Coaching Wrestling Successfully (Coaching Successfully Series) [Paperback]

Dan Gable (Author)

Book Description

Series: Coaching Successfully Series | Publication Date: September 28, 1998

Dan Gable redefined the term wrestling champion,
setting a new standard of excellence for athletes and coaches. Defeated only once throughout his high school and college wrestling careers and unscored upon in his 1972 Olympic gold medal performance, Gable didn't just win on the mat, he dominated his opponents in a relentless, physical style.

Gable brought that same competitive toughness and determination to mastering coaching-and the championships came, year after year. In the 21 seasons he was head coach, his University of Iowa teams won 15 national championships and 21 Big Ten championships.

Now, in Coaching Wrestling Successfully, Gable presents the blueprint to becoming a wrestling champion. He covers every facet of his formula for success-a guiding philosophy, proven motivational tools, guidelines for proper nutrition and weight control, daily and year-round practice plans, effective instructional methods, correct wrestling technique, and winning match strategies.

Coaches will find fascinating Gable's formula for success and anecdotes involving his handling of teams and individuals. Athletes will benefit from the folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco-Roman moves and drills. Wrestling fans will enjoy the stories involving Gable and many of the greatest names in the sport. And every reader will marvel at how the master of motivation pushed himself and his wrestlers beyond their perceived potential.

Gable made sure that Coaching Wrestling Successfully achieved the same standard of excellence that he demanded of himself as a wrestler and a coach. The result is a championship effort, full of lessons from the legend, from cover to cover.

Editorial Reviews

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""Dan Gable is a legend in wrestling and one of the greatest sports coaches of all time. In Coaching Wrestling Successfully, Gable shares many of the secrets to his astonishing success. This is a must-read for wrestling coaches and athletes who wish to achieve their best.""
Jim Scherr
Executive Director
USA Wrestling

""Strive for perfection and you will achieve excellence. Dan Gable's record of achievements will go unchallenged!""
Bill Weick
Head Wrestling Coach
Mt. Carmel High School (IL)

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About the Author

Dan Gable is the most successful figure to ever wrestle and coach the sport. His accomplishments as an athlete on the mat and as a mentor for many years after that have established him as one of the greatest champions in all of sports.

As a high school wrestler in Waterloo, Iowa, Gable won all 64 of his matches and three state championships. At Iowa State University he compiled a 118-1 wrestling record, while claiming two NCAA championships. He still holds NCAA records with 24 straight pins and 99 straight victories.

At the 1972 Olympics, he won a gold medal without surrendering a single point to any of his six opponents. In his six Olympic matches and the 15 matches he went through to qualify for the Olympic team, Gable posted a 21-0 record and outscored his opponents 130-1.

Gable's coaching record is even more impressive. During 21 seasons as head coach, his University of Iowa teams won 15 NCAA championships and 21 Big Ten Conference championships. His teams had an unprecedented .932 winning percentage (355-21-5). He also coached the 1984 United States Olympic wrestling team to seven gold medals.

Gable has been inducted into both the Olympic Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. In 1996, he was listed as one of the top 100 U.S. Olympians of all time.

Now serving as the assistant to the athletic director at the University of Iowa, Gable continues to work with world-class wrestlers, overseeing their training in preparation for major national and international competitions. Gable keeps his home in Iowa City, and when not involved with Hawkeye athletics or national speaking engagements, he enjoys outdoor activities with his family, especially camping, boating, fishing, and wildlife sightseeing.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics (September 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873224043
• ISBN-13: 978-0873224048
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #191,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Wrestling

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dan Gable proves why he is the best, November 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Coaching Wrestling Successfully (Coaching Successfully Series) (Paperback)

A good mix of stories, technique, and coaching philosopy. Not everyone will be able to get away with having the coaching style Dan Gable does but he shows how he has made it successful. I would recommend this book to any coach interested in learning and touching the souls of thier athletes.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most important points of coaching are here., April 13, 1999

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This review is from: Coaching Wrestling Successfully (Coaching Successfully Series) (Paperback)

Many wrestlers and coaches may base their reviews of a coaching book on the quantity or quality of moves found within. I do believe that the book does well in this area. However, its true success is in its discussion and advice on communication, motivation, planning and developing a philosophy. It is what separates it from other "how to wrestle" books. It is a book for coaches. The basics are the most important part of wrestling, not any special tricks or throws. The edge over other teams is found in the little extras a coach can do to make sure his wrestlers are motivated to learn and to win. This book is exactly what I was looking for. I purchased this book just after the 1998-99 season, my fourth as a head high school coach. My credentials include winning Conference Titles in each of those years, coaching the first Team State qualifier from the conference in '98 and '99 and earning various state coaching awards. I am pleased I have done some of the things Gable suggests, but I believe this book can make things even better next season. Also, I haven't ever been any kind of Dan Gable die-hard, although now I understand why people are.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Wrestling Bible, No stone unturned!, December 20, 1998

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Brooke Hoerr ([e-mail]) (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coaching Wrestling Successfully (Coaching Successfully Series) (Paperback)

As a former Big Ten and NCAA Division I wrestler, I can honestly say that this book has the potential to change lives. Anyone looking for the truth about wrestling success, or success in any sport, need not look any further. If Dan Gable says its true, it is. Not only does this book demystify what goes on inside the Univ. of Iowa wrestling room, but it reinforces much of what we all know about success. Hard work equals success, and success is contagious. Dan Gable is a builder of champions, and not a day went by in my college career that I did not wish that he was in my corner. This book puts Dan Gable in your corner. Savor every word.