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Building Wrestling At All Levels

NWTC Wrestling Academy

Unite & Ignite — uniting wrestlers in Nebraska and igniting their passion for wrestling, with classes for kids ages 3 through high school.

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Advancing the Future of Wrestling

NWTC Wrestling Academy

We offer wrestling classes for kids ages 3 through high school — from our Mini Champs (ages 3–4) to our High School program. Open to any and all wrestlers, and all practices are co-ed (except our Middle School Girls Only Room). All practices are held in the Nebraska Wrestling Room, located in the Hendricks Training Complex (Bob Devaney Sports Center).

Our Programs

Explore what we can do to help you grow as an athlete. Free trial available for any class!

  • Mini Champs

    A fun, co-ed class for ages 3–4, designed to help your child grow, and most likely their first organized activity! We focus on listening skills in a group setting, following directions, building an athletic foundation, gymnastics tumbling, and fundamental wrestling skills hidden in games. Just 3 kids per coach! Mondays OR Wednesdays, 5:15–6:00pm.

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  • Novice

    For Grades K–2nd, Novice builds fundamental athleticism with an introduction to tumbling skills and partners with 0–2 years of experience. Wrestlers rotate between multiple partners, and 50%+ of practice is situational wrestling focused on trial and error, building a mindset of Go-Brain, respect, effort, self-talk, and focus. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:10–6:40pm.

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  • Competitive

    For Grades 2nd–8th, Competitive develops fundamental and advanced skills alongside foundational athleticism and gymnastics tumbling. Wrestlers train with high-level coaches (including Husker wrestler Scott Robinson) and competitive partners through repetition of core skills, drilling, and sparring. End goal: NEUSA State Placer. Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:15–8:00pm.

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  • Champs

    For Grades 4th–8th, Champs delivers high-level wrestling skill and athleticism development with high-level coaches (including Husker coach Robert Kokesh and world-level wrestler Caleb Smith) and partners. Practices include chain wrestling, sparring, drilling, and more, with a mindset built on positive self-criticism, visualization, and a champion’s mindset. End goal: High School State Placer freshman year. Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00–8:00pm.

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  • Girls Only (Middle School)

    For Grades 6th–8th. Does your middle school daughter want to wrestle, but not in a room full of boys? Well now your middle school daughter has a room of her own! Fall (now through Nov 30): Thursdays, 5:00–6:30pm. Winter (Dec 1 – Feb 28): Tuesdays, 5:15–6:45pm.

    Learn more about Girls Only (Middle School)
  • High School

    Two schedule options. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–8:30pm, plus Saturdays, 11:00am–1:00pm. Fall session: now through Nov 13. Not offered in the Winter session. It resumes with the spring session.

    Learn more about High School

Real Community Stories

Success On and Off the Mat

Discover why our customers trust us to build both exceptional athletes and individuals of great character. These stories reflect the dedication and life-changing growth that happen within our training center every day.

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A free trial is available for any class, from Mini Champs to High School. Send us a message and we'll help you find the right room for your wrestler.

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