Wrestling Parent Meeting
Preseason 2016-2017
Contact Information
1. Ryan Mallory, Head Coach
– Cell: (901) 355-4739
– Email: [email protected]
– Web: chs.hcde.org
2. James Massengale, Assistant Coach
– Cell: (423) 313-1515
– Email: [email protected]
Coaching Philosophy
I believe in…
• being demanding.
• being fair.
• being consistent.
• being positive.
• keeping it simple.
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coaching fundamentals.
coaching on the run.
coaching everyone.
coaching competition.
having fun.
Expectations - Wrestlers
1. Demonstrate good CHARACTER at all
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2. Pursue academic excellence.
3. Be an active member of the wrestling team.
Expectations - Parents
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Support your son, the team, and the program.
Demonstrate good sportsmanship.
Keep the lines of communication open.
Leave the coaching to the coaches.
Participation Requirements
• 70% or above in all classes
– No Pass, No Play
– Will be withheld from competition until passing
• Medical Packet
– Physical, Consent, Concussion, Cardiac Arrest
– Submitted before wrestler allowed to practice
• Participation Fee - $150
– Due before wrestler is allowed to compete
Equipment
• Wrestlers’ Responsibilities:
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Wrestling Shoes
Headgear
Practice Clothes
Athletic Shoes
• School’s Responsibilities:
– Singlet
– Warm-Ups
*Must be returned after each competition
Team Sport
• 14 Weight Classes:
– 106, 112, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145
– 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, 285
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Score points as a team – dual and traditional
Iron Sharpens Iron
Everyone has a role, Everyone suffers together
The only sport where you can lose and still be
the hero.
Merit-Based Sport
• No Practice, No Play
• Weekly challenge matches
• Coach reserves the right to make substitutions
based on match situation
Weight Management
• Weight loss is NOT mandatory
• What is best for the wrestler? The team?
• Minimum weight class and controlled weight
descent established through Hydration Testing
• Wrestlers must stay within their weight class
• Daily weigh-ins before and after practice
• +2 lbs after Christmas
Tips and Reminders
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EDUCATE YOURSELF
Stay hydrated
Change what you eat
Meal plan and prep – time your meals
Eat regularly for energy, not fullness
Eat whole foods
Chew gum
Tips and Reminders
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Seek out inspiration
Bathroom scale
Food tracker – notebook, apps, websites
Activity – occupy your mind and body
Rest – let your body recover
Avoid Temptation
Never
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Stop eating and drinking
Let yourself get hungry
Eat junk food
Tempting situations
Diet pills/Diuretics
Stay up late
Eat while watching TV
Believe you can “feel lighter”
Lie to yourself, your parents, your coaches
Hygiene
• The spread of disease is very real.
• Wrestlers should shower immediately after
practice and meets.
• Clean practice clothes every day.
• If it looks suspicious, get it looked at.
Medical
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Injuries – Notify the coach immediately
Hurting vs. Injured
Athletic trainer 1st for non-emergency injuries
Follow proper protocol
Active recovery
Get back fast
Schedule
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October 31st – February 18th
Practice Daily 2:45pm – 5:00pm
Holiday/Weekend Practice 9:00am – 11:00am
2 Meets a Week – T/R and Sat
Thanksgiving Day off, Week off at Christmas
Practice Procedures
• No Practice, No Play
• Daily 2:45-5:00
• Everyone is responsible for cleaning the
wrestling room, locker room, and restroom
• Practice is CLOSED to visitors
Meet Procedures
• Dual Meets
– 2:45 Practice at Central
– 4:00 Shower
– 4:30 Depart for competition
– 5:00 Weigh-in
– 6:00 Wrestle
– Bring a LIGHT snack for AFTER weigh-ins
Meet Procedures
• Tournaments
– Meet at Central to check weight and carpool
– Caravan to tournament site
– Wrestlers are to remain on site for the duration of
the competition
– Bring LIGHT lunch and snacks
Carpooling
• We must provide own transportation
– $400 in-county, $800+ out-of-county
• Carpool to and from meets and tournaments
• Out of town driving – no overnights (State)
• Caravan from Central to meet site and back
again – no stops, no detours
Central Invitational
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Oldest invitational tournament in Tennessee
1-day tournament (JV match-ups Friday night)
FUNDRAISER
ALL HANDS ON DECK
– Hospitality Room, Concession Stand, Gate
Workers, Table Workers, Custodial Arts