Building Champions: The Young Guns Philosophy with Coach John Strittmatter

Hosts Fred Minnick and Brandon Mason discuss the world of youth wrestling with John Strittmatter, a prominent coach and founder of the Young Guns Wrestling Club. They explore the origins of Young Guns, the importance of fostering a love for the sport, and the balance between effort and results in youth athletics. This and other episodes are sponsored by Defense Soap: https://www.defensesoap.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pin It Forward Podcast 02:41 The Impact of Young Guns Wrestling Program 05:19 John Strittmatter's Journey and Coaching Philosophy 07:43 Success Stories from Young Guns 10:28 Parenting and Coaching Dynamics 13:01 The Secret Sauce of Young Guns' Success 15:54 Balancing Coaching and Parenting 18:30 Managing Sibling Rivalry in Sports 23:17 Understanding Kids' Motivation in Sports 25:52 The Role of Parental Support and Encouragement 29:03 The Importance of Organic Growth in Passion 30:46 The Impact of Wrestling Camps on Youth Development 33:29 Navigating the High School Wrestling Landscape 36:04 The Recruiting Process and Parental Guidance 37:46 Social Media's Influence on Young Athletes 40:19 Assessing Effort vs. Results in Young Wrestlers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices