1- The National coaches put together a staff, a pool of work out partners and support personnel i.e. establish good communication with the staff, wrestler and administration; training plan to fit the Olympic schedule, researching, evaluating the athlete and the plan. Media as a tool to promote and motivate the wrestler, staff;
Seek advice from resource people, study the logistics, environment, opponents etc. Create a positive working relationship that would carry over to the athletes and coaches. Study the rules with FILA. Officials have some training sessions with an official present to evaluate special situations. I would tape some of our training sessions, edge of the mat tactics, special holds, etc. Assist with coaches meetings to evaluate the work outs and individuals. Weight control weigh ins, pulse checks; educate the athlete about protocol how to interview and handle the media and prepare the athlete for the unexpected. Condition him physically and mentally to be the best that he can be. This can only be done by being organized during the camp creating a positive environment, making sure the staff is totally committed.

2- Establish communication with the wrestler on a personal basis finding out as much as possible about his training and personal life. Create a positive working relationship to help him stay focused on his goal. I would collect as much information to help him stay focused on his goal. I would collect information on any special needs or concerns they might have. I would design some special holds and a training program based on video analysis. Provide the athlete with as much information as possible about the training plan, the environment, rule changes, tactics and competitors.

3- Find the people closest to the athlete to try to get additional information and support that might assist in working relationship. I would educate myself about the site of competition, the transportation, the food and weight cutting facilities, equipment and the competition schedule, etc.

4- The athlete needs to be briefed on the processing schedule and security. Wrestlers can not get distracted by the gamour of the games (he has to be kept
Focused i.e. he can't be worried about shopping, wives, parents, girlfriends, etc.)
This s going to be a big part of winning- keeping the wrestler focused on the mission!


5- I would do everything in my power to see the mission through. Most important I believe we can get the job done!