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Note about the photo: J’Den is the archetype for the right role model described in the article. He lets his performance do the talking. I read an article recently about a current wrestler (who will remain nameless). The article discussed this wrestler’s mindset and approach toward the finish line of his collegiate career. Now, from the […]

In my book, The Wrestler, I devote a chapter to “gratefulness”. That is, being grateful for the opportunity to train, to compete, to be a part of state, national, or even world level tournaments, to put everything on the line in order to achieve all you can in the sport. Not everyone experiences the life […]

One could argue that the occurrence of the “upset” is what keeps a sport alive. And I would have to agree with them. If the giant always walked away victorious over the challenger then people would probably lose interest in watching the game. I believe there is a tendency within our human nature to desire […]

It was alumni night. It had been twelve years since I graced the mat at Apple Valley high school. I was excited to reconnect with some old teammates; and when I saw Phil walk through the doors, I was particularly excited. He was a late comer to the team, moving from small town Minnesota to […]