Video Coaching for Wrestling: Why Every Wrestling Coach Needs Video Feedback

Wrestling coaches: you're already filming.

Tournaments. Dual meets. Practice. That phone comes out constantly.

But what happens to that footage?

It sits on your phone. Maybe you send a clip via text. Maybe you post a highlight to Instagram.

But you're not COACHING with it.

That's the problem. And it's costing your wrestlers progress.

Why Wrestling is Perfect for Video Feedback

Wrestling is a technique sport.

Every position has nuance. Every scramble has teachable moments. Every match has 20+ opportunities for specific feedback.

The Moments That Matter

Setup and Shots
- Hand fighting at 0:15 - did they create the angle?
- Level change at 0:23 - hips low enough?
- Penetration step at 0:24 - deep enough?
- Finish at 0:27 - did they drive through or stall?

Scrambles
- Re-attack at 0:47 - did they chain wrestle or back off?
- Hip position in the scramble at 1:12 - too high?
- Hand placement during defense at 1:34

Top/Bottom
- Stance on bottom at 2:05 - hips up or sagging?
- Breakdown technique at 2:12
- Escape timing at 2:34
- Ride positioning at 2:56

EVERY ONE of these is a timestamp. Every one is a teaching moment.

But if you're just yelling from the corner? They hear noise. They don't see the breakdown.

Tournament Footage: Your Secret Weapon

Here's what elite wrestling coaches do with tournament footage:

Between Rounds

Your wrestler gets pinned in round 1. You have 30 minutes before round 2.

You recorded the match. You open Coach Feedback. You timestamp the critical moments:

"At 0:47, you left your leg in. See it? Pull it back. This next opponent will hit that single all day if you don't clean it up."

Your wrestler watches. They SEE it. They understand.

Round 2: Problem fixed.

That's the difference between going 1-2 and going 3-1 at a tournament.

Post-Tournament Review

Sunday night. Your wrestler has 4-5 matches on film.

You don't have time to break down every second. But you DO have time to timestamp the key moments:

• That beautiful re-attack at 1:23 in match 2
• The defensive lapse at 0:56 in match 4
• The perfect scramble at 2:34 in match 1

Five timestamps per match. Twenty timestamps total. Takes you 15 minutes.

Your wrestler watches all week. They study. They learn. They improve.

That's how you build a program.

Dual Meets: Immediate Coaching

Dual meets are perfect for video feedback.

You record your wrestler's match. They come off the mat. While the next match is going, you're adding timestamps.

"See your stance at 1:12? Too upright. That's why you got taken down."

"Perfect re-attack at 0:47. THAT is what I want to see every time."

By the time the dual meet is over, they have specific, actionable feedback to review that night.

Compare that to:

"Good job." (What was good? They don't know.)

"You got caught reaching." (When? Where? They can't remember.)

Practice Technique Work

Live wrestling at practice is GOLD for video feedback.

Record 5-minute live goes. Add timestamps to:
- Good technique executed well (positive reinforcement)
- Technical breakdowns (coaching opportunities)
- Scramble sequences worth studying

Your wrestlers watch that night. They see what they're doing right. They see what needs work.

Next practice? Improvement.

Youth Wrestling: Building Fundamentals

Youth wrestling coaches have a unique challenge: teaching fundamentals to kids who can't feel the technique yet.

An 8-year-old hitting their first double leg doesn't KNOW if their level change was deep enough.

Show them the video.

"See your hips here? Too high. Watch this other clip—see the difference?"

Now they get it. Visual learning at its best.

High School Wrestling: The Competitive Edge

High school wrestling is insanely competitive.

The difference between placing at state and going home early? Details.

• Hand fighting setup
• Shot timing
• Scramble awareness
• Positioning in tie-ups

Your wrestlers NEED to see these details. They need to study film like football teams do.

But you don't have time to break down full match film every week.

You DO have time to add 10 timestamps per match and let your wrestlers study those key moments.

That's the competitive edge.

Building a Wrestling Program Culture

The best wrestling programs have a culture of continuous improvement.

Athletes who WANT to get better. Athletes who study. Athletes who take ownership.

Video feedback builds that culture.

When you make film review simple and accessible:
- Athletes check the app after practice
- They watch their matches multiple times
- They ASK for more feedback
- They take responsibility for improvement

I've seen this firsthand. Athletes at Point Loma High School were FIRED UP waiting to see their footage. They wanted the feedback. They wanted to improve.

That's the growth mindset in action.

The Problem with Traditional Film Review

Most wrestling coaches don't use film effectively because:

1. It's too time-consuming - Upload to Hudl, edit clips, share links
2. It's too expensive - Hudl is $400-$3,300/year
3. Athletes don't watch - Long videos, no clear direction on what to focus on

Coach Feedback solves all three problems:

1. Record on your phone. Add timestamps. Done.
2. $14.99-$99.99/month. Athletes use FREE.
3. Athletes get notified. They jump straight to your feedback.

How Wrestling Coaches Use Coach Feedback

Pre-Season

Record technique drills. Build a library of proper execution.

When athletes struggle during the season, you have reference clips: "Watch this. THIS is the standard."

In-Season

Record matches. Add timestamps to key moments. Athletes review between practices.

Post-Season

Offseason development. Record club practice. Private sessions. Summer camps.

Keep athletes engaged and improving year-round.

Getting Started

Step 1: Download Coach Feedback (iPhone/iPad)

Step 2: Create your team. Invite your wrestlers via QR code.

Step 3: Record your next practice or match.

Step 4: Add timestamps to 5-10 key moments.

Step 5: Watch your wrestlers improve.

Conclusion

Wrestling is a grind.

Early morning practices. Weekend tournaments. Endless mat time.

You put in the work as a coach. Your wrestlers put in the work as athletes.

Make that work count.

Stop letting tournament footage sit unused on your phone.

Stop yelling corrections that wrestlers can't remember.

Show them. Timestamp it. Let them study.

That's how wrestlers get better.

That's how programs get built.

Download Coach Feedback today.
→ coachfeedback.app

Athletes use it completely FREE. Coaches start at $14.99/month.

Record. Review. Improve.