How to Join College Wrestling Without Experience
The sport of wrestling is challenging and rewarding. Joining a team will take a commitment.
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Instructions
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Be enrolled at a university. Most college teams will not want non-students to join.
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Check for an intramural or club wrestling team. Joining a varsity team without experience is not likely. Club teams are for recreation and fun.
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Once you have found a club team, show up. Club sports are generally no-cut, meaning anyone can join. If your school's team is cut, spend time learning the rules and basic wrestling skills prior to showing up to your first practice.
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Wrestling, like most sports, is seasonal. It is often a winter sport because it can be done inside. During the months leading up to the season, spend time lifting weights and doing cardio-fitness activities. Maintain a healthy diet that will lead to you attaining your ideal weight, as competitors are matched based on weight class.
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If your team has a coach, work to impress the coach with your prior research, knowledge, and hard work that make you qualified to join the team. Most coaches will spend time with a new person, but only if the show dedication.
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Practice. Practice. Practice.
It is not like wrestling on TV. Wrestling teams spend hours daily working to be in top physical shape. Additionally, practicing with a partner will allow for learning the rules and new moves. Skills are developed over time, and cannot be learned all at once.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure to stretch properly before starting.
Warm up with a quick workout of jogging, push ups, and sit ups.
Injuries are likely in this sport. Use caution when starting.
