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2025 Summer Camps

McLean Wrestlers should be going to at least one of the camps below...

Off-Season Schedule
"Everyone wants to be great, but who is willing to do what it takes to be great."
- Coach Jackson

Penn State


VT Wrestling Camp

2025 Off-Season Opportunities (pdf)
2025 YOUTH Opportunities ​

Navy SEAL - Intensive

See if you catch a familiar face with  ↑ a couple cameos. ↑

Granby School - Technique


Jeff Jordan State Champ Camp


CAMPS

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​***Penn State University  - About PSU Camps -$530***
     Technique Camp I  - June 29th-July 2nd, 2025
@ Penn State University - University Park, PA
(Coaches will coordinate carpools up and back)

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***Marymount University w/ Coach Hill***

​Spring Prospect Camp - Saturday, March 23rd, 2025($75)

The Marymount University Fall/Spring Prospect Camps are designed for high school wrestlers desiring to wrestle in college.  This camp will focus on technique and strategies in addition to live wrestling sessions with college wrestlers.  This is an opportunity to experience a collegiate atmosphere and prepare for the upcoming Super32.

All Ages-All Skill Levels
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $75


Location: Rose Bente’ Lee Center, 2807 N Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22207
Schedule:
  • 9:00 am-10:00 am | Check in
  • 10:00 am-10:15 am | Introductions and Warm Up
  • 10:15 am-11:30 am | Technique and Drilling Session
  • 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Tour and Lunch Break (lunch provided on campus)
  • 1:30 pm-3:00 pm | College Style Practice with Live Wrestling
  • 3:00 pm-4:00 pm | Takedown tournament
What to Bring: 2 sets of workout gear, wrestling shoes, headgear (optional) towel (lunch provided on campus)


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Marymount Summer Camps
The Marymount University Summer Camp is designed for all athletes (male and female).

The Camp will concentrate on instruction, drilling and live wrestling for beginning to advanced wrestlers in grades 1-12.

Campers will be grouped based on experience to ensure they can learn at their own pace. Each day campers will have three technique sessions. It will include techniques and drills from the feet, top and bottom positions. Instruction will cover hand fighting, multiple setups, counters, strategy, and an array of high-percentage scoring techniques from the feet. The camp will explore the most effective ways to ride, turn and pin or technical fall a good opponent. Emphasis will be placed on leg riding, controlling wrists, arm bars, tilts, breakdowns, cradles and winning 30-second ride-outs from the mat. This camp will also focus on escapes and reversals which leads to producing a well-rounded wrestler. 
Commuter Camp I - June 28th-July 2nd, 2025 @ Marymount University, Arlington, VA
Overnight Cost: $575 / Commuter Cost: $425
Discount Information: 
  • 30% off if registered by March 1st  ($304.55)
  • 20% off March 2nd - April 15th
  • Limited number of registrants in Early Registration Time Frame. First Come Registrations till Early Registration Discount Slots are Filled. 
Location:  Rose Bente’ Lee Center, 2807 N Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22207
What to Bring: 2 sets of workout gear, wrestling shoes, headgear (optional) towelSchedule
  • 08:30am - 09:00am | Check in
  • 09:00am - 10:15am | Introductions and Warm Up
  • 10:15am - 11:30am | Technique and Drilling Session I
  • 11:30am - 12:15pm | Tour and Lunch Break (lunch provided on campus)
  • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Technique and Drilling Session II
  • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Takedown tournament/Live Wrestling period

Commuter Camp II - July 21-25th, 2025 @ Marymount University, Arlington, VA
Overnight Cost: $575 / Commuter Cost: $425
Discount Information: 
  • 30% off if registered by March 1st ($304.55)
  • 20% off March 2nd - April 15th
Location:  Rose Bente’ Lee Center, 2807 N Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22207
What to Bring: 2 sets of workout gear, wrestling shoes, headgear (optional) towelSchedule
  • 08:30am - 09:00am | Check in
  • 09:00am - 10:15am | Introductions and Warm Up
  • 10:15am - 11:30am | Technique and Drilling Session I
  • 11:30am - 12:15pm | Tour and Lunch Break (lunch provided on campus)
  • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Technique and Drilling Session II
  • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Takedown tournament/Live Wrestling period

Commuter Camp III - August 11-15th, 2025 @ Marymount University, Arlington, VA
Overnight Cost: $575 / Commuter Cost: $425
Discount Information: 
  • 30% off if registered by March 1st ($304.55)
  • 20% off March 2nd - April 15th
Location:  Rose Bente’ Lee Center, 2807 N Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22207
What to Bring: 2 sets of workout gear, wrestling shoes, headgear (optional) towelSchedule
  • 08:30am - 09:00am | Check in
  • 09:00am - 10:15am | Introductions and Warm Up
  • 10:15am - 11:30am | Technique and Drilling Session I
  • 11:30am - 12:15pm | Tour and Lunch Break (lunch provided on campus)
  • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Technique and Drilling Session II
  • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Takedown tournament/Live Wrestling period

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Marymount University Wrestling Fall Prospect Camp 
​Saturday, October 4th, 2025

​All Ages-All Skill LevelsTime: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $75
Location: Rose Bente’ Lee Center, 2807 N Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22207
Schedule:
  • 9:00 am-10:00 am | Check in
  • 10:00 am-10:15 am | Introductions and Warm Up
  • 10:15 am-11:30 am | Technique and Drilling Session
  • 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Tour and Lunch Break (lunch provided on campus)
  • 1:30 pm-3:00 pm | College Style Practice with Live Wrestling
  • 3:00 pm-4:00 pm | Takedown tournament
What to Bring: 2 sets of workout gear, wrestling shoes, headgear (optional) towel (lunch provided on campus)

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Naval Academy Wrestling Camps - Brochure
   ***  Naval Academy Technique Session ($650)
            ***Session 1 - June 16-20th, 2025 @ United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD***
Every participant is offered a fantastic experience in a camp that is geared for wrestlers at any level! Our signature Technique Camp offers world-class technique and world-class fun! The proven technique curriculum is provided in three dynamic sessions each day and is taught by the U.S. Naval Academy coaches. Every skill is broken down in a purposeful way that will allow every participant to grasp the skill and apply it through practice and repetition during the camp. This camp will benefit both the experienced and novice wrestlers who are committed to gaining knowledge and diverse training in skills that helped our staff win matches at the highest levels of competition. Groups will be divided by age and skill level to ensure each camper receives the best instruction for their level of experience. Camp is open to all wrestlers entering grades 5-12. A tentative schedule and welcome packet outlining common questions, what to bring, etc... will be released a month out from the camp start date.
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     Navy SEAL Elite - Intensive Training Camp ($1,300)
Session 1 - 
June 22- 29th, 2025 @ United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
The Elite Overnight Camp is designed with the committed wrestler in mind and hard work as the tool to develop each athlete during every session of camp. This camp helps those who accept the challenge to push their limits and grow in every aspect of their training “Mentally, Morally, Physically”. This camp features a variety of daily training sessions, including world-class instruction from US Naval Academy coaches, as well as group and one on one scenarios with Naval Officers. Athletes are exposed to the training and methods used at the Naval Academy to develop the more than 60 NCAA All-Americans, Academic All- Americans and commissioned officers who lead our country’s elite fighting forces. A tentative schedule and welcome packet outlining common questions, what to bring, etc... will be released a month out from the camp start date.

Naval Academy Wrestling Tournament Camp ($650)
Session 1 - July 7-11th, 2025 @ United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
The tournament camp is designed for wrestlers looking to get more live mat time during the summer months. This will be offering aspects of a traditional technique and team camp merged together. This camp features one session of technique throughout the day taught by US Naval Academy Wrestling Coaches. The first session of each day will break down technique for wrestlers of all skill set levels in the top, bottom, and neutral positions. The last two sessions of the day will be geared towards live wrestling in individual and dual formats. This will allow wrestlers the opportunity to try the techniques learned in the previous sessions in a match-like atmosphere. The last session of the camp will be a tournament where wrestlers will be matched up with others of similar skill set and size. Parents are welcome to come and watch the final tournament and see what their camper has learned during their time here with us. A tentative schedule and welcome packet outlining common questions, what to bring, etc... will be released a month out from the camp start date.

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Questions? Contact Them At: Dan Neff - [email protected] or Blazie Cabell - [email protected]

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***2025 Jeff Jordan State Champ Camp - Urbana, Ohio ($475)***
Week #1 May 25 - 29
Week #2 June 1 - 5
Week #3 June 8 - 12
Week #4 June 15 - 19
Week #5 June 22 - 26
Week #6 June 29 - July 3 (HS Hammer Camp, Only State Qualifiers, Placers, or Champs)
Week #6 June 29 - July 3 (Junior High Hammer Camp, 4th-8th grade. Only State Qualifiers, Placers, or Champs)
Week #6 June 29 - July 3 (Team & Individual Camp)
Week #7 July 6 - 10
Week #8 July 13 - 17
Week #9 July 20 - 24
Week #10 July 27 - 31

Individual CAMP COST: $475


THIS CAMP IS UNIQUE There are no distractions! Your wrestler will be focused on one thing: WRESTLING! All wrestlers sleep right on the wrestling mats on a sleeping bag or air mattress in the wrestling room. Whether your athlete is a first year wrestler or a National Champ, they will be in an environment designed around their needs to help them reach their potential. Each wrestler is important to us and every effort is made to ensure your athlete gets the most beneficial wrestling experience possible. If your wrestler is not afraid of hard work and wants to reach their full potential in the sport of wrestling, this camp is a must!
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Virginia Tech - Robie Wrestling Camps
Skills and Drill Camp - June 22nd-25th, 2025 @ VT Wrestling Room, Blacksburg, VA (Commuter $375/Stay $575)

VT High Performance Training Camp -fka 30 Man Camp (adv)- Session I - June 22nd-26th, 2025
@ VT Wrestling Room, Blacksburg, VA (Commuter $625/Stay $900)

VT High Performance Training Camp -fka 30 Man Camp (adv)- Session 2 - July 20th-24th, 2025
@ VT Wrestling Room, Blacksburg, VA (Commuter $625/Stay $900)


HS Team Camp - July 7th-10th, 2025 @ VT Wrestling Room, Blacksburg, VA (Commuter $415/Stay $550)
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Email: [email protected]

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Ken Chertow Wrestling Camps
Teams or groups of 4 or more will receive a discounted rate of $25 off each camper.  
Teams or groups of 8 or more will receive a discounted rate of $50 off each camper.
Teams or groups of 12 or more will receive a discounted rate of 
$75 off each camper. 

SUPER GOLD MEDAL TRAINING CAMPS (SGM)
16-Day 
This intensive learning and training camp entails a unique blend of comprehensive technical instruction and structured drill sessions with lots of live wrestling. You will learn how to develop the mental toughness and confidence that you need to excel at the highest levels of competition. You will come to understand the technique, concentration, intensity, and commitment required to become a Champion.

Super Gold Medal Training Camp will be a valuable investment in your future. It is a special opportunity for the experienced wrestler who has college scholarship aspirations and wants to make a big commitment this summer.


GOLD MEDAL TRAINING CAMP (GM)
6 or 8 Day Options
This incredible camp involves a unique blend of technical instruction, intense drilling, live wrestling, and review sessions. Technique is emphasized and reinforced, not neglected as it is at many other intensive camps. You will be taught by many of our superstar clinicians and will learn far more than you would at a shorter camp.

The live wrestling sessions are very intense and competitive. During the past two seasons, Gold Medal Campers have won an impressive 74 State Championships, while over 300 campers have placed in their High School State Tournaments. This does not include all the future stars still in junior high school. Many of our campers use Gold Medal Camp to train for USA Wrestling, NHSCA and AAU Nationals, so we have special instructional and training groups for those interested in freestyle and Greco-Roman training. If you want to test yourself against the best in the nation, Gold Medal Training Camp is the place to do it.
PERSONALIZED TECHNIQUE CAMP (Tech)
4-Day
The Personalized Technique Camp is specifically designed for junior and senior high wrestlers with little to moderate experience. Our technique curriculum is carefully structured to present the most effective scoring techniques from all three positions in a systematic fashion to maximize retention. Techniques will be shown in a progressive sequence to promote learning and understanding of what works at all levels of competition. The wrestlers will have a designated coordinator from our Gold Medal Staff who will monitor each instructional session to review and expand upon the curriculum with each student. The wrestlers will be divided by age and experience as needed so that each wrestler is able to focus on the technical skills and tactics that they most need to improve upon. The base curriculum as designed by Coach Chertow will be comprised of the highest percentage techniques in wrestling, and they will be presented in a systematic fashion with emphasis on the finer teaching points. In addition to not only learning, but retaining a highly effective system of wrestling, Personalized Technique Camp Students will get to choose specific areas in which to receive advanced instruction. Although live wrestling is not a core component of the technique camp as it is with the Gold Medal Training Camp, participants will have the opportunity to participate in live wrestling during select sessions.
Dates:

FOUR DAY CAMP OPTIONS - Technique Camp 
TECHNIQUE CAMP
4-days for $500 for residents; $425 for commuters
  • July TBD, 2025 (Saturday through Tuesday) Blair Convention Center 
  • July TBD, 2025 (Saturday through Tuesday) Blair Convention Center 
The Personalized Technique Camp is specifically designed for teen wrestlers with little to moderate experience, as well as for experienced wrestlers who want to refine and expand their current repertoire.
TEEN CAMPS - Super Gold and Gold Medal Camps
SUPER GOLD MEDAL TRAINING CAMP
15-day Intensive Learning and Training Camp  for $1,950 for residents; $1,700 for commuters
  • July 13-27, 2025 (Saturday through following Sunday) Blair Convention Center 
We provide world-class technical instruction, intensive drilling, systematic review sessions, daily live wrestling, and sports science seminars. You will learn and retain critical techniques, while developing the concentration, intensity, and commitment required to become a champion. We can customize the curriculum to fit your needs. For wrestlers looking to make a serious commitment to excel, there is no better choice than our Super Gold Medal Training Camp.
GOLD MEDAL TRAINING CAMP
6-days for $750 for residents; $650 for commuters
  • July TBD, 2025 (Saturday through Thursday) Blair Convention Center 
  • July TBD, 2025 (Saturday through Thursday) Blair Convention Center 
9-days for $1,125; $1,000 for commuters
  • July TBD, 2025 (Saturday through Sunday) Blair Convention Center 
Designed for the serious teenage wrestler. The focus will be on hard drilling and live wrestling. In addition, you will receive advanced, small group technique instruction in the areas of your choice.


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Summer Training Camp @ VMI (1 day)

Summer Training Camp at Virginia Military Institute 
WHEN: Saturday, July TBD, 2025
​(Previously Saturday, June 22nd, 2024)


LOCATION: Cormack Hall, 541 N. Main St., Lexington, VA
SCHEDULE:  8:00 AM—8:30 AM REGISTRATION

                   9:00 AM—11:00AM TECHNIQUE AND SKILL

                   12:00 PM—2:00 PM TECHNIEQUE AND SKILL

                   3:00 PM—4:30 PM HARD DRILLIG & LIVE WRESTLING

                   (PLEASE PACK YOUR OWN LUNCH AND SNACKS FOR THE BREAKS)
DETAILS: COST: $100 (NO REFUNDS, OPEN TO ANY AND ALL WRESTLERS)

REGISTRATION: http://www.blueridgewrestlingcamps.com 

2025 VIRGINIA WRESTLING ELITE RESIDENTIAL CAMP
UVA - Charlottesville, VA
This is an elite camp! This camp is designed for advanced wrestlers who truly desire to work hard, stretch themselves and learn in a competitive environment. The training will be hard and we will be participating in live wrestling each day.

Dates: Friday- Sunday, June 27th-30th, 2025

​Ages Welcome: Rising 8th-12th Grades
Gender: Male
Location: 
Slaughter Gymnasium (Slaughter Recreation Center)
Check In: June 27th at 2:00pm
@ Shannon Dormitory (435 Tree House Drive)


Overnight Registration Fee
$505.00
Select


Commuter Registration Fee
$305.00

Camps & Clinics

Local  Camps & Clinics
(supplement to one of the camps above-to be updated as released)

***Marymount University w/ Coach Hill***
**Spring Prospect Camp** Saturday, March 23, 2025@ Marymount University, Arlington, VA

Commuter Camp I - June 28-July 2, 2025 @ Marymount University, Arlington, VA
Commuter Camp II - July 21-25, 2025 @ Marymount University, Arlington, VA
Commuter Camp III
 - August 11-15, 2025 @ Marymount University, Arlington, VA

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GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

2025 #BEUNCOMMON TRAINING CAMP
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This camp is focused on middle school and high school level wrestlers that want to take the next step in their development. This camp is a training camp with a blend of technique, drilling, sparring, and live wrestling. Each day, member of the camp staff will deliver a message to the camp.  These discussions will include nutrition, strength and conditioning planning, visualization and mental imaging, collegiate admission and recruiting process, question and answer with current college wrestlers, etc.

Training Camp I - June 30-July 3rd, 2025 9:00am-3:00p
Team Camp - June 30-July 3rd, 2025 9:00am-3:00p
Training Camp II - July 7-10th, 2025 9:00-3:00p 
Girl's Wrestling Camp - July 7-10th, 2025 9:00-3:00p

@ George Mason University Field House, Fairfax, VA
$349 early bird registration prior to 5/15/24, $399 after.
$37.50 discount for 8+ teammates 
*Use Discount Code "TEAM"  to receive $37.50 discount if Team brings 8 or more wrestlers.
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes(FCA) Wrestling Camp

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Mid-Atlantic FCA Wrestling Camp

Join 100+ athletes, college huddle leaders, clinicians and staff gathered at Fork Union Military Academy to learn how to RESET, RENEW, REFUEL and be READY to go, 24/7!  As well as learning high level technique from some of the best wrestlers and coaches in the country!
NEW LOCATION!!
WHEN       July 21 - 24, 2024
WHERE     Fork Union Military Academy, Fork Union, VA
WHO         Boys & Girls - ages 12 - 18
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COST         $425  
Registration opening soon



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Legend Wrestling Club
319 Mill Street NE, Vienna, VA 22810

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Legend Wrestling Club | About Legend Wrestling
Legend Wrestling Commuter Camps
​(**~$275 in Vienna, VA**)

NC State University 4-Day Camp                                 June 29-July 2nd, 2025 (9:00am-3:00pm)
George Mason University 4-Day Camp                               June 16-19th, 2025 (9:00am-3:00pm)


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***Joe Kemmerer Hammer Wrestling Clinics***
***Nova Wrestling Club***


Coach Joe Kemmerer is a former University World Team Member Greco-Roman, 2x DII National Champion & Outstanding Wrester (Kutztown),  Undefeated PA State Champion (HS: 101-7).  He focuses on the fundamental details of technique and why these details are so important from every angle on the mat. #HAMMER

NOVA HAMMER CAMP 
at 3171 Spring St. Fairfax, VA 22031
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2025 CAMP DETAILS
BE A HAMMER ON TOP CAMP:
    June 30th – July 3rd 

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SCORE ON BOTTOM CAMP:
   July 14th – July 17th


TAKEDOWN CAMP:
    July 28th – July 31st


​LEG ATTACK DEFENSE CAMP: 
    August 11th – August 14th


SIGN UP: Text/Call Joe Kemmerer at (570)831-5059

Get to the edge with 15-hours of wrestling in 3-days! These weekend, long clinics will consist of advanced technique instruction, fast paced chain drilling and live wrestling in a national-level room. $40 per session. FRI 6-9PM, SAT & SUN 9AM-12PM and 1PM-4PM (lunch at 12-1pm; food NOT provided) 

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Building Champions Wrestling Camp

Westfield High School Boosters Presents
Building Champions Wrestling Camp
Clinicians:
Westfield Alum JAY AIELLO: WORLD TEAM MEMBER, 2023 SENIOR NATIONAL 3RD PLACE FINISHER, U-23 WORLD BRONZE MEDALIST AND COLLEGE ALL-AMERICAN (fun fact: Lost to McLEAN's Forrest Stieg) 

RYAN CATKA: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, 2X PENNSYLVANIA STATE 3RD PLACE WINNER, ACC 4TH PLACE FINISHER-2024

WHEN : JUNE 16th – 19th 2025
WHO : Ages K ‐ 12 (Grouped By Age/ All Levels of Experience Welcomed)
WHERE: WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
COST: Total: $175 (Includes Camp T‐Shirt)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday JUNE 17th

DAILY SCHEDULE:
SESSION 1:  900 AM – 1130 AM
LUNCH:  1130 AM – 1230 PM
SESSION 2:  1230 PM – 300 PM

MAKE PAYMENT TO: WESTFIELD BOOSTER CLUB
ATTN: BUILDING CHAMPIONS WRESTLING CAMP 4700 Stonecroft Blvd. Chantilly, VA 20151
OR MySchoolBucks (Building Champions Wrestling Camp)

CONTACT INFORMATION: KEITH SHOLDERS 703‐772‐7562 [email protected]

***Setups & Takedowns Camp***
June 23-26, 2025

Setups & Takedowns is a series of three 3-hour sessions designed to increase the precision and accuracy of the most common offensive takedowns at the highest levels of wrestling: singles and high-crotches.  Other attacks will be included: knee pull singles, knee blocks, low singles, and head-outside low-singles, to name a few.  Each of the attacks will be broken down into components in order to focus on improving every phase of the attack to insure each wrestler, regardless of skill level and experience, will come away from the clinic with an improved shot.  After mastering the attacks, each wrestler will be provided instruction on variety of effective setups along with hand-fighting combinations so that they are able to disrupt any opponent’s stance and create an angle.  Finally, the clinic will also include finishes in the format of a series so that each wrestler has an immediate choice based on the opponent’s reaction to the attack.  In particular, each wrestler will learn and improve in each of the 6 single leg power positions to keep from ever getting extended on a shot again.

Eligible Wrestlers – 5th grade and older with +2 years wrestling experience

Dates: June 23-26, 2025

Sessions:
  1. Monday 9 AM – Noon
  2. Tuesday 9 AM – Noon
  3. Wednesday 9 AM – Noon
  4. Thursday 9 AM – Noon
​Keel Camps are run with the you’re-on-your-own format, so make sure you bring everything you’ll need to include water, food if there are breaks, and any gear you might need.  Trainers are normally not available during the clinics.  Parents are welcome to OBSERVE but should refrain from participating, coaching, or interacting with their wrestler during the clinic without prior permission.  Keel Camps are not resident camps.

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St. John's College HS
2607 Military Road NW

Washington, DC 20015


***Escape Artist Bottom Camp***
JULY 15-18, 2025

The Escape Artist Bottom Camp is designed to teach wrestlers a system and mentality that will get them out from bottom at any level. Attack from bottom by progressing through a series of moves that work no matter how your opponent tries to break you down. The series you learn is based on what works now at all levels from youth wrestling to the NCAA championship. A few years into my coaching career I reached my limit. My coaching style on bottom was a weird mix of moves from my history in the sport with a variety of teams. It wasn’t working and I was frustrated. So I threw everything I thought I knew about bottom out of the window and analyzed tons of film. The best wrestlers at every level are not doing what we learned in the 80s and 90s. After analyzing all of this film I realized if talent is equal a good move works 1 out of every 4 attempts. Those of you who preach chain wrestling already know this. So I focused on creating a system based on progressing through positions that leave us in great position to score even if our first three attempts fail. The system also works towards situations that leverage the rules against the top wrestler forcing them to cut us or get penalized. Finally, the most important factor towards getting that escape is attitude. Mental training has become a huge part of what we do on bottom. And it all comes to together very well. Instead of defending, we attack from the bottom position and we have earned more escapes than ever before. Never be ridden out again.

Eligible Wrestlers – 5th grade and older with +2 years wrestling experience

Dates: July 15 – 18, 2025

Sessions:
  1. Monday 2 – 4 PM
  2. Tuesday 2 – 4 PM
  3. Wednesday 2 – 4 PM
  4. Thursday 2 – 4 PM

Keel Camps are run with the you’re-on-your-own format, so make sure you bring everything you’ll need to include water, food if there are breaks, and any gear you might need.  Trainers are normally not available during the clinics.  Parents are welcome to OBSERVE but should refrain from participating, coaching, or interacting with their wrestler during the clinic without prior permission.  Keel Camps are not resident camps.

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St. John's College HS
2607 Military Road NW

Washington, DC 20015

***CHOOSE TOP LEG RIDING CAMP***
July 18-19th, 2025


St. John's College HS
2607 Military Road NW

Washington, DC 20015


The Choose Top Leg Camp is conducted in a clinic format. Each wrestling camp is designed to insure that one-on-one attention is given to each wrestler. A focus on one series (leg riding) split into separate short sessions increases retention tremendously. Coaches are welcome to come along and feel free to bring a camera so you can review the technique again in the winter..

At the Choose Top Leg Camp throwing legs is taught as a series of moves and positions. Most wrestlers learn leg moves at different times and pick up a few things on their own. This camp will show wrestlers how many of these moves work together and how to use one move to setup another.

The technique is presented with a position-based philosophy rather then a scoring-based philosophy. You will learn to throw legs with the mentality to constantly improve good position rather then becoming impatient and giving up position. Learning to constantly improve position rather then just stay in good position will enable you to score without putting yourself in danger.

Plenty of wrestlers think they know the basics of leg wrestling. This wrestling camp addresses the small details that often get overlooked. The Choose Top Leg Camp will fine tune your leg techniques so that you can throw legs and score points against the toughest opponents.

The focus of the Choose Top Leg Camp is on staying in good position and high percentage scoring moves. Scrambling and recovery from difficult positions and situations are also spread out throughout the clinic in order to help leg riders remain confident rather than bailing out to early.

This wrestling camp is run by an experienced coach who is currently in the room. Coach Keel understands how to show technique in a way that is fun and easily understood by wrestlers of all ages. He also puts a lot of time into research and is constantly picking up new technique from competition as well as camp participants.

Eligible Wrestlers – 5th grade and older with +2 years wrestling experience

Dates: July 18- 19th, 2025

Sessions:
  1. Thursday 5 PM – 7 PM
  2. Friday 10 AM – Noon
  3. Friday 1 PM – 3 PM

​Keel Camps are run with the you’re-on-your-own format, so make sure you bring everything you’ll need to include water, food if there are breaks, and any gear you might need.  Trainers are normally not available during the clinics.  Parents are welcome to OBSERVE but should refrain from participating, coaching, or interacting with their wrestler during the clinic without prior permission.  Keel Camps are not resident camps.

College Clinic 2024 


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