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Welcome to the “Coach’s Corner.” This is our second installment, and features a truly special person in the wrestling community. The BTS staff is proud to feature national coaching legend, Mike “Coach Rod’” Rodriguez. After an outstanding high school, collegiate, and international career, Coach Rodriguez coached high school wrestling for 50 years in the Detroit area, and 40 years at Detroit Catholic Central. He is a 2-time national coach of the year, and holds numerous coaching records in the state of Michigan. Coach Rodriguez is now coach of the new Beat The Streets Detroit affiliate. Mike is sharing his BTS Instructional Booklet with us this edition. This guide gives a concise breakdown of the skill sets necessary to be successful in wrestling. Download the PDF and take a look at it. If there is an aspect that you find helpful, feel free to incorporate it into your coaching, but give recognition to “Coach Rod’.” |