The world of wrestling is a small but intricate sport. Greg Javis is a student from SUNY Cortland and he has been around the sport for a lifetime. Jarvis has given the ins and outs of this wonderful sport.
With every sport, there come many challenges. These challenges will make you a better player and person. Understanding how the game works is a big thing that many players have to come to terms with.
Making sure that you not only have a good physical state, but a mental state that is up to par is vital in any sport.
“I don’t feel a lot of pressure but I do face a bit of anxiety just before my matches,” said Jarvis. “I try my best to stay calm and collected to make sure I’m in the right mindset when I get like this.”
Going through injuries and minor setbacks is to be expected in the sport of wrestling. Overcoming any situation, whether that be an injury or a loss, it’s critical to maintain the right mindset.
“My freshman year of high school I sprained my back and it took me about a year to feel fairly comfortable from it,” said Jarvis. “I tried to do exercises and stretch to make sure it got better. I do still struggle with the issue today and it’s kind of hard to get past sometimes.”
Having a good space for you and your team to work in creates accessible opportunities, which gives the players a social atmosphere. The team in itself doesn’t compete until next semester. This can allow the team to brush up on any bad qualities they have.
“Practices are fun and they take place in one of the dance rooms in the park center,” said Jarvis. “We aren’t competing as a team until next semester so there will be no matches. Some of my teammates go to separate tournaments though.”
Before any tournament or game, there will always be a little bit of anxiety that will creep into your mind. Making sure that you zone in and allow your body to be free is an important trait to have as an athlete.
The club wrestling team has shown time and time again the resilience it takes to perform in that sport. When meeting for practice they must meet for a while to make sure that they are on the same page. Having this understanding will allow for the team to be organized and efficient.
“Our practices are 1-2 hours long and we wrestle the whole time and have fun with each other when we can,” said Jarvis.
A team is a family, meaning that you have each other’s back no matter the cost. Being open with your team and respecting each player can create a home feel, where you feel comfortable and relaxed no matter what happens.
“Once I joined the team I felt welcomed immediately and I can say that I have become close friends with many of my teammates,” said Jarvis.
The only thing that you have to do is not have any regrets when you play, do everything to the best of your ability.