• Practice rhythm: warm-up → technique → drilling → live
• Communication: team app/messages for schedule updates
• Competition: local meets first; travel as readiness grows

• Wrestling shoes, headgear (if required), mouthguard (as needed)
• Singlet/shorts & compression, water/electrolytes, small snacks
• Optional: athletic tape, extra socks, small towel

• Focus on effort and attitude over wins/losses
• Let coaches coach; keep feedback simple and positive
• Celebrate small improvements (stance, motion, hand-fight wins)

• Stance & motion: stay in position, move your feet
• Level change & penetration steps
• Down-block, sprawl, and go-behind

• Consistency beats intensity — keep showing up
• Win tiny battles: hand control, mat returns, riding time
• Short memory: learn, adjust, move forward

Use the Mat Clash card game to learn match flow, scoring, and momentum — then carry those ideas into practice.

• Wrestling shoes that fit snug (lace cover if required)
• Headgear (league/event rules vary)
• Practice shorts/compression; competition singlet

• Attend practice early; learn the warm-up sequence
• Ask a coach: stance, single-leg finish, stand-up from bottom
• Hydrate, sleep well, pack your bag the night before

• Arrive on time; weigh-in rules posted by host
• Stay near your mat; listen for bout numbers
• Win or learn — every match teaches something

With proper coaching, rules, and equipment, youth wrestling is a safe, skill-building sport focused on body control and respect.

Some events require memberships (e.g., AAU/USA Wrestling). Your club will specify what’s needed for your season.

Start local and build confidence. Quality reps in practice > chasing tournaments every weekend. Your coaches will guide timing.