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
Read moreWednesday 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...
Read moreMonday 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...
Read moreSeizing 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...
Read moreTitle: "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...
Read moreChanging 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,...
Read morePre-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...
Read moreShort 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...
Read moreIt 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...
Read moreIt 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...
Read moreHonest 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: ...
Read moreAs 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...
Read moreA 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,...
Read moreBy 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...
Read moreWow, 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...
Read moreMy 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...
Read moreWell, 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...
Read more#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...
Read moreKnow 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...
Read moreAvailable 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......
Read moreWow, 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...
Read moreWhen 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...
Read moreWhen 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...
Read moreWow, 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...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreMy 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,...
Read more50 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...
Read moreMotivation 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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Read moreI 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...
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