At Woodside High School Wrestling team, Coach Dan Peterson emphasizes the mental aspect of the game, recognizing it as an integral aspect of peak performance. Through strength and conditioning training, athletes learn to focus on their movements and determination, pushing hard to execute lifts. And with the help of two experienced assistant coaches, athletes practice and practice to develop the reactionary skills needed in a match. Coach Peterson emphasizes that if athletes can focus on mental training in the weight room, then they can extrapolate that focus to the mat. Woodside High School Wrestling team recognizes the importance of mental training and works diligently to ensure its athletes are equipped with the focus and reactionary skills they need to succeed.