advantage of the opportunity. Smith shows three different pins from each spot, and, how to ensure you finish the match quickly to prevent the opponent from ever having a chance.

Every wrestler loves the excitement of the pin, and this video, from one of the all-time great pinning artists, will help you get more pins. Coach Smith shows solid technique that progresses from the beginning of the breakdown through a basic, but effective pin. Perfect for athletes and coaches at any level.

59 minutes. 2019.


Mastering Transitions

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with Dave Malecek,
UW-Lacrosse Head Coach;
7x WIAC Mertz Mortoreilli Coach of the Year; WIAC Coaching Staff of the Year (2018);
2015 NCAA III Midwest Region Coach of the Year; 2010 D3wrestle.com Coach of the Year;
2007 NCAA Rookie Coach of the Year; led UW-L to a top-four finish at the NCAA D-III National Championships in seven straight seasons (2007-2013)

In this video, UW-Lacrosse's Dave Malecek dives into an area of wrestling where you can rack up points: transitions. He demonstrates various drilling techniques that he uses within his own program to help his athletes take advantage of their natural areas of strength. You'll learn all about chain wrestling from your wrestlers' core positions and how to improve their overall transition skills.

Core Move

Developing a "core", or a 'go-to' move, is an essential aspect of Coach Malecek's approach to transition wrestling. Each sequence of moves always ends with the wrestler's chosen core move. This technique helps build muscle memory and allows athletes to complete a smoother transition from move to move.

Chain Wrestling

Coach Malecek focuses on chain wrestling for his athletes. He firmly believes that they can score more points if they begin with positions where they already feel comfortable and strong.

You'll see Malecek and his wrestlers begin with their final turns for points. From there, they move on to their breakdown and transitioning to those turns. Finally, they slowly progress to attacks on their feet and then ultimately transition to their turns.

Malecek shows the importance isn't just in the traditional approach to transitioning to a turn, but flipping that approach upside down and working backward. Sometimes, the best way to approach a challenging situation is to hit it from the complete opposite side. You'll get some ideas that buck traditional logic that have helped Coach Malecek's athletes win big matches.

If you want an insightful look into how to better drill transitions, this video from Coach Malecek is a great choice. Score more points and win more duals this season!

59 minutes. 2019.

Techniques and Tactics from the Neutral Position

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with Matt Meuleners,
Brown University Assistant Coach;
former University of Nebraska Assistant Coach;
Back-to-Back NCAA D-II National Champion and 4x All-American at Northern State University

Matt Meuleners shows you the tricks and techniques he used to win two NCAA D-II titles. He demonstrates multiple attacks - focusing heavily on the high crotch and single leg - from multiple tie-ups and positions. Although the technique is designed for heavyweights, it is applicable to athletes of all sizes. His skill set is universal and he's masterful at teaching the little details that make it so effective for everyone.

On the Mat: Shot setups from ties, defense and short-offense

Coach Meuleners learned to use his size and skill to defeat some of the toughest wrestlers in the nation. He breaks down his best techniques for positions that heavyweights notoriously use to slow matches down.

Collar Ties

Learn how to get an inside tie when your opponent collar ties you, and how to adjust your stance so your posture doesn't get broken down. From the inside tie, you will learn a couple of offensive options depending on the reactions of your opponent.

From offensive collar ties, you will see how to get to a single leg when your opponent tries to get an inside tie, and how to get to a high crotch after switching to another collar tie with your opposite hand.

Modified 2-on-1

The modified 2-on-1 resembles a reverse arm drag in regard to hand position. This tie is great because as you circle into it, you have an excellent chance of getting deep into a high crotch, which is low risk and requires minimal effort; or, if your opponent squares up as you are circling in, he presents you with the opportunity to get a snatch single.

Underhooks

The number one move for a heavyweight from an underhook should be the snatch single on the same side. Meuleners goes into detail on how to get to the snatch single and finish it. If your opponent has head position, he shows how to easily snap the opponent down and get to a front head lock.

As a smaller heavyweight, Meuleners became well-versed on how to clear underhooks and turn them to his advantage. He demonstrates three easy and simple ways to clear and get out of the underhook.

Leg Attack Defense and Counter Offense

Meuleners will explain why the common reaction of pulling your leg back while trying to defend either of them is incorrect. After successfully defending the leg attack, Meuleners combines this with a section on short offense. He demonstrates ways to score when:

  • Your opponent starts standing.
  • Your opponent grabs the elbow you are using to hold the front head lock.
  • Your opponent starts quad podding.

Produced at the 2017 USA Wrestling Silver Coaches Clinic in Lincoln (NE).

62 minutes. 2018.

All Access High School Wrestling Practice with Jim Jackson

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with Jim Jackson,
Shakopee High School (MN) Head Wrestling Coach;
2019 Minnesota HS 3A Team State Champions;
has coached 65+ Minnesota High School Individual State Champions;
former Apple Valley HS (MN) Head Wrestling Coach;
14x Minnesota HS Team State Championships (at Apple Valley HS);
2x High School National Champions;
overall record of 618-27-3 in 15 years at Apple Valley as head coach (in total, was a part of 32 seasons at Apple Valley and 24 State Championships);
2008 National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) High School Coach of the Year;
2002 National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) Wrestling Coach of the Year;
2001 USA Wrestling Magazine National High School Coach of the Year

Wrestling coaches, especially at the high school level, are in for a treat with this All Access practice series featuring Jim Jackson. Coach Jackson is one of the most decorated high school coaches in the nation, having won double digit team state championships in Minnesota along with two national championships.

This unique video offers you the chance to see how Jackson changes his approach to practice from the beginning of the season to the end. Four sessions in total are included - two from December and two from February - to give you an idea of what you should do to get the most out of your wrestlers so they're peaking at the right times and competing for championships.

Structuring Practice

Coach Jackson explains how he structures practice in terms of assigning assistant coaches to coach specific wrestlers based on the rapport each coach has with different athletes. Additionally, the structure of drill sessions is discussed with an emphasis on wrestlers drilling the holds they feel most comfortable with. Fundamentals must continually be stressed, and several great coaching points are shared throughout the drill session.

Pinning Combinations

You'll watch as Jackson's team drills pinning combinations, including a near side cradle and arm bar. Practice concludes with a live wrestling session in which athletes focus on improving positions rather than completing a full match. Situational wrestling is covered in-depth and serves as a huge learning curve accelerator for young wrestlers while limiting risk of injury during an intense practice.

Chain Wrestling and Live Wrestling Drills

Coach Jackson and his staff demonstrate some of the creative practice session structures they have found to keep practices engaging and purposeful. You'll see the "grind match drill" (which is also a great conditioning drill), live wrestling drills such as the "12 point drill' and "3 way drill", and several high intensity exercises that teach, and reinforce, positioning skills and hand fighting.

Escapes and Reversal Techniques

Several escape techniques are taught and drilled in these practice sessions. Included are many ways to create motion to execute both an inside leg and outside leg stand up. Also taught is how to get away from your opponent once they're on their feet, as well as leg in the air defense.

Jackson and his staff work with their wrestlers on several ways to create motion to set up a stand up, plus set ups and finishes to the front headlock series. You'll also see how the switch and switch defense are taught and drilled by Jackson and his staff.

Overall, this is an excellent video presentation over several practice sessions that provide valuable insight into the world of a championship-caliber high school program in one of the most competitive wrestling states in the country. This video set is a 'must have' for all wrestling coaches!

199 minutes. 2019.

USA Wrestling Silver Coaches College 3-pack

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WRD-05618A:

with Kevin Jackson,
National Freestyle Developmental Coach; 2017 US Men's Junior World Freestyle Team Head Coach;
former Iowa State University Head Coach; forrmer US World Team Coach;
1992 Olympic Gold Medalist; 3x World Champion;
4x NCAA DI All American wrestler;
distinguished member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame;
1995 John Smith Award as National Freestyle Wrestler of the Year;
1992 Amateur Wrestling News Man of the Year;
1991 USA Wrestling and USOC Wrestler of the Year;
Iowa State University Athletics Hall of Fame inductee;
LSU Athletic Hall of Fame inductee

Kevin Jackson's experience as a coach and one of the top wrestlers in United States history has given him the opportunity to develop a clear understanding of what it takes to compete at a high level. These are the same world-class skills that he uses with the wrestlers in the Elite Athlete Program in order to prepare them to compete against the best wrestlers in the world.

The key to scoring from the neutral position is a wrestler's ability to quickly change between an offensive and defensive mindset. Coach Jackson demonstrates how to effectively use a wrestler's body to defend a leg attack and to immediately turn the table on the opponent with an offensive attack. He also uses his experience to make it clear that the combination of efficient technique and determination to win the situation is the difference-maker in a wrestler's performance.

Neutral Positioning

Coach Jackson explains the importance of a wrestler's body position in the neutral position for both offense and defense. This will shift a wrestler's mentality to not allow an opponent in on their legs, but that they should be in on the opponent's legs. Topics Jackson covers include:

  • How a wrestler should use their head to close the gap or defend a shot of an opponent.
  • Why the best reaction to an opponent's shot is a head-down leg away action.
  • How to use ties to control the opponent with a thumb block or create offense with a snap and go behind, snap and shoot, and how to snap an opponent after a fake shot attempt.
  • A drill that will allow a wrestler to open an offensive scoring opportunity from a half sprawl or full sprawl reaction.

Coach Jackson also covers efficient ways of finishing a single leg when the opponent is using a shin whizzer as well as a high-crotch from the crackdown position.

Counter Offense

Next, Jackson demonstrates how good defense can open scoring opportunities. He touches on:

  • How to run corners in order to create scoring opportunities on your opponent after defending their shot.
  • When a wrestler should use a front headlock and how to finish with a go behind, jab step near-ankle and Kendall Cross's jab step variation.
  • The mentality needed to instantly switch from a defensive to an offensive mindset.

Coach Jackson provides insight into how a wrestler should always be looking to score and how to capitalize on a defensive situation by turning it into an offensive situation. These skills can help an average wrestler become a dominant wrestler by opening up more scoring opportunities.

60 minutes. 2019.



WRD-05618B:

with Bill Zadick,
US National Freestyle Head Coach;
2018 UWW World Cup Champions (Freestyle);
2017 World Team Champions (Men's Freestyle);
2006 Freestyle World Champion,
1996 NCAA Division I National Champion (University of Iowa)

U.S. National Freestyle head coach Bill Zadick spends countless hours analyzing the best wrestlers in the world. This has given him the opportunity to realize that mastery of the fundamental positions are not only important for success, but are also often overlooked in preparation.

The key to winning big matches is a wrestler's ability to demonstrate mastery of the fundamental positions. Coach Zadick demonstrates how to use the body properly to not only defend an opponent but to also open an offensive attack, such as adjusting the head position in order to clear an underhook for an offensive leg attack. He provides a clear and precise understanding of exactly why the best wrestlers in the world are the best in this video.

The Fundamentals of Neutral

You will learn how wrestlers can use their body effectively in order to put themselves in a good position to defend and score. Coach Zadick explains why developing the fundamentals will complement any wrestler's unique style.

In this section, Zadick covers why a superior head position makes a difference in winning matches at the highest level. He also helps you understand how to close the gap with an opponent in order to open up scoring opportunities. Additionally, you'll discover why circling an opponent isn't the most effective way to create angles, and instead you should drive into your opponent.

The Fundamentals of Clearing Ties and Scoring

Coach Zadick demonstrates a variety of ways to clear ties in order to set-up scoring opportunities, including:

  • How adjusting head position will allow a wrestler to clear a tie, such as an underhook, and put themselves into a scoring position.
  • How good hip position is the difference maker in finishing a takedown underneath an opponent.
  • How a wrestler can get to their feet with the opponent's leg locked that they have 92.9% chance of scoring.

Coach Zadick also demonstrates how a wrestler can score on a lead leg attack, as well as in a more unconventional fashion by attacking the trail leg.

The Mental Game

Zadick finishes by discussing how the mentality of Kyle Snyder, Jordan Burroughs, and other top-tier wrestlers makes the difference in their preparation and performance. He's developed an understanding of how a wrestler should be fully engaged in order to excel. You'll learn why having a fully committed mentality is the difference maker in finishing takedowns, as well as how an offensive/defensive wrestler can elevate their performance against elite competition.

Coach Zadick provides insight into how wrestlers can be more effective and perform at a higher level through mastering fundamental skills. You will learn simple and effective tactics that make a big difference in tough matches.

50 minutes. 2019.



WRD-05618C:

with Gary Mayabb,
Staley (MO) High School Head Coach;
6X MO State High School Championships (Oak Park HS);
USA Wrestling Manager of Greco-Roman Programs;
USA Wrestling Gold level coach (highest level possible);
USA Wrestling Cadet Greco-Roman Coach of the Year (2014);
2X NWCA Region Coach of the Year and 2X State Coach of the Year;
as a wrestler, competed at Central Missouri (2X team captain) where he was an NCAA qualifier and was also a 4x qualifier for the US Olympic Team Trials

Watch and learn as Gary Mayabb breaks down strategies and skills that are essential for your wrestlers to develop into high-level competitors. He breaks his knowledge of Greco-Roman positioning into components that will help wrestlers in all styles improve their performances in competition.

Using three key concepts, your wrestlers will be able to get their opponents off-balance in the neutral position. These skills and strategies will enable athletes to safely and successfully take down the best opponents.

On the Mat

The three key concepts of push, vertical dropping and circling the trail leg are used to get your opponent off-balance and to create angles from the neutral position. Special attention is given to the 2-on-1 tie and how to best utilize it to be a legitimate threat in the neutral position. You'll learn:

  • Drills for your wrestlers that train them to chain wrestle.
  • 16 different variations of each takedown with the 4 ways in and 4 ways out strategy.
  • The A-Frame tie to attack a single leg which will lead to a simple back-side finish.

Classroom

In the classroom setting, Mayabb helps you develop a plan for your athletes to become the best version of themselves. Knowing the difference between training and overworking can be a huge factor in peaking your athletes. Combined with the proper amount of recovery and rest, you will have your wrestlers at their very best at the right time of the season. Additionally, you'll learn the three strategies Coach Mayabb uses to "Level Up" an athlete to get them competitive with high level opponents quickly.

Finally, Mayabb shows videos/slides of how to specifically train your wrestlers to chain wrestle.

Coach Mayabb uses his wealth of knowledge, his vast experience with international travel teams, his coaching experience at the high school level, and his experience as a Big 10 official to deliver an incredibly informative video. These concepts will get your wrestlers to "Level Up" quickly in your program!

184 minutes. 2019.



Kevin Jackson: Advanced Stance, Sprawl and Countering Leg Attacks

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with Kevin Jackson,
National Freestyle Developmental Coach; 2017 US Men's Junior World Freestyle Team Head Coach;
former Iowa State University Head Coach; forrmer US World Team Coach;
1992 Olympic Gold Medalist; 3x World Champion;
4x NCAA DI All American wrestler;
distinguished member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame;
1995 John Smith Award as National Freestyle Wrestler of the Year;
1992 Amateur Wrestling News Man of the Year;
1991 USA Wrestling and USOC Wrestler of the Year;
Iowa State University Athletics Hall of Fame inductee;
LSU Athletic Hall of Fame inductee

Kevin Jackson's experience as a coach and one of the top wrestlers in United States history has given him the opportunity to develop a clear understanding of what it takes to compete at a high level. These are the same world-class skills that he uses with the wrestlers in the Elite Athlete Program in order to prepare them to compete against the best wrestlers in the world.

The key to scoring from the neutral position is a wrestler's ability to quickly change between an offensive and defensive mindset. Coach Jackson demonstrates how to effectively use a wrestler's body to defend a leg attack and to immediately turn the table on the opponent with an offensive attack. He also uses his experience to make it clear that the combination of efficient technique and determination to win the situation is the difference-maker in a wrestler's performance.

Neutral Positioning

Coach Jackson explains the importance of a wrestler's body position in the neutral position for both offense and defense. This will shift a wrestler's mentality to not allow an opponent in on their legs, but that they should be in on the opponent's legs. Topics Jackson covers include:

  • How a wrestler should use their head to close the gap or defend a shot of an opponent.
  • Why the best reaction to an opponent's shot is a head-down leg away action.
  • How to use ties to control the opponent with a thumb block or create offense with a snap and go behind, snap and shoot, and how to snap an opponent after a fake shot attempt.
  • A drill that will allow a wrestler to open an offensive scoring opportunity from a half sprawl or full sprawl reaction.

Coach Jackson also covers efficient ways of finishing a single leg when the opponent is using a shin whizzer as well as a high-crotch from the crackdown position.

Counter Offense

Next, Jackson demonstrates how good defense can open scoring opportunities. He touches on:

  • How to run corners in order to create scoring opportunities on your opponent after defending their shot.
  • When a wrestler should use a front headlock and how to finish with a go behind, jab step near-ankle and Kendall Cross's jab step variation.
  • The mentality needed to instantly switch from a defensive to an offensive mindset.

Coach Jackson provides insight into how a wrestler should always be looking to score and how to capitalize on a defensive situation by turning it into an offensive situation. These skills can help an average wrestler become a dominant wrestler by opening up more scoring opportunities.

60 minutes. 2019.

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