Hello Dakota wrestling community,
Quick question for other coaches and parents: How do you teach mental resilience to young wrestlers?
I've noticed something interesting - my son plays games mental approach is surprisingly similar to wrestling:
1. **Persistence** - You fail a level 100 times but keep trying
2. **Focus** - One mistake and you start over (just like a match)
3. **Learning patterns** - Study your opponent's moves vs study level obstacles
4. **Staying calm under pressure** - Both require composure
I'm not saying gaming replaces training, but I've found it's a good way to talk about growth mindset with kids. When they rage quit Geometry Dash, I remind them: "This is exactly like when you're down in a match - do you quit or adapt?"
Has anyone else used analogies from things kids enjoy to teach wrestling mentality?
Would love to hear your approaches!
Go Grapplers! 🤼♂️
Hello Dakota wrestling community,
Quick question for other coaches and parents: How do you teach mental resilience to young wrestlers?
I've noticed something interesting - my son plays games mental approach is surprisingly similar to wrestling:
1. **Persistence** - You fail a level 100 times but keep trying
2. **Focus** - One mistake and you start over (just like a match)
3. **Learning patterns** - Study your opponent's moves vs study level obstacles
4. **Staying calm under pressure** - Both require composure
I'm not saying gaming replaces training, but I've found it's a good way to talk about growth mindset with kids. When they rage quit Geometry Dash, I remind them: "This is exactly like when you're down in a match - do you quit or adapt?"
Has anyone else used analogies from things kids enjoy to teach wrestling mentality?
Would love to hear your approaches!
Go Grapplers! 🤼♂️
