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About Coach Raphael
Expertise
I can answer any questions related to wrestling technique, strength- training, weight management, nutrition, physical rehabilitation, flexibility, , balance, psychological-motivational, specialized audio production for fast-twitch muscle development- RAEBO system) neuro - muscular motor skill development - video analysis (psycho-cybernetics), and any other educational parameters not mentioned within the wrestling spectrum. I am known nationally, as the "Ultimate Corner-Man".

Experience
1st 4-Time NCAA Qualifier in Ohio Athletic Conference history 1st All-American in Ohio Athletic Conference history 1st 2-time All-American in OAC history 2-time NCAA All-American & silver medalist 134LBS (1974) appeared in NCAA championship quarter-finals 3-times / NCAA championship semi-finals - 2 times / NCAA championship-finals - once National clinician - 30 years - Bobby Douglas Wrestling Camps - Iowa State University Team Ohio Coach - Junior Olympics 5-years (2002-07) Ohio National Team Staff - 3 years

Organizations
National HighSchool Coaches Association (NHSCA) National Coach - Wrestling (www.nhsca.com) Artistfirst World Radio Network (www.artistfirst.com) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity International Musician's Union

Publications
audio archives (interviews)www.artistfirst.com / www.usawrestlingradio.com

Education/Credentials
1976 Mount Union College graduate B.A. Communications Tae BO mastering engineer / producer /composer-performer national touring artist with O'Jays and Gerald Levert (Electric Bass) - 20 years

Awards and Honors
Who's Who in College Athletes 2-time 1974-75 1st Wrestler in Mount Union College Athletic Hall of Fame (99th Recipient)1992

Past/Present Clients
Chris Bono - 4-time World Team Member / NCAA champion - Iowa State Joe Heskett - 4-time NCAA finalist / NCAA champion - Iowa State Cael Sanderson - Only undefeated 4-time NCAA champion & 4-time Outstanding Wrestler 159-0 / Only USA Olympic wrestling champion in Athens 2004 Bobby Douglas - 3-time USA Olympic Head Coach (also my uncle)

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Amateur Wrestling - why

Expert: Coach Raphael - 10/29/2009

Question
coach why do some wrestlers like to wrestle with they hand posted to the mat or both of hands

Answer
Hey Fazon,

Usually wrestlers that do this are using it to confuse their opponents.From my experience, the hand on the mat is for balance. I recommend it in this fashion: if I want to hit a single leg with a right-leg lead (my stance) I will either tap the opposite knee of my opponent, or circle left so that he will bring the leg that I want up towards me - Then I will quickly re-direct my motion back to the leg that I want - the difference in my shot from most starts here: I will quickly get my hand down to the mat ( about 2 inches behind the heel of the leg I am attacking)as if I was landing a jet on an air-craft carrier. My opponent will think I am reaching for the leg or like a batter escaping a wild pitch - will move his leg away from what appears to be my attacking hand - this will in turn cause him to sprawl his leg away from my hand that is now down and firmly planted on the mat - this will allow my right hand which is coming around like a UFC fighter's right hook to catch his sprawling leg , which becomes my tailhook to keep me from sending my jet off of the aircraft carrier. The key is to throw my hips like a torque wrench around behind my opponent having a secure grip on his knee with my right arm and shoulder - as if I am trying to puncture his thigh with an imaginary spike sticking out from my shoulder armor. This is a trade secret that my Uncle Bobby Douglas taught me on how to shoot either direction from the same stance. The key is (right leg lead) to attack the opponent's back leg the left hand will land first, if attacking to my right - then left hand goes down. Remember, your opponent cannot gauge or stop your level change - if you see that he is watching you as you start your level-change, he has wasted a nano-second of reaction time and you are probably going to score with little effort. The key to remember is to thrust your hand like a wild pitch at the leg you are attacking, but do not touch it, land the hand (post) to the mat and use it like the 3Stooges spinning in a semi-circle until you go behind - digging with your feet and shoulder. Also, use your finesse by using misdirection and hand fakes with your attacks. The first time your opponent does not react to your fake, note that mentally that he does not respect your speed. Blast him the same direction until he starts over-reacting, then go the other direction, opposite hand down. Remember, a hand on the mat means superior balance. Let me know how this works for you.

Yours in the Quest for Gold,

Coach Rae-Rae

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