1

Introduction

• Welcome

2

Understanding How Wrestlers Learn

• The Brain & Learning Cycles
• Methods of Learning
• Catering to Body Types & Personalities
• The Power of Deliberate Practice
• The Importance of Owning a Series
• Creating the "A ha" Moment
• Possible quiz or action steps - tbd or real life problem scenario to apply the learnings. WWYD? (here's how I would handle it)

3

Teaching Methods

• Teaching Method 1: Start with the Finish
• Teaching Method 2: Chunking & Layering
• Teaching Method 3: Vary Pace & Resistance
• Putting Methods Together in a Practice Plan
• Teaching Method 4: Chain Wrestling
• Teaching Method 5: Teach Offense Before Defense
• Teaching Focus - Principles & Skills, not Moves

4

Practice Planning for Skill Development

• Practice Planning Principles
• Deliberate Practice Planning
• Reducing Hidden Time Wasters
• Sample Practice Structure
• Coaching Different Skill Levels at the Same Time
• Getting More out of Drilling
• Incorporating Sparring & Play Wrestling
• Deliberate Ways to Incorporate Live Wrestling

5

Improving Your Teaching Skills

• Demonstrating Moves More Effectively
• Visual & Auditory Teaching Tactics
• Experiential Teaching Tactics
• Working the Room & Methods for Correcting Technique
• When & How to use Praise vs. Critique

6

Final Action Steps

• Final Action Steps
• Test Your Knowledge
• Additional Resources
• Building Your Season Plan?