Exposure Youth Wrestling Blog
Articles and content specifically for Youth Wrestlers and their families.
Youth Wrestling Articles & Content
Why Effort First Creates Resilient Wrestlers and Kids
Youth wrestling teaches lessons far bigger than wins and losses. Every match places effort and outcome side by side. One is fully in a child’s control. The other is not. When families, coaches, and athletes learn to value effort first, wrestling becomes a powerful...
Pioneers, Progress, and Pins: A Girls Wrestling History
Youth wrestling is changing. Girls are filling gyms, joining clubs, and stepping onto podiums. Parents, coaches, and officials are adapting fast. Opportunity is expanding with every new season. Most importantly, young athletes are finding a sport that builds grit,...
Why Thankfulness Wins In Youth Wrestling
Youth wrestling feels electric. Gyms buzz, brackets shuffle, and whistles pop. The energy is awesome. The chaos can be, too. Good gratitude habits calm the noise and lift everyone. Coaches feel it. Officials notice it. Kids grow from it. Thank-yous at check-in, a nod...
Mat-Side Manners: Unwritten Rules Every Family Should Know
Youth wrestling feels electric. Gyms buzz, brackets shuffle, and whistles pop. The energy is awesome. The chaos can be, too. Long days, fast mat changes, and louder-than-usual crowds test everyone’s patience. Add siblings, snack runs, and tight bleacher space, and...
How to Shoot a Better Takedown
A good shot starts before you move your feet. If your head is the same height as your opponent's, you will fight for space and struggle to reach the legs. The fix is simple. Level change first, then shoot with your chest up and your eyes up. This keeps your head from...
Wrestling Stance and the “Jolt” Drill: Simple Steps That Win Matches
Strong wrestling starts with a strong stance. In this video, Coach works with a young athlete to lock in the basics: stance, level change, short steps, and a powerful “jolt” that teaches kids to drive their knee over their toe. If you’re a new wrestler or a...
