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Focus on Scoring
the Next Points
Most wrestlers don't have a confidence problem. They have a focus problem. Enter your name and email to unlock all three free resources instantly.
- Athlete Worksheet (5-part self-assessment)
- Coach Guide (team observation & discussion)
- Printable Poster (locker room wall reminder)
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The Core Concept
Stop Evaluating.
Start Executing.
In practice, wrestlers focus on execution — their stance, hand fighting, setups, attacks, and finishes. They do what they trained to do.
In matches, many wrestlers shift their focus to evaluating — the score, whether they're winning or losing, what others think, past mistakes.
When wrestlers evaluate instead of execute, they become hesitant, tense, and reactive.
"How can I score the next points?"
That single question is the difference between a wrestler who competes and a wrestler who performs.
Execution vs. Evaluation
Understand why focus breaks down during competition and how to fix it.
Identify Your Distractions
Pinpoint exactly what pulls your mind away from scoring opportunities.
Build a Scoring Plan
Define your best setup, attack, and finish so you compete with confidence.
Develop a Reset Routine
Create a personal focus phrase to snap back after giving up points.
Three Free Resources
For the wrestler, the coach, and the locker room wall. All free. All built for middle school and high school competition.
Athlete
Worksheet
A complete mental performance self-assessment for wrestlers to use after practice or competition. Includes rating scales, reflection prompts, and an action plan.
- ✓5-part structured worksheet
- ✓Focus rating scale (6 statements)
- ✓Distraction checklist
- ✓Missed opportunity analysis
- ✓Personal scoring plan
- ✓Printable PDF format
Coach
Guide
A comprehensive team evaluation and discussion guide for coaches. Use it to observe focus patterns, lead group discussions, and build a culture of execution on your team.
- ✓Team observation framework
- ✓Individual athlete behavior log
- ✓5 guided discussion questions
- ✓Team focus rating scale
- ✓Coaching action plan template
- ✓Printable PDF format
Printable
Poster
A bold, wall-sized printable poster wrestlers can hang in their locker, bedroom, or wrestling room as a daily mindset reminder.
- ✓Print on letter or tabloid paper
- ✓Bold black & gold design
- ✓Core focus cues & affirmations
- ✓Execution steps: Stance → Finish
- ✓Daily reminder format
- ✓Free printable PDF
Who This Is For
Wrestlers Who...
- Perform better in practice than in matches
- Freeze up after giving up a takedown
- Overthink during competition
- Let the scoreboard control their effort
- Know they're capable of more
Coaches Who...
- Want to build mental toughness systematically
- See talent that isn't showing up in matches
- Want discussion tools for team film sessions
- Need a post-match reflection structure
- Want to teach execution over evaluation
Perfect For...
- Middle school wrestlers
- High school wrestlers
- JV and Varsity programs
- Tournament prep weeks
- Post-match reflection sessions
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Mindset Coaching
Changes Everything
These worksheets are a starting point. Real transformation happens with personalized mindset coaching that targets your specific mental blocks. Let's build a champion mindset — together.
"Coach Dee has had a powerful impact on our son, Wes, in a way that goes far beyond sports. When Wes first began working with him, he struggled with confidence and often doubted himself when things became difficult. Coach Dee helped him shift his mindset from fear of failure to understanding that growth comes through effort, consistency, and perseverance. Through wrestling, Wes learned how to handle adversity, stay disciplined, and keep showing up even when things didn’t go his way..."
— Brent and Meagan Lacks
Parents of Wes