WrestlingGear.Com Newsletter -"Get Ready for The Mat"
November 11, 2003
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As wrestling practices now start through out the nation, it is the official start of another wrestling season. With that, we look foward to helping you get the wrestling gear you need to "Get Ready For The Mat." Our goal is to make getting the wrestling gear you need, the easiest part of the wrestling season.
You can order your gear via the internet or call us toll-free at 1-800-565-0995. All of the top manufacturers are at WrestlingGear.Com - adidas, Brute, Cliff Keen, Tanita, Human Kinetics Videos, Videos and Books by Dan Gable, John Smith, Brandon Slay, Kendall Cross, Terry Brands, Tom Brands, and more.
It is still not too late to set your goals and work hard to achieve them. Set some long term goals for the end of the season and split those goals into stepping stones like 3 month, 2 month, 1 month goals and even more 4 weeks, 3 week, 2 week, 1 week and even daily goals.
An example would be to place at the State Finals. Start thinking well is that 1st place or 6th place. Set your goals high and work hard towards achieving them. Set specific goals like place 1st at the State Finals. Then work backwards where do you need to be 3 months from now, 2 months from now, 1 month from now.
Then get even more specific, where do you need to be 4 weeks from now, 3 weeks, 2 weeks, 1 week. Okay now what do you need to accomplish by the end of the week, and even what can you do today to achieve these goals by the end of the week.
This has worked for me on and off the mat. Whether it was applying to college or running my business. Keep in mind to set your goals high and work hard towards them...
Call us if you need any help with picking out your wrestling gear. If I am not available, my staff can help you pick out the gear you need...
-Jeff Pape
TOP WRESTLING SHOES AVAILABLE IN ALL COLORS
We pride ourselves in offering all of the colors in the Adidas shoe line. If it has been a while since you visited our site, we have added all the colors of shoes like the Pretereo, Pretereo Jr, and Ferox.
Also, you asked for it so we added them. Elite level shoes are now available in the smaller sizes. You wanted more of a selection and we added it to the site.
Whether you are looking for Sydney 2000's/EQT's, Mat Wizards, Combat Speeds, or Super Slays, we have all the colors in more sizes then we have ever offered.
Click Here to Visit Our Main Shoes Page
CHAT WITH STEVE KNIGHT
Steve Knight will be available to chat online with all of you through our site! Look to the website and the next newsletter for more information on the date and time.
Steve is the author of one of our top selling books - "WinningSTATE - Wrestling"
If you are looking to improve your wrestling performance, this is a must have in your library.
Click Here to Find out more about WinningSTATE
A TOURNAMENT MINDSET - ARTICLE BY STEVE KNIGHT
An Excerpt from "A Tournament Mindset" The full article can be found online at our website:
Developing a tournament mindset is the first step towards elevating your competitive confidence. Meaning, you have to clearly separate practice from tournaments; the two are entirely different planets. Even if you're wrestling-off with a tuff teammate for a varsity spot, it's not a tournament. Why? The room is familiar, you probably haven't cut weight, and the pressure to win is less. In the room distractions are minimal, family and friends aren't around, and you're not intimidated by the other guys size or reputation. In other words "everything" is familiar. At tournaments everything is unfamiliar, which creates confusion, lack of focus, doubt, and ultimately a confidence crash.
Having a tournament mindset is an entirely different mental approach to everything on tournament day, and actually the night before too. It's like having two personalities. For example: When you're at the dinner table with your family you have one style of interaction; as opposed to being with your buddies, where you have a different style. At the dinner table you're more conservative, respectful, restrained, and considerate. When you're with your buddies you're wide open, letting it all hangout. Practice and daily training is like hanging with your buddies. A tournament mindset is like being at the dinner table, it's controlled and focused. The two styles are distinctly different. Get my point?
Click Here To Read The Full Article!
CAEL SANDERSON HIGH CUT SINGLET
We now have the hot new singlet from Cael Sanderson. It is a Lycra singlet manufactured by Cliff Keen, fortified with MXS Moisture-Wicking technology. This singlet is available in Black, Red, and Royal Blue in all sizes.
Click Here to Visit Cael's New Singlet Product Page
MAKING WEIGHT AND STAYING STRONG
An excerpt of an article By Page Love, M.S., R.D., L.D., sports nutritionist, Nutrifit and Nutrisport Consulting (Atlanta, GA)
Wrestlers often feel they will compete their best at low body weight levels. To lose weight and still acquire championship success requires a sound nutrition plan. Techniques to lose weight such as crash diets, fluid restriction, laxative and diuretic use are dangerous practices that result in dehydration and heat illness. Low energy intake and dehydration hurt muscular endurance and lead to stale performance on the mat. How can wrestlers stay on track with healthy weight loss and maintain peak performance?
Sport Nutrition Tips For Wrestlers
Assess body fat composition pre-season. Wrestlers with 5 percent or lower body fat cannot afford further weight loss without loss of muscle weight. Healthy fat percentages for wrestlers range between 7-15 percent.
Weigh wrestlers before and after practice for fluid weight loss but assess body fat loss by a weekly change in weight on the scale. If weight loss is achievable wrestlers can safely lose 1-3 pounds of body fat per week. Remember for each pound of body weight lost during a wrestling practice, athletes need to drink 3 cups of fluid per pound to replace muscle fluid levels.
Used with permission from the Gator Sports Science Institute.
Click here to view the full article
CLIFF KEEN BUBBLE KNEE PADS
These popular kneepads from Cliff Keen are selling fast! Get yours today, we have these kneepads available in Black, Red, and Navy Blue. Adult and Youth sizes available (youth kneepads are only available in Black).
Click Here to see our Kneepad selection
GOLD MEDAL SERIES DVD'S AVAILABLE ON WRESTLINGGEAR.COM
We now have John Smith, Kendall Cross, and Brandon Slay's videos available on DVD. "How Low Can You Go II" "Exposed: Don't Call It Funk" and "Offensive Moves and Defensive Counterattacks" are now available on DVD for $32.95 each. You can also buy all three DVDs together and save! Click the link below for details!
Click here to buy the Gold Medal Series DVD Package!
IN CLOSING
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Good luck - remember to set your goals and work hard to achieve them...
-Jeff Pape
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