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James G., Cleveland, OH Wrestling Coach

James G.

Wrestling

SILVER
3 reviews

My love for wrestling pushed me to compete at every level: Youth, High School, NCAA D-I College, United States All-Navy, even as resident at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Cleveland, OH

Coach is willing to travel up to 50 miles

  • Cleveland State University (OH)

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Collegiate, Freestyle, Greco-Roman

  • Arm snaps, Back Arch, Back Step, Balance, Fakes, Forward rolls, Freestyle, Go behinds, Grips, Head snaps, Holds, Jogging, Lifting, Motion, Overhooks, Penetration, Put downs, Re-shots, Reverse lifts, Sprawling, Sprinting, Throw, Underhooks

Credentials

  • Cleveland State University (OH)

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Collegiate, Freestyle, Greco-Roman

  • Arm snaps, Back Arch, Back Step, Balance, Fakes, Forward rolls, Freestyle, Go behinds, Grips, Head snaps, Holds, Jogging, Lifting, Motion, Overhooks, Penetration, Put downs, Re-shots, Reverse lifts, Sprawling, Sprinting, Throw, Underhooks

More About Coach James

I have been a Wrestling Coach working with Youth, Middle School, High School, and College Athletes since 1999. I have been a coach at East High School, Shaw High School, and Rhodes High School. I founded the Cleveland West Wrestling Club (Gladiators). I am a member of the GCWCOA (Greater Cleveland Wrestling Coaches & Officials Association), Ohio Wrestling Coaches Association, National Federation of High School Wrestling Association.
2014 Division 1 Coach of the Year (GCWCOA), 2014 Ron Alexander Coach of the Year, 4x Conference Coach of the Year, 2x Vermilion Sportsman of the Year.
Coaching Courses: Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion in Sports, First Aid & Health and Safety for Coaches.
I also have a current Pupil Advisory Permit issued by the State of Ohio.

OHSAA HS Wrestler (Shaw HS), NCAA D-1 Wrestler (Cleveland State University 1999-2004), U.S. All-Navy Wrestler (1995-1998), Resident Athlete at Olympic Training Center 1996-1998)
Champion and Medal Winner in numerous wrestling events throughout my career.

Sessions for client workouts vary based on the needs of the athlete. Typically, after video analysis or a specific problem is discussed. I typically use 1 hour to 1.5 hour sessions for training. 2 hours maximum. This will be a 1.5 Hour Session example:
Athlete looking to develop an effective Single Leg (Set-up/ Execution/ Finish)
0-10 minutes: Introduction of Session Goals and Active Warm-up using a series of gymnastic and tumbling movements incorporating jogging.
10-20 minutes: Functional Drilling
• Starting in on the Single Leg (SL) and driving up to the feet in proper position with a (passive) proper finish.
• Starting in on the (SL) and driving in and around the backside on the mat in proper position with a (passive) proper finish.

20-50 minutes: Set-up and Execution of the Inside Tie to Sweep (SL)
• Properly Stance and Movement to get to the Inside Tie Position 5-7 minutes
• Proper Movement of Opponent to execute the Sweep (SL) 5-7 minutes
• Proper execution of the Sweep (SL) 5-7 minutes
• Proper Set-up and Execution of the Inside Tie to Sweep (SL) 12-15 minutes
50-60 minutes: The athlete performs the Set-up and Execution of the Inside Tie to Sweep (SL) as I coach the athlete through the finer points and make adjustments to improve the technique. Rate of Speed and Intensity is Moderate.
60-75 minutes: The athlete performs the Set-up and Execution of the Inside Tie to Sweep (SL) as I coach the athlete through the finer points and make adjustments to improve the technique. Rate of Speed and Intensity is High.
75-85 minutes: Hard In – Easy Out/ Easy In – Hard Out
• Hard In – Easy Out (Live (Combative) Set-up, Execution with minimal resistance on the Finish of the Inside Tie to Sweep (SL) )
• Easy In – Hard Out (Passive Set-up, Execution with maximal resistance(Combative) on the Finish of the Inside Tie to Sweep (SL) )
85-90 minutes: Final Questions and concerns by the athlete

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Client Reviews

Training under the guidance of Greenwood was the kind of transformational experience that continues to inspire and shape my life years later. Greenwood understood my personal goals as an athlete, and not only did he help me achieve those goals, but he showed me that I could set my sights higher.
Jimmie, Coach Greenwood's work ethic and passion for wrestling is unmatched. He has the innate ability to teach the sport from the ground up and in many cases is working with student-athletes who have never wrestled before. I am always amazed at his dedication and determination to support Wrestling in Northeast Ohio. As both a parent and secondary school administrator he is a person I would trust on and off the mat!
Working with Coach Greenwood had been the hardest most intense three years of my life. He has taught me what it means to work hard and to fight for what I want. Coach Greenwood is more then just a coach he's a mentor someone you can look up to, he'll be there for you and help you on and off the mat. I feel like he can make a champion out of practically anyone who dedicates themselves to his training methods.
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