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About P.Friedl
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Expertise
Illinois high school wrestling state champion and runner up, 3 time NCAA All-American and 2005 Big Ten champion for the University of Illinois. Two years student assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Illinois.

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Three-time NCAA D-1 All-American

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University of Illinois

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College graduate

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  P.Friedl 
In Category  Amateur Wrestling

SubjectDate Asked

wrestling10/10/2008
  Q: im am a highschool wrestler and i am pretty good, i was just wondering what are a few moves that ...
  A: well that's an interesting question, i'm not sure exactly how to answer that question. basics, ...
Wrestling in High school.10/2/2008
  Q: Okay, well Im a junior in high school and I want to join wrestling. But my concern is that Im a ...
  A: short answer, Do it! don't regret it next year by not going for it. yes if you've done martial arts ...
Wrestling training9/22/2008
  Q: Well last year i was a freshman and i started at 189 then cut to 171, my record was 24-4 overall 16 ...
  A: well if you're really interested in improving there are many ways you can take it upon yourself to ...
starting out8/15/2008
  Q: im about to be a senior at my school, i haven't done any sports at all but i want to get into my ...
  A: its hard to put into words. i'll bet after a month on the mat you'll have a better understanding of ...
starting out8/10/2008
  Q: im about to be a senior at my school, i haven't done any sports at all but i want to get into my ...
  A: well i don't know marvin. when i was in highschool i had a few friends on the team had little to no ...
Yoshi/wrestling training game?8/8/2008
  Q: I'm trying to track down a game that my jr. high wrestling coach (this was a long time ago)used to ...
  A: sorry AK, i do not recall ever playing or hearing of a game that you described. from what i am use ...
wrestling7/5/2008
  Q: i live I australia and my question is. Is it harder for women to get into the wrestling business or ...
  A: actually if you want to be a professional wrestler then i don't think i can help you. my particular ...
strength & conditioning training6/24/2008
  Q: My 16 y/o son had no prior experience but decided in Frosh yr he wanted to wrestle. Good 1st season ...
  A: first of all let me apologize for the time it took to respond. but let me tell you that in the west ...
Transition from middle school to high school, and a weight question6/16/2008
  Q: Is there a big difference between middle school and high school wrestling? I know some moves don't ...
  A: there is always a rather large gap between levels of wrestling grade school to high school and high ...
workouts6/12/2008
  Q: what are some good workouts to increase wrestling strength? thanks
  A: hard to say, there are some sport-specific lifts that you could do. but those only address a ...
the best wrestling shoes?6/7/2008
  Q: Friedl, can you give me pointers on how to pick out the best wrestling shoes? I find it had to ...
  A: actually i can't. picking your shoes has got to come from your experience. a shoe's ...
cutting weight5/4/2008
  Q: i am 35. i currently weigh 146 before i go to bed. 3 months ago i decided to start mma. i did a lot ...
  A: how much can you lose, don't know, each body is different. obviously higher body fat can stand to ...
Weight cutting3/24/2008
  Q: I have a quick question for you here i am going to attach my weigh cutting plan can you ...
  A: i'm sorry austin i must have read the question wrong. but in that case i'd say similar things. ...
Weight cutting3/22/2008
  Q: I have a quick question for you here i am going to attach my weigh cutting plan can you ...
  A: sorry Austin, you were hoping i'd give you some tips or tricks. but i can't help you with cutting ...
Being sored2/22/2008
  Q: There are many times when I wanted to get a hard work out but there's a match of some sort the next ...
  A: you gotta do what makes you feel good, that's different for everyone. ice baths, really cold ones, ...
How can I turn myself into a state champion?2/18/2008
  Q: A little background. I am currently a freshman in High School. I tried wrestling back in 6th ...
  A: hmm.. tricky. well here ya go. you already have the drive that's the first part. start small, try ...
Moves1/24/2008
  Q: I'm a bigger size kid and I wrestle 160, 172, and 205.. I shoot a lot and Didnt know if their are a ...
  A: first of all getting stuck underneath is not the shots' fault. when you shoot, do you go down to ...
"Wrestling Shape"1/24/2008
  Q: I've heard many a time that a person who's in shape will have to get in "Wrestling Shape" to wrestle ...
  A: actually, i get this question, or ones worded similarly quite often. with different sports come ...
On my Back1/23/2008
  Q: Jr High and some High School experience. First year as a coach for first and second year kids under ...
  A: i know how you feel. first and second year kids, especially at that age tend to be fish-like, when ...
weight loss/opponent1/19/2008
  Q: monday we have a 2 1/2hour wrestling and i want to drop 7 pounds in 5 days i now about the 50 cals a ...
  A: to start off with Nick, you're a little hard to follow at times. You have to look over what you've ...
need help with moves/stamina/pins/takedowns1/18/2008
  Q: my first match ever was yesterday i had control but i just ran out of gas and couldn't flip the guy ...
  A: the thing about wreslting is its diversity. with different weights and whatnot and different ways ...
I want to Wrestle1/16/2008
  Q: my name is Christy i am 16 and i am in 9th grade, and i want to wrestle! I have watched wrestling ...
  A: i like your spunk! its refreshing, i'm not going to say that its not going to happen, cuz i have a ...
Forgeting1/14/2008
  Q: I'm a first year wrestler and i have to wrestle varsity so when i go out i get nervous and forget my ...
  A: sorry to tell you but there isn't much i can tell you to fix that particular issue. everyone has ...
Cradles1/12/2008
  Q: My 10 year son has been wrestling awhile now. Last year he had to take off a season due to an injury ...
  A: well that's kind of a tricky situation. often times you get a cradle by forcing it and other times ...
WALK-ON POSSIBILITIES1/6/2008
  Q: Where to start? I'm 26 years old and about to get out of the Navy. I began wrestling when I was 7 ...
  A: tough question. all my years in college, i've never been involved in the walk-on process. all the ...
Wrestling match in three days1/1/2008
  Q: Im having a wrestling match in three days and I want to know as far as drilling, cardio, weights, ...
  A: that's a toughy Mo. with three days until the match i can't say there's anything else you can do. ...

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