nervous

Question
I wrestled last year for the first time in 8th grade and wrestled all varsity kids and lost to them (I wrestled for club) anyways I am now a freshman and wrestle I am actually really good and people really think I am, and I agree but (I have not wrestled any matches so far my freshman year I am sidelined from an arm injury) I get really nervous and I guess a little intimidated by the other wrestler before my match and it really messes me up, my coach thinks I am really good and wants me to wrestle varsity which I wouldnt mind if I now how to overcome m problem. Please help. Thank You

Answer
There is no way to cure that. Every Wrestler feels the same way and you have to remember, your opponent is the same way. If there is one thing I will never forget is my coach's speech before my first match. He said that he too was always afraid right before matches but then he realized that the other person is afraid of him as well. And that worrying about things is useless and if you really think about it, it's pointless. I would recommend to listening to some rock bands before you go on. So that all you are concentration on is aggression. Also, having your friend pump you up is advisable as well. I hope that helps