Viroqua Wrestling
Philosophy
The promotion of sportsmanship, the teaching of values and integrity, and the
modeling of ethical behavior are the first and foremost goals of the Viroqua wrestling
program. This program is founded upon respect for everyone and has placed the highest
standards upon all parties to represent Viroqua in a positive manner. Only under this premise can our programs continue to be successful.
We want YOU to wrestle!
We would like to invite you to participate in Viroqua youth wrestling. There is no cost to join, and there is no obligation to participate in tournaments. We would just like you to come and learn about wrestling and have fun. The first practice will be held on Monday, December 7 for K-5. Grades K-5 will practice every Monday & Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Parents are asked to come to the first practice for an information meeting and registration.
If you have any questions, contact
Bill Hannah (637-1658) or
Eric Anderson (637-1646).
Hope to see you there!
Objectives 1. To have fun while developing fundamentals of wrestling.
2. To develop self-confidence in each wrestler
3. To develop a positive self image in each wrestler.
4. To develop the concept that success is related to effort, not score.
5. To develop team loyalty and a sense of responsibility
6. To develop a good sportsmanship attitude
7. To provide proper physical, mental, and social development
Why Wrestle
Whether it’s the sport that makes the man or the qualities of the man that makes the sport, there is no question that society needs wrestling. Besides the exceptional health benefits, the sport imparts to all who wrestle qualities that are critical to achievement in life . . . things like hard work, discipline, persistence, cunning, self-reliance, responsibility, goal orientation, sacrifice and teamwork – the exact performance competency values that made our country great. This might be the reason that in our country’s history, more American Presidents (8) have wrestled than participated in any other sport!
More CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies have competed on mats than over grass or wood. Statistics straight from the Forbes group show that 47% of these CEO’s were National Honor Society members, 97% were athletes, 82% participated in individual sports, and 58% were wrestlers. These percentages are also similar when one looks at members of Congress and those that walk the corridors of power in Washington.
Regarding academic development, the sport of wrestling has the annual distinction of being in the top 10% of all male sports in the NCAA. Graduation rates for wrestlers at the collegiate level are 22% higher than that of the general student population. Scholastically over the last six years the academic average of the top 8 wrestlers in each of the 14 weight classes is a staggering 3.41. This has everything to do with the sport embodying discipline and time management skills as two of its primary tenets
