“Beginners” are defined as brand new wrestlers and those entering their second season. This is a critical time in a wrestler’s development where they will develop habits that can define long term success in the sport. It is also the time when, with positive coaching influences, they will develop a love for wrestling.
Getting off-season practice time in can make a big difference for the next season and summer wrestling camps are a big part of that. Below are 6 top reasons a beginner should attend a wrestling camp.
- Try it before committing to the season – While wrestling isn’t for everyone, but you won’t really know until you’ve tried it out. A camp is perfect because it’s only a commitment of a few days and you will learn all of the basic aspects of what’s involved in the sport.
- Build Confidence – Camps provide a big head start going into the next season. Whether it’s their 1st year or need to gain an edge for their 2nd year, the skills developed at a good camp will help. In fact, sometimes just the experience of attending a camp can give kids a boost.
- Improve Wrestling Skills – For 3-5 days in a row, all the focus is on learning wrestling skills. While some camps teach a high quantity of “moves”, this can result in the wrestler not retaining anything. Level Up camps are designed to maximize retention by implementing a system of progression as well as application of techniques through drills and live wrestling.
- Burn Summer Energy – Summer are days are long. There’s no better way to tire them out than to wrestle all day!
- Positive & Healthy Summer Activity – Wrestling camps are not glorified day cares. We will have fun, but also keep them busy with a great physical activity.
- Have Fun – Wrestling is very rewarding and lots of fun. Campers will meet new friends and a special bond is built between those who train together.
There are many great camps out there, but Level Up offers ones specifically dedicated to both new and experienced wrestlers.