The Academy Wrestling Club TN

05/12/2025

2 🌎 champs coming to The Academy! Get great training this summer with our Fargo Prep and Folkstyle Camp! .mchenry www.theacademyba.com

10/17/2024

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Why Wrestling is the Perfect Offseason Sport for High School Football Players

High school football players are always looking for ways to improve their game. Here's why wrestling could be the perfect sport for football players during the offseason.

1. Strength: Wrestling builds functional strength, which is crucial for football. The constant grappling and lifting in wrestling directly enhances upper body and core strength, which are vital for blocking, tackling, and maintaining balance.

2. Endurance: Wrestling matches demand high cardiovascular fitness. This endurance translates well to the stamina required for a football game, where every play counts.

3. Technique: Learning how to take down an opponent in wrestling can improve a football player's tackling ability. The footwork, balance, and body control learned in wrestling are directly applicable to football.

4. Agility: Wrestling drills often enhance lateral movements and quick changes in direction, which are key skills in football.

5. Mental Toughness: Unlike team sports where you can blend into the background, wrestling puts you in direct competition with an opponent. This fosters mental toughness, resilience, and the ability to think under pressure, all of which are invaluable in football.

Encourage a football player to wrestle this winter!

09/29/2024

09/29/2024

If you were not able to come to the Austin Gomez camp yesterday it’s not too late to get a lesson in. Come today from 1 to 230 for a $25 drop-in fee.

09/28/2024

We still have a few spots available. Show up and register in the morning or register online tonight.

09/24/2024

Camp is on Saturday!! Sign up today!! Limited spots left.

09/10/2024

Filling up fast so get signed up today!!!

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08/17/2024

Another great turnout for Breakfast Club

08/03/2024

Another great Saturday Breakfast Club!

07/21/2024

Two of our wrestlers and one coach made the trip to Fargo for the biggest and toughest tournament. Thankful to have Coach Tito on the mat for Manning Moore and Cash Waymire. They’ve worked hard this summer training.