Tiger Style

Brian Smith, head coach of Mizzou wrestling, has built a storied career over 27 seasons with his team. Known for his “Tiger Style” philosophy, he has transformed the program into a national powerhouse. Under his guidance, Mizzou has produced numerous conference champions, NCAA qualifiers and All-Americans, including multiple national champions. The team has consistently ranked among the top 20 in the nation and has won multiple conference championships. Smith’s commitment to academic excellence is evident in his wrestlers’ consistent academic achievements. His coaching prowess has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Dan Gable Coach of the Year and the NWCA Coach of the Year.

Smith shares his winning philosophy in his book, Tiger Style: Eight Steps to Create a Winning Culture. Drawing from his extensive experience and the success of his program, Tiger Style outlines key principles for achieving greatness, applicable to both athletes and individuals in various fields. These principles include knowing one’s identity, unwavering belief, a positive mindset and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Walsworth invited Smith to watch his book being printed in real time at Walsworth – Marceline in Marceline, Missouri. “Walsworth was outstanding to work with. It was my first book, and they made the printing process easy and made me feel like the most important client in the world,” said Smith. “They let me come visit the plant and watch while they explained the entire process to me. All the people who I spoke with took great pride in what they were doing and what they could do for me. Walsworth has an amazing culture. I even got to spend time with Don Walsworth (CEO). It was a special day and the process was more than I expected.”

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