In an effort to reach as much of an audience as possible, I'm posting the off season wrestling opportunities that has emailed out to all high school head wrestling coaches. I know there are plenty more programs out there and feel free to plug yours in the comments. This is just to give kids plenty of opportunities to find an off season program that works for you!
1. Team Delaware – It is sponsored by Delaware Wrestling Alliance and practices are hosted at Caesar Rodney on Monday (6:30-8), Milford on Tuesday (6:30-8) and Middletown on Wednesday (7-8:30). (Laurel has petitioned DWA to list Laurel High School as an official Team Delaware practice site as well, practicing on Sunday afternoons, but that won’t be decided until the next meeting) The only requirement is a USA Wrestling membership card. Great structured practices with some of the states top talent working out at the practices. Wrestlers may choose to wrestle off for spots in various upcoming tournaments around the country. Practices will include folk style, free style, and Greco-roman depending on upcoming events.
2. Tyrant Wrestling – this is a club team in Delaware that is run by Cory Frederick. This program has very good instruction and will improve any wrestler in their program. There is a cost associated and you should visit their website for session fees. Costs range from $150-300 per semester. You can learn more about their program on their website at http://www.tyrantwrestling.com/Default.aspx?tabid=438315 .
3. Delaware Intensity Club – This club is run by Clif Bakhsh, Middletown’s head coach and various other high school coaches. The program is fast paced and focuses heavily on drilling, technique and situational wrestling. Practices run Sunday from 7-8:30pm. There are costs associated with the club but they are minimal. If you are interested, you can email Clif directly at Clif.Bakhsh@appo.k12.de.us or visit their website at www.deintensity.net
4. Bear Brawlers Wrestling Club – This is a club team that is hosted at Caravel’s wrestling room and run by Caravel’s coaching staff. They also run fast paced practices with a lot of drilling and live wrestling as well as conditioning. Practices are on Tuesday 6-7:30pm. Only requirement is an AAU or USA Wrestling membership card.
5. Primal Wrestling Club – This is a club team is hosted at Hodgson and run by their coaching staff as well as a host of former Delaware coaches. It operates on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. The club runs structured practices for the novice high school wrestler or any high school wrestler that wants to slow their practice down to focus on cleaning up technique and making their movements more crisp and effective. Mondays focus is always neutral position and Wednesdays is top/bottom both including drilling, instructional technique, counters, situational wrestling and live wrestling. The only requirement to attend is that you purchase an AAU membership card. Memberships can be purchased at https://play.aausports.org/login/tabid/36231/Default.aspx?returnurl=/ .
6. Delcastle Wrestling Club – This club is hosted at Delcastle high school on Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm and focuses on instruction, drilling and situational wrestling. It is open to all wrestlers and coaches.
7. Cape Henlopen Open Mats- Open mats hosted on Mondays 6:30-8:00pm. All are welcome.
8. Wilmington Friends Wrestling- Alapocas/North Wilmington Thursday nights from 6-8pm. Open to all kids and coaches. They will be drilling and situational wrestling. Focus on sound fundamentals though advanced technique will also be introduced for the more seasoned wrestlers. Coaches are encouraged to participate.
9. AI DuPont – Mondays from 6:30-8pm
1. Team Delaware – It is sponsored by Delaware Wrestling Alliance and practices are hosted at Caesar Rodney on Monday (6:30-8), Milford on Tuesday (6:30-8) and Middletown on Wednesday (7-8:30). (Laurel has petitioned DWA to list Laurel High School as an official Team Delaware practice site as well, practicing on Sunday afternoons, but that won’t be decided until the next meeting) The only requirement is a USA Wrestling membership card. Great structured practices with some of the states top talent working out at the practices. Wrestlers may choose to wrestle off for spots in various upcoming tournaments around the country. Practices will include folk style, free style, and Greco-roman depending on upcoming events.
2. Tyrant Wrestling – this is a club team in Delaware that is run by Cory Frederick. This program has very good instruction and will improve any wrestler in their program. There is a cost associated and you should visit their website for session fees. Costs range from $150-300 per semester. You can learn more about their program on their website at http://www.tyrantwrestling.com/Default.aspx?tabid=438315 .
3. Delaware Intensity Club – This club is run by Clif Bakhsh, Middletown’s head coach and various other high school coaches. The program is fast paced and focuses heavily on drilling, technique and situational wrestling. Practices run Sunday from 7-8:30pm. There are costs associated with the club but they are minimal. If you are interested, you can email Clif directly at Clif.Bakhsh@appo.k12.de.us or visit their website at www.deintensity.net
4. Bear Brawlers Wrestling Club – This is a club team that is hosted at Caravel’s wrestling room and run by Caravel’s coaching staff. They also run fast paced practices with a lot of drilling and live wrestling as well as conditioning. Practices are on Tuesday 6-7:30pm. Only requirement is an AAU or USA Wrestling membership card.
5. Primal Wrestling Club – This is a club team is hosted at Hodgson and run by their coaching staff as well as a host of former Delaware coaches. It operates on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. The club runs structured practices for the novice high school wrestler or any high school wrestler that wants to slow their practice down to focus on cleaning up technique and making their movements more crisp and effective. Mondays focus is always neutral position and Wednesdays is top/bottom both including drilling, instructional technique, counters, situational wrestling and live wrestling. The only requirement to attend is that you purchase an AAU membership card. Memberships can be purchased at https://play.aausports.org/login/tabid/36231/Default.aspx?returnurl=/ .
6. Delcastle Wrestling Club – This club is hosted at Delcastle high school on Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm and focuses on instruction, drilling and situational wrestling. It is open to all wrestlers and coaches.
7. Cape Henlopen Open Mats- Open mats hosted on Mondays 6:30-8:00pm. All are welcome.
8. Wilmington Friends Wrestling- Alapocas/North Wilmington Thursday nights from 6-8pm. Open to all kids and coaches. They will be drilling and situational wrestling. Focus on sound fundamentals though advanced technique will also be introduced for the more seasoned wrestlers. Coaches are encouraged to participate.
9. AI DuPont – Mondays from 6:30-8pm
