Wrestling Mindset: How the News Tribune Vote Relates to Winning Matches
Have you seen the recent vote in the Tacoma News Tribune? "Which South Sound high school team was the best this winter?" It's an intriguing question, and the dynamics of the voting process can teach us a lot about the wrestling mindset.
Emerald Ridge girls bowling took an early lead by 400 votes. Imagine being down by 400 points right at the start—it's like conceding the first takedown in the first 30 seconds of a match. So, what kind of wrestler are you in this situation? Do you lay down and give up, or do you rise to the challenge and start grinding for each point?
Here's my point: if there's time on the clock, you better be wrestling to win. Otherwise, why are you wrestling at all? It's all about developing a mindset that isn't rattled by setbacks or small losses in the match. You need to believe in your ability to win, whether it's by points, a pin, or even a tech fall.
So, how does this vote relate to wrestling mindset? Take a cue from the people of Orting—they didn't let that initial 400-vote lead discourage them. Instead, they shrugged it off and kept pushing forward. That's the kind of resilience and determination every wrestler should strive for.
So Orting took the lead. Should they coast until time runs out?
What happens in a wrestling match when you finish round 1 up 7-0? Do you coast or keep wrestling? All too many times in my career, I've seen kids content with a lead and change their wrestling during a match. If offense got you the lead, stick with your offense and keep scoring. Keep wrestling your style until they can stop you. Don't just take the lead, finish the match. Too many bad things can happen if you stop wrestling and coast.
Let's see where this vote ends up by Friday at noon. But more importantly, let's take this lesson to heart and approach every match with the mindset of a champion. Are you ready to rise to the challenge?
-The Dude abides
Vote now at: [Tacoma News Tribune Vote](https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article286541045.html?deviceId=B05DCE6F-73F4-4586-AB3A-29B7FB912393&tempKey=value)
