How to Succeed (and Fail) as a Wrestling Parent

How to Succeed (and Fail) as a Wrestling Parent offers practical advice and real-life stories from Donovan Panone’s 28 years of coaching and parenting experience, providing insights into supporting a wrestler’s development both on and off the mat. The book shares lessons learned from working with thousands of athletes and includes candid stories, such as the journey of a youth wrestler who became a three-time high school state champion. Featuring interviews with successful wrestlers, it explores various paths to success and the role of parents in the process. This guide is designed to equip wrestling parents with the confidence and knowledge needed at every stage of their journey.