Wrestling

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Want to challenge yourself, work on a team, and stay active during winter? We are excited to offer our new youth wrestling program for boys in grades 2-8!

At least two former LLHS wrestlers will be helping run the program & the practices. Check out some of last year's high school wrestling highlights.

When:
Mondays & Thursdays, December 11-February 15, 5:30-6:30 (Christmas week off)
Grades: 2-8
Cost: $50 for ~18 sessions
Location: Lakeside wrestling room

REGISTRATION OPEN!

We'll focus on the basics of wrestling:

what a wrestling match is
stance and movement
double leg takedowns
stand up escapes from the bottom
basic breakdowns from the top
basic turns (half nelson, crossface cradles, a few more)
a whole bunch of games that teach guys how to wrestle while they're having a ton of fun

Your son will learn how to control his body and how to control the body of his opponent. He'll learn toughness and competitiveness, but also how to be humble and gracious in difficult situations. He'll learn how to both win and lose with manly character.

We expect that most kids in this program are brand new to wrestling. That's great, we'll be working on very fundamental moves. If there are a few guys with a little bit of experience, that's great, we may show them a little more advanced moves. But even the very best wrestlers focus on the fundamentals every practice.

We also expect to offer a "youth wrestling night" before the high school dual on Tue, January 30, 2024, featuring matches between youth wrestlers, to give them a taste of some competition. We plan to secure 2-3 Saturday youth wrestling tournaments to have the guys compete in if possible.

Why Wrestle?

Lakeside Lutheran Wrestling develops student athletes who represent their Savior, school, team, and themselves through the pursuit of high standards and the refinement of good character. We wrestle for God’s glory.

Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Psalm 144:1

Wrestling offers physical and mental training to prepare you for your walk of faith in this life. The coaches here at Lakeside feel honored to be able to show technique to help on the wrestling mat and to offer a sport for all sizes where individuals compete but also encourage one another as a team. Wrestling does not have cuts, and our goal is fill every weight of the varsity team. There are also multiple JV tournaments that allow wrestlers to compete. So, whether experienced or not, wrestling can be learned and practiced by any young man at LLHS.