He doesn't hold back as far as pushing guys. Letarte's conditioning techniques help the wrestlers' overall level of performance and give them the endurance to outlast opponents. You've got to be in shape to play a sport. Sometimes, kids face an opponent who is stronger in technique. When you get into that position you need the strength to hold on.
Many kids end up saving themselves, and the team pin points, by hanging on.
You want to give everything you have for the entire match. In wrestling every second counts. But we have such a great bunch of kids. They make this happen. I can give them all the recipes in the world, but if they don't put their hearts into it, it's not going to work.