Welcome Parents,
We are excited that you are here! We are happy to say that almost all of our wrestlers have returned and we have many new additions that we are looking forward to having. Last Year was a great season. We have many accomplishments not only for individual wrestlers but also for the team as a whole.
For our returning Mom and Dads, there are many things this year we plan to do differently. We expect you as a parent (both returning and non-returning) to be fully supportive in our initiatives that we feel will better our program and better the athletes.
Wrestling is a unique sport; this sport is the perfect unity of having a team but also individualizing a child’s talents. We aim to better individualize each athlete’s goals and performance this year. We want you to be involved in your athlete’s participation. However there is a strong difference between being a parent and being a coach. Remember to let the coaches coach and we will happily let the parents parent.
Ways to help your child become a better athlete. Coming to practice is not always easy and not always what you want to be doing. Please do not allow this to show to your children; they will reflect your attitude during class. Be encouraging! This is huge! If you are concerned with the way your child is preforming come talk to one of the many coaches, so that we can individualize the experience with your child. They need your support and encouragement, allow the coaches to correct the situation.
Wrestling takes a toll on your body and they need you to stay positive even when the coaches are pushing them. Keep your kids hydrated and well rested, although this seems like a common phrase, wrestling will make muscles hurt that kids have never experienced before. Water and time for recovery is important.
If we instill a passion for the sport now, their love for it can grow. This passion will cause a drive in them that many of the coaches have experienced. This drive will be able to take them further not only in the sport but in life as well.
Thanks for your cooperation! We look forward to the 2017 season. Feel free to use the app to contact us. We want full communication between all of us so that we can be the most positive and productive program for our athletes.

Sincerely,
The WPB PAL Wrestling Coaches