Friends of Desert Wrestling

08/02/2025

08/02/2025

The sport of high school wrestling does not grow if it is not passed down from generation to generation. The perpetuation of the sport is vital not only to the sport, but to the success of those that enter onto the mat.

08/02/2025

The sport of wrestling is a phenomenal activity for high school students. Wrestling is not just a sport, it is a developmental activity that prepares high school students for the future through the teaching of discipline, goal setting, sacrifice, adversity, hard work, disappointment, and so many ...

08/02/2025

💥I highly recommend it if you are a parent of a new wrestler!

Wrestling Dad: What I Wish I Knew Before My Child’s First High School Wrestling Season
by Mr Michael Wayne Cook

Available from Amazon

07/27/2025

Recently I wrote a book for parents new to the sport of high school wrestling. It was a collection of lessons learned from my eight years of being a Wrestling Dad. In it I acknowledged a number of individuals that were involved in my growth in understanding, to include a number of volunteer wrestling coaches. The following list are some of the more prominent coaches that made a difference in my sons' lives during high school.
Jerold Pauls
Andrew “Tatts” Martz
Tony Higuera
Brandon Masoni
Jonathon Kerrill
Adam Pendleton
Curt DeLattre
Eli Rodriguez
Budd Maus
Bryce Benlian

The book is available on Amazon at the following link . . .

The sport of wrestling is a phenomenal activity for high school students. Wrestling is not just a sport, it is a developmental activity that prepares high school students for the future through the teaching of discipline, goal setting, sacrifice, adversity, hard work, disappointment, and so many ...

02/13/2022

Friends of Desert Wrestling. One of our family members is going through a very difficult time. Greg Myers and his entire family are going through serious, devastating medical issues. Greg, his wife Kristie, his daughter Kori and his son Tyler all supported and contributed to the legacy of Desert Wrestling and I am sharing a site for those that would like to help him. You can read about his difficult situation at the following site and can show your support to Greg and his family here as well . . . https://www.gofundme.com/f/team-myers-need-your-help

Please consider helping Greg out. He is an exceptional husband, father, and friend. More than that, he is a very good man as everyone that has the privilege of knowing him will attest. Thanks Friends of Desert Wrestling!