Youth Wrestling Camp Empowers Young Athletes with Skills and Inspiration

The highly anticipated youth wrestling camp, organized by Cowley Wrestling concluded this past Saturday afternoon, June 24th with tremendous success. Over the course of the day, the camp provided an exceptional opportunity for aspiring young wrestlers to enhance their skills, develop their technique, and gain valuable insights from accomplished coaches and athletes. The camp, held at W.S. Scott Auditorium, witnessed the participation of more than 30 plus enthusiastic wrestlers which included returners and some incoming college athletes. Youth participants traveled from Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

The primary objective of the youth wrestling camp was to foster a passion for wrestling and empower young athletes to reach their full potential. Throughout the camp, participants engaged in intensive training sessions, focusing on fundamental techniques, strategies, and physical conditioning. Coaches from Cowley College, who possess years of experience and expertise, were on hand to provide personalized instruction, guidance, and support to each wrestler.

One of the highlights of the camp was the presence of renowned and accomplished wrestlers from Oklahoma State University, Kaden Gfeller, Konner Doucet, and Dustin Plott. These three esteemed individuals shared their knowledge, stories, and experiences, inspiring the young wrestlers to dream big and work diligently toward achieving their goals. The guest wrestlers conducted motivational sessions, interactive workshops, and friendly demonstrations, leaving an indelible impact on the impressionable minds of the participants.

In addition to the comprehensive training program, the camp also emphasized the importance of sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork. Participants actively engaged in team-building exercises and friendly competitions, promoting camaraderie and fostering a sense of unity within the wrestling community.

The overwhelming success of the youth wrestling camp has reaffirmed the commitment of Cowley Wrestling to the development of young athletes and the promotion of wrestling as a sport. The camp has not only sharpened the skills of participants but has also instilled in them a deeper understanding of the values of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

"We are thrilled to witness the incredible growth and progress of the young wrestlers during this camp. It has been immensely gratifying to see their enthusiasm, determination, and the bonds they have formed with fellow athletes while getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with three of the most successful collegiate athletes in the sport," said Justice Circle, Cowley's Head Wrestling Coach.

The success of the youth wrestling camp would not have been possible without the generous support of our dedicated coaches, and the unwavering commitment of the community participants. Cowley Athletics extends heartfelt gratitude to all those involved in making this camp a resounding success.

For more information about Cowley Wrestling and its upcoming events, please visit the Wrestling Sport Page or contact Head Coach, Justice Circle at justice.circle@cowley.edu or 580.670.4494.