Overview: While we have never, in the history of wrestling, had more students competing at the youth levels, we’ve also never had more forfeits at the high school level. Approximately 25% of all individual dual meet matches at the high school level are forfeits. An argument could be made to solve the challenge by eliminating weight classes at the high school level. But remember, for every weight class we eliminate, we eliminate about 10,000 opportunities for young aspiring student-wrestlers (10,000 varsity and 10,000 future varsity). The NWCA is committed to increasing the number of student-wrestlers at all levels. We command the absolute belief that the students are where they’ve always been…walking the hallways of their schools. What needs to change is how the coach recruits and retains them. This 45 minute online course is designed to help the youth, junior high, and high school wrestling coach understand the following principles:
Please know that many state high school activity associations and/or governing bodies may allow you to count this course toward meeting certification and/or ongoing professional development requirements. A test is included as part of the course and a computer generated certificate is generated upon completion. Be sure to check with your respective governing body to make sure you can use the course to satisfy any such mandatory obligations.
Cost: $30 per coach and you have access to the course 24/7 from the convenience of your computer at home. You can start and stop at your convenience.
How to Register: click here