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PROGRAMS

ELITE YOUTH & HIGH
SCHOOL TRAINING
PROGRAM

Our Elite Training Program is designed for serious youth and high school wrestlers focused on competing at the highest levels. Athletes follow a structured curriculum including:

  • Live wrestling
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Technical drilling
  • One-on-one coaching
  • Mental toughness and mindset training

Practice Schedule

SUNDAY 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MON / WED / THURS 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Private Training Opportunities

Take your training to the next level with personalized, small group lessons with the HWA staff. Private lessons are available to wrestlers signed up for the Elite Youth & High School Training Program at an additional cost.

HWA Elite Training
HWA Mighty Hawks Training

MIGHTY HAWKS

Intermediate Program

A fundamental program! This program is designed for young wrestlers who want to level up from the Mini Hawks and who also have at least a year of experience. Practices focus on the basics of wrestling in a fun, hands-on, and supportive environment. Each Mighty Hawk wrestler will be challenged and pushed to help them grow in their wrestling skill. Athletes will build coordination, confidence, and strength through:

  • Basic/intermediate wrestling drills
  • Tumbling and movement skills
  • Fitness games
  • Positive, strong, encouraging coaching

Practice Schedule

MON / WED 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM OPTIONAL Sunday practice with Elite group (coach approval needed)

MINI HAWKS

Beginner Program

A Fun and Fundamental Start to Wrestling! This program is designed for young wrestlers ages 4–7 with little to no experience. Practices focus on the basics of wrestling in a fun, hands-on, and supportive environment. Athletes will build coordination, confidence, and strength through:

  • Basic wrestling drills
  • Tumbling and movement skills
  • Fitness games
  • Positive, encouraging coaching

We believe in starting every athlete's journey with solid fundamentals and strong values—the HWA way.

Practice Schedule

THURSDAY 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
HWA Mini Hawks Training

Practice Location

All practices will be located in the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex in Carver Hawkeye Arena unless changed due to scheduling conflicts.

Sibling Discounts

Sibling discounts offered

Scholarships

Scholarships offered (email to inquire)

Ready to Join the HWA?

Interested in joining the Hawkeye Wrestling Academy? Fill out our Academy Interest Form and we'll reach out to find the right program for your wrestler.

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EVERY CHAMPION
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