"The job of an assistant wrestling coach is nearly indefinable. Like the head coach, the assistant coach works as part-time nutritionist, second-string doctor, team psychologist, occasional travel agent, data input manager, and, if there's time, wrestling technician."
Oh, and they need to play nice with the head coach.
So says Tim Foley, in his analysis of what's important in an assistant coach at a college wrestling program, posted as an InterMat Platinum feature at the amateur wrestling website InterMat. (Note: Platinum features require a paid subscription, which may be purchased for a modest cost online.)
As Foley says, a great assistant makes his boss look good... which ultimately opens doors for him to someday be the head coach of his own college wrestling program.
In his analysis, Foley names five current assistants who are "leading the pack" in terms of making a significant, positive impact with their program and its wrestlers. Some names you'll instantly recognize; at least one may have you doing a Google search. It's fun to see who Foley singles out, and his rationale. As with any Tim Foley story, you may disagree with his choices... but it's hard to disagree with his presentation.
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