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Legend Wrestling

2. Wrestling is a lifestyle.
Philosophy
Philosophy
Wrestling is a lifestyle.
In its nature, wrestling will reveal the true character of the individual. Wrestling, unlike any other sport teaches self-discipline, teamwork, leadership skills and life lessons. While success at the high school level can be determined by number of wins, the path that is taken in order to gain those wins is how success can truly be measured. Through sacrifice, physical exhaustion and determination, wrestling student athletes will discover what he or she is indeed capable of, both mentally and physically.

3. Program Focus Attitude. Effort. Always
Above the Line Behavior
Attitude. Effort. Always
Above the line behavior:
Core Values
Respect
Accountability
Selfless
Integrity
Below the line behavior
Blame- Blame others for our mistakes
Complain- Complain about situations
Defend- Defend our actions when we make a mistake

4. Kids are comfortable being uncomfortable
16-17 Team Focus
Mental Toughness
Kids are comfortable being uncomfortable
Mentally push through physical exertion
Accountability

5. 16-17 Team Focus
2. Attitude and Effort
Kids can control these two things
If these are at the level of expectation, they will be successful
Positive self talk- why are we doing this?

6. Making a lineup Wrestle offs
Will open season with a seeded bracket- order is made from that tournament.
Held on a weekly basis- Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday- 3:15-3:40.- On challenging wrestler
A varsity wrestler has to lose two times in the same week to lose their spot
If a varsity wrestler wins Monday and Tuesday- retain spot- No Wed challenge
Lower level wrestlers can lose their spot with only one loss a week
If a lower level wrestler wins Monday and Tuesday- retain spot- No Wed challenge
Cannot challenge above your spot- Ex: Level III wrestler cannot challenge varsity before beating jv wrestler

7. Making a lineup- Continued
Any behavior deemed by the coach to be below the line may result in a wrestler losing his/ her spot on the varsity lineup.
Any act of “quitting” on the mat will result in the loss of the spot. That wrestler will be demoted immediately
If the top wrestler in a given weight class is deemed not ready for varsity, that wrestler will not wrestle varsity
Coaches have final say- Coaches have final say on lineups for the better of team and or the individual.

8. Attendance
Unexcused absence- wrestler runs the risk of losing their spot
Two unexcused absence- wrestler loses their spot
Excessive number of unexcused absence- wrestlers will be dismissed from the team

9. Weight We do not force our wrestlers to cut weight
We desire our wrestlers to maintain a healthy body weight that allows for personal growth.
We will discuss with our wrestlers what may be a proper weight class for them
Personalized decent plan.

10. Academics Academics come before wrestling.
Unacceptable to miss practice to complete homework. It is up to the athlete to be academically prepared in order to attend practice.
I will open my room at 7:15 every morning and both lunches everyday for students to study.
Athletes with a class below a “C” will need to be in study hall 7:15- D205, until grades are up.

11. THESE ARE NON NEGOTIABLES
Hygiene
Every wrestler showers every day after practice at the school
Every wrestler wears clean clothes everyday
THESE ARE NON NEGOTIABLES

12. Travel
Wrestlers will meet at Tournaments and Duals. Coordinate rides the days leading up.
JV wrestlers only have three away weeknight quads
DC-12/7
Chap1/11
Tridge 2/1
We host a JV quad night on 1/18

13. Overnight Travel
Varsity travels- three times, Colby, Greeley, Regionals (possibly)
Wrestlers will pay ¼ of hotel room

14. Fee
This year we will be asking for a fee on $130 (in addition to your registration fee) per wrestler.
Will go to:
Coach pay
Program supplies (mat tape, whizzer, end of the year banquet etc)
Also included in the fee will be a travel hoodie for each wrestler
**Communicate any personal concerns with coach Rider

15. Program Communication
Wrestler’s
Twitter- last minute information- up
Remind to 81010
Sunday communication

16. Conflict Communication
If a wrestler takes issue with a program policy or other item the following chain of communication will be followed
Wrestler- Coach
Parent, Wrestler- Coach
Parent, Wrestler -Coach,AD
*It is our responsibility to ensure that we are creating strong young adults who advocate for themselves during times of conflict