Wrestling Blogs - Grant MacKenzie

I have heard 3 coaches tell this story in my life, but never understood what it meant till recently. "The Mat is a Mirror of your life..." People are always watching you whether you like it or not. When you step on a mat, people will take notice of what type of person you are! Are you passive, aggressive, competitive, timid, scared, etc... The way you act on a mat will be a mirror to your personality. Are you sportsman-like or are you a cry baby? Do you win/lose with class or do you lose control of your emotions? Think… more »

When I see 21 freshmen on our roster, I get excited about the future. Not only do we have the numbers, but we have a talented crew to work with. It is very important to think about summer wrestling over the next couple of years. I strongly recommend going to a camp or competing in the Milan Summer Wrestling League which is 6 weeks long! As coaches, we will try to get you as many matches as possible during a season by going to JV tournaments. If you are lucky enough to make the varsity squad, the mat experience you… more »

Wrestling season is here! I have had a great time watching this young team work hard at practice and love the enthusiasm for the sport. It is a huge compliment when I see a wrestler use a technique from practice in a live match! This is my 10th season as assistant wrestling coach. Every season is different and I have a great attitude about this year because of the young talent on the team. Make sure you use this site as an educational tool! You can be as good as you want! I look forward to putting new technique videos,… more »