Be Rare Wrestling Club

09/03/2026

BE RARE IS BIGGER THAN WRESTLING.

One of the things we love most about Be Rare is seeing our culture show up and influence those outside of our club.

The Hedgers are a great example.

They support Be Rare in so many ways, from wearing the shirts, to sharing our posts, to Coach Hedger sharing insights with our club, but most importantly, they live it.

Recently, Lola earned her 3rd BJJ stripe after roughly 16 months, while Arden earned her 2nd stripe after roughly a year. Their stripes reflect the consistency and work ethic they bring to training 3x a week.

They don't always love it. They don't always feel like doing it.

But they’re learning that hard work, consistency and delayed gratification make the reward that much sweeter.

They aren't afraid to be uncomfortable. They aren't afraid to fail. They aren't afraid to learn. And they continue to show up with the attitude and effort that make them leaders in their group.

That's what it means to Be Rare.

Not just better wrestlers.

Better habits. Better attitudes. Better people

09/03/2026

THE HABIT DROP: LET’S CELEBRATE KALI & KASH MARINO!

We love sharing the habits that continue to develop across the club.

It’s not a coincidence. We talk about habits every day. Our wrestlers hear about what others are doing and immediately start asking questions about how they can take on a new habit themselves. It builds momentum, and we’re seeing it consistently.

Kali and Kash recently shared some of the work they’ve been putting in through weekly activity sheets that allow them to track their efforts throughout the week. It’s a simple tool, but it creates something powerful: awareness, accountability, and pride in the work they’re putting in.

What sometimes goes unnoticed, though, is the influence our parents have in this process. Our kids are young, and ultimately, we want them to develop independence and ownership. But parents play a huge role in creating the structure and support that allows those habits to develop.

Kelsey has established standards and expectations for Kali and Kash, and you can see the impact in their attitude and effort when they walk into the room.

So today, we recognize Kali and Kash, and Kelsey.

Kelsey doesn’t just ask them to build good habits. She works alongside them and models the same standards she expects from them.

That’s how habits become culture.

Rare habits. Rare results.

08/31/2026

Opportunities are there to get better this week, don't miss them!

08/31/2026

BE RARE SPOTLIGHT: HUNTER FLANEGIN

When you walk into a wrestling room, it doesn’t take long to identify the individual(s) that hold a different standard. They stick out because they lead, they work hard, they establish an expectation for those around them without having to say a word, and they have a toughness and resilience that isn’t normal. That defines this week’s Be Rare Spotlight wrestler, Hunter Flanegin!

Most people throughout the region know Hunter because of his long list of credentials, but that’s not why he’s being recognized here. Hunter joined the Be Rare room 5 months ago, and become one of our most consistent leaders. Not only does he work at a really high pace and energy level, but he continues to challenge himself because he wants more.

Hunter’s wrestling style is quickly evolving, and it is due to his commitment to get better. He gets uncomfortable and creates opportunities to improve every time he steps foot in the room. His growth is apparent and will be seen by others soon. It’s fun to watch, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for Hunter!

A special shout out to Hunter’s parents Brian and Tara. Their overwhelming support makes it a family effort and one they enjoy together.

Congratulations Hunter. We’re proud to have you represent what it means to Be Rare!

08/30/2026

Today, we begin a Parent Series focused on one of the most powerful and potentially damaging mindsets in youth sports: “MY CHILD IS FALLING BEHIND!”

The goal of this series is to help parents find more peace, confidence, and patience in the decisions that come up in today’s environment. We encourage readers to post insights, questions, and challenges as we go through this together.

Part I: We introduce ‘The Fear of Falling Behind.’ The most common concern we hear across those entering youth sports is “What if my kid falls behind?” This mindset has evolved over the years and continues to drive decisions that can ultimately undermine our children’s long-term development and, most importantly, their love for the sport.

The consequences are real: kids entering their most formative years emotionally exhausted and worn out; relying on techniques developed to win at a young age that don’t translate to higher levels; and struggling mentally because their relationship with the sport was shaped before they were mature enough to understand it.

Now compare that to a child who enters a sport with the maturity to understand what it takes to be successful, the behaviors needed to get there, and the ability to have healthy, thoughtful conversations about the challenges along the way. They learn technical skills the right way, not simply the skills that create immediate success. They develop a genuine love for the sport and begin embracing the behaviors that truly drive high performance.

That should be our goal. And that is what this series will explore over the next month.

We’re excited to dive deeper into this topic over the coming weeks and hope this series gives parents some perspective, peace, and confidence along the way.

We’ll leave you with a story that was shared with us this week. Kobe Bryant once asked Michael Jordan what he was doing when he was 12 years old, looking for insight into how MJ became one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Jordan’s response?

“I was playing baseball.”

Let that sink in.

Next up in Part 2 of our series is “Who are we actually racing?”

Be Rare was established in 2025, in Wheeling, WV. The goal of the club is to help individuals, across all age levels, develop in the sport of wrestling, providing opportunities to achieve success at the highest level.

08/29/2026

SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE:

A few important changes to note. Tuesday times have been backed up 30 minutes for both groups.

We have made Saturday live sessions open to all Youth Advanced and MS/HS wrestlers! That provides 8 opportunities to be on the mat and should help everyone have options navigating other fall activities.

Tuesday (Youth Advanced; MS/HS)
9/1 5:30p-6:45p; 7:00p-8:30p
9/8 5:30p-6:45p; 7:00p-8:30p
9/22 5:30p-6:45p; 7:00p-8:30p
9/29 5:30p-6:45p; 7:00p-8:30p

Saturday (Youth Advanced and MS/HS combined)
9/5 10:15a-11:15a
9/12 10:15a-11:15a
9/19 10:15a-11:15a
9/26 10:15a-11:15a

Alpha Cubs:
9/5 9:00a-10:00a
9/12 9:00a-10:00a
9/19 9:00a-10:00a
9/26 9:00a-10:00a

These will be posted in the TeamSnap ONE app this weekend.

Registration link- https://register.teamsnap.com/form/ZJYQlQijqBemolfoloz2Y

08/28/2026

Who’s Next?!?

RAF NEXT GEN released its rankings and Knox came in at #2! It had me thinking, who at Be Rare is next?

08/28/2026

SATURDAY LIVE (10:30a-11:30a): YOUTH ADVANCED & MS/HS

Tomorrow morning's live session will be our first combined workout. We're excited to have both groups together for the first time. We'll get a quick warm-up in and wrestle live for the majority of the session.

Next Tuesday will be our first session of September! Wrestling season is coming fast, and we're here to help you prepare.

08/26/2026

THE HABIT DROP

This week we are recognizing the Kowcheck brothers, Ronan and Brantley. Families go a long way in helping to establish and in setting strong habits in place, and most importantly in helping our children initiate thoughts that turn to action around habits. Drake and Caitlin continue to provide the guidance and resources to help Ronan and Brantley mature in the sport in a healthy way. They themselves continue to evolve and develop based off of experiences they’ve encountered as parents.

Ronan and Brantley have been fully committed to their development in recent years as seen in their participation in workouts, camps, and other wrestling events around the country. Recently they committed to a few different habits that stick out. They have invested time and energy into Wrestling Mindset, a group that focuses on helping athletes approach the sport mentally to achieve optimal performance. They’ve also committed to a weekly plan that focuses on their strength, conditioning and wrestling skills.

When you look at the collective efforts across the family, it is worth sharing to others as we think about developing habits. Across the group at Be Rare, we continue to see tangible habits that track results and will undoubtedly lead to improved performance on the mat. This is not coincidence and a result of intentional conversations with our wrestlers and families. It’s contagious to Be Rare!