Schmidt trained wrestling academy

A fun, positive environment that builds successful life and wrestling skills.

Little Grapplers

Practice T/F 5:30-6:15pm

STC Wrestling Room

Intended for youth wrestlers ages 4-7 or wrestlers who are new to the sport

$120 per month

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You will be redirected to WrestlingIQ to register.

Advanced Grapplers

Practice M/TH 5:30-7:00pm & T/F 6:30-7:30pm

STC Wrestling Room

Intended for youth wrestlers, ages 8+ or with 3+ years experience

$145 per wrestler

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You will be redirected to WrestlingIQ to register.

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What to expect:

You can expect quite a few different things when you wrestle at STWA. We believe that a great wrestler should practice and compete year round.

  • Self-confidence
  • Self-defense
  • Respect
  • Discipline
  • Team-work
  • In-season tournaments
  • Out-of-season tournaments
  • Freestyle, Greco and folkstyle
  • A fun & hardworking environment

What are our Wrestling Families Saying?

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Charlotte

Parent

My daughter grew tremendously as a wrestler in her time spent in Mike's classes. His coaching helped her earn a state title. He pushes his students to be the best while offering encouragement, support and genuine care.

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Azlynn

Student - Age 9

I love that coach Mike's practices are hard and fun, and help me get stronger. He is a super nice guy. When i do coach Mike's practices, i know i am getting better every time. I am happy to be in his club.

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Jeff 

Parent

Moving from MN where wrestling is taken very seriously, we were ecstatic for our kids to have coach mike and his staff. He reasonably pushed the kids at practice to excel and held high expectations at tournaments; all while keeping the entire sport fun and engaging. Having the understanding of different builds and techniques that goes with each athlete is hard to find. We learned quickly this was something we didn't have to worry about as coach mike was able to adjust his coaching style and techniques right away. which was a big concern being two of our kids are HW's. Coach mike made a big impact with our kids and will continue to coach and mentor them as they continue to grow! 

Staff

Meet the Coaches

  • MIKE SCHMIDT

    Head Coach

    Mike is the owner and opperator at STWA. He is a 3x State qualifier, All State (5th), 4 year starter at Olivet University, MIAA Conference champ and regional placer.

    He is also a current MMA Professional and has over 9 years coaching youth athletes.

    Mike is the owner and main opperator here at STWA. He is a 3x HS Confrence champ, 3x State qualifier, All-State (5th), 4 year starter at Olivet University, and a Regional placer.

    He was a Florida womens wrestling coach for 2 years, and a youth wrestling coach for over 7 years.

  • ALEC WARD

    Assistant Coach

    Alec is a 3x State qualifier, All State (5th & 7th), State Finalist, NAIA All American at Davenport University.

    He has been coaching youth wrestling for 3 years.

    Alec is a 3x HS Confrence champ, 2x State qualifier, All-State (5th and 7th), MI State Finalist, NAIA All American for Davenport University. He has been a youth wrestling coach for the past 4 years.

  • SCOTT RILEY

    Assistant Coach

    Scott previously wrestled for 4 years. He loves that wrestling gives kids individual dedication, team commitment and the ability to work hard. He has been a youth wrestling coach for 2 years.

  • JESSE SCHEIDEL

    Assistant Coach

    Jesse is a 3x State qualifier and a Military Vet who is excited to give back to the community by coaching youth wrestling.

  • NATE FOWLER

    Assistant Coach

    Nate has been coaching for 2 years and loves that wrestling teaches kids discipline, maturity and the ability to be humble.