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10 College Women Who Should Consider Coaching Wrestling

Who will lead the next generation of women’s wrestlers? Here are 10 current college athletes who should think about coaching
What does it take to be a good wrestling coach? There are several current women’s college wrestlers who have what it takes to lead a team.  Texas Woman’s coach Randi Miller, a 2008 Olympic bronze medalist, offered her insights on what makes a good coach. “As a women’s wrestling coach, you’ll have to be an advocate for your program and for the sport,” Miller said. “Going from wrestling to coaching means you’ll have to go from being selfish to selfless. “I also think it’s important to be the best wrestler in the room and the worst wrestler in the room at some point so you understand both sides. When you are the best wrestler, were you inclusive or did you exclude people? That’s important to consider as you think about coaching after college.” 
Wrestle Like A Girl and D1 Women’s Wrestling are hosting a female coaches zoom series on May 9-11 for anyone interested in coaching as a career path.
Contact Tela O’Donnell at tela@wrestlelikeagirl.org about signing up. 

May 9: Exploring Coaching as a Career
May 10: The Art of Coaching: Honing and Growing
May 11: Careers in Wrestling Beyond Coaching
Below is a list of 10, but there are others who should consider coaching as a career path. Be sure to sign up for the above seminar if you are interested. 

Emily Cue, Simon Fraser

Simon Fraser coach Justin Abdou on Cue: “I was impressed when I met Emily during her recruiting trip, but I had no idea what a gem she was. She is intelligent, hard-working, and incredibly selfless. She doesn’t complain, she just trains. 

“Her teammates love her and respect her. Last year, she was the lone junior on a team full of world-class seniors. This year, she is the lone senior on a young squad. She has led them in every way possible. She’s incredibly positive, and that is infectious. She is a great person. I put that bug in her ear about coaching over Christmas. She would definitely be a natural.” … rest of story at Flowrestling.org/articles/10511196-10-college-women-who-should-consider-coaching-wrestling

February 13, 2023 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized