jchas Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 1) If you can't keep your mouth shut. ( and I can't) Sit or stand far away from the mat. 2) You think your coaching during the match is helping... It's not! 3) Don't talk to much on the message board. 4) Don't pay to much attention to the rankings. 5) Don't expect more from others than you do of yourself. 6) Regular season losses are almost never a bad thing. 7) The ticket round at Semi-State is the most stressful match of the year! 8) Let you son decide what type of wrestler he is going to be. 9) Surround him with good people and step back. 10) It goes way to fast. Make sure you and your son enjoy the ride. grecoref, Arabian WC, backtothemat and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtothemat Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 As a Freshman parent, I really appreciate your post. Maybe I should let my son out of the basement now? :-) Good luck in the coming weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown wrestler Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Everything thing you posted is point on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arch.74 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 They have my son listed as a junior on this site, and every time I see it I really wish it were true!!!! Sometimes I don't know who'll miss it more! Can you imagine a wrestling meet if everyone in the stands had already learned these valuable lessons? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger.dad Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 wow......did you write that with me in mind?........lol......those are all so spot on........1, 2 and 10 really hit home with me.......my boys started wrestling at jimtown in their kids club about 12 years ago.......12 years!........i remember it like it was yesterday and now we are about 1 month from being finished with high school wrestling......i can't say enough about what wrestling has done for both of my boys.......they are both great young men and a lot of that has to do with this sport and the great coaches they had to mentor them along the way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAT36 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Ouch! Great post JChas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jDub Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Fantastic post! POST of The YEAR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Spires Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 7) The ticket round at Semi-State is the most stressful match of the year!Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnsDAD Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 What will we do with ourselves ? Good luck to all the seniors as they embark on this final month of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edb41 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehscoachdavis Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I coached a kid last year for 8th grade, but he chose not to wrestle in high school this year. His dad keeps telling me that he'll be at all our home meets this year because he is now addicted to the sport. I love how wrestling affects people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hez Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 great post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingT Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Nice list of thins I have not learned over the past 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Humble Jr. Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 As a Freshman parent, I really appreciate your post. Maybe I should let my son out of the basement now? :-) Good luck in the coming weeks. I'd keep him in there for awhile longer LetsWrastle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Conquistador Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 11) Never approach your wrestler directly after a match. He will find you when ready. Lfjr33, BeastMode#31 and carseller0822 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchas Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 11) Never approach your wrestler directly after a match. He will find you when ready.that is a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ds Dad Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Great post. Still lots to learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyandky Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 11) Never approach your wrestler directly after a match. He will find you when ready.Great post.. Everyone that knows me knows that's the main one I had to work on. You do miss it alot after your kids is done. Spent every weekend/weekday somewhere wrestling being in state or out of state for 12 years. I sure learned alot in those years and met alot of great people. 1 thing that always stuck with me was about 10 years ago Tonte saying it's not a sprint it's a marathon. Sad part is one day your kid crosses the finish line. carseller0822, Ds Dad, Barrq and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrq Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 But if your lucky they go to college and then there's a new set of rules to be learned. We only have one more year of college but it sure has been fun being a parent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tskin Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 great post... one to add. #12 Never, ever, let them see you sweat. KoontzDaddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoontzDaddy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 #12 Never, ever, let them see you sweat. KoontzDaddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrydjr Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Addition to #1: If you cannot adhere to Rule #1, and are asked to leave the gym, do not argue back, just leave quietly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Addition to #1: If you cannot adhere to Rule #1, and are asked to leave the gym, do not argue back, just leave quietly..... No, no, no, I recommend making a scene! That way you are sure to get your own personal topic on the board within a couple hours or minutes if you are lucky. barrydjr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawsdad Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Great post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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