The following is an excerpt from 2005 Second Edition Parent's Guide to Youth Wrestling, by Bill Campbell. It is an official publication of USA Wrestling, and is available for download below, free of charge.
If your child is about to become a wrestler and this is your first real experience with the sport, you will want to know what is happening as you watch from the bleachers, what to expect as the match progresses, and how to react when your child comes off the mat. This guide provides this information and more, and is the first step toward maximizing the benefit your child may experience as they explore this new and exciting sport.