REGIONAL OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER AND SCHOLASTIC CLUB
Olympic ambition meets Charlottesville roots.
The Cavalier Wrestling Club unites UVA’s Regional Olympic Training Center with a thriving K‑12 program. Resident athletes live, train, and mentor on Grounds while youth teammates sharpen their craft beside national contenders.
Our mission: recruit and resource Olympic-caliber athletes, elevate UVA Wrestling, and give Central Virginia families a world-class room to grow through discipline, courage, and humility.
SCHOLASTIC WRESTLERS
100+
Youth wrestlers ages 5-18 developing fundamentals and grit
COACHING NETWORK
UVA + RTC
Head coaches, alumni, and RTC residents on every mat.
REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER
Olympic pathways anchored in Charlottesville.
The Cavalier Wrestling Club unites UVA’s Regional Olympic Training Center with a thriving K‑12 program. Resident athletes live, train, and mentor on Grounds while youth teammates sharpen their craft beside national contenders.
CWC is an officially designated USA Wrestling Regional Training Center.
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RTC practices for athletes who meet USA Wrestling guidelines.
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Resident athletes may receive financial support, housing help, and competition planning.
K - 12 CLUB
Teaching life lessons through sport.
We offer programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced wrestlers.
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New wrestlers can start in the fall or winter sessions.
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Our spring session is for middle school/high school wrestlers only, with a focus on freestyle and greco
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We teach life lessons—teamwork, humility, discipline—alongside takedowns.
WHY IT MATTERS
One club, two tracks, a shared standard.
The Cavalier Wrestling Club unites UVA’s Regional Olympic Training Center with a thriving K‑12 program. Resident athletes live, train, and mentor on Grounds while youth teammates sharpen their craft beside national contenders.
Parents, coaches, alumni, and resident athletes form a single ecosystem. We collaborate on fundraising, events, and outreach with the shared goal of elevating wrestling in Charlottesville.
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Athletes-in-need scholarships remove financial barriers.
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RTC wrestlers get the support they need to pursue their goals.
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Community and friendships are built around the sport of wrestling.
QUICK FACTS
Where We Train & How We Operate
LOCATION
UVA TRAINING GROUNDS
Practices take place at UVA training grounds at 300 Massie Rd in Charlottesville.
DESIGNATION
USA Wrestling RTC
CWC is sanctioned as a Regional Olympic Training Center, allowing approved collegiate, senior, and high-school athletes to train with UVA’s staff.
ORGANIZATION
501(c)(3) Non‑Profit
A board of parents, coaches, and supporters stewards fundraising, scholarships, and long-term club health.
SESSION OFFERINGS
Year-Round Training Windows
Fall, winter, and spring blocks keep K-12 athletes progressing alongside RTC residents and UVA partners.
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER
Fall Session
Pre-season rhythm focused on fundamentals, situational drilling, and conditioning before scholastic schedules kick off.
DECEMBER - FEBUARY
Winter Session
In-season sharpening with live goes, tournament prep, and RTC mentor pods.
MARCH - MAY
Spring Session
Post-season development plus freestyle / Greco exposure alongside resident athletes.
CULTURE & CONDUCT
How We Support Every Athlete & Family
Athlete Conduct
Respectful, focused behavior keeps the room safe and productive.
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Listen to coaches and attempt every drill with intent.
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Treat partners with care; help them learn, don't distract them.
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Use equipment properly and leave the space cleaner than you found it.
Parent Partnership
We love engaged families and set clear expectations for mat-side help.
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Coordinate with staff before stepping on the mat to assist.
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Hold a current USA Wrestling coach's card and compete required background checks.
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During practice, keep conversations low so athletes stay locked in.
Athletes in Need
Finances should never block a child from wrestling.
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Contact CWC staff if tuition or travel is a hurdle.
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We leverage donations and scholarships to keep opportunities open.
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Confidential support ensures every family feels welcome.
Spectator Etiquette
Practice rooms get loud fast; help us maintain focus.
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Refrain from shouting instructions from the sideline.
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Quiet siblings and limit distractions near the mat.
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Cheer effort, not just wins.