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The National Wrestling Advancement Association (NWAA) piloted its first Mat/Life Integration Process called, 'WREST,' or Wrestling Reflection Educational Skills Training in September 2010.  From the beginning, WREST proved to be extremely effective for wrestlers on and off the mat.  Within weeks, WRESTlers were more self-aware and coachable; WRESTlers grades went up, social relationships improved, determination to succeed set-in, mat performance maximized.  Within months, we piloted the WREST program with former wrestlers, and the results were just as powerful: work performance increased, raises and promotions were the result.  WREST is a mat/life integration process that empowers wrestlers (current and former) to perform their best in life - on and off the mat using powerful reflection tools and methods adapted to sports/wrestling. To learn more, listen to these testimonials below:

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contains video content Small Group Discussion: "HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES would benefit 10x more!" (Admin)
posted Thu March 29th @ 9:47 PM

This is part II of a small group discussion on whether or not WREST would be helpful for high school students. If you're a HS coach/administrator/parent, I think you'll especially find this video to be helpful. More »

contains video content "You can see [THE DIFFERENCE]" (Admin)
posted Thu March 29th @ 5:42 AM

Sophmore Michael Butterfield reflects on first year and this second year of WREST expressing how exciting it is to see this year's group "go after [WREST]" and how it's making a difference for them on the mat. More »

contains video content Part II WREST Small Group Discussion: How WREST changes lives. (Admin)
posted Thu March 29th @ 5:37 AM

This is part II of a small group discussion on whether or not WREST would be helpful for high school students. If you're a HS coach/administrator/parent, I think you'll especially find this video to be helpful.  More »

contains video content "WREST helps me to CHANGE MY MENTAL STATE in all areas of my life." (Admin)
posted Thu March 29th @ 5:34 AM

Freshman Cody Ortmann tells how WREST has helped him to change his state in all areas of his iife, wrestling, school work, etc.  More »

contains video content [WREST] is an awesome program! (Admin)
posted Mon February 6th @ 8:37 PM

UD freshman Matt Leveille tells about his experience in the WREST program.  He's call on the mat, determined, and his grades went up! More »

contains video content "WREST shows me what I need to IMPROVE ON & FIX" (Admin)
posted Sat January 14th @ 10:23 AM

Freshman Jimmy Steiner talks about how this WREST program's FACTUM has been a great tool in helping him to see what he needs tgo work on. More »

contains video content "WREST taught me to STAY CALM & POSITIVE." (Admin)
posted Sat January 14th @ 10:20 AM

UD Sophmore Ray Bryant speaks about his expereince with WREST and how it has helped him on and off the mat. More »

contains video content "It's Worth it!" (Admin)
posted Sat January 14th @ 7:39 AM

Freshman Jared Smith of University of Dubuque tells about his WREST experience. More »

contains video content THIS IS NOT A WASTE OF TIME - "I'm REALLY glad I did it!" (Admin)
posted Fri December 2nd @ 4:00 PM

Nathan Cristion has attibutes the WREST process for helping with Time Management on and off the mat, grades, and overall motivation. More »

contains video content WREST...helps me BELIEVE IN MYSELF." (Admin)
posted Fri December 2nd @ 3:54 PM

Freshman Brian Travis credits the WREST Process for helping him to come in first place at the Luther College Open.  More »

contains video content WREST helps me FIND MY INNER SELF & PUSH THROUGH MY MATCHES" (Admin)
posted Tue November 29th @ 5:56 PM

Freshman Marcus Ingals talks about how the WREST process has helped him.  Marcus' was once torn between school and wrestling.  Through the WREST program, Marcus has learned to do both - and do both extremely well!  More »

contains video content "WREST makes me want to GET UP & GET STUFF DONE!" (Admin)
posted Tue November 29th @ 4:26 PM

Freshman Cole Engledinger reflects on how WREST has helped motivate him by helping him to believe in himself - we call that "empowerment!"   During WREST, Cole reported having his highest GPA ever! More »

contains video content "[I'm] Inspired by GROWTH" (Admin)
posted Tue November 29th @ 4:21 PM

Chad Cook, NCWA All American '08 talks about his experience in the WREST Progam as a returning student athlete wrestlingusing WREST to help prepare him for  his final collegiate wrestling year '11-'12.  Chad went from a 2.0 at his previous college to a 3.7 this year. More »

contains video content "I wish I would have done the WREST process a long time ago!" (Admin)
posted Tue November 29th @ 2:26 PM

Brad Kreiner, '92 All American on the WREST Process. More »

contains video content WREST process helps me to be more AWARE OF WHO I AM" (Admin)
posted Tue November 29th @ 2:22 PM

“I am a big believer in the WREST process. It has been four months since my WREST experience in March, but I am still applying what I learned in both my personal and work life…. WREST has increased my confidence and faith in who I am and the unique value that I bring to my organization. This confidence is allowing me to stay the course for the things that I am doing right, while also allowing me to get out of my own way and not torpedo the opportunities that have come my way of late.” ~ Brad Kreiner, IT Analyst with John Deere Company '92 All American More »