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Our Coaches.

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

Jason Nolf holding a championship belt Real American Freestyle
Head Coach & 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. Jason sets the curriculum, the testing standards and the placement for every location.

“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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The Staff

Who You Will See On The Mat.

We Are Hiring
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.

Fort Worth staff will be announced ahead of the October 1 opening.

Now Hiring

Head Coach, Fort Worth.

We are building the Fort Worth staff ahead of the October 1 opening and looking for a head coach to run the room day to day.

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