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"In wrestling, confidence is just as crucial as strength, technique, and strategy. Whether it’s before a match, during practice, or while visualizing your goals, how you approach your mindset can be the difference between success and hesitation. Building confidence in wrestling is a skill that, like any other, requires practice, commitment, and self-awareness. Here, we outline seven effective strategies for wrestlers to develop confidence, reduce self-doubt, and prepare mentally to face any challenge on the mat."

"If you’re an aspiring college wrestler, a powerful highlight video can be your ticket to getting noticed by top coaches. But crafting a highlight reel that showcases your skills effectively requires more than just splicing together clips. This guide will walk you through the essential steps for creating a standout wrestling highlight video—from selecting the right clips to promoting it to college recruiters. "

"Despite the numerous digital tools available for tracking wrestling statistics and results, many coaches still favor the traditional paper scorebook. In this article we will explore the differences and advantages of wrestling stats software over the good ol’ wrestling scorebook."

"Are you passionate about wrestling and have your sights set on competing at the college level? Wrestling in college is not only an exciting challenge but also a chance to earn a degree and become part of a tight-knit wrestling community. But navigating the recruiting process can feel like a maze. This guide breaks down the essential steps you need to take to become a standout recruit, from building relationships with college coaches to crafting a killer highlight reel. Follow these steps to put yourself in the best position to achieve your goal of wrestling in college."

"If you’re an aspiring college wrestler, a powerful highlight video can be your ticket to getting noticed by top coaches. But crafting a highlight reel that showcases your skills effectively requires more than just splicing together clips. This guide will walk you through the essential steps for creating a standout wrestling highlight video—from selecting the right clips to promoting it to college recruiters. "

"The 2024 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships will see each of the top-10 teams rely on a unique “X-factor” wrestler—someone whose performance could be pivotal to their team’s success. This article explores one key wrestler from each of these elite teams, diving into their backgrounds, challenges, and potential impact on their team’s championship goals."

"On Sept. 8, after over a decade-long battle with lung cancer, legendary University of Pitt-Johnstown (UPJ) wrestling coach Pat Pecora passed away. Pecora is the winningest wrestling coach in NCAA history, with 661 dual meet victories. He led the Mountain Cats to two NCAA Division II national championships and twenty-five regional titles. Pecora coached 170 Division II All-Americans and 23 national champions, a resume any coach would dream of having."

"One of the most valuable tools for a wrestler’s development is the ability to review match footage—anytime, anywhere. With MatBoss, we’ve made it incredibly easy for your wrestlers to access their own match videos, empowering them to learn, improve, and take ownership of their performance."

With the calendar soon turning to October, the college wrestling season is just a month away for most college wrestling programs. There are many stars returning to college wrestling across all divisions. Let's examine the top wrestler returning in each of the eight divisions of men's and women's college wrestling entering the 2024-25 season.