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I found this message at TheMat.com site and thought it was worth saving and putting on our webpage. This coach is right on in my eyes with his 5 points. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose but it is never worth getting, or staying, angry. Even the great Dan Gable lost a match. Let the kids have fun and when or if they are ready, it will all come together for them. It might take them several years to get "ready" so don't let YOUR manhood ride on the backs of your kids. It's not fair to them or the others around you.

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Re: my 5 yr old

From: CoachWise

Date: 2/28/00

Time: 11:31:36 AM

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To the Moms and Dads of young wrestlers please remember the following things:

1) Your wrestler is very young and you cannot expect him or her to handle things the way a grown-up would.

2)Don't try to live your wrestling fantasies vicariously through your child. This will only lead to an early departure from the sport on your child's part.

3)Let them learn to handle winning and losing on their own. As a coach, I don't accept "bratty" behavior or excessive crying. BUT, never lose sight of the fact that this is a little kid we're talking about.

4)Never, EVER berate your child for losing a match. In fact, the word "lose" should never be used. If your child does lose refer to that match as "it didn't work out". If your kid has the testicular fortitude to go out on the mat, then he/she is far from a loser.

5) If your child gets a bad call from a ref, let the coach handle it. Don't cause a scene. This is, by far, the worst possible thing you can do. It sets a bad example and gives the wrestler the wrong message.

I coach kids from 6 to 14 in both school and a freestyle club. The most important lessons they learn from this great sport happen off the mat. If we as coaches and parents, set the proper example for our athletes, the wins and glory will come naturally.

Good luck to all of you!