Marcus Abeyta's Secret to Success
Marcus Abeyta's Secret to Success
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When you talk about what attributes one needs to be a successful wrestler usually what comes to mind first for the norm is strength, power speed, and natural athletic ability. Of course, a good coach will tell you it's all about work ethic. When you mention work ethic it's not as simple as it sounds. Work ethic is a very complex topic that can be broken up into many different intricacies.
New Mexico youth wrestler Marcus Abeyta may have the secret that some can’t find even with years of experience some have in the sport. However, let's talk about that a little bit later. Let us first talk about Marcus Abeyta's background.
Marcus wrestles out St. Jude Fire, a powerhouse youth wrestling program that has been at the top of the food chain consistently for a while now. Leading the charge for St. Jude Fire is Head Coach Ray Gallegos.
Wrestling is not the only sport Marcus participates in, as a multi-sport athlete he is also a standout baseball player that enjoys any sport where he can find competition. Marcus enjoys reading, puzzles, fishing, camping and recently found a knack for playing the harmonica. With all these activities Marcus is also a wiz in school with the discipline to excel as a good student.
Back to wrestling a sport where Marcus has made an impressive name for himself not only in the state of New Mexico but on the National level as well. Here are some accomplishments to date Marcus has achieved.
4X New Mexico State Wrestling Champion
Tulsa Kick-Off Reno Worlds Champion
2020 Tulsa Nationals 3rd place
2019 Tulsa Nationals 3rd place
5X Greater Southwest Nationals Champion
RMN New Mexico Showdown National Champion
2018 First Team World All-Star Member
Marcus has accomplished some great feats thus far in the sport however, what really makes him a special athlete is his personality alongside the standards he carries as a student-athlete. On and off the mat Marcus shows exceptional sportsmanship in victory and defeat. With a support system that is very much valued, Marcus is gracious to have his Mom, father and Coach Ray Gallegos to keep him headstrong through his endeavors as a young athlete. With mounds of pride when he steps on the national scene some of his motivation comes from representing the great state of New Mexico. Marcus also humbly credits the sport of wrestling. People that have had the privilege to see him in action can attest.
Let us drawback to the secret to Marcus Abeyta’s success. With a rigorous work ethic that Marcus possesses, self-motivation shows within his achievements. Self-motivation is a very important attribute in this game. Again this is a very intricate subject. After watching a recent interview of Marcus which will be posted in this article, Marcus was asked in his interview; What would you tell a friend that just started wrestling who wants to find success as you have, what advice would you give them? Marcus Abeyta’s reply “HAVE FUN.” Simplicity at its best, a reminder in any complex circumstance, sometimes the secret is that simple.
Article By: Newmexicowrestling.com
Date: 2/5/20
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