John Smith finished second in college as a sophomore, and was a good wrestler. He went on to beat the world champion in the goodwill games later that year, and became America's best wrestler. Smith opted… + See More +
John Smith finished second in college as a sophomore, and was a good wrestler. He went on to beat the world champion in the goodwill games later that year, and became America's best wrestler. Smith opted… + See More
- See Less - John Smith finished second in college as a sophomore, and was a good wrestler. He went on to beat the world champion in the goodwill games later that year, and became America's best wrestler. Smith opted out of the World Championship to focus on becoming a NCAA champion first. He won all but one match (his very first match junior year) after that in College. While John Smith was winning two Individual NCAA titles, he also started a string of six straight world championships that included two Olympic gold medal performances in 1988 and 1992.
John Smith is considered by some to be America's best wrestler of all time, and there is no argument that he was America's most brilliant technician. Smith invented a low single shot that was like lightning with its striking penetration at the ankles and lower legs of his opponents. He then invented and refined many kinds of finishes that almost always assured his takedown.
John Smith took over the legendary Oklahoma State program in the early 1990s. He coached his younger brother Pat Smith to four NCAA individual national titles, the first wrestler to ever to accomplish that feat, and won his first team National Championship in 1994. In 2003 he began a string of four straight team NCAA championships.
Despite winning the last four team NCAA titles, Coach Smith is driven to take the Oklahoma State team to greater heights. He and the rest of his coaching staff have their work cut out for them as they will be losing a legendary cast of seniors.
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Iowa Fan(who Isn't) November 5 at 12:41pm
"this is good but i have a suggestion for flow it would be cool to have some college coaches throw together a practice routine for a week or so so that high school coaches or even kids working on there own can have this kind of work out routine" I remember whe I first started coachin HS I was so lost...then I learned the local University held clinics for coaches AND the most successful programs in the state were more than willing to share ideas and let me come into their practices! You have to find a style and (maybe one in the same) philosophy that you are passionate about and then go with it. Build it, develope it and keep learning from the best of the best. You can always change your philosophy but give it a good 2-3 years first before you do cause it will take awhile to transfer it to your team. Flow could go into 10 different programs and get 10 different practice "routines" and yet 10 diferent ones on any given day... There are also several books and dvd's that could help you out as well...
It would be a great vid to see OSU, IU, Lehigh, MU or any top notch program, running training for an hour!!
this is good but i have a suggestion for flow it would be cool to have some college coaches throw together a practice routine for a week or so so that high school coaches or even kids working on there own can have this kind of work out routine
Wow, great techniques, I agree that we should see some Iowa technique. However, OSU is a great team and while Iowa is a team of hard charging tanks, OSU has slick technique.
Anonymous Coward said: “Well, Moshe Braitman, Iowa is not only good, they are completely out of their minds. Trying to get into an Iowa practice room with a camera is like trying to escape from alcatraz. It rarely happens and when it does, you probably won't get far.”
First reason, you're not going to see the same type of practice with Iowa. Different philosophies. John Smith believes in technique early in the year. You're giong to see more all out wrestling in the Iowa room. Secondly, would you not consider NCAA Team Champions from 2003-2006 as being dominant? I like the Iowa stuff too, but this is just a different feel. Great video by the way.
Well, Moshe Braitman, Iowa is not only good, they are completely out of their minds. Trying to get into an Iowa practice room with a camera is like trying to escape from alcatraz. It rarely happens and when it does, you probably won't get far.
Awesome. Just wondering-- Since Iowa has traditionally been so dominant and popular over the years, how about more coverage on them? Disproportionately dominant deserves disproportionate coverage, right?
We are truly watching a L-E-G-E-N-D, this vieo gives me chills remembering John Smith use these very techniques to score on the best at every level he competed. I love how he uses angles, speed, and flawless technique in his presentaton of the moves. I also love how he stays off his knees and always makes his opponent "feel" his weight by applying pressure at hard angles which, often times, freezes his opponent in place and allows him to finish the move and score. Incredible video, thanks guys.
I don't mean this to sound bad at all, but OSU has a number of Black athlete's in their program. This is awesome. I have a number of black wrestler's and it is a great inspiration for them to see the number of athlete's in the OK State program. One of my athlete's was very excited to see this.
OSU Technique Practice Quick Score From Opponents Leg Attack
A look at how some of the toughest wrestlers in the country break down what many consider a basic set of techniques. John Smith, head coach at Oklahoma State is Running the Cowboys practice. October 17, 2009
OSU Technique Practice Quick Score From Opponents Leg Attack
It would be a great vid to see OSU, IU, Lehigh, MU or any top notch program, running training for an hour!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jC_NSXkZiA&feature=PlayList&p=E4B50618FDE1D150&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=12
Watching the guy makes me want to go back to school and try out for wrestling, and at 56 I don't get revved up over just anything.
“Well, Moshe Braitman, Iowa is not only good, they are completely out of their minds. Trying to get into an Iowa practice room with a camera is like trying to escape from alcatraz. It rarely happens and when it does, you probably won't get far.”
Good Job recruiting Coach Smith
hahaha (kidding)
Keep them coming Flo!!!
john smith is still on fast mo fo
I'll be back...