Transform coaching from an occupation to a profession through the implementation of non-technical/tactical coaching development programs (e.g. courses designed to develop administrative and small business CEO skills) to volunteer youth coaches, scholastic and collegiate wrestling coaches.
To promote diversity, the NWCA is fostering the growth of women’s wrestling and more minority coaches.
Be the leader in promoting fitness/nutrition in schools across America. Position wrestlers to be role models for combating the number one threat to our nation’s kids, childhood obesity.
Position wrestling to be an integral part of physical education curriculums.
Strengthen wrestling’s alignment with educational mission, vision, and values through leadership training for both student-athletes and coaches.
Build strong strategic alliances with prominent entities/agencies in the education, athletic, and fitness/nutrition communities.
Position scholastic and collegiate folk-style wrestling to be a mainstream spectator sport covered extensively by the media and supported by corporate America.
Maintain a high level commitment to saving threatened wrestling programs and establishing new ones.
Promote excellence through highly visible recognition programs.
Provide nationally recognized events for high school and college wrestlers.