Amateur Wrestling/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| wrestling | 2/11/2011 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: hi in freshmen wrestling do u only learn basics or do u also go to events to wrestle and stay after ... A: Hey Man, Thanks for the question. Freshmen Wrestling is your introduction to highschool wrestling. ... | ||
| amateur wrestling | 1/26/2011 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: hey coach I wrestled my senior year in high school but i just graduated and I want to keep ... A: Hey Tony, Thanks for the question. Staying in amateur wrestling should be fairly easy. I would look ... | ||
| Left Handed and Beginer | 1/23/2011 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: My son is 9 and is in his 2nd year of youth wrestling. The coaches do their best but there's too ... A: Hey Kevin, Thanks for the question. I would agree that if he is not comfortable doing penetration ... | ||
| Choke Holds | 1/22/2011 | P.Friedl |
| Q: My problem is simple, I joined wrestling and sometimes I get caught in a choke hold. What I usually ... A: well this is a little more complicated than you think. yes, putting your chin down will help. but ... | ||
| State Champion | 11/28/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: Coach, I'm a sophomore in high school, I'm 5'6 and i wrestle at 145lbs. I use to wrestle one year ... A: Hey Anthony, Thanks for the follow-up I requested. Everything looks good. I would add under the ... | ||
| first year wrestler | 11/23/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: im 17 a junior in high school. I have been training at a local mma gym and decided to wrestle this ... A: Hey Zach, Thanks for the question. I would recommend, first having the coaching staff analyze your ... | ||
| College | 11/19/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: Hey coach, I've been involved with wrestling since I was in first grade and went all the way ... A: Hey Ryan, Thanks for the question. You are technically what would be your red-shirt period ( 1-2 ... | ||
| State Champion | 11/17/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: Coach, I'm a sophomore in high school, I'm 5'6 and i wrestle at 145lbs. I use to wrestle one year ... A: Hey Anthony, Thank you for the question. What you have aspirations for is within reach, provided ... | ||
| Offseason | 10/15/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: Well, the season is starting and all i did this summer is trained and wrestle. my question is ... A: Hey Marvin, Thanks for the question. Yes, freestyle will help you greatly. I actually did not ... | ||
| Age | 10/3/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: Hi im 21 and have never wrestled is it to late to start also where can I learn to wrestle i am no ... A: Hey Jesus, Thank you for the question. It is never too late to learn wrestling because it also ... | ||
| Brute strength | 9/17/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: I am not a wrestler but i do live in an area where frequent brawls occur. I am 20 years old and have ... A: Hey Adithya, Thanks for the question. The biggest thing you need to understand about strength ... | ||
| Shots | 7/9/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: Hey Coach, im having trouble shoting. i know how to shoot, but i dont drop my level and i dont know ... A: Hey Marvin, Thanks for the question. Remember that to master any move, along with the "how", you ... | ||
| What makes a great wrestling team | 7/4/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: Hey, i'm wondering, what makes a great wrestling team? is it the coaches training and knowledge of ... A: Hey Marvin, Thank you for the great question. I will offer my viewpoint from the perspective of a ... | ||
| amateur wrestling | 6/27/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: where do i go to get a wrestling match in the uk.i would like to have a mud wrestling match but i ... A: Hey Cherie, Thanks for the question. I am assuming that you want a real wrestling match as in ... | ||
| offseason | 6/23/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: and I'm doing the football team so i can gain muscle for wrestling, but i don't know what to do to ... A: Hey Marvin, Thanks for the question. Since you are already skilled at weight training, you are half ... | ||
| wrestling age | 6/16/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: could you please let me know what is the age limit for Olympic wrestling ? A: Hey Sanju, Thanks for the question. As far as I know, there is no age limit - it is based on your ... | ||
| Can i start wrestling | 5/22/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: How are you? I was in martial arts a decade ago,right now i want to start learning wrestling and get ... A: Hey Sanju, Thanks for the question. I must admit that becoming an Olympic medalist in wrestling is ... | ||
| wrestling | 4/30/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: I'm going to be a sophomore and i was wondering do i lift weights and get stronger which will add ... A: Hey Ryan, Thank you for your question. I would definitely recommend that you lift weights and get ... | ||
| WWE | 4/2/2010 | P.Friedl |
| Q: I want to know whether its important to go to Ohio valley wrestling if you want to enter WWE or you ... A: I'm not sure what kind of wrestling Ohio Valley Wrestling teaches. If its collegiate style wrestling ... | ||
| I want to be a wrestler | 4/1/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: I am from India and i have planned to take wrestling as my carrer but sir i have a few problems ... A: Hey Rickson, Thank you for the question. Let me ask you to consider the following: are you ... | ||
| Squealing | 3/29/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: I'm a rookie. My coaches always told me that if you squealed during a match your opponent would get ... A: Hey Rhue, Thanks for the question. It turns out out that this is true. This particular set of ... | ||
| Advice | 3/17/2010 | P.Friedl |
| Q: I'm a 17 junior going to become a senior next year. And all my freinds want me to wrestle. I was ... A: there are a lot of wrestling-like things you can take up to help you. wrestling is the only one that ... | ||
| quitting | 3/15/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: Coach Raphael my son is 12 years old and has been wrestling since 5. It is the one sport he has ever ... A: I am in the middle of ramping up with my uncle (Bobby Douglas - Iowa St) for the upcoming NCAA ... | ||
| Where to wrestle at 40+ | 3/7/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: I am 44 years old. I have kept myself in pretty good shape over the years, and now, following in my ... A: Hey Steve, Thank you for your question. It seems that you are following a good 'lifestyle' trend ... | ||
| wrestle in college | 3/3/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: i'm a 5"6 165lb senior in high school and was wondering about the possibility of wrestling in ... A: Hey Scott, Congratulations on overcoming your adversities and making a fine third-place finish. ... | ||
| Tall, Lengthy Style, What series is suggested? | 2/25/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: Hey coach, I am 145, and i'm close to 6'1". I have been told that throws, and riding on top would be ... A: Hey Derek, A shrug or some call it a shuck, is similar to a "Prescott" slide-by, except the tie-up ... | ||
| Tall, Lengthy Style, What series is suggested? | 2/24/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: Hey coach, I am 145, and i'm close to 6'1". I have been told that throws, and riding on top would be ... A: Hey Derek Thanks for the question. It seems that you were given some good advice. Being tall is a ... | ||
| wrestling | 2/16/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: I have wrestled 171 pounds since my freshman year and i was thinking about gaining 18 pounds over ... A: Hey Nathan, Thanks for the question. Let's see, to pack on 18 pounds of muscle, you will have to ... | ||
| Can't win the big ones | 2/13/2010 | P.Friedl |
| Q: How have I wrestled 4 years pouring my heart and soul into wretling and not make the state ... A: well i can't say for sure but one reason that i come across a lot is that you're overlooking whoever ... | ||
| I am a 15yr old girl and need to know exactly how to start preparing for wrestling next year. | 2/7/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: I am a 15 year old girl and I really want to become a wrestler at my high school next year. I want ... A: Hey Heather, Thank you for the question. I want you to know that stepping into wrestling at 15yrs ... | ||
| pro wrestling | 1/27/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: thanks zach A: Hey Zach, Thanks for the question. If you are truly interested in becoming a pro wrewstler, I would ... | ||
| wrestling a tall wrestler | 1/26/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: I am 145# 5 foot 7 inch high school wrestler. I am wrestling a 6 foot 3 inch 145# wrestler. Any ... A: Hey Doug, Thank you for the question. You and I are practically the same height, so this problem is ... | ||
| hi | 1/9/2010 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: me and my friend we like wrestling but do you know any good wrestling schools in Canada or in ... A: Hey Michael, Thank you for your question and interest in, I am assuming, amateur wrestling. For ... | ||
| age for wrestling | 12/26/2009 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: Coach: What is the maximum age for wrestling? I am over 60, in good health, and always enjoyed ... A: Hey Ric, Thank you for the question! I do not believe that you are too old, depending, of course, ... | ||
| wrestling training | 12/23/2009 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: I would like some advice as to how to get in shape for wresting. I don't have any plans to compete ... A: Hey John, IT looks like you already have a good training regimen set up for yourself. In addition ... | ||
| a rule | 12/21/2009 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: hey him a sophomore and i was at a tournament and the kid came up and i beat him then the other ... A: Hey Stephen, It sounds like the tournament was not very organized if this was allowed to happen. ... | ||
| help | 12/20/2009 | P.Friedl |
| Q: how can i use this shrug that guy do like what is it good for? watch this video of the guy in the ... A: well, i think you can use the same way that kid uses it. i've had limited success with shrugs, i ... | ||
| help | 12/20/2009 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: wassup coach its me fazon the one who use dont tie up but i was wondering how can i use this move ... A: Hey Fazon, I used the shrug quite often as a major part of my arsenal from the feet. What I would ... | ||
| illegal? | 12/17/2009 | P.Friedl |
| Q: is the anaconda squeeze illegal? when wrestler wraps legs around ribs and squeeze. A: that particular thing falls into the category of unethical but not illegal. you can wrap the legs ... | ||
| First Year Wrestling | 12/4/2009 | Coach Raphael |
| Q: I am a first year wresteler in my senior year of High school. I am going to be going in to the 171 ... A: Hey Elijah, It sounds like you are off to a good start. I am sure that you know by now that not ... | ||
P.Friedl
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Expertise
Illinois High School Association wrestling state champion and runner up, 3 time NCAA D-1 All-American(top 8 in nation) and 2005 Big Ten champion for the University of Illinois. Three year student assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Illinois.
Experience
4 year starter for the University of Illinois. Third highest in career wins with 125. Three time All-American(Top 8 in nation). 2005 Big Ten individual/team champion
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