What is HAWC “GOLD”?
HAWC “GOLD” is High Altitude Wrestling Club’s advanced training program. Our regular club practice (HAWC) is the pipeline into this group. Anyone who is interested in being considered for “GOLD” must first enroll in HAWC’s regular weekly training program.
“GOLD” is for wrestlers who can do the HAWC system and want to train at a high level. Only the most talented, athletic, technical, driven, and coachable athletes will have an opportunity to join this group. Work ethic and competitiveness are key. Typically kids will need to be state place winners, state champs, or show a consistency in competition to get in. Mental and physical toughness is obviously a big part of our sport. So aside from technique, ones mental and physical abilities will be considered. Lastly, only kids who are technically skilled in the (HAWC) system will be moved into this group. I f your son is not yet ready for “GOLD” or I don’t feel like he’s ready, our regular High Altitude Wrestling Club will meet his training needs until it is time to reassess his ability (please see MEDAL COUNT page).
High Altitude Wrestling Club (HAWC) had our best high school results ever last season: 24 Iowa High School state qualifiers, 15 state medalists, 8 semi finalists, 5 state finalist, and 2 state champions and our youth produced 81 state medalists, 29 state finalists, and 16 state champions between Iowa Super Pee Wee, AAU, USA and Grade School State. That proves our weekly training program is producing quality athletes who get results. Although there are no guarantees in life, we still believe our 6 year track record is proven to help produce huge results for your son(s).
Difference in HAWC & HAWC “GOLD” :
HAWC is very effective and I think the club’s results over the past 6 years reflect that (you can see our results on our MEDAL COUNT page). The main difference in HAWC and HAWC “GOLD” is “GOLD” has a set group of wrestlers and in HAWC athletes can join at any time! In “GOLD” once we hit our max number, we SHUT THE DOORS and no one else is allowed in. This is a huge benefit to your son(s) and it is exclusive to those kids who know the routines. I can run practice as I would in a college wrestling room. I will now be able to COACH wrestling and not just show moves or catch new athletes up. This CONSTANT drilling and review of the HAWC system will put your son(s) on a pathway to tremendous wrestling. With the same group of wrestlers week after week, not only can I run essential drill/reviews and show advanced techniques, but I can get vital one on one time with each athlete and help them tweak their wrestling. One on one allows me to study their top opponents and help them to take a big step toward a college wrestling career and possible scholarship. As you can see HAWC “GOLD” can be an investment in your son’s future and a pathway to potentially help pay for his college years!
Practice Times & Locations :
Youth “GOLD” meets every Thursday (Oct – April) at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa from 6:30-8:30pm while our Middle School/High School HAWC “GOLD” meets on Sundays (Sept – Feb) at Martensdale St Marys High School in Martensdale, Iowa from 6:30-8:30pm.
Please note: “GOLD” practices should only be missed in cases of unavoidable circumstances.
Click here for the full schedule of HAWC & HAWC Gold Practices and Training Sites
Tuition for HAWC “GOLD”:
Youth “GOLD” : $110 per month for two days ($140 for two siblings and $180 for three). Thursday is our mandatory “GOLD” practice and the second day is your choice of night and locations (you can switch anytime, it is a floating night!). Middle School/High School “GOLD” : $70 a month for one day ($110 for two siblings and $140 for three) and $100 for two days. Sunday at Martensdale is our mandatory “GOLD” practice and the second night (if you choose to do it) is your choice of night and location (you can switch anytime, it is a floating night). **Most high schools wrestlers’ train 2 x a week with HAWC through the end of November then just go to the Sunday “GOLD” practice for remainder of the season.