Wrestling Mindset

Week 2 of a year long series for wrestlers:  If you have any suggestions on topics you might want me to write on email me. Monday Motivation #2 2023-24

Wednesday Wrestling Wisdom 1-23 Wednesday Wrestling Wisdom: “The Grit and Glory of High School Wrestling” by Jon Gums In the realm of high school sports, few activities demand as much...

Monday Motivation Getting off on the right foot by Jon Gums Official Wrestling Practice in North Dakota starts today, so I wrote this Monday Motivation Enjoy! Getting Started on the...

Seizing Victory: A Monday Motivation for High School Wrestling Athletes Greetings, Champions in the Making! As the sun rises on this glorious Monday morning, it brings with it a fresh...

Title: "8 Crucial Steps to Make This Wrestling Season Your Best Yet: A Coach's Ultimate Guide" Greetings, aspiring wrestling champions! As the wrestling season approaches, you might be wondering, "How...

Changing What You Can Change: The Wrestler's Journey through Hard Work, Attitude, Mindfulness, Effort, Focus, Fitness, and Emotion - by Jon Gums Dakota Grappler In the intense world of wrestling,...

Pre-Season Wrestling Motivation by Jon Gums Motivating yourself and your teammates during the preseason for high school wrestling is essential for building the mental and physical strength required for a...

Short reaction to Matthew McConaughey's Art of Livin event: Well I watched this yesterday... and got 10 major points... Here they are: 1. Choose trust over division.  Why am I...

It is true that a single decision can have the power to change the world. The impact of that decision can create a ripple effect that touches the lives of...

It is so much deeper than I will not quit! There are several things I find myself thinking over and over again with this book is: How does this apply...

Honest Abe, "I now understand that forgiveness has value only when it is given away."  What a powerful statement.  Powerful enough it dig deep within ones soul, to ask ones-self: ...

As I continue this read (The Traveler's Gift), my mind sometimes wonders to experiences I have had, or I compare things to either the same or the opposite reactions.  Follow...

A wise man once said, "A Journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step." We meet Columbus on this part of the journey before he found the new world,...

By far the most moving part of the book for me to this point.  Sometimes we all get complacent sit back and watch the crowd instead of not doing.  I...

Wow, and "The buck stops here."  I control my thoughts.  I control my emotions.  In the future when I am tempted to ask the question "Why me?"  I will immediately...

My goal is to Grow... Learn... with like hearted and minded people. I am looking for 5 accountability partners to do this Free event.  Join me and we can have...

Well, a good friend of mine "Bill Holtan" sent me a book is where this article starts.  Reading is fun, sitting down and giving yourself time to ingest it is...

#MotivationMonday Here's a Monday motivation statement for our wrestlers: Good morning, wrestlers! As you begin a new week, remember that success in wrestling and in life is not just about...

Know your Passion. I thought I should write a mini-course on this subject, but I am not sure where to start... Maybe this is it. I will start by trying...

Available for a short time... please send me a note (true evaluation) of this short book (33 pages) [email protected] Free read and enjoy! Coaches Lessons for Wrestlers After Ch 10......

Wow, I can't believe I am here. I want to say bitter/sweet comes to mind. Feeling come over me I have never felt before, tingly, nerves, tears and more I...

When I started teaching almost 30 years ago, I thought coaching was a bonus, a chance to get to not only know students at a different level, but to change...

When I started teaching almost 30 years ago, I thought coaching was a bonus, a chance to get to not only know students at a different level, but to change...

Wow, I am on a writing spree, and though why not today add a bit of wrestling poetry from my journal...  I hope you enjoy, feel free to add yours...

The Breakdown: 8 Ways to Motivate Young Wrestlers 1. Set clear goals and expectations. 2. Provide regular feedback and recognition. 3. Encourage a growth mindset and emphasize the importance of...

My Sunday evening thoughts … There has been a lot of controversy around participation awards and everyone getting something even if they didn’t win whether that was a ribbon, medal,...

50 Ways I wrote this in the mid to late 90s, it was copied and put on several other wrestling websites around the country.  I used to have a running...

Motivation Monday   Wrestlers get nervous, wrestlers get anxious, and wrestlers need something to get over the over-think mind matches.   The best wrestlers know how to use their pre-match...

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I was doing some research for motivation Monday... I know it is Wednesday but I could not resist adding this article I got from Tony Robbins...  with permission I got...