Brad's Wrestling page

 

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 Fall/Winter '09 

Some new notes on the Fall/Winter situation -- (updated 11/2209)



Gregor Gillespie -- is offering individual coaching sessions.  (contact Gregor for pricing -- his prices aren't the same as mine) from a 4 x D-l, All American, national champ, he is available. Having someone who has wrestled at this level, with the ongoing exposure to some of the best workouts and technique in the nation, to personally train you, is very impactful. I've been observing some of it firsthand, and I know that had something like this been available when my two guys (I realize, he is one of my two guys!) were coming thru HS, I would have jumped on it. Just watching a few of the session has changed some of my own views on some aspects of wrestling that I thought were dead on. Its great!
Gregor's sessions involve about everything.  He's most known for the strength of his top position -- arm bar tilts.  He made a living off them in HS and in college ).  He's got a lot more, from all positions.........as you might expect from 4 years of intense exposure.  Contact him:  739-9252  or
email me. 
In addition to the wrestling skills, Gregor offers strength and conditioning programs that are geared towards enhancing your wrestling.  He's like completely renovated my workout area!!  So for me, its a plus! (at his expense, I might add...). His conditioning and strength routines make me tired just watching!  These are more like bonafied D-l sessions, and are especially valuable if you are not able to wrestle, but need the conditioning!  
This is great if you are injured and can't wrestle, because you can still stay in great shape (or get in better shape...).

 I (Brad) also offer individual coaching sessions.
My own method of coaching mat technique is a little different than most coaches. I rarely teach what are considered actual moves, like a standup or switch. I teach the in between stuff that happens when these don't work, and how to reposition yourself so that from the bottom you can dictate the pace and not be overwhelmed, even by a superior top wrestler. I also teach how to not get out of position, at all. This way you always have a fighting posture on bottom. 

Being able to defend legs and crab rides is all part of having good position -- and something I focus strongly on. 
 
Top position is also something that I have a knack for, and naturally, might be apt to show some goodies from that position! And, I always can and do manage to work in takedowns and defense -- I mean I'm not totally about the mat!!
My attitude about takedowns is to make things simple and straightforward. For most wrestlers, connecting too many dots ends up poorly most of the time. Takedowns have to be executable -- otherwise learning them is worthless.  The most important part of the takedown is immediately attacking after any setup -- and setups can be very simple.
 
The beauty of individual coaching is that positions are continually reinforced. I work and rework them. So its not just a camp, where you nod your head yes, after completing a new move properly, then don't use it for 3 months, and forget it totally.
We have a nice wrestling and workout room here that's had plenty of use! 

you can call me at 585 872 1723, Or you can email me with
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