When it comes to coaching, techniques get shared the world over. When it comes to mental preparation and certain tricks of the trade, that's when coaches start becoming a little more guarded about what they know and what they're willing to tell others. This four-part series will focus on some of those "trade secrets" in working on getting more out of yourself as a coach and more out of your athletes. Some are philosophical, some are carved out of years of practice. Part 2 of this series centers around simple things for managing weights and technique like not allowing layers of sweats in practice and managing weights every day. Coach Daryl Weber shares stories from his member coaches of Gable Trained and his own teams at Christiansburg. The Attack Style Wrestling Podcast is brought to you by AttackStyleWrestling.com. SUBSCRIBE TO ATTACK STYLE WRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker iHeartRadio | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn.com by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

When it comes to coaching, techniques get shared the world over. When it comes to mental preparation and certain tricks of the trade, that's when coaches start becoming a little more guarded about what they know and what they're willing to tell others. This four-part series will focus on some of those "trade secrets" in working on getting more out of yourself as a coach and more out of your athletes. Some are philosophical, some are carved out of years of practice. Part 1 of this series centers around geting an athlete to make up their own mind rather than a coach forcing them into doing it. Coach Daryl Weber shares a key anecdote from his senior year with coach Dan Gable. The Attack Style Wrestling Podcast is brought to you by AttackStyleWrestling.com. SUBSCRIBE TO ATTACK STYLE WRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker iHeartRadio | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn.com by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

Episode 22 of the Attack Style Wrestling Podcast focuses on teaching the top position with coach Daryl Weber. Warm Up: In practices with emphasis on the top position any drills we incorporate into the warm up or quick drills segments will focus on the neutral or bottom position. Drills Drills in the top position will focus on learning to transition from one hold to the next, mastering forward pressure and controlling the bottom wrestler with handles and breakdowns. This may be within a series or between series that compliment each other and make for easy setups. Controlling the bottom wrestler with technical detail and pressure are a heavy focus in these drills. Techniques: Techniques will be introduced as a part of a series. Typically the most basic technique will be introduced and then others added to address common defensive tactics the bottom wrestler may present. Sparring & Situational: Sparring is a great way to develop the chain wrestling skills and the constant pressure needed to be effective from the top position. As quickly as possible their needs to be a strong emphasis on starting in live situations to develop the true feel and skills needed to dominate from the top position. Sparring and situational wrestling mixed with teaching is a great way to master the top position. The Attack Style Wrestling Podcast is brought to you by AttackStyleWrestling.com. SUBSCRIBE TO ATTACK STYLE WRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker iHeartRadio | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn.com by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

Episode 21 of the Attack Style Wrestling Podcast focuses on teaching the bottom position with coach Daryl Weber. Warm Up Drills: Outside of your normal calisthenics we will insert solo drills that focus on one of three things. The first are base drills that will focus on properly building the base position from various other positions. Second will be solo drills focusing on the technical actions used in the bottom position with a heavy emphasis on explosion off the whistle. Third we will use solo drills focusing on chaining holds together. Drills: In practices focusing on the bottom position we will utilize drills in various portions of practice. Their will be two main types of drills. The first is our Master Skill Set drill. This will focus on performing high intensity repetitions of the most crucial offensive techniques in bottom wrestling. Two elements that will be heavily incorporated and emphasized will be chain wrestling and explosion. The second type of drill will focus on developing a strong base position from the the feet, one knee and both knees. Offensive Techniques: This category will include such things as our Stand Up, Sit Out, Switch and Roll series. These techniques are meant to attack from the bottom position. The best strategy from the bottom position is to use these series along with explosion and chain wrestling to take control in the bottom position and earn your Escape or Reversal as quickly as possible. Reactionary Techniques: A large part of success on the bottom position is understanding how to stay out of the top wrestlers offensive holds and clear them. The techniques in this category are essential and the must be drilled like any other. The sooner you can develop the muscle memory needed to clear wrist controls, claws, legs etc.. the more confidence you’ll gain in the bottom position. Sparring & Situational: Sparring is especially important in the development of the bottom position. Putting wrestlers in specific situations and having the top wrestler resist around 75% will allow the bottom wrestler to work the techniques and give them a realistic view at the same time. This will force them to chain holds together, maintain a solid base position and execute the proper techniques. Mixing in live scenarios as well will help to cross these skills over to live match instincts as well. The Attack Style Wrestling Podcast is brought to you by AttackStyleWrestling.com. SUBSCRIBE TO ATTACK STYLE WRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker iHeartRadio | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn.com by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

The Anatomy of a Perfect Practice Plan Part 4 of the Anatomy of a Perfect Practice Plan finishes up with the importance of the cool down, post-practice speech and also some breakdowns on practice times, lengths of each segment and a general overview of the four parts. Get your quick guide to perfect practice planning here. The Attack Style Wrestling Podcast is brought to you by AttackStyleWrestling.com. SUBSCRIBE TO ATTACK STYLE WRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker iHeartRadio | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn.com by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

The Anatomy of a Perfect Practice Plan Part 3 of the Anatomy of a Perfect Practice Plan rolls on with a focal point on live wrestling. But before we get to the live wrestling, we must understand there are numerous ways to each live wrestling. Coach Weber breaks down what we can do with: Pre-Live Controlled Battles prior to going live. And the different types of live go scenarios. Group One-on-One Short Time Goes: Situational (Positional) Situational (Attitude) Matches Force to Score Scenarios Situations (Tactical) Get your quick guide to perfect practice planning here. The Attack Style Wrestling Podcast is brought to you by AttackStyleWrestling.com. SUBSCRIBE TO ATTACK STYLE WRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker iHeartRadio | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn.com by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

The Anatomy of a Perfect Practice Plan Part 2 of a a four-part series by coach Daryl Weber on The Anatomy of a Perfect Practice Plan. Coach Weber's developed a number of tactics from his own experiences as a state champion and national champion wrestler and an accomplished high school wrestling coach. Coach Weber introduces Part 2 of this four-part series with an explanation of quick drills designed for your practice and the various teaching techniques used and how to find which techniques are right for your wrestlers. There's more to the pre-practice speech than "Alright guys, go warm up," and this is where coach Weber's expertise shines through. Quick Drills Technique

5 Methods of Teaching Wrestling Technique

Show-n-Go

Step-by-Step

Reverse Engineer

Mix it up

Reverse Engineering

Sparring

Get your quick guide to perfect practice planning here. The Attack Style Wrestling Podcast is brought to you by AttackStyleWrestling.com. SUBSCRIBE TO ATTACK STYLE WRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker iHeartRadio | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn.com by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

The Anatomy of a Perfect Practice Plan Entering a four-part series by coach Daryl Weber on The Anatomy of a Perfect Practice Plan. Coach Weber's developed a number of tactics from his own experiences as a state champion and national champion wrestler and an accomplished high school wrestling coach. Coach Weber introduces Part 1 of this four-part series with an introduction of what can be considered a "perfect" practice plan and how to implement it. There's more to the pre-practice speech than "Alright guys, go warm up," and this is where coach Weber's expertise shines through. Pre-Practice Speech • Warm Up

But what does "warm up" actually convey? • Crucial Components: • Light jogging and calisthenics • Gymnastic Oriented • Solo Drills • Games

Coach Weber's Outline available here. The Attack Style Wrestling Podcast is brought to you by AttackStyleWrestling.com. SUBSCRIBE TO ATTACK STYLE WRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker iHeartRadio | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn.com by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

Episode 16: Timeless tactics for developing independence and an internal drive in all level athletes (Part 2) Coach Dan Gable joins Daryl Weber and Jason Bryant for part two of a two-part series on independent and dependent practice situations and scenarios. In Episode 16, we learn: Hear Coach Weber and Coach Gable answer the #1 question we get from coaches at Attack Style Wrestling. We also learn these tips: • Tactics to keep wrestlers that are on the fence or getting discouraged excited and fired up about wrestling. • How to cut off quitting at the pass. • How to read each athlete and make sure • How to get kids hooked on the sport • What coaches and parents that are having issues need to do • What type of advice they need to be looking for and what to look for in a mentor • What to expect when you start using proven tactics for developing wrestlers. • How to find something that works and how to break it down to the simplest terms • How to measure success in each wrestlers • How to get the most of each athlete and not run them off. • How to start to teach independence to your wrestlers • Using live wrestling sessions like coach Gable at any level • How to adjust your intensity level to build an aggressive dominating wrestling style • Gable’s favorite trick or tactic in live wrestling to developing the skills need to win big matches. • Reveal how to combine independence and dependence into your practice for the ultimate practice environment. • Knowing when to start to push an athlete and how much to push them. • Gable’s rule on how many points you should score in a practice. • How to continue to develop independence and keep the most elite wrestlers sharp in your program. • Coach Gable’s secret to develop wrestlers at the highest levels in the practice room • How to program wrestlers to be able to listen to you in live competition when needed. • What you need to manufacture for your most elite wrestlers • How Coach Gable is not like either presidential candidate • How to get everything we talked about to work for you at whatever level you’re at • How a good coach is like a magician • How to get a copy of Coach Gable’s hand written document on what Independent and Dependent is and how to implement it. The Attack Style Wrestling Podcast is brought to you by AttackStyleWrestling.com. SUBSCRIBE TO ATTACK STYLE WRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker iHeartRadio | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn.com by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

Episode 15: Timeless tactics for developing independence and an internal drive in all level athletes. Coach Dan Gable joins Daryl Weber and Jason Bryant for part one of a two-part series on independent and dependent practice situations and scenarios. In Episode 15, we learn: • How to develop independence in athletes of all ages and the different factors you need to take into account. • How to build a year long peaking system for athletes of all ages with the right goals in mind Keeping the interest up and building champions • What is Independence -- What is dependence • Gable’s experiences with other great coaches when he was competing and how good coaches would adjust. • How a Hot Yoga Instructor got Coach Gable Hot under the collar • Tips for youth and beginning coaches • How to avoid the most common overbearing mistakes many coaches make that run off wrestlers • How to use the first couple days to get them most our of your wrestlers and keep them around. • How to read a team and figure out what they want quickly • Discover the nature of building championship sports for the long run • How good coaches prepare for practice and manage their athletes once they get going • One thing Coach gable NEVER did that many coaches think you have to do • The importance of the warm up and what a real warm up is really like • A mistake 99% of high school and youth coaches make and how to battle it • Can you let go of control? If not you’re holding kids back. • Why you have to be able to let go, no matter how hard it is • How do you truly get through to young athletes to buy into the lifestyle and training they need to build the character and championship mindset every coach and parent wants to see. • The importance of knowing how to cater to every level in your practice room • How to keep disgruntled wrestlers and parents running around town trashing your program and working against you. The Attack Style Wrestling Podcast is brought to you by AttackStyleWrestling.com. SUBSCRIBE TO ATTACK STYLE WRESTLING PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker iHeartRadio | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn.com by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.