Spencer Garcia asked:

I'm about to start wrestling for the first time and I was wondering how I could start working out for it?

Steve’s answer:

I have found that cross country runners that wrestle have the same mind set as wreslters. They have to go through the pain of the event in order to finish. As stated above cardio is important. If you are going to lift weights I would suggest a lower we... Continue reading »

Kevin R. asked:

hey since my football season is over at my school and in my town ,what are some things i can do to stay in shape for my position at Runningb

Steve’s answer:

If you want to be like Ray Lewis, wrestle. It teaches alot of techniques which you use on the football field.

Curt Clapier asked:

How do you defend a low level single leg?

Steve’s answer:

Stuff the head and wizzer. If he gets it elivated try to relax get foot to the outside. wizzer on the same side and pull up on the elbow on the far sid at the same time slambing your foot to the mat.

Russell Foltz Smith asked:

concussions - what do they feel like?

Steve’s answer:

I have had a couple. You do not remember much of anything. Headachs will come and if you here of a kid saying they blacked out or do not remember the hit there is probably a head injury at some time. I played Football and wrestled. Football is where I ... Continue reading »

Chad Jordan asked:

I have 16 football players, only 4 are giving their best. How do I get the others to get motivated and work?

Steve’s answer:

I use the sandwich technique. Praise them with something they do positive. Then give tem something to work on and always follow up with a positive. The positive is the bread but the meat is the negative. They will notice you have talked twice on what y... Continue reading »

Tammy Leavitt asked:

Second game, first year playing football, first team ever, my 10 year old son is kicked off the team for poor sportsmanship.

Steve’s answer:

I would love to have him on my wrestling team. Wrestling teaches disiplin just ike the martial arts. Most schools have wrestling.

Kendall Spires asked:

What is the best way to build speed before the wrestling season begins?

Steve’s answer:

I have found out that jumping rope helps the best. Try a double then a tripple jump. It works the foot hands and arms. You always see good wrestlers jumping rope.

Conor Mc Kenna asked:

Is Running with sweats on a good way to get better conditioned than just running?

Steve’s answer:

I look at it this way. If you want to run without sweats that is fine just push yourself. Now put some sweats on in the next day it will be a little harder. When you wrestle you will not have any sweats on but it will seem to make it easier just like i... Continue reading »

Roland Leos asked:

How do i safely cut weight?

Steve’s answer:

First off how old are you.
If you are of high school age you will have to follow the rules that are set by the state.
I have had middle school wrestlers lose 5 to 15 pounds by cutting out all soft drinks and juck food. Eat LOTS of fruits and veggies ... Continue reading »