If every decision you make isn’t helping your kid get to their Final Destination, why are you making it?
Let’s get real.
Wrestling isn’t just another sport, it’s a lifestyle. And as a wrestling parent, you are the pilot of your athlete’s journey. So let me ask you the question that will change everything:
Is this helping my wrestler get to their Final Destination, or not?
That’s it. That’s the filter.
The FDF Filter: Final Destination First
You’re overwhelmed. You’re tired. You’re constantly asking:
- Am I doing enough?
- Am I doing too much?
- Should we go to this camp?
- Should we change clubs?
- Should we add another coach?
Stop the chaos. Use FDF.
Every decision gets boiled down to one question:
Is this moving us closer to the goal?
If yes, DO IT.
If no, DON’T.
When you live with FDF, distractions disappear. Clarity appears.
Why This Works
Most wrestling families are stuck in autopilot. Random tournaments. Random training. No real direction. It’s like typing “take me somewhere” into your GPS. You’re just being rerouted endlessly.
But when you punch in the destination, “State Champ.” “D1 Wrestler.” “World Champion.” suddenly every turn, every stop, every training decision has purpose.
And guess what?
Your habits, your club, your weight cuts, your coach selection, all start aligning. You’re no longer busy. You’re productive. You’re building a system that serves your goals .
The Harsh Truth
Most parents don’t do this.
They follow trends. They chase camps. They panic and over-coach.
They switch clubs 3x a year. And then, they wonder why their kid is burned out, inconsistent, or losing.
It’s not because your kid isn’t talented.
It’s because YOU don’t have a system.
The top athletes and families I’ve worked with, national champs, world team members, Olympic hopefuls, don’t guess. They use FDF. Every. Single. Day.
Use This Starting TODAY
Here’s what to do RIGHT NOW:
- Write down your wrestler’s Final Destination. Get specific.
- Audit your habits. Does your weekly schedule match that destination?
- Make every decision pass the FDF test. Tournaments. Friends. Music. Food. Coaches. Clubs.
If it helps, keep it.
If it doesn’t, cut it. No emotion. No guilt.
Final Thought
FDF makes life simpler. It makes parenting clearer. It eliminates doubt. It gives you confidence.
And when your kid sees that?
They’ll follow. Because now you’re not just involved. You’re intentional.
Want to go deeper? I walk you through exactly how to use the FDF system, build elite-level habits, and guide your wrestler without ruining your relationship.
Join the Wrestling Parent Masterclass
Link is in my bio or go to: https://www.wrestlingparent.com/opt-in
Let’s build a system that wins.
Be The Best… always! (on and off the mat)
Georgi I. Ivanov
Olympian | Mentor