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Short Offense: Techniques to Score!

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with Lennie Zalesky,
Cal Baptist University Head Coach;
has coached wrestlers to 30 All-American awards and seven individual national championships;
2013 NCWA National Champions;
former UC Davis Head Coach;
2007 Pac-10 Coach of the Year;
2018 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2018 California Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2010 Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
as an athlete, was a 3x All-American at the University of Iowa

Short offense is a position that isn't often taken advantage of by wrestlers, because most coaches don't focus on it nearly as much as they do on leg attacks, hand fighting and mat work. This is a shame because being good in the short offense position is an opportunity to score easy points off your opponent's shots, whilst expending minimal energy.

The short offense position commonly occurs after you have nullified your opponent's leg attacks and they are down on their knees. Most of the offensive techniques on this instructional video from Lennie Zalesky are shown from this scenario, but you will also learn a couple of ways to get to the short offense position from your feet.

Coach Zalesky begins by showing a few situations that commonly lead to the short offense position, and how to recognize it is an opportune time to score easy points for a take down, or a potential pin.

After an Opponent's Shot

The first offensive move Zalesky shows is how to block your opponent's shot with your hands, snap them down and get your takedown points with a go-behind. During this section, he explains the intricacies of how to place all your weight onto your opponent, making them feel uncomfortable and hindering them from being able to amount any sort of counterattack. It's an easy move to learn that is helpful for the beginner or advanced wrestler, and to reinforce it, Zalesky shows a couple of ways to drill and practice it so your technique becomes perfect.

After your opponent has shot in on you and they're on their knees, the most common thing they will do is grab one of your elbows and hope for a stalemate. Coach Zalesky shows several ways to score when your opponent has grabbed your elbow. You will learn how to:

  • Pull your elbow out and snap them back down and get your go-behind points
  • Turn the elbow hold into a pin with two different techniques called the "pancake" and the "drop, slide and catch"
  • Get to an ankle pick when they try to stand up

On The Elbows

If your opponent doesn't grab one of your elbows, Coach Zalesky shows how to properly cup your opponent's chin and drag them down so both their elbows are on the mat. Once your opponent is on their elbows, Zalesky shows a series of techniques:

  • How to execute a conventional go-behind, emphasizing the importance of putting all your weight on the opponent with your hips and legs
  • Use a shoulder-to-shoulder pull to get a go-behind
  • Pin your opponent with a chest throw from the double over position

If your opponent happens to get to one of your legs, Zalesky also shows how to get a pin with a front quarter nelson.

From the Feet

Getting to the short offense position after your opponent has shot on you is by far the most common way to get there. However, for the more aggressive wrestler who wants to be the one to initiate the move, Coach Zalesky shows how to bring your opponent down to the mat from the standing position. Whilst on your feet, you can drag your opponent down to the mat either by faking an ankle pick to a front headlock, or using an underhook to circle your opponent into the front headlock position.

Overall, this is an excellent video that shows coaches and wrestlers multiple scoring opportunities from the short offense position. Short offense gives wrestlers an easy way to score points off of opponents' failed leg attacks, whilst expending minimal energy. If the short offense position gives you problems, or you want to become more offensive from it, this instruction you need!

51 minutes. 2020.


Set-Ups & Tie-Ups for a Great Shot!

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with Lennie Zalesky,
Cal Baptist University Head Coach;
has coached wrestlers to 30 All-American awards and seven individual national championships;
2013 NCWA National Champions;
former UC Davis Head Coach;
2007 Pac-10 Coach of the Year;
2018 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2018 California Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2010 Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
as an athlete, was a 3x All-American at the University of Iowa

Coach Lennie Zalesky possesses over 30 years of coaching experience and has seen it all. A huge key to his success was not getting stuck underneath opponents on their shots. In this video, Zalesky delivers many of the techniques he's taught his wrestlers over the years to move their opponents and avoid getting stuck in a disadvantage situation.

Effectively Move Your Opponent

Coach Zalesky begins with an explanation of the origins of these techniques and how mastering the ability to get your opponent to move into position is key to scoring consistently. Next, you'll see how to get into an inside tie position, which is the most effective way to control your opponent. Zalesky also goes into detail about how to apply pressure and utilize the back step effectively.

Set-Ups for the Hi-C, Single Leg, and Double Leg Takedown

Coach Zalesky continues by demonstrating how inside tie-ups can be coordinated with the back step to set up several takedowns, including the hi-c, single and double leg takedowns. He also covers how to stay out of bad position on takedowns by refraining from chasing your opponent's legs, and instead moving their legs where you want them to be.

As an added bonus, Zalesky demonstrates how to best prevent being stuck under your opponent's sprawl. In all, you'll learn how to:

  • Set up a single leg shot on either leg
  • Avoid chasing your opponent's leg on a hi-c or double leg
  • Clear your opponent's arms and keep your hips under your shoulders to avoid being stuck in bad positions

This is a great addition to any wrestling coach's library. Coach Zalesky shares some of the best techniques available to help your wrestlers become unstoppable on their feet!

49 minutes. 2020.

Lennie Zalesky Wrestling 3-Pack

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WRD-05720A:

with Lennie Zalesky,
Cal Baptist University Head Coach;
has coached wrestlers to 30 All-American awards and seven individual national championships;
2013 NCWA National Champions;
former UC Davis Head Coach;
2007 Pac-10 Coach of the Year;
2018 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2018 California Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2010 Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
as an athlete, was a 3x All-American at the University of Iowa

The 2-on-1 is a tie that came onto the scene back when wrestlers from the Soviet Union used it to dominate their opponents in the international wrestling scene. It is also commonly known as a "Russian Tie." Since then, the tie-up has gone on to become synonymous as an offensive tie-up in the same league as an under-hook or an inside tie.

In this video, Lennie Zalesky shows you how to use the 2-on-1 and the baseball grip as controlling ties to create multiple leg attack and throwing opportunities.

The 2-on-1

There are two ways to hold a 2-on-1. The first and most common is when you have one hand on the wrist and the other under the armpit. The second is where you grab your own wrist and have a hold, which is best described as a reverse figure four. Coach Zalesky shows you how to attack utilizing the reverse figure four 2-on-1 to control your opponent's movement and put yourself in position to score a takedown.

Zalesky shows how to use the 2-on-1 to drag your opponent to the floor and get the takedown, use it as a lock/hold to stand your opponent up and get hip-to-hip to attack with a snatch single, as well as multiple attack options contingent on how your opponent reacts, including:

  • High crotch
  • Double leg
  • Over-the-head throw
  • Head and arm throw
  • Polish throw

You will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the reverse figure-four 2-on-1 and how dominant it can be.

The Baseball Grip

The baseball grip is a tie-up that is not well known, and a tie-up Coach Zalesky himself admits not many coaches teach their athletes to defend. You can use the baseball grip to get one up on your competition and to confuse and control them to create numerous attacking opportunities.

Coach Zalesky begins by showing a couple ways to get into the position, and explains why it is a hard position for your opponent to get out of once you have it. From the baseball grip, you'll see Zalesky present numerous attacking opportunities, showing you how to get to a high crotch, single leg, front headlock, and polish throw. All these attacking options depend on how your opponent reacts and which ones you favor.

Coach Zalesky ends by quickly recapping all the attacks he has shown on the video as a reminder of the myriad of options available. This is an excellent instructional video dealing with the reverse figure four version of the 2-on-1 and the baseball grip; two tie-ups that are not understood well by many coaches and wrestlers, but are highly effective in creating offensive leg attacks and throwing opportunities.

50 minutes. 2020.



WRD-05720B:

with Lennie Zalesky,
Cal Baptist University Head Coach;
has coached wrestlers to 30 All-American awards and seven individual national championships;
2013 NCWA National Champions;
former UC Davis Head Coach;
2007 Pac-10 Coach of the Year;
2018 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2018 California Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2010 Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
as an athlete, was a 3x All-American at the University of Iowa

Short offense is a position that isn't often taken advantage of by wrestlers, because most coaches don't focus on it nearly as much as they do on leg attacks, hand fighting and mat work. This is a shame because being good in the short offense position is an opportunity to score easy points off your opponent's shots, whilst expending minimal energy.

The short offense position commonly occurs after you have nullified your opponent's leg attacks and they are down on their knees. Most of the offensive techniques on this instructional video from Lennie Zalesky are shown from this scenario, but you will also learn a couple of ways to get to the short offense position from your feet.

Coach Zalesky begins by showing a few situations that commonly lead to the short offense position, and how to recognize it is an opportune time to score easy points for a take down, or a potential pin.

After an Opponent's Shot

The first offensive move Zalesky shows is how to block your opponent's shot with your hands, snap them down and get your takedown points with a go-behind. During this section, he explains the intricacies of how to place all your weight onto your opponent, making them feel uncomfortable and hindering them from being able to amount any sort of counterattack. It's an easy move to learn that is helpful for the beginner or advanced wrestler, and to reinforce it, Zalesky shows a couple of ways to drill and practice it so your technique becomes perfect.

After your opponent has shot in on you and they're on their knees, the most common thing they will do is grab one of your elbows and hope for a stalemate. Coach Zalesky shows several ways to score when your opponent has grabbed your elbow. You will learn how to:

  • Pull your elbow out and snap them back down and get your go-behind points
  • Turn the elbow hold into a pin with two different techniques called the "pancake" and the "drop, slide and catch"
  • Get to an ankle pick when they try to stand up

On The Elbows

If your opponent doesn't grab one of your elbows, Coach Zalesky shows how to properly cup your opponent's chin and drag them down so both their elbows are on the mat. Once your opponent is on their elbows, Zalesky shows a series of techniques:

  • How to execute a conventional go-behind, emphasizing the importance of putting all your weight on the opponent with your hips and legs
  • Use a shoulder-to-shoulder pull to get a go-behind
  • Pin your opponent with a chest throw from the double over position

If your opponent happens to get to one of your legs, Zalesky also shows how to get a pin with a front quarter nelson.

From the Feet

Getting to the short offense position after your opponent has shot on you is by far the most common way to get there. However, for the more aggressive wrestler who wants to be the one to initiate the move, Coach Zalesky shows how to bring your opponent down to the mat from the standing position. Whilst on your feet, you can drag your opponent down to the mat either by faking an ankle pick to a front headlock, or using an underhook to circle your opponent into the front headlock position.

Overall, this is an excellent video that shows coaches and wrestlers multiple scoring opportunities from the short offense position. Short offense gives wrestlers an easy way to score points off of opponents' failed leg attacks, whilst expending minimal energy. If the short offense position gives you problems, or you want to become more offensive from it, this instruction you need!

51 minutes. 2020.



WRD-05720C:

with Lennie Zalesky,
Cal Baptist University Head Coach;
has coached wrestlers to 30 All-American awards and seven individual national championships;
2013 NCWA National Champions;
former UC Davis Head Coach;
2007 Pac-10 Coach of the Year;
2018 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2018 California Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2010 Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
as an athlete, was a 3x All-American at the University of Iowa

Coach Lennie Zalesky possesses over 30 years of coaching experience and has seen it all. A huge key to his success was not getting stuck underneath opponents on their shots. In this video, Zalesky delivers many of the techniques he's taught his wrestlers over the years to move their opponents and avoid getting stuck in a disadvantage situation.

Effectively Move Your Opponent

Coach Zalesky begins with an explanation of the origins of these techniques and how mastering the ability to get your opponent to move into position is key to scoring consistently. Next, you'll see how to get into an inside tie position, which is the most effective way to control your opponent. Zalesky also goes into detail about how to apply pressure and utilize the back step effectively.

Set-Ups for the Hi-C, Single Leg, and Double Leg Takedown

Coach Zalesky continues by demonstrating how inside tie-ups can be coordinated with the back step to set up several takedowns, including the hi-c, single and double leg takedowns. He also covers how to stay out of bad position on takedowns by refraining from chasing your opponent's legs, and instead moving their legs where you want them to be.

As an added bonus, Zalesky demonstrates how to best prevent being stuck under your opponent's sprawl. In all, you'll learn how to:

  • Set up a single leg shot on either leg
  • Avoid chasing your opponent's leg on a hi-c or double leg
  • Clear your opponent's arms and keep your hips under your shoulders to avoid being stuck in bad positions

This is a great addition to any wrestling coach's library. Coach Zalesky shares some of the best techniques available to help your wrestlers become unstoppable on their feet!

49 minutes. 2020.



2-on-1 Control Series: Russian Ties & Baseball Grip

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with Lennie Zalesky,
Cal Baptist University Head Coach;
has coached wrestlers to 30 All-American awards and seven individual national championships;
2013 NCWA National Champions;
former UC Davis Head Coach;
2007 Pac-10 Coach of the Year;
2018 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2018 California Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
2010 Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee;
as an athlete, was a 3x All-American at the University of Iowa

The 2-on-1 is a tie that came onto the scene back when wrestlers from the Soviet Union used it to dominate their opponents in the international wrestling scene. It is also commonly known as a "Russian Tie." Since then, the tie-up has gone on to become synonymous as an offensive tie-up in the same league as an under-hook or an inside tie.

In this video, Lennie Zalesky shows you how to use the 2-on-1 and the baseball grip as controlling ties to create multiple leg attack and throwing opportunities.

The 2-on-1

There are two ways to hold a 2-on-1. The first and most common is when you have one hand on the wrist and the other under the armpit. The second is where you grab your own wrist and have a hold, which is best described as a reverse figure four. Coach Zalesky shows you how to attack utilizing the reverse figure four 2-on-1 to control your opponent's movement and put yourself in position to score a takedown.

Zalesky shows how to use the 2-on-1 to drag your opponent to the floor and get the takedown, use it as a lock/hold to stand your opponent up and get hip-to-hip to attack with a snatch single, as well as multiple attack options contingent on how your opponent reacts, including:

  • High crotch
  • Double leg
  • Over-the-head throw
  • Head and arm throw
  • Polish throw

You will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the reverse figure-four 2-on-1 and how dominant it can be.

The Baseball Grip

The baseball grip is a tie-up that is not well known, and a tie-up Coach Zalesky himself admits not many coaches teach their athletes to defend. You can use the baseball grip to get one up on your competition and to confuse and control them to create numerous attacking opportunities.

Coach Zalesky begins by showing a couple ways to get into the position, and explains why it is a hard position for your opponent to get out of once you have it. From the baseball grip, you'll see Zalesky present numerous attacking opportunities, showing you how to get to a high crotch, single leg, front headlock, and polish throw. All these attacking options depend on how your opponent reacts and which ones you favor.

Coach Zalesky ends by quickly recapping all the attacks he has shown on the video as a reminder of the myriad of options available. This is an excellent instructional video dealing with the reverse figure four version of the 2-on-1 and the baseball grip; two tie-ups that are not understood well by many coaches and wrestlers, but are highly effective in creating offensive leg attacks and throwing opportunities.

50 minutes. 2020.

Scott Goodale's Relentless Pursuit of Excellence in Wrestling Series

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WRD-05748A:

with Scott Goodale,
Rutgers University Head Coach;
has coached two individual National Champions and 10 All-Americans;
2019 NCAA Tournament Coach of the Year;
2019 - WIN Magazine Dan Gable Coach of the Year & Mike Chapman Impact Award;
all-time winningest coach in Rutgers history;
former Jackson Memorial High School Head Coach;
2x New Jersey Group IV State Championships;
3x New Jersey High School Coach of the Year, 155-16 record in seven seasons;
South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee (2009)

Rutgers' Scott Goodale describes in detail his coaching philosophy and how he keeps his athletes' minds and bodies fresh during the season in this instructional video. Strategies for how to shake up practices are covered, as well as Goodale's thoughts on how practices must change up depending on the day of the week and part of the season you are in. You'll also discover the best time to let your student-athletes rest during the week in order to fend off fatigue throughout the competitive season.

Program-Building Philosophy

Coach Goodale begins by explaining how he created a model for building a program at Rutgers. He covers why recruiting, providing guidance for the social life of his wrestlers, and academics would combine to make up the backbone of his program.

You will find out what strategies Goodale uses to individually motivate his athletes. This starts by communicating the team philosophy before the season and each practice starts and extends into the post season. This will ensure that every athlete on your roster gets what they need to perform well at the end of the season.

Other often-neglected aspects of program building are covered, such as how to:

  • Make sure your staff is of one mind and on the same page.
  • Best scout opponents for each athlete on the team.
  • Keep injured athletes involved with the team.
  • Utilize your staff to maximize the benefit to the team.

Strength and Conditioning

Coach Goodale continues by detailing his philosophy on strength and conditioning. He gives an overview of how the strength and conditioning program is run at Rutgers during the off-season and in-season time periods. You'll get examples of how strength and conditioning work can be included during in-season practices without detracting from the technical aspects of wrestling practice.

This video provides several excellent tips on a wide range of topics related to starting and enhancing a wrestling program. It's a great addition to any wrestling coach's library!

40 minutes. 2020.



WRD-05748B:

with Scott Goodale,
Rutgers University Head Coach;
has coached two individual National Champions and 10 All-Americans;
2019 NCAA Tournament Coach of the Year;
2019 - WIN Magazine Dan Gable Coach of the Year & Mike Chapman Impact Award;
all-time winningest coach in Rutgers history;
former Jackson Memorial High School Head Coach;
2x New Jersey Group IV State Championships;
3x New Jersey High School Coach of the Year, 155-16 record in seven seasons;
South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee (2009)

Dominating the neutral position is the key to winning any match, but one must first understand the finer details from neutral. The ability to control, move, and attack an opponent in a systematic way is key to dominating.

Using a systematic approach to the neutral position, Scott Goodale demonstrates four key areas from neutral that will be a difference-maker in winning or losing, including closing the gap with an opponent, set-ups to leg attacks, short offense, and defending an opponent's set-ups. Coach Goodale also provides a series of drills that will allow anyone to master these positions.

Position to Score

Learn how to effectively close the gap with an opponent in order to score and avoiding being vulnerable to attacks. Coach Goodale explains three fundamental ways a wrestler can position themselves to score:

  • Head and Hands - A more aggressive approach to closing the gap by utilizing a collar tie.
  • Head and Attack the Hands - By gaining wrist control first, a wrestler will have more set-up options.
  • Elbow Down Block - Prevents any opponent from attacking a wrestler's legs and opens the door for a counter offense.

Goodale also explains the importance of splitting the opponent's body in half and why wrestlers should move their feet to create angles of attack.

Set-Ups and Leg Attacks

The difference in successfully getting to the legs of an opponent and scoring is the ability to set-up a leg attack. Coach Goodale demonstrates five easy, yet highly effective techniques that will be sure to increase any wrestler's takedown percentage:

  • Chop and Pop - An easy way to set-up a high crotch when an opponent is hanging on a collar tie.
  • Swing/Pull/Pop - Allows a wrestler to bait their opponent into reaching with both hands to set-up a double leg or high crotch.
  • Chop/Pop - Gives a wrestler an opening for a double leg by simultaneously chopping and popping an opponent's arms.
  • Wrist Grab - Allows a wrestler a variety of scoring options, such as a snatch single, swing single, or shrug, by taking control of an opponent's wrist.
  • 2 on 1 - An effective way to set-up a high crotch, double leg, front headlock, or far side ankle pick.

Goodale also breaks down how to counter some of the offensive attacks of an opponent after they have put a wrestler in a compromised position.

Go-Behinds

You'll learn how to develop a short offense that will allow anyone to immediately score on any opponent after stopping their shot or after snapping them down to the mat. Coach Goodale details a simple progression and why attacking the hamstrings will allow anyone to master the go-behind. You'll see:

  • Snap-down go-behind - An entry level drill to learn fundamental positioning.
  • Go-behind from the knees - Helps develop the ability to score on an opponent after the initial shot was stopped and they lunge forward.
  • Go-behind from the feet - Helps prepare a wrestler to stop and score off an opponent's shot.
  • Pull-down go-behind - Develop the ability to force an opponent into a go-behind position.

You will see how Coach Goodale systematically progresses wrestlers in the finer points of the go-behind through drilling. He also demonstrates a unique pressure drill that can be a game changer for a wrestler late in a match!

Coach Goodale provides everything you need in order to dominate and win from the neutral position. You will learn how to gain control of an opponent, split the body to create angles and set-up an attack, and develop an unstoppable short-offense series to win tough matches!

50 minutes. 2020.



WRD-05748C:

with Scott Goodale,
Rutgers University Head Coach;
has coached two individual National Champions and 10 All-Americans;
2019 NCAA Tournament Coach of the Year;
2019 - WIN Magazine Dan Gable Coach of the Year & Mike Chapman Impact Award;
all-time winningest coach in Rutgers history;
former Jackson Memorial High School Head Coach;
2x New Jersey Group IV State Championships;
3x New Jersey High School Coach of the Year, 155-16 record in seven seasons;
South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee (2009)

According to Rutgers University head coach Scott Goodale, one of the best ways to separate your wrestlers from the competition is to add the turk back point series. This technique can be mastered by any wrestler and be applied from the top position, neutral and in transition.

With the four-point near fall in college, your wrestlers can break a match open with the turk series. As your program is scouted, your wrestlers can transition to an arm turk (known as the Seibert at Rutgers). This technique can be applied when your opponent defends the traditional turk, as well as from a single leg attack.

Cross Wrist

As opponents fight the turk, a natural progression can be made to the cross wrist tilt. Coach Goodale covers options for transitioning to a traditional turk after scoring a near fall on the cross wrist, as well as how to develop proficiency in a re-bar tilt when the cross wrist is countered.

Turks and Cross Wrists from the Rear Standing Position

The beauty of the turk and cross wrist is that they can both be used from the rear standing position to score a near fall. Opponents will not be expecting them to be used at that moment in the match, and the tilts are very effective. You'll learn the best ways to pull this off to perfection from Coach Goodale.

With these techniques, Coach Goodale gives every wrestler the tools they to be confident from the top position. Your team will break matches open with near fall scoring with the turk and cross wrist tilts. Start developing these techniques with your team today!

40 minutes. 2020.



WRD-05748D:

with Scott Goodale,
Rutgers University Head Coach;
has coached two individual National Champions and 10 All-Americans;
2019 NCAA Tournament Coach of the Year;
2019 - WIN Magazine Dan Gable Coach of the Year & Mike Chapman Impact Award;
all-time winningest coach in Rutgers history;
former Jackson Memorial High School Head Coach;
2x New Jersey Group IV State Championships;
3x New Jersey High School Coach of the Year, 155-16 record in seven seasons;
South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee (2009)

The bottom position is the most neglected position in wrestling. As top wrestlers become more proficient, it is increasingly important to be able to avoid being ridden and turned in a match.

In this video, Coach Goodale will instruct you on the most common breakdown used in wrestling and demonstrates the most effective way to counter it for an escape. He then transitions to two other breakdowns and the best techniques to score an escape from them as well. Principles are covered that wrestlers should abide by no matter what breakdown is being applied.

Scoring from the Short Sit Out Position

Learn multiple ways to score from a short sit out position. Scoring options are based on how the top man reacts to the sit out, including:

  • Elbow fighting and hip heisting for the escape.
  • Recovering position to a tripod and a neutral control tie.
  • Scoring a reversal and big back points from the short sit out.

Defending Legs

Help your wrestlers turn an opponent's leg ride into their offense. Bottom wrestlers should be confident that they can score when an opponent puts a leg in using the principles and techniques Coach Goodale emphasizes.

The individual techniques are then put together into an entire sequence to be used from the bottom position. Drills are demonstrated that incorporate these skills as a progression, so that wrestlers become chain wrestlers, not stopping when their first scoring attempt is stopped.

With these techniques, Coach Goodale provides the tools every wrestler needs to be confident from the bottom position. Your team will know they can escape and score points from the bottom position, even against top competition!

35 minutes. 2020.



Scott Goodale's Relentless Pursuit of Excellence in Wrestling: Top Position

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with Scott Goodale,
Rutgers University Head Coach;
has coached two individual National Champions and 10 All-Americans;
2019 NCAA Tournament Coach of the Year;
2019 - WIN Magazine Dan Gable Coach of the Year & Mike Chapman Impact Award;
all-time winningest coach in Rutgers history;
former Jackson Memorial High School Head Coach;
2x New Jersey Group IV State Championships;
3x New Jersey High School Coach of the Year, 155-16 record in seven seasons;
South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee (2009)

According to Rutgers University head coach Scott Goodale, one of the best ways to separate your wrestlers from the competition is to add the turk back point series. This technique can be mastered by any wrestler and be applied from the top position, neutral and in transition.

With the four-point near fall in college, your wrestlers can break a match open with the turk series. As your program is scouted, your wrestlers can transition to an arm turk (known as the Seibert at Rutgers). This technique can be applied when your opponent defends the traditional turk, as well as from a single leg attack.

Cross Wrist

As opponents fight the turk, a natural progression can be made to the cross wrist tilt. Coach Goodale covers options for transitioning to a traditional turk after scoring a near fall on the cross wrist, as well as how to develop proficiency in a re-bar tilt when the cross wrist is countered.

Turks and Cross Wrists from the Rear Standing Position

The beauty of the turk and cross wrist is that they can both be used from the rear standing position to score a near fall. Opponents will not be expecting them to be used at that moment in the match, and the tilts are very effective. You'll learn the best ways to pull this off to perfection from Coach Goodale.

With these techniques, Coach Goodale gives every wrestler the tools they to be confident from the top position. Your team will break matches open with near fall scoring with the turk and cross wrist tilts. Start developing these techniques with your team today!

40 minutes. 2020.

Scott Goodale's Relentless Pursuit of Excellence in Wrestling: Neutral Position

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with Scott Goodale,
Rutgers University Head Coach;
has coached two individual National Champions and 10 All-Americans;
2019 NCAA Tournament Coach of the Year;
2019 - WIN Magazine Dan Gable Coach of the Year & Mike Chapman Impact Award;
all-time winningest coach in Rutgers history;
former Jackson Memorial High School Head Coach;
2x New Jersey Group IV State Championships;
3x New Jersey High School Coach of the Year, 155-16 record in seven seasons;
South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee (2009)

Dominating the neutral position is the key to winning any match, but one must first understand the finer details from neutral. The ability to control, move, and attack an opponent in a systematic way is key to dominating.

Using a systematic approach to the neutral position, Scott Goodale demonstrates four key areas from neutral that will be a difference-maker in winning or losing, including closing the gap with an opponent, set-ups to leg attacks, short offense, and defending an opponent's set-ups. Coach Goodale also provides a series of drills that will allow anyone to master these positions.

Position to Score

Learn how to effectively close the gap with an opponent in order to score and avoiding being vulnerable to attacks. Coach Goodale explains three fundamental ways a wrestler can position themselves to score:

  • Head and Hands - A more aggressive approach to closing the gap by utilizing a collar tie.
  • Head and Attack the Hands - By gaining wrist control first, a wrestler will have more set-up options.
  • Elbow Down Block - Prevents any opponent from attacking a wrestler's legs and opens the door for a counter offense.

Goodale also explains the importance of splitting the opponent's body in half and why wrestlers should move their feet to create angles of attack.

Set-Ups and Leg Attacks

The difference in successfully getting to the legs of an opponent and scoring is the ability to set-up a leg attack. Coach Goodale demonstrates five easy, yet highly effective techniques that will be sure to increase any wrestler's takedown percentage:

  • Chop and Pop - An easy way to set-up a high crotch when an opponent is hanging on a collar tie.
  • Swing/Pull/Pop - Allows a wrestler to bait their opponent into reaching with both hands to set-up a double leg or high crotch.
  • Chop/Pop - Gives a wrestler an opening for a double leg by simultaneously chopping and popping an opponent's arms.
  • Wrist Grab - Allows a wrestler a variety of scoring options, such as a snatch single, swing single, or shrug, by taking control of an opponent's wrist.
  • 2 on 1 - An effective way to set-up a high crotch, double leg, front headlock, or far side ankle pick.

Goodale also breaks down how to counter some of the offensive attacks of an opponent after they have put a wrestler in a compromised position.

Go-Behinds

You'll learn how to develop a short offense that will allow anyone to immediately score on any opponent after stopping their shot or after snapping them down to the mat. Coach Goodale details a simple progression and why attacking the hamstrings will allow anyone to master the go-behind. You'll see:

  • Snap-down go-behind - An entry level drill to learn fundamental positioning.
  • Go-behind from the knees - Helps develop the ability to score on an opponent after the initial shot was stopped and they lunge forward.
  • Go-behind from the feet - Helps prepare a wrestler to stop and score off an opponent's shot.
  • Pull-down go-behind - Develop the ability to force an opponent into a go-behind position.

You will see how Coach Goodale systematically progresses wrestlers in the finer points of the go-behind through drilling. He also demonstrates a unique pressure drill that can be a game changer for a wrestler late in a match!

Coach Goodale provides everything you need in order to dominate and win from the neutral position. You will learn how to gain control of an opponent, split the body to create angles and set-up an attack, and develop an unstoppable short-offense series to win tough matches!

50 minutes. 2020.

Scott Goodale's Relentless Pursuit of Excellence in Wrestling: Bottom Position

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with Scott Goodale,
Rutgers University Head Coach;
has coached two individual National Champions and 10 All-Americans;
2019 NCAA Tournament Coach of the Year;
2019 - WIN Magazine Dan Gable Coach of the Year & Mike Chapman Impact Award;
all-time winningest coach in Rutgers history;
former Jackson Memorial High School Head Coach;
2x New Jersey Group IV State Championships;
3x New Jersey High School Coach of the Year, 155-16 record in seven seasons;
South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee (2009)

The bottom position is the most neglected position in wrestling. As top wrestlers become more proficient, it is increasingly important to be able to avoid being ridden and turned in a match.

In this video, Coach Goodale will instruct you on the most common breakdown used in wrestling and demonstrates the most effective way to counter it for an escape. He then transitions to two other breakdowns and the best techniques to score an escape from them as well. Principles are covered that wrestlers should abide by no matter what breakdown is being applied.

Scoring from the Short Sit Out Position

Learn multiple ways to score from a short sit out position. Scoring options are based on how the top man reacts to the sit out, including:

  • Elbow fighting and hip heisting for the escape.
  • Recovering position to a tripod and a neutral control tie.
  • Scoring a reversal and big back points from the short sit out.

Defending Legs

Help your wrestlers turn an opponent's leg ride into their offense. Bottom wrestlers should be confident that they can score when an opponent puts a leg in using the principles and techniques Coach Goodale emphasizes.

The individual techniques are then put together into an entire sequence to be used from the bottom position. Drills are demonstrated that incorporate these skills as a progression, so that wrestlers become chain wrestlers, not stopping when their first scoring attempt is stopped.

With these techniques, Coach Goodale provides the tools every wrestler needs to be confident from the bottom position. Your team will know they can escape and score points from the bottom position, even against top competition!

35 minutes. 2020.


Scott Goodale's Relentless Pursuit of Excellence in Wrestling : Building a Wrestling Program 'Built to Last'

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with Scott Goodale,
Rutgers University Head Coach;
has coached two individual National Champions and 10 All-Americans;
2019 NCAA Tournament Coach of the Year;
2019 - WIN Magazine Dan Gable Coach of the Year & Mike Chapman Impact Award;
all-time winningest coach in Rutgers history;
former Jackson Memorial High School Head Coach;
2x New Jersey Group IV State Championships;
3x New Jersey High School Coach of the Year, 155-16 record in seven seasons;
South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee (2009)

Rutgers' Scott Goodale describes in detail his coaching philosophy and how he keeps his athletes' minds and bodies fresh during the season in this instructional video. Strategies for how to shake up practices are covered, as well as Goodale's thoughts on how practices must change up depending on the day of the week and part of the season you are in. You'll also discover the best time to let your student-athletes rest during the week in order to fend off fatigue throughout the competitive season.

Program-Building Philosophy

Coach Goodale begins by explaining how he created a model for building a program at Rutgers. He covers why recruiting, providing guidance for the social life of his wrestlers, and academics would combine to make up the backbone of his program.

You will find out what strategies Goodale uses to individually motivate his athletes. This starts by communicating the team philosophy before the season and each practice starts and extends into the post season. This will ensure that every athlete on your roster gets what they need to perform well at the end of the season.

Other often-neglected aspects of program building are covered, such as how to:

  • Make sure your staff is of one mind and on the same page.
  • Best scout opponents for each athlete on the team.
  • Keep injured athletes involved with the team.
  • Utilize your staff to maximize the benefit to the team.

Strength and Conditioning

Coach Goodale continues by detailing his philosophy on strength and conditioning. He gives an overview of how the strength and conditioning program is run at Rutgers during the off-season and in-season time periods. You'll get examples of how strength and conditioning work can be included during in-season practices without detracting from the technical aspects of wrestling practice.

This video provides several excellent tips on a wide range of topics related to starting and enhancing a wrestling program. It's a great addition to any wrestling coach's library!

40 minutes. 2020.

Tom Ryan's Non-Negotiables of Wrestling

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with Tom Ryan,
Ohio State University Head Coach;
2015 NCAA Champions - Back-to-Back NCAA Runner-up finishes (2007-2009);
Back-to-Back Big Ten Champions (2018-17) - 3x Big Ten Champions (2015, 2017-18);
2015 Big Ten Coach of the Year;
2009 NWCA Coach of the Year;
former Hofstra University Head Coach; 6x Conference Champions, 7x Conference Coach of the Year;
2x All-American at the University of Iowa

featuring Lou Rosselli,
University of Oklahoma Head Coach;
former Ohio State University Assistant Coach,
NWCA Assistant Coach of the Year (`09), USA Wrestling Freestyle `Coach of the Year' ('14);
3x U.S. Freestyle World Team Coach; USA Wrestling's `Terry McCann Freestyle Coach of the Year' ('07); 1996 Olympian, 2x All-American Wrestler (Edinboro)

Ever wonder what one of the nation's top wrestling coaches looks for personally in their wrestling prospects? You'll find out that and so much more in this video featuring Ohio State head wrestling coach, Tom Ryan!

Non-Negotiables

Coach Ryan starts with a PowerPoint presentation covering how his program battles COVID-era training and the principles he feels are non-negotiable for every wrestler to have. These non-negotiables apply both on and off the mat, and you'll be sure to want to adopt some of them into your own program immediately.

Core Fundamentals

All wrestlers should have a fundamental understanding of the basis of all wrestling techniques. In this video, Coach Ryan discusses the fundamentals that all wrestling techniques encompass and how to ensure you are doing them right.

You'll be able to watch examples and demonstrations as Coach Ryan walks you through many techniques on the mat. Additionally, Ryan demonstrates numerous wrestling skills, drills, and techniques to show and explain how his non-negotiables are incorporated with dedicated and focused training.

From beginner to advanced, this video has something for everyone. It's a treat to hear what a high-level coach looks for when scouting wrestlers, and then have them show you exactly how to develop the skills they look for in their next recruiting class. This session from Coach Ryan provides outstanding insight and valuable information.

60 minutes. 2021.

Takedown System to Dominate on Your Feet

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with Pablo Ubasa,
Ubasa Wrestling Academy Owner/Coach;
wrestled at the University of Iowa under legendary coach Dan Gable

Coach Pablo Ubasa has made a name for himself as one of the top club coaches in the country. One of the main reasons he has had such great success is his ability to develop high-level wrestlers through his easy-to-learn fundamental drills that have allowed his athletes to dominate on their feet.

Using a fundamental drill approach, Coach Ubasa demonstrates how to develop a wrestler to be dominant in three key areas, including how to move an opponent out of position, set up an offensive attack, and how to be on a constant attack. Ubasa also incorporates several combative games, such as wrist fighting, that create an intense and fun practice environment.

Moving, Pummeling, and Scoring

Coach Ubasa teaches you four fundamental drills and explains how they can be utilized to improve a wrestler's ability in the neutral position. These drills will help any wrestler understand the importance of maintaining proper position and footwork while working to get an opponent out of position. In all, you'll see how to help your wrestlers get their opponent out of position, get inside position themselves, improve their level change skills, and more.

Once an individual learns how to move their opponent out of position, then they will have the ability to go on the offensive. Ubasa covers several easy-to-learn drills that will allow any wrestler to create a dominant offense. Moves addressed include double underhooks, 2-on-1, and snap & spin.

Hard Drilling

Coach Ubasa has his wrestlers demonstrate two hard drilling scenarios that will allow you to see how your wrestlers can put together their learned skills in a match pace situation. Hard drilling will not only help an offensive wrestler develop the ability to chain wrestle, but it will also help the defensive wrestler work on maintaining and regaining proper position.

In all, this video will provide you with drills that complement and refine any wrestler's fundamental skills. Coach Ubasa is a great teacher and passes along some of his best methods to you!

29 minutes. 2021.

Scoring from the Top Position

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with Troy Steiner,
Fresno State University Head Coach;
Co-winner of the 2019 Mike Chapman Impact Award;
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)

For any wrestler to be successful, they need to be able to dominate opponents from the top position. All wrestlers need to know how to be effective without being predictable. The ability to turn your opponent is key to a wrestler's success. Using a progression of hand and hip control, Troy Steiner demonstrates three ways a wrestler can be dominant on top.

Adding Pressure

Coach Steiner provides in-depth technique on how to use hand control, chest pressure and hip placement to be able to control and turn your opponent with ease. He explains his preferences on how to approach the top position, including aggressive positioning and how it alone can limit the bottom athlete's options. Steiner then shows how to use this positioning to take advantage of those limitations.

Move Progression

You'll get a great drill in which wrestlers can practice riding opponents and work on changing directions to keep their opponent off balance.

The first series of moves shown are to set up your opponent to be turned using arm bars. Coach Steiner provides a multitude of scenarios where wrestlers can use effective hip, leg and hand placement to control their opponents.

The second series is attacking the opponent with leg rides. Steiner shows various ways you can use legs to turn your opponent.

In the last series, Steiner demonstrates half nelson technique. He shows how to place your hands and body to effectively turn your opponent with a half nelson maneuver.

This video from Coach Steiner takes you step-by-step for everything you'll need to be effective in the top position. His attention to using different grips and body weight will make your wrestlers potent when attacking opponents from the top position. Steiner shows stellar offensive arm bars, half-nelson and leg riding to help any wrestler be their best in the top position.

49 minutes. 2021.

Clearing Tie-Ups to Offense

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with Brian Antonelli,
Blair Academy Head Wrestling Coach;
2019 NHSCA National High School Wrestling Coach of the Year;
since taking over as head coach in 2014, has led Blair Academy to National Prep Team Titles from 2015 through 2019;
#1 ranking in the USA for 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019

Every wrestling match starts in the neutral position, and controlling ties can play a pivotal role in your success. In this video, coach Brian Antonelli shows how to clear your opponent's ties while creating your own offense. He also covers scramble drills and clearing legs so you can stay one step ahead of your opponent.

Clearing Ties

Coach Antonelli starts by showing a drill that can be used every day in warm-ups. He also discusses his thoughts on how to tie up with your opponent. This is followed up with Antonelli's methods for clearing several kinds of ties, including:

  • Collar ties, two different ways
  • Underhook
  • Single wrist control
  • Baseball bat grip

Controlling Ties Drills & Scramble Drills

After learning how to turn your opponent's ties into your own, Coach Antonelli shows three drills to help generate offense. He shows how to arm-wrestle your opponent's head, how to reroute your opponents shot, and how to snap, spin, and score. These drills can be used with many different offensive attacks, and you'll see how to add layers to these drills.

Next, Antonelli shows drills to help your wrestler learn how to scramble. He demonstrates how to scramble from a split position, low single position, and when you're hip to hip. These can be used in a live situation or with one person giving resistance.

Clearing Legs

Coach Antonelli finishes by covering leg defense. He starts out showing how to stop legs from coming in, and then explains how to counter a single boot or double boot.

This video will give you drills and techniques to counter tie ups and turn them into offense. It also does a nice job of showing you some scramble drills and how to counter legs. Coach Antonelli is a master of his craft and you'll be happy to learn some of his methods for success!

38 minutes. 2021.

High School Wrestling Essentials: Stance, Motion, & Wrestling on Your Feet

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with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

Coach John Klessinger of South River High School makes a point on how many programs overlook proper stance and motion. This is a mistake, as solid, fundamental stance and motion are a huge key to success!

With specialized and realistic drills, the stance and motion series presented by Klessinger in this video mimics realistic scenarios in order to build muscle recall for wrestlers of all levels.

Posturing and Positioning Drills

Learn how to approach common stance drills with dual purpose practice. Coach Klessinger explains the teaching points he emphasizes for each of his drills. You will see:

  • A different look at pummeling and other common "skill builders"
  • Hand and head position fighting drills
  • Push/pull drills
  • Shot drills

Performing Techniques from Motion

Coach Klessinger shows how good stances and proper motion set up a natural defense, while also strengthening a wrestler's offense. Snap downs, front headlock positioning, finishes and more are covered as part of his segment on motion.

This video from Coach Klessinger takes the end result of what's needed to score and reverse engineers it to the stances and footwork needed to make that result happen. The drills in this video are a must see for all coaches.

61 minutes. 2022.

High School Wrestling Essentials: Offensive Scoring & Attacks from Neutral

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with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

Neutral position in wrestling must be mastered for any athlete who hopes to reach elite status in the sport. Coach John Klessinger firmly believes an aggressive neutral position requires confidence and repetition. This video takes his approach to the neutral position and breaks it down in an easy-to-follow manner.

Neutral Position

You will learn a solid neutral position drill series that enables wrestlers to instinctively move in on their opponent. Coach Klessinger takes the time to demonstrate:

  • High crotch and singles
  • Taking shots
  • Fireman's carry
  • Drags
  • Shot finishes

Series Run and Finishing Techniques

Klessinger reinforces the idea of setting up shots to create an explosive and aggressive offense from the neutral position. Athletes counter and re-counter, running through the learned shots and flowing to available finishes. You'll also see Coach Klessinger cover additional takedowns and how the can be implemented in his practice series as well.

This neutral series is a must see for any program wanting to develop active and shoot-reshoot style wrestlers. Coach Klessinger does a phenomenal job covering the flow and ease of his system.

62 minutes. 2022.


High School Wrestling Essentials: Counter-Offense & Defense

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with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

South River High School head wrestling coach John Klessinger presents his best strategies for counter-offense and defense in this instructional video. You'll learn some great strategies to ensure your wrestlers don't succumb to common attacking methods and always remain ready to take advantage of opponent missteps.

Strategies for Defensive Wrestling

Coach Klessinger starts from a reference position and works backward, covering every angle from a defensive perspective. Having a good defense in wrestling can set up more points than any other position. This video takes Klessinger's approach from the end and walks you back through his fundamental program.

Defensive Position

Coach Klessinger shares a solid defensive drill series that enables wrestlers to instinctively move from a defensive position to an attack. He covers:

  • Home position
  • Drills to get behind the opponent
  • Pinning series from behind
  • Counters
  • Defending takedowns and more

With his practice segments, Coach Klessinger covers tips and inside tricks that make this system simple to learn. You'll also see additional takedown attack counters and how they can be implemented to fit into Klessinger's defense series.

The layout of Coach Klessinger's defensive series quickly develops muscle memory and reaction from wrestlers due to the flow and ease of the system. You will be thankful to have this video in your collection!

60 minutes. 2022.

High School Wrestling Essentials: Bottom Fundamentals

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with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

Wrestling from the bottom position is one of the most dangerous, yet rewarding strategies in the sport. John Klessinger, South River High School head coach, firmly believes a bottom defensive position requires strong reaction skills first and foremost, and once those skills have been established, wrestlers can continue to build their bottom position toolbox. This video takes Klessinger's approach from the beginning and walks you through his fundamental program.

Bottom Position

Learn how to set up your bottom position and the mindset needed to "get out." Coach Klessinger explains the teaching points he emphasizes for each of the bottom position drills. You'll see:

  • Bottom position setup
  • Base and riding drills
  • Hand fighting
  • Belly down defensiveness
  • Breakdown counters

Escape Techniques

With his practice segment, Coach Klessinger reinforces the idea of setting up the skills needed to explode out of the bottom position. A major emphasis is placed on spiral rides, which force the opponent to offer the wrist. You'll get many stand up variations and techniques, switch tips and tricks and a change over series. You'll also see Coach Klessinger utilize common match situations to role play the techniques into action to simulate live match action and urgency.

This video from Coach Klessinger gives you everything you need to know about wrestling from the bottom!

61 minutes. 2022.

High School Wrestling Essentials: Near Wrist Ride Series

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with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

Controlling your opponent from the top position can totally change a wrestling match. Coach John Klessinger shares techniques and strategies on how to be a dominant top wrestler with several breakdowns and a series of turns based off of a near wrist ride. He does a great job of showing each move from different angles and going into detail on each technique.

Top Position Fundamentals & Breakdowns

Coach Klessinger discusses the basic rules of riding, including how to line up, staying under the arms, and making adjustments. He shows a drill that helps the top wrestler maintain position and teaches the bottom wrestler to keep their knees under them.

In this video, you are shown three different breakdowns, including a spiral, near arm chop, and far knee far ankle. Klessinger then shows two versions of a drill to reinforce chain wrestling from the top position. These breakdowns make a great foundation for any wrestler.

Near Wrist Ride & Situations

Coach Klessinger's near wrist ride series gives you seven options for turning your opponent, starting from a near wrist ride. Klessinger shows multiple ways to run a half, different bars, and various tilts all beginning from capturing the near wrist. You will also see a drill to flatten your opponent when they get back up to their base, as well as two different versions of a drill to focus on chain wrestling from the top.

To conclude, Coach Klessinger shows four situation drills you can have your wrestlers use during practice. These are practical drills that will help reinforce the techniques that are demonstrated in this video.

Coach Klessinger provides a great series to help your wrestlers dominate from the top position. The breakdowns, turns, and drills in this video can be implemented into wrestling practice at any level.

60 minutes. 2022.

High School Wrestling Essentials: Developing Daily Practice Plans

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with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

The ability to design a practice plan is vital for any coach that is looking to develop a successful program year after year. Effective practice planning will allow you to constantly reflect and modify your practices to ensure consistent team improvement.

Using a simple structure, John Klessinger demonstrates four key elements of practice design: warm-up, conditioning, skill development, and situational wrestling. He utilizes his athletes to demonstrate and explains how to modify each element throughout the season.

Warm-Up & Conditioning

Learn how to not only develop a warm-up to get your athletes ready for practice, but also improve athletic performance. Coach Klessinger explains how he uses fundamental and non-fundamental warm-up drills to prepare his athletes for practice and competition:

  • Fundamental Drills - Neck bridge, hip heist, explosive stand-ups, and cut-outs.
  • Non-Fundamental Drills - Speed ladder, line drills, and rope jumping.

Klessinger uses two-part conditioning at the beginning and end of practice to develop an aerobic and muscular endurance base. This approach not only helps develop necessary conditioning for the season, but also increases mental toughness for the biggest matches on your schedule.

Skill Development & Situational Wrestling

Understand why it is vital to not only teach new skills, but build off those skills with a systematic approach. Coach Klessinger demonstrates how his team reviews previously learned techniques with the cement mixer, plus how they build a series from it. You'll see Klessinger cover the cement mixer, block and spin, McNaught, and gator roll.

Finally, you will learn how to reinforce an athlete's technical skills through situational live wrestling. This provides you with the ability to assess your athlete's skill development and reteach specific techniques. Coach Klessinger also discusses his approach to practice closure by focusing on developing a winning mindset on and off the mat.

Coach Klessinger provides the tools needed to develop a successful practice plan in this video. You will learn how to use a simple and effective template, analyze your athletes' skill level, and most importantly, develop a winning practice plan!

61 minutes. 2022.

John Klessinger's High School Wrestling Essentials Series

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WRD-05958A:

with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

The ability to design a practice plan is vital for any coach that is looking to develop a successful program year after year. Effective practice planning will allow you to constantly reflect and modify your practices to ensure consistent team improvement.

Using a simple structure, John Klessinger demonstrates four key elements of practice design: warm-up, conditioning, skill development, and situational wrestling. He utilizes his athletes to demonstrate and explains how to modify each element throughout the season.

Warm-Up & Conditioning

Learn how to not only develop a warm-up to get your athletes ready for practice, but also improve athletic performance. Coach Klessinger explains how he uses fundamental and non-fundamental warm-up drills to prepare his athletes for practice and competition:

  • Fundamental Drills - Neck bridge, hip heist, explosive stand-ups, and cut-outs.
  • Non-Fundamental Drills - Speed ladder, line drills, and rope jumping.

Klessinger uses two-part conditioning at the beginning and end of practice to develop an aerobic and muscular endurance base. This approach not only helps develop necessary conditioning for the season, but also increases mental toughness for the biggest matches on your schedule.

Skill Development & Situational Wrestling

Understand why it is vital to not only teach new skills, but build off those skills with a systematic approach. Coach Klessinger demonstrates how his team reviews previously learned techniques with the cement mixer, plus how they build a series from it. You'll see Klessinger cover the cement mixer, block and spin, McNaught, and gator roll.

Finally, you will learn how to reinforce an athlete's technical skills through situational live wrestling. This provides you with the ability to assess your athlete's skill development and reteach specific techniques. Coach Klessinger also discusses his approach to practice closure by focusing on developing a winning mindset on and off the mat.

Coach Klessinger provides the tools needed to develop a successful practice plan in this video. You will learn how to use a simple and effective template, analyze your athletes' skill level, and most importantly, develop a winning practice plan!

61 minutes. 2022.



WRD-05958B:

with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

Coach John Klessinger of South River High School makes a point on how many programs overlook proper stance and motion. This is a mistake, as solid, fundamental stance and motion are a huge key to success!

With specialized and realistic drills, the stance and motion series presented by Klessinger in this video mimics realistic scenarios in order to build muscle recall for wrestlers of all levels.

Posturing and Positioning Drills

Learn how to approach common stance drills with dual purpose practice. Coach Klessinger explains the teaching points he emphasizes for each of his drills. You will see:

  • A different look at pummeling and other common "skill builders"
  • Hand and head position fighting drills
  • Push/pull drills
  • Shot drills

Performing Techniques from Motion

Coach Klessinger shows how good stances and proper motion set up a natural defense, while also strengthening a wrestler's offense. Snap downs, front headlock positioning, finishes and more are covered as part of his segment on motion.

This video from Coach Klessinger takes the end result of what's needed to score and reverse engineers it to the stances and footwork needed to make that result happen. The drills in this video are a must see for all coaches.

61 minutes. 2022.



WRD-05958C:

with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

South River High School head wrestling coach John Klessinger presents his best strategies for counter-offense and defense in this instructional video. You'll learn some great strategies to ensure your wrestlers don't succumb to common attacking methods and always remain ready to take advantage of opponent missteps.

Strategies for Defensive Wrestling

Coach Klessinger starts from a reference position and works backward, covering every angle from a defensive perspective. Having a good defense in wrestling can set up more points than any other position. This video takes Klessinger's approach from the end and walks you back through his fundamental program.

Defensive Position

Coach Klessinger shares a solid defensive drill series that enables wrestlers to instinctively move from a defensive position to an attack. He covers:

  • Home position
  • Drills to get behind the opponent
  • Pinning series from behind
  • Counters
  • Defending takedowns and more

With his practice segments, Coach Klessinger covers tips and inside tricks that make this system simple to learn. You'll also see additional takedown attack counters and how they can be implemented to fit into Klessinger's defense series.

The layout of Coach Klessinger's defensive series quickly develops muscle memory and reaction from wrestlers due to the flow and ease of the system. You will be thankful to have this video in your collection!

60 minutes. 2022.



WRD-05958D:

with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

Controlling your opponent from the top position can totally change a wrestling match. Coach John Klessinger shares techniques and strategies on how to be a dominant top wrestler with several breakdowns and a series of turns based off of a near wrist ride. He does a great job of showing each move from different angles and going into detail on each technique.

Top Position Fundamentals & Breakdowns

Coach Klessinger discusses the basic rules of riding, including how to line up, staying under the arms, and making adjustments. He shows a drill that helps the top wrestler maintain position and teaches the bottom wrestler to keep their knees under them.

In this video, you are shown three different breakdowns, including a spiral, near arm chop, and far knee far ankle. Klessinger then shows two versions of a drill to reinforce chain wrestling from the top position. These breakdowns make a great foundation for any wrestler.

Near Wrist Ride & Situations

Coach Klessinger's near wrist ride series gives you seven options for turning your opponent, starting from a near wrist ride. Klessinger shows multiple ways to run a half, different bars, and various tilts all beginning from capturing the near wrist. You will also see a drill to flatten your opponent when they get back up to their base, as well as two different versions of a drill to focus on chain wrestling from the top.

To conclude, Coach Klessinger shows four situation drills you can have your wrestlers use during practice. These are practical drills that will help reinforce the techniques that are demonstrated in this video.

Coach Klessinger provides a great series to help your wrestlers dominate from the top position. The breakdowns, turns, and drills in this video can be implemented into wrestling practice at any level.

60 minutes. 2022.



WRD-05958E:

with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

Neutral position in wrestling must be mastered for any athlete who hopes to reach elite status in the sport. Coach John Klessinger firmly believes an aggressive neutral position requires confidence and repetition. This video takes his approach to the neutral position and breaks it down in an easy-to-follow manner.

Neutral Position

You will learn a solid neutral position drill series that enables wrestlers to instinctively move in on their opponent. Coach Klessinger takes the time to demonstrate:

  • High crotch and singles
  • Taking shots
  • Fireman's carry
  • Drags
  • Shot finishes

Series Run and Finishing Techniques

Klessinger reinforces the idea of setting up shots to create an explosive and aggressive offense from the neutral position. Athletes counter and re-counter, running through the learned shots and flowing to available finishes. You'll also see Coach Klessinger cover additional takedowns and how the can be implemented in his practice series as well.

This neutral series is a must see for any program wanting to develop active and shoot-reshoot style wrestlers. Coach Klessinger does a phenomenal job covering the flow and ease of his system.

62 minutes. 2022.



WRD-05958F:

with John Klessinger,
South River High School (MD) Head Wrestling Coach;
over 400 dual-meet wins;
12 Anne Arundel County Championships;
Multiple Regional Championships;
Regional Dual Qualifiers 12 of the last 15 years;
State Dual Finalist and Semifinalist;
6x AA County Coach of the Year;
NFHS Maryland Coach of the Year;
4 Individual State Champions and 37 State Medalists;
author of 'A Coach's Manual';
Columnist WIN Magazine and MatBoss;
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

Wrestling from the bottom position is one of the most dangerous, yet rewarding strategies in the sport. John Klessinger, South River High School head coach, firmly believes a bottom defensive position requires strong reaction skills first and foremost, and once those skills have been established, wrestlers can continue to build their bottom position toolbox. This video takes Klessinger's approach from the beginning and walks you through his fundamental program.

Bottom Position

Learn how to set up your bottom position and the mindset needed to "get out." Coach Klessinger explains the teaching points he emphasizes for each of the bottom position drills. You'll see:

  • Bottom position setup
  • Base and riding drills
  • Hand fighting
  • Belly down defensiveness
  • Breakdown counters

Escape Techniques

With his practice segment, Coach Klessinger reinforces the idea of setting up the skills needed to explode out of the bottom position. A major emphasis is placed on spiral rides, which force the opponent to offer the wrist. You'll get many stand up variations and techniques, switch tips and tricks and a change over series. You'll also see Coach Klessinger utilize common match situations to role play the techniques into action to simulate live match action and urgency.

This video from Coach Klessinger gives you everything you need to know about wrestling from the bottom!

61 minutes. 2022.



Ben Durbin: In-Season Wrestling Strength & Conditioning

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with Ben Durbin, Iowa State University Strength & Conditioning Coach;
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA);
2018 US Open medal winner;
has finished on the podium at several world-level competitions, including runner-up finish at the 2018 Cerro Pelada (Havana, Cuba);
Earned a bronze medal at the Dave Schultz Memorial International (US Olympic Training Center);
was ranked as high as 8th in the USA Heavyweight Freestyle Division;
played collegiate football (defensive end, tackle) at both the University of Wyoming and at Iowa State University;

The ability to maintain a wrestler's strength levels during the season is vital to performing at their best, while staying injury-free during the stress of competition. As such, it is critically important for coaches to utilize strength-and-conditioning that enhances a wrestler's performance and/or skill acquisition on the mat. 

Combining his experience in wrestling, with his knowledge of the best-practices for athletic performance and strength science, Ben Durbin, Iowa State Wrestling's strength and conditioning coach has created a highly informative video to showcase an effective in-season strength program for wrestling coaches.  Durbin explains the details of his program and provides key coaching points while having a current wrestler demonstrate the exercises.

Benchmark Exercises For Measuring a Wrestler's Flexibility & Strength Threshold

Durbin kicks things off with a valuable discussion on traditional strength exercises and variations on those concepts as they apply to wrestling athletes, specifically. These traditional methods are designed to maximize a wrestler's strength levels and improve their performance on the mat.Next, Durbin offers a key list of exercises that are designed to assess a wrestler's flexibility and strength threshold during the season. These benchmarking exercises include, Dumbbell Bench Pulls (used to build and assess a wrestler's strength in pulling actions, such as pulling while executing a leg attack), the Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift (used to reduce the load on the body and assess a wrestler's max-output thresholds) and a Lunge Matrix (which mimics a variety of angles a wrestler experiences on the mat and assesses their range of motion and flexibility).

Upper-Body/Full-Body Plyometric Exercises

A primary element in any effective wrestling strength-and-conditioning program is utilizing exercises that mimic the aggressive and explosive actions a wrestler experiences on the mat. 

Durbin offers details and provides demonstrations for four specific full-body/upper-body plyometric exercises that build strength-levels and explosiveness, while also enhancing a wrestler's overall ability on the mat. 

Those four upper-body/full-body plyometric exercises, include: 1) Jumping Medicine-Ball Slams (which trains a wrestler to be aggressive and explosive with their snap downs), 2) Lateral Medicine-Ball Throws (that teaches wrestlers how to contract and relax muscles to maximize performance), Re-shot Penetration Step (a full-body exercise that simulates movement patterns that wrestlers use on the mat) and Barbell Over-Unders (which help develop forearm strength and grip endurance).

Lower-Body Plyometric Exercises

One of the biggest take-away benefits a wrestler reaps from spending in-season time in the weight room comes from performing max-velocity exercises that complement 'big-mover lifts,' such as squats, into their workouts. 

In this section of the video, Durbin highlights and demonstrates two terrific lower-body plyometric exercises that improve explosiveness and ensures a wrestler is getting the maximum benefit from spending valuable time in the weight room during the season.

The two lower-body plyometric exercises include: 1) Reverse-Lunge To Box-Jump (which develops a wrestler's body control and explosiveness), and 2) Knee-To-Feet Box-Jump (an explosive exercise that also increases a wrestler's agility and serves a great preventative measure for avoiding injuries).

This is a terrific video for wrestling coaches at all levels. Durbin provides real-world knowledge with demonstrations that allow wrestling coaches to implement a highly effective in-season wrestling strength-and-conditioning program. 

After watching this video, your confidence to properly train wrestlers while maximizing valuable in-season time will soar!

31 Minutes. 2022.

Top & Neutral Wrestling: Tilts, Drags & Wrist Rolls

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Coach Omi Acosta,
Life University Head Coach;
2021 NAIA National Championship;
2021 USA Wrestling Magazine Coach of the Year;
2021 NAIA Coach of the Year;
2019 and 2021 Life University Coach of the Year;
Has coached:
5 NAIA Champions;
14 NAIA Finalists;
31 All Americans;
55 National Qualifiers;
Grandview University Assistant Coach from 2012 to 2016;
while there, he coached:
15 NWCA All Americans;
12 NAIA National Champions;
19 NAIA All Americans;
Coast Guard Academy Assistant Coach from 2014 to 2015;
2 NWCA All Americans;
2 NCAA Qualifiers;
1 All American

This video takes a deep dive into top and neutral position techniques that can be chained together to make amazing and effective drills for your team. This system is great for any coach wanting to develop a strong foundation to develop dominant mat skills for their team in an efficient, effective manner.

Coach Acosta starts off teaching an effective tilt that breaks down each small detail of the move to ensure you know exactly how to replicate it. This goes for all the following techniques in this video as well.

Once this tilt is explained and demonstrated, Coach Acosta then shows you how to score, counter, and to get back to it when standing. This leads into other techniques such as the ball and chain, hand fighting, collar ties, takedowns, and back to follow up tilts. 

The editing of this video is top notch that circles the demonstrators and zooms in to ensure the viewer gets all the information needed. The video also ties all these segments into a good flow drill to chain the techniques together to help you understand the dynamic power of Coach Acosta’s Top and Neutral Position system. 

If you feel you would like to add a more fluid structure to your training program or would like to experiment with a new segment for a seminar or camp, this video is for you regardless of skill level. 

49 minutes.  2023.


Omi Acosta Wrestling 2-Pack

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WRD-06115A: Coach Omi Acosta,
Life University Head Coach;
2021 NAIA National Championship;
2021 USA Wrestling Magazine Coach of the Year;
2021 NAIA Coach of the Year;
2019 and 2021 Life University Coach of the Year;
Has coached:
5 NAIA Champions;
14 NAIA Finalists;
31 All Americans;
55 National Qualifiers;
Grandview University Assistant Coach from 2012 to 2016;
while there, he coached:
15 NWCA All Americans;
12 NAIA National Champions;
19 NAIA All Americans;
Coast Guard Academy Assistant Coach from 2014 to 2015;
2 NWCA All Americans;
2 NCAA Qualifiers;
1 All American

Many wrestling coaches at some point gets to that point where they decide - “It’s time for change….this is not working” Or, as they initiate the plans for a new program, they start the daunting process of envisioning what a competitive, fast-paced, instructive wrestling session would look like, they are not exactly sure where to start.

Luckily for any wrestling coach wanting to install a competitive, fast-paced, Championship-focused practice plan and mindset into their program, 2021 USA Wrestling Magazine Coach of the Year and 2021 NAIA National Championship coach Omi Acosta has taken the time to share an amazing insider’s look into two practice sessions that will give you a jolt of energy and inspiration as you watch him lead his Championship-oriented team through two fast-paced, effective, efficient practice session!

In this fantastic video resource appropriate for wrestling coaches at any level of competition, Coach Acosta shares over 25 drills and situations over a two day span that will give you the necessary tools and examples to see how his methods and pace can be adapted to your own program!

Coach Acosta believes “you train how you fight; fight how you train” and he brings this mentality and focus into the practice room to build his championship culture. 

Practices begin with a non-traditional warm-up; instead of running and rolling, Acosta builds teamwork through partner style warm-ups that are wrestling oriented and that are built on each other (for example, “shoot throughs” that have up to five different variations to the drill).

In the middle of his practices, Coach Acosta demonstrates technique sessions  - with day one being an arm drag series and tilts, and day two covering proper funk wrestling and bottom drills. 

To break up what can turn into monotony with drills, Coach Acosta inserts wrestling games in the middle of practice to mix up the pace.

To finish practice, Acosta covers several different live wrestling situations to help his team be prepared for any event that might happen. He also talks about pushing themselves to the limit in every practice. 

Coach Acosta's philosophy continues to cover this as he wants his wrestlers “to be in the deep waters” and be comfortable ‘in the deep’ as not many wrestlers are conditioned to be so. 

Coach Acosta shares additional drills that wrestlers can do on their own, for example, a “Bike Match” to help build endurance. 

This video is a must for anyone that wants to turn their program into a winning, growth-oriented environment for any athlete wanting to become their very best as a wrestler! Omi Acosta has provided a valuable resource that will help you see what the building blocks of success looks like - it is fast-paced, full of energy, competitive, fun and breeds success!

104 minutes.  2023.



WRD-06115B: Coach Omi Acosta,
Life University Head Coach;
2021 NAIA National Championship;
2021 USA Wrestling Magazine Coach of the Year;
2021 NAIA Coach of the Year;
2019 and 2021 Life University Coach of the Year;
Has coached:
5 NAIA Champions;
14 NAIA Finalists;
31 All Americans;
55 National Qualifiers;
Grandview University Assistant Coach from 2012 to 2016;
while there, he coached:
15 NWCA All Americans;
12 NAIA National Champions;
19 NAIA All Americans;
Coast Guard Academy Assistant Coach from 2014 to 2015;
2 NWCA All Americans;
2 NCAA Qualifiers;
1 All American

This video takes a deep dive into top and neutral position techniques that can be chained together to make amazing and effective drills for your team. This system is great for any coach wanting to develop a strong foundation to develop dominant mat skills for their team in an efficient, effective manner.

Coach Acosta starts off teaching an effective tilt that breaks down each small detail of the move to ensure you know exactly how to replicate it. This goes for all the following techniques in this video as well.

Once this tilt is explained and demonstrated, Coach Acosta then shows you how to score, counter, and to get back to it when standing. This leads into other techniques such as the ball and chain, hand fighting, collar ties, takedowns, and back to follow up tilts. 

The editing of this video is top notch that circles the demonstrators and zooms in to ensure the viewer gets all the information needed. The video also ties all these segments into a good flow drill to chain the techniques together to help you understand the dynamic power of Coach Acosta’s Top and Neutral Position system. 

If you feel you would like to add a more fluid structure to your training program or would like to experiment with a new segment for a seminar or camp, this video is for you regardless of skill level. 

49 minutes.  2023.



Designing a Fast-Paced, Competition-Focused Wrestling Practice

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Coach Omi Acosta,
Life University Head Coach;
2021 NAIA National Championship;
2021 USA Wrestling Magazine Coach of the Year;
2021 NAIA Coach of the Year;
2019 and 2021 Life University Coach of the Year;
Has coached:
5 NAIA Champions;
14 NAIA Finalists;
31 All Americans;
55 National Qualifiers;
Grandview University Assistant Coach from 2012 to 2016;
while there, he coached:
15 NWCA All Americans;
12 NAIA National Champions;
19 NAIA All Americans;
Coast Guard Academy Assistant Coach from 2014 to 2015;
2 NWCA All Americans;
2 NCAA Qualifiers;
1 All American

Many wrestling coaches at some point gets to that point where they decide - “It’s time for change….this is not working” Or, as they initiate the plans for a new program, they start the daunting process of envisioning what a competitive, fast-paced, instructive wrestling session would look like, they are not exactly sure where to start.

Luckily for any wrestling coach wanting to install a competitive, fast-paced, Championship-focused practice plan and mindset into their program, 2021 USA Wrestling Magazine Coach of the Year and 2021 NAIA National Championship coach Omi Acosta has taken the time to share an amazing insider’s look into two practice sessions that will give you a jolt of energy and inspiration as you watch him lead his Championship-oriented team through two fast-paced, effective, efficient practice session!

In this fantastic video resource appropriate for wrestling coaches at any level of competition, Coach Acosta shares over 25 drills and situations over a two day span that will give you the necessary tools and examples to see how his methods and pace can be adapted to your own program!

Coach Acosta believes “you train how you fight; fight how you train” and he brings this mentality and focus into the practice room to build his championship culture. 

Practices begin with a non-traditional warm-up; instead of running and rolling, Acosta builds teamwork through partner style warm-ups that are wrestling oriented and that are built on each other (for example, “shoot throughs” that have up to five different variations to the drill).

In the middle of his practices, Coach Acosta demonstrates technique sessions  - with day one being an arm drag series and tilts, and day two covering proper funk wrestling and bottom drills. 

To break up what can turn into monotony with drills, Coach Acosta inserts wrestling games in the middle of practice to mix up the pace.

To finish practice, Acosta covers several different live wrestling situations to help his team be prepared for any event that might happen. He also talks about pushing themselves to the limit in every practice. 

Coach Acosta's philosophy continues to cover this as he wants his wrestlers “to be in the deep waters” and be comfortable ‘in the deep’ as not many wrestlers are conditioned to be so. 

Coach Acosta shares additional drills that wrestlers can do on their own, for example, a “Bike Match” to help build endurance. 

This video is a must for anyone that wants to turn their program into a winning, growth-oriented environment for any athlete wanting to become their very best as a wrestler! Omi Acosta has provided a valuable resource that will help you see what the building blocks of success looks like - it is fast-paced, full of energy, competitive, fun and breeds success!

104 minutes.  2023.

Jake Stevenson: Top Riding, Leg Riding & the Chop

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with Jake Stevenson;
Morningside University Head Coach;
4 GPAC Championships;
4x Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Wrestling Coach of the Year;
Morningside University Assistant Coach from 2008 to 2011;
Wayne State College Wrestling Club Head Coach from 2011 to 2012;
wrestled at Morningside University;
2007 NAIA National Champion;
4x NAIA All-American;
3x National Wrestling Coaches Association's (NWCA) NAIA All-Academic Team;
NAIA "Champions of Character" award recipient

The Chop

Coach Stevenson begins this presentation with a demonstration of how he coaches his wrestlers to use hip pressure to stay in good position and how they practice using hip pressure to make the chop breakdown more effective. 

Stevenson demonstrates teaching wrestlers to ride and turn their opponents using the near wrist ride. Several turns and pinning combinations are shown from the near wrist ride, as well as several tips to keep your opponent flat on their stomach.

  • Learn how to break your opponent down using the chop.
  • Learn how to use the near wrist ride to set up a turk or a side headlock.
  • Learn several turns from the controlled wrist position.
  • Learn several tips to get the opponent’s arm across their back.

Leg Riding

Coach Stevenson also demonstrates how to ride and turn your opponent with the legs in. Stevenson begins by showing his favorite way to get legs in, then explains how he teaches his wrestlers to break their opponent down before trying to turn them. 

The power half and turk are shown with variations to account for the bottom man’s defense to both turns. 

Finally, several tips are shown that will help the top man stay out of stalemates and potentially dangerous situations.

  • Learn an easy way to get the legs in on your opponent.
  • Learn how to turn your opponent with the legs in.
  • Learn how to stay in good position and how to prevent reversals and referee stoppages from the legs in position.

Coach Stevenson does an excellent job of presenting high-level top instruction and technique coaching. This would make an excellent addition to any coach’s library!

54 minutes.  2023.

Jake Stevenson: Structuring Wrestling Practice

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with Jake Stevenson;
Morningside University Head Coach;
4 GPAC Championships;
4x Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Wrestling Coach of the Year;
Morningside University Assistant Coach from 2008 to 2011;
Wayne State College Wrestling Club Head Coach from 2011 to 2012;
wrestled at Morningside University;
2007 NAIA National Champion;
4x NAIA All-American;
3x National Wrestling Coaches Association's (NWCA) NAIA All-Academic Team;
NAIA "Champions of Character" award recipient

and Rulin Pederson,
Morningside University Assistant Coach (since 2021);
Akron-Westfield High School Assistant Coach in the 2020-2021 season;
East High (Sioux City, IA) Wrestling Coach from 2016 to 2018;
wrestled at Morningside;
2x NAIA All-American

This video will invigorate new ideas and endless possibilities for every coach looking at wrestling practice programming. Coach Stevenson discusses the importance of having a consistent approach to practices and program structure, and with video from 4 practice sessions, you get an inside look into Coach Stevenson’s effective, efficient structure!

Each of the 4 practices are broken down into repeatable sections and each practice session is uniquely different. Each segment consists of warm ups, drills, positions, and individual techniques. 

Techniques shared in each practice session are a fantastic bonus, as is the coaches feedback and interaction within the sessions. During the practices, you will see an inside look at how the coaches interact and enhance their athlete’s technique and effort to maximize their time.

The edited down length of each of the practices keeps this video in a digestible length that makes it an excellent training tool that is packed with useful ideas and information.

From pre-match warm ups to athletes working on their individual high percentage techniques, this video encompasses the attitude and atmosphere of a well structured system of practice. 

This video gives an excellent blueprint for setting up a high level of efficient, effective wrestling practice sessions appropriate for any level of coach!

66 minutes. 2023.

Jake Stevenson: Spacing, Set Ups & Shots

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with Jake Stevenson;
Morningside University Head Coach;
4 GPAC Championships;
4x Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Wrestling Coach of the Year;
Morningside University Assistant Coach from 2008 to 2011;
Wayne State College Wrestling Club Head Coach from 2011 to 2012;
wrestled at Morningside University;
2007 NAIA National Champion;
4x NAIA All-American;
3x National Wrestling Coaches Association's (NWCA) NAIA All-Academic Team;
NAIA "Champions of Character" award recipient

Creating Space and Set Ups

Coach Stevenson begins this presentation with an overview of how he teaches his wrestlers to create and maintain space without putting themselves at risk of being called for stalling or putting themselves near the edge of the mat. Stevenson also demonstrates the proper mechanics of the low single leg takedown including several set ups and finishes. Special emphasis is given to countering a number of common defenses to the low single leg takedown.

  • Learn how to best set up a single leg shot.
  • Learn an effective finish for the single leg that keeps the offensive wrestler in good position.
  • Learn how to counter the defensive wrestlers front head lock and front body lock positions.

Shots from Space and Defense

Coach Stevenson also demonstrates additional ways to create space to set up a traditional single leg and high-crotch takedown. Finishes and counters to the front headlock and whizzer are shown as well. 

A valuable overview of defensive positions including the sprawl, double over hooks, and front headlock is shared by Coach Stevenson. Several excellent coaching points and variations to each technique are presented based on the opponents reaction.

  • Learn how to create additional scoring opportunities from space.
  • Learn creative ways to beat your opponent’s defense.
  • See several examples of defense from the feet that results in takedowns for the defensive wrestler.

Coach Stevenson gives an excellent overview of the low single, along with several other critical techniques for wrestling from the feet!

68 minutes.  2023.

Jake Stevenson Wrestling 3-Pack

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WRD-06110A: with Jake Stevenson;
Morningside University Head Coach;
4 GPAC Championships;
4x Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Wrestling Coach of the Year;
Morningside University Assistant Coach from 2008 to 2011;
Wayne State College Wrestling Club Head Coach from 2011 to 2012;
wrestled at Morningside University;
2007 NAIA National Champion;
4x NAIA All-American;
3x National Wrestling Coaches Association's (NWCA) NAIA All-Academic Team;
NAIA "Champions of Character" award recipient

Creating Space and Set Ups

Coach Stevenson begins this presentation with an overview of how he teaches his wrestlers to create and maintain space without putting themselves at risk of being called for stalling or putting themselves near the edge of the mat. Stevenson also demonstrates the proper mechanics of the low single leg takedown including several set ups and finishes. Special emphasis is given to countering a number of common defenses to the low single leg takedown.

  • Learn how to best set up a single leg shot.
  • Learn an effective finish for the single leg that keeps the offensive wrestler in good position.
  • Learn how to counter the defensive wrestlers front head lock and front body lock positions.

Shots from Space and Defense

Coach Stevenson also demonstrates additional ways to create space to set up a traditional single leg and high-crotch takedown. Finishes and counters to the front headlock and whizzer are shown as well. 

A valuable overview of defensive positions including the sprawl, double over hooks, and front headlock is shared by Coach Stevenson. Several excellent coaching points and variations to each technique are presented based on the opponents reaction.

  • Learn how to create additional scoring opportunities from space.
  • Learn creative ways to beat your opponent’s defense.
  • See several examples of defense from the feet that results in takedowns for the defensive wrestler.

Coach Stevenson gives an excellent overview of the low single, along with several other critical techniques for wrestling from the feet!

68 minutes.  2023.



WRD-06110B: with Jake Stevenson;
Morningside University Head Coach;
4 GPAC Championships;
4x Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Wrestling Coach of the Year;
Morningside University Assistant Coach from 2008 to 2011;
Wayne State College Wrestling Club Head Coach from 2011 to 2012;
wrestled at Morningside University;
2007 NAIA National Champion;
4x NAIA All-American;
3x National Wrestling Coaches Association's (NWCA) NAIA All-Academic Team;
NAIA "Champions of Character" award recipient

The Chop

Coach Stevenson begins this presentation with a demonstration of how he coaches his wrestlers to use hip pressure to stay in good position and how they practice using hip pressure to make the chop breakdown more effective. 

Stevenson demonstrates teaching wrestlers to ride and turn their opponents using the near wrist ride. Several turns and pinning combinations are shown from the near wrist ride, as well as several tips to keep your opponent flat on their stomach.

  • Learn how to break your opponent down using the chop.
  • Learn how to use the near wrist ride to set up a turk or a side headlock.
  • Learn several turns from the controlled wrist position.
  • Learn several tips to get the opponent’s arm across their back.

Leg Riding

Coach Stevenson also demonstrates how to ride and turn your opponent with the legs in. Stevenson begins by showing his favorite way to get legs in, then explains how he teaches his wrestlers to break their opponent down before trying to turn them. 

The power half and turk are shown with variations to account for the bottom man’s defense to both turns. 

Finally, several tips are shown that will help the top man stay out of stalemates and potentially dangerous situations.

  • Learn an easy way to get the legs in on your opponent.
  • Learn how to turn your opponent with the legs in.
  • Learn how to stay in good position and how to prevent reversals and referee stoppages from the legs in position.

Coach Stevenson does an excellent job of presenting high-level top instruction and technique coaching. This would make an excellent addition to any coach’s library!

54 minutes.  2023.



WRD-06110C: with Jake Stevenson;
Morningside University Head Coach;
4 GPAC Championships;
4x Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Wrestling Coach of the Year;
Morningside University Assistant Coach from 2008 to 2011;
Wayne State College Wrestling Club Head Coach from 2011 to 2012;
wrestled at Morningside University;
2007 NAIA National Champion;
4x NAIA All-American;
3x National Wrestling Coaches Association's (NWCA) NAIA All-Academic Team;
NAIA "Champions of Character" award recipient

and Rulin Pederson,
Morningside University Assistant Coach (since 2021);
Akron-Westfield High School Assistant Coach in the 2020-2021 season;
East High (Sioux City, IA) Wrestling Coach from 2016 to 2018;
wrestled at Morningside;
2x NAIA All-American

This video will invigorate new ideas and endless possibilities for every coach looking at wrestling practice programming. Coach Stevenson discusses the importance of having a consistent approach to practices and program structure, and with video from 4 practice sessions, you get an inside look into Coach Stevenson’s effective, efficient structure!

Each of the 4 practices are broken down into repeatable sections and each practice session is uniquely different. Each segment consists of warm ups, drills, positions, and individual techniques. 

Techniques shared in each practice session are a fantastic bonus, as is the coaches feedback and interaction within the sessions. During the practices, you will see an inside look at how the coaches interact and enhance their athlete’s technique and effort to maximize their time.

The edited down length of each of the practices keeps this video in a digestible length that makes it an excellent training tool that is packed with useful ideas and information.

From pre-match warm ups to athletes working on their individual high percentage techniques, this video encompasses the attitude and atmosphere of a well structured system of practice. 

This video gives an excellent blueprint for setting up a high level of efficient, effective wrestling practice sessions appropriate for any level of coach!

66 minutes. 2023.



Advanced Youth Wrestling Takedowns

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with Joe McFarland,
University of Michigan Head Coach;
and
Dave Mills,
2x National Coach of the Year and Masters World Champion

University of Michigan Head Coach Joe McFarland and 2 time Nationa Coach of the Year Dave Mills team up to show your wrestlers how to seamlessly transition from setup to takedown to breakdown to pin (Over 30 takedowns)!

Areas covered include:

  • Match starts before contact is made
  • Set-ups for step of champions
  • Step of champions
  • Step of champions, spiral to cross-wrist ride
  • Step of champions, turk finish
  • Step of champions, crackdown, pass the knee
  • Step of champions, crackdown, swim to head
  • Step of champions, leg off mat, heel block, arm turk to navy - half
  • Step of champions, leg outside, inside thigh pry, bottom leg cradle
  • Step of champions-double finish across, Schultz finish w/overhook
  • Step of champions-double finish across, Schultz finish w/leg turk
  • Sweep single-walk around finish, single wing to pin
  • Sweep single-shelf finish, navy ride tilt
  • Sweep single-opp. wizzers, limp arm out, tilt
  • Back door finishes, pull, pop
  • Back door finishes, Churella finish
  • Drop duck under, lift, tilt
  • Near side duck under-body lock
  • Opposite side duck under-body lock
  • Snap down (cross hand), shuck, tight waist, laces, tilt
  • Snap down (underhook), circle behind, both legs in, power half
  • Snap down (underhook), head in hole cradle
  • Snap down (straight), spin, laces, tight waist, Mills half
  • Over under, paddle out, rotate to back
  • Metzger
  • Arm drag, go behind, chicken wing
  • Arm drag, w/head behind opp. arm, double off half
  • Fireman's carry
  • Fireman's carry from 2-on-1
  • Blast double leg- half nelson finish
  • High crotch, opponent has underhook, lift, spin, double, half
  • Standing singleton to pin
36 minutes. 2010.

Jeff Swenson: Winning the Whistle

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with Jeff Swenson
Augsburg College Athletic Director;
Augsburg College Head Wrestling Coach from 1980 to 84 and 1986 to 2007;
10X NCAA Division III National Championship Coach;
2002 Wrestling USA Magazine's National College Coach of the Year (all divisions);
13X MIAC Coach of the Year,
6X NWCA National Coach of the Year,
inducted into the NCAA Division III Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame in 2005

2004 Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association/David Bartelma Wrestling Hall of Fame;
1999 inductee into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame
Coach Swenson's philosophy is to get the advantage as soon as the referee blows the whistle. Now, in this excellent demonstration clinic presentation, Swenson shows you how to gain the advantage - on top or underneath - at every whistle. He begins with the breakdown showing four moves that get the opponent heavy on their hands, which takes away nearly every offensive move. Swenson demonstrates Augsburg's main "busts" including their signature Lace Bust. Also shown are the traditional, chop, spiral and side busts, with Swenson putting his Augsburg spin on each. He moves to the down position and shows three escapes - the Inside Power Stand-up, Outside Stand-up and the Tripod Stand-up. In addition, for those times when your wrestlers don't win the whistle, Swenson cover "wrestling off your elbows." These techniques will get your wrestlers off their stomachs and back to their feet.

50 minutes. 2008.





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