Wrestling parents, we need to talk.
Because deep down, there’s a thought that hits every single one of us at some point:
“What if my kid never becomes a state champ? What if they never win nationals? Am I wasting my time? My money? Their childhood?”
The answer?
NO. YOU’RE INVESTING.
Let’s flip the script…
You’re not just paying for wrestling.
You’re investing in:
- Discipline: showing up every day, win or lose.
- Work ethic: pushing through fatigue when most kids quit.
- Resilience: getting back up after losses, heartbreak, and bad calls.
- Grit: training on days they don’t feel like it.
- Confidence: standing toe-to-toe with an opponent, alone on that mat.
You’re building a future adult who knows how to battle life, not just opponents.
That’s priceless.
But here’s the catch, wrestling can either build your kid up or break them down, depending on how YOU guide them through it.
So, ask yourself:
- Are you creating a mentally tough athlete without destroying the relationship?
- Are you showing them how to handle adversity without losing joy in the sport?
- Are you leading with purpose, or just chasing medals?
- Because I’ve seen it all: state champs who flame out in life, and average wrestlers who become millionaires, leaders, and legends in the real world.
This sport teaches lessons most kids NEVER learn in school.
But only if you parent it the right way.
That’s why I built the Wrestling Parent Masterclass, so you don’t waste your investment. So your kid wins beyond the mat.
Because championships fade, but who your child becomes, that lasts forever.
Let’s raise champions in life, not just in brackets.
Go here to get started: https://www.wrestlingparent.com/opt-in
Be The Best… always! (on and off the mat)
Georgi I. Ivanov
Olympian | Mentor