Learn about our Private Wrestling Academy

Wrestling for Kids

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Please do not drop in. Everything is pre-booked with a Club Coordinator. They will help place your wrestler in the correct program and work with you to find an open class time or add you to the waitlist. 

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The secret to our wrestlers sucess?

The Wrestling Coach Academy (TWCA) is a private wrestling academy specializing in personal instruction and high performance outcomes. We have placed 60% of our Level 4 team ( 30+ wrestlers into NCAA programs in the last 5 years), how? We focus on Long Term Athlete Development, we fight the culture of winning today at the expense of tomorrows success and build your athletes passion and knowledge first. We start with character development and focus on building athleticism from the ground up. TWCA prioritizes foundational body control so kids can safely and confidently complete moves and techniques.  Our Academy programs strive to be different than the typical wrestling club.  In the traditional club there is a large group environment where you will find massive practices with one coach and tons of kids which makes it hard for students to pay attention to details.  At TWCA, we provide a caring and positive environment and 80% of our practices are concentrated in small group training with 16 or less kids in the room, even our large group training keeps a 12 to 1 coach to wrestler ratio and has a limit of 36 wrestlers in practice.

We are invested in the progress of each student we bring into the sport. With 25 years of professional coaching experience, we train every level of student-athlete; the first day 4-year-old is as welcome as a UFC or Olympic star. In the last 5 years we have helped 30+ wrestlers sign NCAA letters of intent to wrestle in college. It is important to us that your athlete has a positive experience and becomes a self-directed young adult. We have a proven track record of our athletes exceeding their long term athletic and academic goals, while also being a positive role model to their local community.

What level might fit my wrestler?

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Elementary & Middle School

LEVEL 0

Tots: 3.5-5 yo

Beginner

No experience

Program Goal: Build a passion for play wrestling and athletic foundation

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LEVEL 1

Beginner: 4-10 yo

0 to 2 years experience

Program Goal: Build a passion for play wrestling, fundamental technical knowledge and athletic development

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LEVEL 2

Competitive Wrestler: 

7-13 yo

3 to 5 years experience

Program Goal: Introduction to competition and performance, athletic development and expand technical knowledge

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Please do not drop in. Complete the form above to book your first day.

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High School
Wrestlers

 

  LEVEL 3

Jr Varsity / Varsity Wrestler: 11-19 yo

Program Goal: Proficient in how to train, master technical knowledge, and competition performance

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LEVEL 4

State or National Level: 13-19 yo

Program Goal: Create a lifestyle of high performance

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Three Locations

 

Boonton, NJ

Full time 7 days a week year round headquarters.

 

Butler, NJ

Our OG Location, 2 days a week year round.

 

Morristown, NJ

8 week seasonal programs, Spring and Summer 2025.
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Wrestling Summer Camps 2025

Summer 2025 Day Camp and Sleep Away Camp details are linked on the button below.

Scholarships are available please message us for the financial aid application.

Full Time Locations:
Boonton, NJ and Butler, NJ

Seasonal Locations:
Morristown, NJ

Learn more about our philosophies

Read below to find out what separates us from other youth sports and wrestling clubs. We are a Private Academy.

We are serious about Developing your Child for life

Coach Jeff has trained, mentored and been there to guide wrestlers from their first day in his wrestling practices to the day they got accepted to college and even beyond. As a result, many of our NCAA level athletes return to train with us in the summer. Of the 2021 graduates from our program they had a 100% college placement rate, and will be attending D1 Wrestling programs as preferred varsity recruits at the University of Virginia, LIU, and the University of Michigan. Because of our attention to individuals, recent graduates are competing for and attending; John Hopkins, Northwestern, Duke, Lehigh, North Carolina, Franklin and Marshall, Arizona State, NYU, LIU Post, Rhode Island College, Stevens Institute, Wilkes and more. We are different because we have a passion for instilling dreams and helping to make them reality. It is our goal to positively shape the future of your child’s life. 

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We offer a better training environment than everyone else

Due to the small 12:1 student to coach ratio in our programs, now is the best time for a wrestler to begin their career. Special attention is paid to their development and progress throughout the season. While making sure the atmosphere is always upbeat and fun, our program focuses on getting your child enthralled in the sport and loving the self confidence it brings. If they choose to advance levels we can take them from Day 1 to NCAA.

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When and where are practices?

In 2020 we designed and opened a facility in Butler, New Jersey right next to Bloomingdale that caters to small groups with an ultra high level of attention. Our largest practice group is typically 12 kids, with occasional practices sizes of 15-20 for our “club” style practice with more drilling and live. We focus on learning in a small group setting. We offer one on one private lessons, weekend camps, and daily training of small groups. Family discounts are available. Please note each weekend camp is limited to 12 participants. Once full we maintain a waiting list. 

Training locations – 

The Mat Club, 10 Park Place Unit 6B, Butler, NJ 07405 and Rush Mixed Martial Arts in Morristown, NJ

A good Youth Wrestling program boosts confidence and self-esteem.

It is refreshing to conquer new challenges outside of the academic and social groups that often shape our children’s lives during the school year. Therefore kids feel a sense of accomplishment every day during our wrestling practices. The result of learning new skills is increased confidence in your child, and our program is built with this focus in mind. Consequently, the wrestling program instills in your child personal confidence, high self esteem, motor skills, and social skills. These are all designed to help build confidence in their physical fitness and reach excellent long term outcomes.

Training Options

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Private Lessons

Coaches are booking Private Lessons now for training at our shared facility at The Mat Club in Butler, New Jersey or Boonton, New Jersey. 

Because consistency builds success, Private Lessons are currently only offered to students on active memberships.

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Small Groups

Groups are booking now for training at The Mat Club in Butler or Boonton, New Jersey. Input the form below for more information to join our academy.

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Team Practices

Contact us to work together and get your team ready to compete

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Book Mat Time

Get your team mat space at The Mat Club by booking time. Our goal is to democratize access to wrestling mats when you need them most. Mat space is bookable by the hour.

Full Time Locations:
Boonton, NJ and Butler, NJ

Seasonal Locations:
Morristown, NJ