“ I went to college. I had a double major in biology and physical education, but my major was wrestling. ”
I never won anything by myself. I was always strong because of help that gave me extra strength to win.
~ Dan Gable
Right out of high school I never had the fear of getting beat, which is how most people lose.
More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride.
My advice to young wrestlers is that your surroundings really make a difference. You want to put yourself in good, positive surroundings.