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About The Academy.

At Nolf Wrestling Academy, our mission is to help athletes build elite technique, unwavering confidence, and the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level.

Jason Nolf holding a championship belt Real American Freestyle
The Founder

Jason Nolf.

He did not step away from wrestling to open an academy. He is on the mat with these kids between matches of his own.

“As a 3-time NCAA Champion, I’ve been through the ups and downs of this sport. I know what it takes to win—but more importantly, I know what it takes to grow as a person and a competitor.” Jason Nolf, Founder & Head Coach
Penn State3× NCAA Champion
NCAA Tournament4× Finalist, 4× All-American
Nittany Lion WCSenior-level freestyle
Real American FreestyleChampionship belt holder
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What To Expect

How We Run A Room.

Every session is built off a system Jason wrote, so an athlete in Round Rock and an athlete in Fort Worth learn the same thing in the same order.

01

World-Class Technique

Proven technique from the highest levels of college and international wrestling, broken down so athletes can actually understand and apply it.

02

Structured Training

Every practice has a plan. Jason has learned from the best coaches in the world and applies that to what and how we teach. One percent better every day.

03

Real Mentorship

Our coaches have walked the path these athletes are on. We are here to guide and challenge them, not just show moves.

04

A Team That Trains Like Family

More than a room full of wrestlers. A tight-knit group that competes hard, lifts each other up and holds each other accountable.

05

Placed By Standard

Athletes test into levels rather than sitting in a room they have outgrown. Re-test any time to move up.

06

Film Included

Every membership at every level includes the full Athletes Ocean video library, so the technique from practice is on their phone that night.

Staff

Who You Will See On The Mat.

All Coaches
Jason Nolf

Jason Nolf

Head Coach & Founder

Three-time NCAA Champion and four-time All-American at Penn State. Sets the curriculum, the testing standards and the placement for every location.

John Broughton

John Broughton

Head Assistant Coach

Wrestled at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Coaching plus the film and content side of the academy.

Eric Lundgren

Eric Lundgren

Assistant Coach

Wrestled at Mercyhurst University. On the mat with the Austin rooms week to week.

Full profiles are on the Our Coaches page. Fort Worth staff will be announced ahead of the October 1 opening.

Jason Nolf coaching a clinic
Get Started

Come See A Practice.

Registration is open for the season at both Austin rooms, and Fort Worth pre-registration is open now.

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