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When Does Wrestling Season Start For Middle School/ High School?
If your child is new to wrestling, one of the first questions you may ask is, “When does the season actually start?” Like many sports, wrestling follows a structured season that varies slightly by age group, location, and whether your child is part of a school team or a local club.
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What Should My Child Wear to Wrestling Practice?
A Simple Guide for New Wrestling Families If your child is just getting started in wrestling, you might be wondering: What exactly should...
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How Do Wrestling Tournaments Work?
If you’re new to wrestling, the idea of entering your child in a tournament might sound a little overwhelming. You’re probably wondering: How long do they last? What do the brackets mean? How does a wrestler win? And what do I need to do as a parent to help?
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What Should My Child Wear to Wrestling Practice?
A Simple Guide for New Wrestling Families If your child is just getting started in wrestling, you might be wondering: What exactly should...
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Jul 293 min read
How Do Wrestling Tournaments Work?
If you’re new to wrestling, the idea of entering your child in a tournament might sound a little overwhelming. You’re probably wondering: How long do they last? What do the brackets mean? How does a wrestler win? And what do I need to do as a parent to help?
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Jul 273 min read
How Do Wrestling Weight Classes Work for Youth Wrestlers?
f you’re a parent new to the world of youth wrestling, one of the first things you might hear at practice or tournaments is talk about “weight classes.” While this can sound intimidating, it’s actually a system designed to make wrestling fair and safe. But how does it work—and how does your child fit in?
Let’s break it down in simple, straightforward terms.
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Jul 273 min read
Ben Askren: From Olympic Mat Legend to Fighting for His Life...and Winning
Ben Askren’s life has always been defined by fierce competition, grit, and a relentless spirit. From dominating at the University of Missouri in folkstyle wrestling to becoming a world champion in Bellator, ONE Championship, and competing in the UFC and Olympics, Ben’s athletic legacy is undeniable His signature style, wrestling with control, pace, and unyielding pressure, earned him respect across combat sports.
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Jul 272 min read
Understanding the difference: Cutting Weight and Dieting
If you're a parent stepping into the world of wrestling for the first time, the conversation around weight can be confusing, sometimes even concerning. Wrestlers, more than athletes in most sports, tend to talk a lot about weight. But not all weight loss is created equal. In wrestling, there’s a big difference between dieting, losing weight, and cutting weight, and understanding each one can help you support your child safely and effectively.
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Jul 273 min read
What Gear Does My Child Need to Start Wrestling?
If your child is beginning their wrestling journey, you might be wondering, “What do they actually need to get started?” Wrestling may look intense, but the good news is—it doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment. Compared to many sports, wrestling is relatively low-cost.
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Jul 263 min read
How Does a Parent Get Their Kid Started in Wrestling?
Wrestling is one of the oldest and most rewarding sports a young athlete can pursue. It builds confidence, character, toughness, and humility all in one. But if you’re a parent who didn’t grow up around the sport, the idea of getting your child started in wrestling can seem a little overwhelming. Don’t worry, you don’t need to know how to do a double leg takedown to help your kid begin their wrestling journey.
Here’s what you need to know to get started, step by step.
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Jul 263 min read
When Does Wrestling Season Start for Middle School and High School?
If your child is new to wrestling, one of the first questions you may ask is, “When does the season actually start?” Like many sports, wrestling follows a structured season that varies slightly by age group, location, and whether your child is part of a school team or a local club.
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Jul 233 min read
What Kind of Wrestling Shoes Are Best for Beginners?
When your child first joins the wrestling team, one of the first pieces of gear you’ll need to buy is a good pair of wrestling shoes. But for parents who are new to the sport, shopping for the right pair can feel confusing. Do you need something expensive? Do certain shoes help your child wrestle better? And why are wrestling shoes even necessary at all?
Let’s take a closer look at what makes a good beginner wrestling shoe and how to choose the best one for your young athlet
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Jul 233 min read
What Awards or Achievements Matter for Wrestling Resumes?
As your wrestler starts to compete more seriously, you may find yourself wondering what really matters when it comes to building a strong wrestling resume. Is it all about winning state titles? Do local tournaments count? How do coaches and recruiters evaluate your child’s potential?
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Jul 233 min read
What’s the Benefit of Private Wrestling Lessons?
Wrestling is one of the most technical and mentally demanding sports your child can compete in. It combines strength, speed, strategy, and discipline, often all in a single six-minute match. While regular team practices are essential, many families wonder whether private wrestling lessons are worth the investment.
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Jul 233 min read
A Coach’s Guide to Trackcast: Mat-Side Mastery for Wrestling Tournaments
As a wrestling coach, your role doesn’t end at the edge of the mat. Whether you’re guiding
first-year competitors or seasoned athletes, being organized and informed on competition day can make or break your wrestler’s experience. That’s where Trackcast, the live scoring and bout tracking feature within Trackwrestling, becomes a game-changing tool.
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Jul 233 min read
Common Mistakes Coaches Make Using Trackwrestling (And How to Avoid Them)
Stepping into a coaching role in wrestling brings more responsibilities than just running practice and motivating your team. In today’s digital world, tools like Trackwrestling have become essential to managing tournaments, rosters, and real-time results. While Trackwrestling is a powerful platform, using it for the first time can be confusing, and many new coaches make the same avoidable mistakes.
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Jul 233 min read
Using Trackwrestling for the First Time as a Wrestling Coach
As a new wrestling coach, your first priority is your athletes, helping them grow, stay safe, and reach their potential on and off the mat. But in today’s wrestling world, success also means understanding the digital tools that keep tournaments organized and wrestlers competing smoothly. One of the most important tools in this arena is Trackwrestling
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Jul 233 min read
Can Your Child Play Another Sport While Wrestling?
If your child loves sports, it's only natural to wonder whether they can participate in wrestling and another sport at the same time. Whether it's football in the fall, soccer in the spring, or basketball overlapping with wrestling season, parents often face a scheduling dilemma: Can my kid handle both? Should they even try?
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Jul 203 min read
Do I Need to Be at Every Practice or Match?
If you're new to the sport of wrestling, you might be wondering how involved you need to be. Maybe you’ve seen parents sit mat-side for every practice, or maybe you've heard about long tournament days that start before sunrise. It’s natural to ask, “Do I need to be at every practice or match for my child to succeed?”
The short answer is:
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Jul 203 min read
Is Wrestling a Good Fit for Introverted Kids?
When parents think about enrolling their children in sports, especially high-energy, one-on-one sports like wrestling, a common concern often comes up: “My child is shy—will they even enjoy this?” Wrestling may seem like a sport built for bold personalities, loud voices, and outgoing energy. But the truth is, wrestling might be one of the best possible sports for introverted kids—and here’s why.
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Jul 203 min read
What Happens If My Wrestler Is Disqualified?
For parents new to wrestling, the idea of your child being disqualified from a match can be both confusing and alarming. After all, most parents are used to team sports where penalties or fouls don’t necessarily end a player’s participation in the game. Wrestling is a little different.
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Jul 203 min read
Wrestler's hidden trick; Vitamins vs. Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are both micronutrients, meaning they’re needed in small amounts to keep the body running properly. But they aren’t the same.
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Jul 203 min read
Stop Weakness in Wrestling; Vitamin E
When it comes to helping young athletes perform their best, most parents think about protein, hydration, and maybe a multivitamin. But there’s one essential nutrient that often flies under the radar—vitamin E. Even though it doesn’t get the same attention as vitamin C or D, vitamin E plays a powerful role in how the body protects, recovers, and performs, especially for wrestlers whose bodies are constantly pushed to their limits.
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Jul 203 min read
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