As football season wraps up across Northeast Tennessee, many parents ask the same question: “What sport should my son play after football season?” You want your child to stay active, keep building strength, and continue developing discipline.
The answer for many families is simple: wrestling. Wrestling is one of the best sports for football players in the off-season because it builds toughness, balance, and strength while keeping athletes in top condition.
Why Wrestling Is Good for Football Players
Parents often wonder, “Is wrestling good for football players?” The short answer is yes. Wrestling trains athletes in the exact areas football coaches care about most:
- Strength & Explosiveness – Wrestling develops powerful hips, core strength, and hand-fighting skills that directly translate to the football field.
- Balance & Body Control – Learning leverage and positioning on the mat helps athletes block, tackle, and break free with more control.
- Mental Toughness – Wrestling is a one-on-one challenge. Kids learn grit, confidence, and focus that carry into every area of life.
- Conditioning – Wrestling athletes are known for being some of the best-conditioned in all of sports.
Don’t just take our word for it—watch this short video on how wrestling creates elite football players:
Why Johnson City Families Choose Wrestling
If you’re searching for youth wrestling near Johnson City, TN, you’ll find that our program is designed for athletes of all levels—especially football players finishing their fall season.
- ✅ Proven success: Johnson City Wrestling has produced multiple state medalists and a winning culture.
- ✅ Beginner friendly: We welcome new wrestlers, no prior experience needed.
- ✅ Life lessons: Beyond athletics, wrestling builds discipline, respect, and perseverance that last a lifetime.
How to Get Started
It’s simple to try wrestling:
- Register online – Click here to sign up and reserve your spot.
- Free trial practice – Kids can try one session with no commitment. Just bring athletic shorts, a t-shirt, and water. We’ll provide the rest.
📍 Practices take place at Liberty Bell Middle School Gym, 714 Morningside Dr, Johnson City, TN.
📞 Call/Text: 423-430-9820
📧 Email: jamisonwrestling@gmail.com
Give Your Child an Edge This Offseason
If you’ve been wondering what sport to play after football season, wrestling is the clear choice. It keeps kids active, makes them tougher, and gives them a serious edge when next year’s football season rolls around.
👉 Come join Johnson City Wrestling today—where football players become better athletes on the mat.