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Posted 11/8/07
Family Support of Wrestlers
by Neil Turner
Director/Coach Mat-Town USA Wrestling Club
Lock Haven, PA
Below are some suggestions on how a family can help support their student wrestler:
* Everyone in the family must focus on good nutrition, not just the wrestler.
* When you view a video of the student in training or competition always focus first and foremost on what they do
best.
* Encourage the process. The results will take care of themselves. The education is in the journey.
* Support the coaching staff.
* Be sure to provide a good environment for academic work at home.
* You cannot be a fan of other wrestlers when you have a wrestler in your family. Guard carefully what you say about
other wrestlers.
* Get involved with the booster organization. Successful programs become a family.
* Be sure your student has clean workout gear every day and a clean towel every day. Skin infection can be prevented
by cleanliness, proper rest and good nutrition.
* Provide a great environment for sleep.
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