The 14 Characteristics of Championship Wrestlers

The 14 Characteristics of Championship Wrestlers

Posted by Coaches Choice on Aug 4th 2020

The Elite Wrestler by Keith Manos

We're excited to announce a new book, The Elite Wrestler by Keith Manos. Manos, a Hall of Fame coach from Ohio, draws on his decades of experience to pinpoint 14 different characteristics championship-caliber wrestlers manifest.

The 14 characteristics Manos elaborates on (one per chapter) are: 

  • Chapter 1: Committed
  • Chapter 2: Motivated
  • Chapter 3: Diligent
  • Chapter 4: Athletic
  • Chapter 5: Intense
  • Chapter 6: Coachable
  • Chapter 7: Optimistic
  • Chapter 8: Physical
  • Chapter 9: Technical
  • Chapter 10: Determined
  • Chapter 11: Goal-oriented
  • Chapter 12: Focused
  • Chapter 13: Persistent
  • Chapter 14: Egotistical

This is a must-read for wrestling coaches, but just as valuable to coaches of any sport, giving prime examples of the key championship characteristics of both athletes and coaches alike.

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