Like many parents new to wrestling, Kelly Stettner of Springfield, Vermont once had questions and concerns about her then eight-year-old daughter, Moira, competing in a sport she literally knew nothing about. Would she be too we...
Cael Sanderson, Head Coach of Penn State Wrestline Team and Olympic Champ blogs about why his kids will wrestle.
Just as it is important to be physically prepared to play youth sports it is equally important for youth athletes to be mentally prepared to handle the pressure.
Youth sports might not seem as dangerous as professional sports, but there are physical risks none the less. Safety precautions should be taken in every sport, and at Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive.
The quickest way to lose weight is through dehydration. In spite of rules designed to prevent unsafe weight cutting, many wrestlers still use dehydration to lose weight. The problem with this approach is that dehydration hurts p...
When Clarence Long heads to wrestling practice he knows one thing for certain: His role as coach is about more than just teaching athletes, it’s about interacting with families. "I love it," says Long, who is the head coach of t...
The new season is right around the corner.
Good read on the benefits of wrestling for kids!
What wrestling does for kids.
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell heavyweight Joe Stolfi (Harleysville, Pa./Souderton) earned his fourth career 5th Quarter Fresh Bison Athlete of the Week award on Monday following his 4-0 performance at this past weekend’s Virginia Du...
Nutrition is a key contributor to performance. And it’s one that is often overlooked for athletes of all ages. The building blocks of good nutrition start with just good instincts. Starting from a young age, you probably knew no...
It is important to be supportive and respectful, not only of your child, but also of the others on the team and of the coaches. As a parent, you have the power to help shape your youth athlete’s attitude about sports. It’s nat...