Four pillars. One complete athlete.
We use wrestling as the foundation — then layer on the strength, mindset, and athletic development your kid needs to dominate any sport they choose.
Wrestling Training
Elite technique for folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco. The foundation of every complete athlete.
Fitness & Strength
Age-appropriate conditioning that builds explosive power without burnout or injury.
Mental Toughness
Focus, resilience, and confidence under pressure, on the mat, on the field, and in class.
Total Athlete
Speed, balance, and body control that transfers directly to football, lacrosse, and soccer.
Baltimore's premier youth wrestling & athletic academy.
Contact CoachFind your level.
Three tiers designed around your child's age and experience. Every athlete gets coached where they are — never overwhelmed, never held back.
Novice
Beginner
Just starting out? Perfect. We focus on fun, movement skills, listening, and confidence. Zero pressure, zero experience needed.
- Motor skills & coordination
- Discipline through play
- Zero competition required
Intermediate
Development
Ready to level up. Skill-building, fitness, discipline, and optional first competitions with a coach in your corner.
- Technique mastery
- Conditioning progression
- Optional tournaments
Experienced
Elite Prep
Advanced technique, school-team prep, off-season training, strength & conditioning, and college-pathway development.
- High-school team prep
- Advanced drilling & live
- College pathway coaching
Girls
Win Here.
Girls' wrestling is the fastest-growing girls' sport in America — and it's building a generation of stronger, more confident daughters. CWA is a welcoming, dedicated program where your daughter builds the strength, poise, and self-belief that carries into every room she walks into.
- Girls-forward training culture
- Confidence through strength, not comparison
- Compete only when — and if — she's ready
No Striking
Pure grappling. No punches, no kicks. This is not fighting.
No Weight Cutting
Zero weight cutting for youth. We fuel kids for growth.
Certified Coaches
USAW-certified, background-checked, kids-first coaches.
Beginner Friendly
Most of our athletes start with zero experience.
Safety. Character. Discipline.
We tackle the concerns of modern parents head-on. This isn't just about wrestling — it's about raising a stronger young person.
Safety-First Coaching
Small, age-grouped classes. We teach falling and landing before anything else. Certified, background-checked coaches only.
Character First
Controlled, disciplined, respectful. Kids leave here more grounded — not more aggressive.
Not a Fight Club
Grappling is a technique sport — leverage, balance, control. There is no striking at CWA, ever.
Zero Weight Cutting
For youth athletes it's off the table. We build strong, healthy, well-fueled kids.
Beginner Friendly
Most kids show up on day one with zero experience. Coach Cole meets your child exactly where they are.
Backed by Parents
Parents choose CWA for the confidence and discipline results they see at home — not just the wins.
Coach
Lance Cole.
Founder & Head Coach. Two decades on the mat, a lifetime coaching kids.
"My job isn't to build wrestlers. It's to build young people first, athletes second. Wrestling is just the medium — the discipline they'll carry for the rest of their lives."
The changes show up at home first.
"My son started for wrestling. The real change was his focus in school. Grades are up. He looks people in the eye now."
"My daughter plays lacrosse. One season at CWA and the balance and core strength made her a starter. Confidence off the charts."
"Safety was my #1 worry. Coach Cole's focus on technique and respect earned my trust the first week. It's a family here."
Three steps to the mat.
Book Your Class
Fill the form in under 60 seconds. We'll confirm within 24 hours.
Train With Coach Cole
Your child steps on the mat and trains with our staff for a full session.
Pick Your Program
We'll recommend the right tier based on age, experience, and goals.
When to show up. Ready to work.
Regular weekday sessions run all season. Extra weekend intensives open up whenever demand fills them — priority goes to enrolled athletes.
- Monday5:30 – 8:30 PM
- Tuesday5:30 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday5:30 – 8:30 PM
- Thursday5:30 – 8:30 PM
- Friday5:30 – 8:30 PM
- WeekendsExtra intensives — released by demand
Ready to
get started?
Fill this out and Coach Cole's team will reach out within 24 hours to lock in your child's first class.