Wrestling Fundamentals Instructional Videos

Learning the Fundamentals: Basic Skills and Drills for Wrestling (Video) This video features Terry Brands, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Bronze Medalist 2000 Olympic Games. Terry Brands lays the foundation for successful wrestling with this video, which is filled with skills and drills every wrestler needs to know to become successful. Brands begins with an in-depth look at the five most important skills in wrestling: Stance, motion, level change, penetration and drive to the finish. From there he goes into three different categories: Offense skills and drills from the feet, counter offense skills and drills and down position. In each area Brands interlaces skills with drills. This tape is a must for young or beginning wrestlers, and even for the more experienced wrestler who may have gotten away from the basics. 68 minutes. 2003.

Basic Wrestling Skills (video) by Joe Gibbons & Adam Derengowski Excellent guide to the basics of wrestling. Learn successful techniques while on your feet, double legs, set ups, finishes, knees, lifting and counter shots. Author : Joe Gibbons & Adam Derengowski. Length : 61.

Fundamental Skills and Drills for Wrestling (Video) This video features Greg Randall, Head Coach Boise State University, 2X NCAA runner-up at University of Iowa, 3X All-American. Greg Randall takes a close look at the seven basic fundamental skills of wrestling - stance, motion, changing level, penetration, lift drive, back step, and back arch - demonstrating the proper technique for each. He has put them all together in a number of drills that will not only help condition your athletes but also perfect their technique. As an added bonus, Randall demonstrates two techniques to help your wrestlers score takedowns - a single-leg bump and the front headlock. 44 minutes. 2001. ISBN 1-56404-782-2.

Kevin Jackson's Freestyle Wrestling Fundamentals (Video) This video features Kevin Jackson, 2004 US Freestyle Coach, 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist; All-American at Iowa State University. Olympic Freestyle Coach Kevin Jackson demonstrates the basic skills he feels are essential for all junior and senior level wrestlers to be successful in freestyle. In this tape, he covers three main areas: Tie-ups, set-ups, and leg laces. The drills and techniques demonstrated in this tape will help wrestlers develop good habits that they will take with them on the mat to become champions. Areas covered include collar ties, creating an angle, wrist/elbow control, 2-on-1, stance and position, down block, attacks/counter offense, snaps and rolls, and duck unders. A strong emphasis is placed on collar ties, down blocks, and counter offense. 45 minutes. 2004.

Dan Gable's Training Tips (Video) A series of unique videotape features that provide an opportunity to learn more about the safe and appropriate ways to train for the sport of wrestling. 1-hour combined tape. These 2 to 3 minute-long tips include: HEALTH SAFETY - Success and performance starts with proper nutrition. INJURY PREVENTION SAFETY - Two simple devices offer lots of protection: the mouthpiece and the headgear. INJURY PREVENTION SAFETY - Wrestling mats are affected by air temperature and underlayments. CONDITIONING - Ending practice with extra condition- ing helps gives athletes an extra edge. CONDITIONING - Strength and maintenance are important for your program. CONDITIONING - Pushups should be incorporated into your training. TIME MANAGEMENT - Only one person controls their own time and destiny. DEVELOPING A WINNING EDGE - Setting personal goals to increase motivation. Ask Dan Gable Extra! IPTV received a large number of Ask Dan Gable questions during our 1999 COLLEGE WRESTLING telecasts. Consequently, Dan has answered many of those questions in a 30+ minute interview session, taped on February 14, 1999. 1999. 60 minutes.

Gable's Advanced Wrestling DVD If you've got the basic moves down but want to take your wrestling to the next level, then your best move is to learn from the master himself-coaching and wrestling legend Dan Gable. On Gable's Advanced Wrestling DVD he shows how to master even the most challenging wrestling techniques-the ones that make good wrestlers great, and great wrestlers champions. Gable's credentials speak for themselves. He is an unscored - on Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion; winner of 15 NCAA titles as coach at the University of Iowa (a mark unequaled in wrestling history); and coach of 152 All-Americans, 45 NCAA champions, and 3 Olympic teams. Now you get the chance to learn from the master coach himself. The Zadick brothers, Bill (a former NCAA champion) and Mike (a three-time All-American), demonstrate the techniques and tactics that will provide you the perfect blueprint for every maneuver. The On Your Feet program covers techniques from a standing position, including the stance and ties used in setups, headlocks and body locks, double-hand drills, breaking ties on defense, single-and double-leg attacks, tosses, and special moves. On the Mat teaches techniques from the top and bottom position, including arm bars, near wrists, arm and leg turks, sit-backs and sit-outs, rolls and granbys, hip heists, counters and pins, switches and stand-ups, standing rolls, and clearing legs and ankles. Throughout this action-packed DVD, Gable guides viewers through each technique demonstration, then shows how small adjustments of those techniques can give wrestlers the winning edge. The result is easy-to-access, precise, topnotch demonstrations and detailed instructions on attacking, countering, and adjusting to dominate a match-all presented in the straight-shooting and motivating Gable style. Previously released as a two-tape video series, this DVD includes a bonus feature of Gable discussing leadership and coaching style, focus and motivation techniques, discipline, handling distractions, and what it takes for a wrestler to succeed at the elite level. This high-quality DVD will help you improve your basic skills and move to a more advanced level as the master coach shows you how to get a leg up on your opponents!

Coaching Youth Wrestling Video (VHS - Format) Coaching young wrestlers can be very rewarding, but for volunteer and novice coaches it can also be more than a little intimidating. Fortunately, the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) knows what it takes to help you succeed. Thousands of youth wrestling coaches have used the Coaching Youth Wrestling book to achieve success. Now, the Coaching Youth Wrestling Video will show you how to use the games approach in practice, replacing the boredom of drills with fun and engaging games that focus on situations wrestlers face in matches. Through these games, your wrestlers learn 11 essential tactics and techniques that will help them gain an edge over their opponents. The games are designed for optimal learning, fun, and motivation-and they'll help you take your wrestlers to the next level. The Coaching Youth Wrestling Video was produced by ASEP in cooperation with USA Wrestling. It features an introduction by Tom Brands, a 1996 Olympic freestyle gold medalist who is now in his 10th season as an assistant wrestling coach at the University of Iowa. Brands was a four-time All-American at Iowa, garnering three NCAA titles during his collegiate career. The Coaching Youth Wrestling Video is part of ASEP's Coaching Youth Sports video series, which accompanies the popular and highly acclaimed Coaching Youth Sports books. This video, along with the companion Coaching Youth Wrestling book, will help you build your confidence as you learn how to effectively teach essential wrestling techniques and tactics to your wrestlers.

Introduction to Wrestling (video) by Joe Gibbons & Adam Derengowski Gives an excellent overview of the sport and covers rules, scoring and time along with sports specific conditioning drills. Learn seven basic skills including stance, movement, level, penetration, lifts, back step and back arch. Author : Joe Gibbons & Adam Derengowski. Length : 67.

Winning Edge - Beginners & Parents (Video) Developed by coaches Matt Tufts and Ron James. Beginners & Parents explain the rules, penalties and scoring of wrestling. The winning edge is providing for parents and novice observers of wrestling keys which will help them enjoy wrestling and encourage athletes to participate.

Husker Wrestling Series: Strength and Conditioning for Wrestling (video) by Mark Cody In order to be a successful wrestler, your athletes must be trained in all areas of the sport. In this tape, Mark Cody discusses and demonstrates the vital areas of strength training and conditioning. Included are drills for total body strength, the Husker running program, weight programs for in and off-season training, including lifts that are important for wrestlers to work on, circuit training, including a shoulder/back circuit, back/biceps circuit, leg circuit, two ab circuits and a medicine ball circuit. No training program would be complete without a proper diet. Cody takes you through a typical day at the Husker training table and discusses the proper way to cut weight and the negative effects of crash dieting. Author : Mark Cody. Length : 33.

Strength And Conditioning For Wrestling (Video) With Mark Cody, Top Assistant Coach. In order to be a successful wrestler, your athletes must be trained in all areas of the sport. Mark Cody discusses and demonstrates the vital areas of strength training and conditioning. Included are drills for total body strength, the Husker running program, weight programs for in-season and off-season training, including lifts that are important for wrestlers to work on, circuit training, including a shoulder/back circuit, back/biceps circuit, leg circuit, two ab circuits and a medicine ball circuit. No training program would be complete without a proper diet. Cody takes you through a typical day at the Husker training table and discusses the proper way to cut weight and the negative effects of crash dieting. (33 minutes) To order the Complete Husker Wrestling 10 Video Series click here .

Strength and Power Training for Wrestling (Video) This video features Tim Wakeham, Michigan State University Strength and Conditioning Coach. Wakeham outlines his philosophy and principles for maximizing explosive power, strength, and mental toughness. Wakeham includes a list of the top exercises needed for optimal muscular development and injury reduction. Also included are in-season and off-season weight training programs. 41 minutes. ISBN: 1-56404-464-5

Drill System For Technique Development (Video) With Bobby Douglas, Head Coach, Iowa State University and 1992 Olympic Coach. Douglas is considered one of the most knowledgeable and respected experts in his field. Douglas completed his career as a wrestler with two appearances in the Olympics and a 303-17-7 career record. Douglas has coached over 75 All-Americans, won a NCAA National Championship and led the USA wrestling team to three gold medals in the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. In this tape, over 30 drills and techniques are explained and demonstrated by Coach Douglas and several Cyclone All-Americans. Coach Douglas not only shows the techniques, but also discusses how to teach and learn them. These techniques cover stance, movement and penetration. Also included are collar tie-up, double collar tie-up, fireman's carry, over-and under-hooks and more! (55 minutes)

Combative Games (Video) This video features Mark Cody, Head Coach American University; former Assistant Coach Oklahoma State University, 3X All-American. Looking for a way to erase those practice room blahs? Mark Cody, with 17 years of coaching experience, has compiled a tape filled with more than 15 combative wrestling games to liven up your practice, while still achieving a quality workout. Games featured include tug-of-war, jumping jack, bump on the back, shark bait, kings-queens-jacks, and many, many more. These games are designed to help improve your wrestler's speed, quickness, balance, strength, conditioning, recovery, action/reaction, and practice how to attack from different positions. The games can be done with two wrestlers or 100, as teams or individually. This video will make it fun for your wrestlers to come to practice! 33 minutes. 2001. ISBN 1-56404-772-5. Also available in the Cody's Combatitive Games and Drills Series: Combative Drills

Combative Drills (Video) This video features Mark Cody, Head Coach American University; former Assistant Coach Oklahoma State University, 3X All-American. Mark Cody believes all successful wrestlers have great defense, can get out of the bottom position in 30 seconds or less, have a go-to takedown they can always rely on to score, and be able to ride on top for a minute or more. Cody has compiled a tape with more than 10 combative drills to help your wrestlers become proficient in these four areas. Recovery drills, situational drills, basic technique drills and conditioning drills are featured in this tape. At least half of the practice time of all Cody-led practices consist of running these drills. This tape will give you many new, fun options to train your wrestlers. 36 minutes. 2001. ISBN 1-56404-771-7. Also available in the Cody's Combatitive Games and Drills Series: Combative Games

Match Preparation: Ready to Compete! (Video) This video features Mark Branch, Oklahoma State University Assistant Coach, 2X NCAA Champion, 4X All-American. Branch passes along tips, drills and strategies that will help your wrestlers be completely prepared when they step on the mat. Branch covers three areas: Mental Preparation, Physical Preparation and Having a Game Plan. In Mental Preparation, Branch discusses the importance of goal setting and the critical role self-confidence has on the wrestling mat. In Physical Preparation, Branch presents his philosophy on diet, year round training, and demonstrates seven different stretches to help avoid injuries. Branch also shares an effective pre-match warm-up that he uses to get his wrestlers ready for the big match. Having a Game Plan suggests helpful ideas to help any coach devise an effective game plan for their wrestlers' next match. This information helped Branch succeed as an athlete and now governs his effective coaching career! 47 minutes. 2002.

Proper Weight Management (Video) This video features Greg Strobel, Lehigh University Head Coach, 2000 Olympic Team Coach. Coach Strobel draws on his 25+ years of coaching experience as he passes along practical pieces of weight management advice, all drawn on scientific information, that work for his squads. Strobel discusses the importance of proper nutrition and eating habits, which will allow your wrestler to get down to their desired weight easier and without losing strength. The tape is broken down into three parts: Education, Nutrition and The System. 37 minutes. 2003.

The Explosive Wrestler! 30 Strength Training Exercises (Video) This video features Tim McClellan, M.S., C.S.C.S.; and Mike VanArsdale, NCAA Champ and 3X All-American at Iowa State University. All things being equal, the more explosive wrestler always wins! In this video, Tim McClellan calls on his experience training champion wrestlers at all levels, including the Olympics, to provide more than 30 exercises to build your wrestling speed and strength. McClellan begins with a brief shoulder warm-up routine and then presents injury prevention exercises for the neck and shoulder. McClellan then teaches strength and speed building in three areas: Lower body power exercises, lower body strength exercises and upper body strength. Each section contains at least 10 different exercises, with McClellan detailing the proper mechanics for each exercise step-by-step. These exercises are movement specific, meaning they emulate actions the wrestler will do on the mat . not only are you training muscles, but movements as well. McClellan also includes a valuable 7-step Guide on How to Construct a Training Program. 65 minutes. 2003.

Oklahoma State Practice Routine And Drills (Video) With Pat Smith and Mark Branch, Oklahoma State University. The greatest factor for the success of the OSU wrestling program has been their commitment to technique and drills. This video provides insight into the methods the OSU coaches utilize to prepare their team for each match. Beginning with a seasonal plan, Branch explains the OSU lifting and conditioning philosophy and methodology. The video then shifts to preparation techniques for the day of the match. Smith outlines the OSU pre-match preparation methods giving special attention to the 2-hour period just before a match. Finally, Branch and Smith demonstrate numerous practice drills for warm-up and individual technique development. The OSU program focuses heavily on drilling technique through repetition and live wrestling. These drills will help wrestlers work on their overall performance. (46 minutes) To order the Oklahoma State Wrestling 5 Video Series click here .

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