As a youth or high school wrestling coach, you need every tool available to capture and maintain the focus of your athletes. Entering your practice, they may already have had a day filled with school, errands, socializing, family life, video games and cell phones.
 
Therefore, it is important to provide your athletes a conscious transition into your practice environment. One way to do so is through an opening team ritual. Watch this video featuring the opening ritual of coach Kim Oden and how she gets her players on the same page. 
  
Watch a coach use her opening ritual>>

The Liberty Mutual Responsible SportsTM program supports volunteer youth sports coaches and parents who help our children succeed both on and off the mat.  We offer many youth sports resources including $2,500 community grants, instructional videos, weekly tips, peer and expert advice, and coursework for those interested in improving the youth sports experience for all involved.