During the wrestling season, your son or daughter will learn a great deal about the art of wrestling. They will learn how to maintain balance while moving forwards, backwards, and sideways. They will learn how to setup, execute, and finish moves. They will learn techniques and strategies that will help win matches. They will improve their coordination, increase endurance, and become stronger.
To be a good wrestler, an athlete must not only be physically tough, but mentally tough. During a match, a wrestler cannot rely on anything or anyone else; it is just one-on-one. The skills and self-discipline that wrestlers develop through wrestling will be invaluable in the years to come.
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The schools in our area start the season in late Winter (Dec-Jan) and end in late March/early April.
The schools in our area that have wrestling teams include:
SALIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL - SALIDA
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SAVAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL - MODESTO
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SOMERSET MIDDLE SCHOOL - MODESTO
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BLAKER-KINSER JUNIOR HIGH - CERES
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MAE HENSLEY JUNIOR HIGH - CERES
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LIVINGSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL - LIVINGSTON
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GLICK MIDDLE SCHOOLS - EMPIRE/MODESTO
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EL PORTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL - ESCALON
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TURLOCK JUNIOR HIGH - TURLOCK
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RIPON SCHOOLS - RIPON
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OAKDALE JUNIOR HIGH - OAKDALE
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PRESCOTT JUNIOR HIGH - MODESTO
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| DUTCHER SCHOOL - TURLOCK |
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