Wrestling Mindset

Motivation Monday Speech: Full Steam Ahead by Jon Gums - Dakota Grappler Wrestlers, athletes, and warriors alike—today is the day we rise, and today is the day we take the...

Friday Fun Day: Making Wrestling Fun While Staying One Step Ahead by Jon Gums - Dakota Grappler Wrestling can be grueling, but it’s important to remember that it’s not all...

🥇 Takedown Tuesday: Building Champions from the Ground Up By Jon Gums, Dakota Grappler While wrestlers put in the work on the mat, there’s another force driving success from behind...

Monday Motivation for the Mat: Attack with Purpose and Lead by Example by Jon Gums - Dakota Grappler Wrestling isn't just about what happens on the mat—it's about seeing the...

🏋️‍♂️ Wrestling Workout Wednesday: Routine Breaker! 🏋️‍♀️ by Jon Gums - Dakota Grappler Good morning, warriors! It’s time to shake things up and bring some energy to your morning workouts!...

🥇 Takedown Tuesday: The Path to Wrestling Greatness Starts Within by Jon Gums Dakota Grappler In wrestling, victory on the mat is only a fraction of the battle. The real...

Monday Motivation- A Heartfelt Thank You This is a need to read!  Click the pdf and enjoy! Jon Gums Dakota Grappler

I wrote an article last year, this is one year later.  Dedicated to all parents especially wrestling moms. Reflecting on the Final Wrestling Event 1 year later  

This might be my best one yet! Monday Motivation #9   If you want to see any of the other Monday Motivations Click here

It has been a few weeks since my last "Monday Motivation" but as I wrote this I felt some of the principles I talked about in the first 7-8 articles...

Monday Motivation: #7 Title: A Fresh Start on the Mat: New Year and Mastering a Positive Mindset by Jon Gums - Dakota Grappler As we stand on the threshold of...

I forgot to publish this yesterday... So, make it a Monday Motivation on Tuesday... lol enjoy. Click on the pdf to avoid ads. Monday Motivation for High School Wrestlers #7...

Small List of Motivation articles by Jon Gums – Dakota Grappler Motivation Mondays Thoughts from a first time wrestling mother   Why do wrestlers get nervous?   Seizing Victory Motivation...

Click on the red pdf if you want to escape from the ads... or to print this. Monday Motivation #6 trust the process click here on this link if you...

Monday Motivation Part 5

Part 4 of a series... Monday Motivation The Hero's Journey of Wrestling check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

Great article for today, Thanksgiving to avoid ads click on this pdf version Have a Thankful Heart, High School Wrestling

Monday Motivation: Part 3 “Why High School Students Wrestle” Click on pdf to avoid ads. Monday Motivation- Part 3 “Why High School Students Wrestle”

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...