Section 01
The Interactive Handbook
Everything you need to support your wrestler — broken into bite-size modules. Tap any card to expand.
Before practice
- Arrive 10 minutes early, hydrated, and fed.
- Nails trimmed. Hair tied back. Clean gear in the bag.
- Phone away. Mindset on.
During practice
- Work hard with every partner — light or heavy, new or experienced.
- Coach the body language: chin up after mistakes.
- Drill with intent. No coasting on familiar moves.
Parents stay in the lane
- Drop off, then give space. Coaching from the sideline confuses athletes.
- Save questions for after practice or via the agreed channel.
Car-ride home
What to Say (and Not Say)
"I love watching you wrestle."
"Why didn't you shoot more?"
"What did you learn out there?"
"You should have won that."
"Proud of how you handled it."
"The ref screwed you."
"What's one thing you'll work on?"
"You're better than that kid."
Quick answers
Frequently Asked
How do I know if my child is in the right weight class?
If they can train hard, eat normally, and sleep well at that weight — it's the right class. If any of those slip, talk to the coach about moving up.
What should I say after a loss?
First, nothing. Hand them water. Let them breathe. Later: "I love watching you wrestle. What's one thing you want to work on?" That's it.
Can I coach from the sideline?
No. Even good advice from the stands creates split focus. Trust the corner — it's the fastest way for your athlete to develop.
When is my child ready for tournaments?
When they know the basic positions, can wrestle a full period without panic, and want to compete. The coach will tell you. Don't push it.
The standard
The RFW Parent Commitment
- 1I will let the coaches coach.
- 2I will praise effort over outcomes.
- 3I will protect my athlete's love of the sport.
- 4I will model composure in the stands.
- 5I will support every wrestler on this team.
- 6I will give my athlete space to grow — and to fail.