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Growing and Strengthening Wrestling

Growing and Strengthening Wrestling at All Levels The NWCA is committed to growing and strengthing wrestling at all levels. While wrestling is facing considerable threats, the NWCA has outlined an aggressive strategy to overcome these threats and secure our future.

This website is a source of information on wrestling facts, new program templates, participation numbers and any information you need to grow wrestling.

High School Participation
vs. 4 yr. College Programs
High School Participation
vs. 2 yr. College Programs
States without NCAA Division I Wrestling
States without NCAA Division II Wrestling
States without NCAA Division III Wrestling
States without NAIA Wrestling
States without Junior College Wrestling

Top Stories

  • Eight Assistant Coaches Nominated for ELSM/NWCA “Social Media of the Year” Award
  • WIBN to Hold 1st Annual Golf Outing to Strengthen Wrestling Network
  • NWCA/FCA Leadership Academy Workshop Cohort and Presentation Line-Up Set
  • NWCA Announces All-Academic Teams and Individuals for 2012-13 Season
  • Statement regarding United 4 Wrestling event in Los Angeles

Blog Posts

  • Envisioning Elite Status: The Foundation for Legendary Branding
  • Why Losing Does Not Have to Hurt Our Confidence
  • Youth Sport Myths Abound
  • USA Wrestling Presentation at NWCA Convention
  • Benefits of the Mat Mayhem

Important Wrestling Facts

  • 6th most popular boys sport in America with 272,890 high school wrestlers
  • Over 6000 high school female wrestlers
  • 44:1 High School Wrestler to College Wrestler Ratio
  • 72 New College Programs since 1999
  • See full list of facts
  • 2010 NCAA Div I Championships stats & facts

CALLS TO ACTION

See a full list of call to actions

WRESTLING DOWNLOADS

Downloads that can be used to start new programs or help save threatened programs.

WRESTLING STATISTICS

View wrestling participation numbers

PROGRAMS

See a list of new and active wrestling programs. View list of dropped programs.

Highlights