Score from every position on the mat with the help of Dan Gable's Wrestling Essentials DVD. In this comprehensive, action-packed program the legendary coach and wrestler provides expert instruction, special tips and new insights for wrestling from three positions:

• In Top Position Gable highlights his best and favorite wrestling position, covering everything from wrist and arm controls to leg controls and turning.
• Bottom Position shows how hip heists, switches, stand-ups, high leg-overs and whizzers can make any wrestler not only successful in defense, but also an offensive threat.
• Standing Position features the complete range of maneuvers initiated on the feet, including snaps, headlocks, pummeling, ducks, drags, ankle picks, dumps and more.

95 minutes. 2005.

Terry Brands was often one of the sparkplugs that started the Hawkeyes off at every meet. His "in-your-face" style of wrestling resulted in 48 career falls - sixth best in the Hawkeye's storied history. Now you can learn some of the secrets of his favorite pinning move - the bar arm series. Terry examines the bar arm series from the beginning, taking you through a number of options with the spiral breakdown that will put your wrestler in good position to work for the fall. From there he offers a number of tilts and turns off the bar arm using a chicken wing, half nelson, and using the legs. Brands clearly explains each move, going through it from different angles to ensure you see the entire move done properly. An excellent tape that will give your wrestler an opportunity to score bonus team points each time he steps on the mat!

43 minutes. 2001. ISBN 1-56404-753-9.

Terry Brands lays the foundation for successful wrestling with this video, which is filled with skills and drills every wrestler needs to know to become successful. Brands begins with an in-depth look at the five most important skills in wrestling: Stance, motion, level change, penetration and drive to the finish. From there he goes into three different categories: Offense skills and drills from the feet, counter offense skills and drills and down position. In each area Brands interlaces skills with drills. This tape is a must for young or beginning wrestlers, and even for the more experienced wrestler who may have gotten away from the basics.

68 minutes. 2003.

Four-time All-American Barry Davis takes a detailed look at scoring with the legs - both offensively and defensively. Coach Davis begins on the mat demonstrating different ways to defend against leg riding wrestlers. He demonstrates five different ways to prevent an opponent from getting the leg in on your wrestler. Davis' wrestling philosophy is that an aggressive wrestler always has more opportunities to score. With that in mind Davis shows not only how to prevent the opponent from getting the leg in, but also how to score from those situations. Should the opponent manage to get a leg in, Davis presents five different options for your wrestler. The second half of the tape focuses on leg riding with Davis demonstrating proper technique as well as a number of tilts and turns featuring the bar half series. As a special bonus, Davis provides a number of different tips on turning the opponent to his back without a leg in using the bar half. Throughout this wrestling DVD, Davis passes along drilling ideas to help practice the moves. This instructional DVD will help your wrestlers become more comfortable using the legs or defending against them.

40 minutes. 2001.

and Larry Hovden,
Owatonna (MN) Jr. High Head Wrestling Coach;
2005 "National Assistant Wrestling Coach of the Year"

How can you get today's kids interested in wrestling? How can parents be an asset to your program? How can you keep your kids interested in wrestling in the off-season? How do you build a feeder system for your high school program?

The junior high/middle school program plays an instrumental role in the development and future participation of young wrestlers. Two-time National High School Coach of the Year Scot Davis and Larry Hovden provide creative ways to promote youth-level programs, as well as some organizational ideas to create interest in and structure for your program.

Davis and junior high coach Larry Hovden (2005 NWCA National Assistant Coach of the Year) discuss 40 ideas to help build a strong junior high/middle school program. They discuss program structure, planning, promotions, practices, parents, and more in a joint effort to build a total program.

Coaches Davis and Hovden show you how to:

• Promote confidence and reward for successful wrestling
• Make parents an asset in your program
• Build pride and confidence in your wrestlers
• Learn how cooperation at all levels of your program is important
• Keep kids interested in wrestling during the off-season

These ideas are time tested and have been proven successful at Owatana in terms of wins on the mat, numbers of participants and school and community support. No need to re-invent the wheel, Davis and Hovden provide the tools you need now!

64 minutes. 2009.