A Parents Role at a Tournament

As a parent of a young wrestler, it can be difficult to know how to best support your child while they pursue their passion for the sport. While it's important to be involved in your child's athletic journey, it's equally important to know when to step back and let the coaches do their job.

As a coach myself, I've seen firsthand the positive impact it can have on a child when their parent plays the role of a supportive fan rather than a coach. Your child needs you to be their biggest fan and their unwavering source of support, both on and off the mat.

After every match, avoid critiquing your child's performance. Instead, let the coach provide feedback and constructive criticism. Your job as a parent is to be a source of encouragement and positivity, reminding your child that you are proud of them for taking on the challenge of wrestling and giving it their all.

Even if your child doesn't come out on top, make sure to let them know that you are proud of their effort and determination. Remind them that they are learning and growing with every match, and that you are excited to see what they will achieve in the future.

As the great wrestling coach Dan Gable once said, "Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts." Remember that your child's success in wrestling is not just about winning matches, but about learning important life lessons such as perseverance, sportsmanship, and resilience.

So, the next time you're cheering on your child at a wrestling match, remember to be their biggest supporter and their number one fan. With your love and support, they can achieve anything they set their minds to.

In the words of Dan Gable, "Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy."

To play off that, once you’ve been a wrestling parent, parenting in other sports is easy.

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