Author Archives: Wade Schalles

2020 Olympic Wrestling – What are the Odds?

I wish my crystal ball was a little clearer regarding next month when the IOC revisits their recommendation to drop wrestling. But I want to remind everyone that they shouldn’t be misled by IOC’s use of the word “recommendation.” Corporations often use the term when they really mean, “we’ve made a decision.” It’s a way… Read More »

If there is one thing America needs – its wrestling.

Nothing prepares a person for life like the discovery of pain. Wrestlers find that out rather quickly during the first day of practice. From there they have two options; walk out the door the same way they walked in or learn to develop a tolerance for discomfort. For those who have moxie as part of… Read More »