Tiger Wrestling

Tiger Wrestling

Champions in Life
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The Tiger Wrestling Club (TWC), offers its members (youth ages 4-14 and not in high school), training opportunities in folkstyle wrestling.

We are members of the following governing bodies: USA Wrestling (USAW), and Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF). All Tiger Wrestling Club wrestlers are required to maintain membership with USAW,as required by the IKWF. All TWC coaches are required to be approved by the Team President and Head Coach, maintain membership with USAW and be properly certified by USAW.

Our practices are held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7:30 at Wheaton Warrenville South High School, beginning mid-November and continuing through March. Tournament-style competitions are held on Sundays (with an occasional Saturday) during the season in various locations throughout the greater Chicagoland area. Weigh-ins are generally held between 6:30 – 8:00 am, with wrestling starting by 9:00 am, and finishing between 1:00 – 5:00 pm. There will be carpool opportunities on tournament days.

Registration is done via the park district website. Cost is $125 and they must purchase a USA Wrestling Card online.

We provide each wrestler with: registration and membership in USA Wrestling/IKWF, IKWF competitor card (mandatory) team t shirt. Tournament fees are additional (generally, $20.00 per tournament).

Practices will be attended by only coaches and wrestlers following the first week of the season (“open-house” week). We have found this to be the best way to provide a safe and productive environment for our wrestlers and coaches.

All wrestlers are required to practice wearing: a singlet or compression shirt and shorts, wrestling shoes, and headgear. Each wrestler is advised to bring a water bottle to practice.
Wheaton, Warrenville, Winfield, West Chicago and Naperville

Wrestling for kids from dupage county. We practice primarily at Wheaton Warrenville South High School in Wheaton, Illinois

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Core Values

Life Lessons

The goal of the Tiger Wrestling Club is to make the wrestlers into Champions both on and off the mat. Life lessons dealing with motivation, work ethic, and teamwork will be put to the test everyday. Additionally, the wrestlers will learn discipline, competitiveness, and goal setting in a fun, family-oriented atmosphere.

Strength

Wrestling will focus on 7 core components. Each practice will focus on developing all aspects and achieving optimal performance in each one. First, techniques from the neutral position will be taught with an emphasis on aggressiveness and explosiveness. Secondly, techniques on the mat will focus on getting out from the bottom position, while turning your opponent from the top position. The third component is physical strength. Strength will be developed as you must continually move and manipulate your opponent. Conditioning is the fourth aspect and will focus on developing each wrestler’s stamina and cardiovascular endurance. Flexibility is another area that will greatly improve as all body parts will achieve a greater range of motion. Additionally, healthy nutritional habits that provide energy and repair the body will be examined. Finally, the attitude of the wrestlers will improve as their character and work ethic will be tested on a daily basis.

Success

Tiger Wrestling Club plans to create wrestlers of high moral character, while inspiring truth, honesty and good work ethic. We believe these qualities will direct our boys into adulthood with the values, necessary to succeed and be respected citizens of their communities.

Fun Challenge

Come join us for a season of fun, challenge, and growth in youth wrestling. Wrestling is a sport that allows kids to compete with other kids in age and weight parity unlike other sports. It also provides one of the most balanced workouts and training regimens, which can translate into improved coordination in other sports. It is an ideal off-season, companion sport to football for teaching agility and footwork while also honing vision, balance, and total body coordination. It builds self-confidence, creates a sense of self reliance, and fosters good sportsmanship.
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Coaching Staff

The Coaching Staff consists of volunteer parents who donate their personal time to the fulfillment of our club’s mission. Those who wish to join the coaching staff are required to be approved by the Club Director and Head Coach, and be “Copper Certified” through the American Sports Education Program (ASEP), http://www.asep.com and pass a background check conducted through the IKWF.

Coaches are expected to regularly assist in practice sessions, offer mat side coaching at competitive events, volunteer for club events/activities and be a positive influence on all of our wrestlers.

Head Coach: Pat Murphy

Club Director: Matthew Janosek

Tiger Wrestling

Champions in Life

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Wheaton, Warrenville, Winfield, West Chicago and Naperville

Wrestling for kids from dupage county. We practice primarily at Wheaton Warrenville South High School in Wheaton, Illinois

Core Values

Life Lessons

Strength

Success

Fun Challenge

Tiger Wrestling Videos

Coaching Staff