"When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had."
"Coach Enas has helped me be so confident in my moves that I feel like nobody can beat me. I remind myself to win every position I'm in."
"The Lucha Wrestling Club's mission is to help girls find inner strength through the sport, creating a community where they can thrive and support each other."
Ariana Byrd, a high school sophomore, initially felt fear before wrestling matches but gained confidence through training at the Lucha Wrestling Club. Encouraged by a friend, she joined the co-ed wrestling team despite her shyness and parental resistance. The all-girls freestyle wrestling program, led by Olympian coach Enas Ahmed, provided a supportive community. Byrd learned to combat fear with positive self-talk and has become captain of her high school team, showcasing her growth and newfound strength in the sport.
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