1) Do not impose your ambition on your child.
Remember that wrestling is your child’s activity. Improvements and progress occur at different rates for each individual. Don’t judge your child’s progress based on the performance of other children and don’t push them based on what your think they should be doing.
2) Be supportive no matter what.
There is only one question to ask your child “Did you have fun?” If meets and practices are not fun, your child should not be forced to participate. Your job is to support, love and hug your child no matter what.
3) Get involved.
Your club needs your help and support. Attend parent and club meetings and team practices to find out how you can help.
4) Have positives to say at a wrestling meet.
5) Acknowledge your child’s fears.
6) Do not criticize the officials.
7) Do not expect your child to be a State Champion.
There are thousands of children in Minnesota wrestling. Your child’s odds of becoming a state champion are slim. Wrestling is much more than just going to the state tournament. Learn to appreciate all that wrestling can contribute to your child’s development. Enjoy the time together with your child. Make it a family event. Ask relatives and friends to come and watch your child.