In Coaching Wrestling Successfully, Gable shares the special philosophy, motivational techniques, training plans, teaching methods, match strategies, and evaluation systems he used to build his wrestling dynasty. Gable also provides a rare insight into the influential people, lasting lessons, inner drive, and mental focus that spurred him to championship after championship. If you coach wrestlers, this book is a blueprint on how to be the best. If you wrestle, this book challenges you to develop yourself into a tough, competitive champion. And if you're a wrestling fan, this book is an inside look at the greatest figure ever in the sport.
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"""Dan Gable is a legend in wrestling and one of the greatest sports coaches of all time. In Coaching Wrestling Successfully, Gable shares many of the secrets to his astonishing success. This is a must-read for wrestling coaches and athletes who wish to achieve their best."""
Jim Scherr
Executive Director
USA Wrestling
"""Strive for perfection and you will achieve excellence. Dan Gable's record of achievements will go unchallenged!"""
Bill Weick
Head Wrestling Coach
Mt. Carmel High School (IL)
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"""Dan Gable is a legend in wrestling and one of the greatest sports coaches of all time. In Coaching Wrestling Successfully, Gable shares many of the secrets to his astonishing success. This is a must-read for wrestling coaches and athletes who wish to achieve their best."""
Jim Scherr
Executive Director
USA Wrestling
"""Strive for perfection and you will achieve excellence. Dan Gable's record of achievements will go unchallenged!"""
Bill Weick
Head Wrestling Coach
Mt. Carmel High School (IL)
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Dan Gable is the most successful figure to ever wrestle and coach the sport. His accomplishments as an athlete on the mat and as a mentor for many years after that have established him as one of the greatest champions in all of sports.
As a high school wrestler in Waterloo, Iowa, Gable won all 64 of his matches and three state championships. At Iowa State University he compiled a 118-1 wrestling record, while claiming two NCAA championships. He still holds NCAA records with 24 straight pins and 99 straight victories.
At the 1972 Olympics, he won a gold medal without surrendering a single point to any of his six opponents. In his six Olympic matches and the 15 matches he went through to qualify for the Olympic team, Gable posted a 21-0 record and outscored his opponents 130-1.
Gable's coaching record is even more impressive. During 21 seasons as head coach, his University of Iowa teams won 15 NCAA championships and 21 Big Ten Conference championships. His teams had an unprecedented .932 winning percentage (355-21-5). He also coached the 1984 United States Olympic wrestling team to seven gold medals.
Gable has been inducted into both the Olympic Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. In 1996, he was listed as one of the top 100 U.S. Olympians of all time.
Now serving as the assistant to the athletic director at the University of Iowa, Gable continues to work with world-class wrestlers, overseeing their training in preparation for major national and international competitions. Gable keeps his home in Iowa City, and when not involved with Hawkeye athletics or national speaking engagements, he enjoys outdoor activities with his family, especially camping, boating, fishing, and wildlife sightseeing.
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Many wrestlers and coaches may base their reviews of a coaching book on the quantity or quality of moves found within. I do believe that the book does well in this area. However, its true success is in its discussion and advice on communication, motivation, planning and developing a philosophy. It is what separates it from other "how to wrestle" books. It is a book for coaches. The basics are the most important part of wrestling, not any special tricks or throws. The edge over other teams is found in the little extras a coach can do to make sure his wrestlers are motivated to learn and to win. This book is exactly what I was looking for. I purchased this book just after the 1998-99 season, my fourth as a head high school coach. My credentials include winning Conference Titles in each of those years, coaching the first Team State qualifier from the conference in '98 and '99 and earning various state coaching awards. I am pleased I have done some of the things Gable suggests, but I believe this book can make things even better next season. Also, I haven't ever been any kind of Dan Gable die-hard, although now I understand why people are.
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Certainly not all coaches will agree with all of Gable's philosophies and methods. However there is so much quality insight into this legendary winner's approach that it can only make the reader improve. Take from the book what you like, ignore the rest. Every aspect of wrestling is covered, by the most successful American wrestler/coach EVER!
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As a former Big Ten and NCAA Division I wrestler, I can honestly say that this book has the potential to change lives. Anyone looking for the truth about wrestling success, or success in any sport, need not look any further. If Dan Gable says its true, it is. Not only does this book demystify what goes on inside the Univ. of Iowa wrestling room, but it reinforces much of what we all know about success. Hard work equals success, and success is contagious. Dan Gable is a builder of champions, and not a day went by in my college career that I did not wish that he was in my corner. This book puts Dan Gable in your corner. Savor every word.
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Classic Gable, intense and to the point
Though not as detailed as I would have thought, Gable provides great insight on his vast wrestling experience. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 1998
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Good overview, too anecdotal!
Dan Gable's new book on successful wrestling provides the reader with a lot of interesting history on wrestlers Gable has influenced. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 1998
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