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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe biggest things they learn through the program are how to work hard and its process,\u201d she explained. \u201cThe practices and the grind of it is really hard, daily. But they learn to enjoy that hard work. The nature of the sport is humility. It doesn\u2019t matter how good you are, there will be someone, at some point, that is bigger and better than you. However, when you lose you have to get back up, brush it off and use it to make you better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She added that both programs teach diversity and resiliency, both of which are essential in finding success in the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe teach diversity,\u201d said Jenna. \u201cOur sportis very diverse. We have different backgrounds and skill sets. It doesn\u2019t matter what size you are or how athletic you are; you can come to this sport and be successful with hard work. Lastly, we always preach resilience because they have to be able to come back stronger and use that as motivation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n DIGGING DEEPER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jenna said that this year\u2019s mantra for both teams has been \u201cdigging deeper.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe ultimate mantra that we follow is \u2018trust the process,\u2019\u201d she explained. \u201cWrestling is not a sport they can just walk into and automatically be good. They have to trust and appreciate the process that will make them better. But this past year, I wanted to point out that we have always been at the top in the state for the past six years. We\u2019ve been second, third, or fourth. Just so close. I\u2019ve been preaching that while we have been so close to the top, we have to keep digging deeper and continue to work towards the top.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n She added that the mantra seems to be working, not only with the wrestlers achieving more at competitions but also with growth for her team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe program has grown each year,\u201d said Jenna. \u201cThis year, there were 28 girls on the team that finished the season. We had just six finish the season in our first year. We consistently have one of the biggest, if not the biggest, teams in the state on the girl\u2019s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While wrestling can be a challenging sport, Jenna said it is rewarding to see it all come together for a player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s awesome to see,\u201d she said. \u201cWe make a big deal of their success and encourage them to keep working at it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n WORKING AS TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Success in wrestling isn\u2019t a singular term. It\u2019s something that Jenna says takes the work of everyone involved. She credits leadership from both teams for the continued success of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are one big program,\u201d she said. \u201cWith us both being head coaches, we work together as often as possible. Our coaches for the boys are second to none. My husband is a state champion, and assistant coach Jeff Lester is a former state champion and a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. We have coaches on the boy\u2019s side that have amazing skill sets. I rely on them a lot. I\u2019m better at recruiting and getting kids to come out and doing logistical things with the teams. They are more skilled at the sport, so we all have strengths that come together for a successful program. We\u2019re better and stronger together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, in their off-season, both teams will work throughout the summer to prepare for another successful season. GN<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Tullahoma High School (THS) girls and boys wrestling teams recently wrapped up successful seasons that included state appearances by both squads. While winning is important for the two teams that are coached by husband and wife, Al and Jenna Morris, the process of getting to those wins is what matters most. \u201cWhat counts is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":12744,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12702","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DSC_1047-1024x683.jpg\")
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