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WLAG Regional Camp in collaboration with the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation


  • jackie joyner kersee foundation 101 Jackie Joyner Kersee Circle East Saint Louis, IL, 62204 United States (map)

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In partnership with Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation https://jjkfoundation.org

Join us for a fun-filled weekend learning about wrestling! 

THE WRESTLE LIKE A GIRL EMPOWERMENT CAMPS AND CLINICS ARE SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO GIRLS AGES 05-18 WHO WANT TO LEARN WRESTLING AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP LIFE SKILLS INVOLVED WITH SUCCESS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE SPORT! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Each camp or clinic will have a support network of high caliber national team athletes and regional staff who will guide athletes as they develop their skills. We emphasize the EMPOWERMENT and INCLUSION of each athlete and educate them on technical skill development AND proper nutrition, hydration and the implementation of mental skills training. Our curriculum covers everything from basic wrestling fundamentals: Stance, position, takedowns, escapes and exposures to more advanced technique and strategy such as: Set-ups, finishes, and drilling. They will be able to develop championship skills like goal-setting, with an emphasis through hard work. Each camper will get the ‘Wrestle Like A Girl’ sport journal that will serve as a resource for mental skills development, training and nutrition tracker.

TYPICAL CLINIC SCHEDULE FOR ALL DAYS

  • Doors Open: 9:00AM

  • Check-In 9:00AM - 9:45AM (Open Gym)

  • Session 1: 10:00AM - 12:00

  • Lunch 12:00 - 1:00PM (Not Provided)

  • Session 2: 1:00PM - 3:00PM

  • Parent Pick: Up 3:00PM - 3:30PM

  • Doors Close: 4:00PM

The goal of WLAG is to empower young female athletes through the sport of wrestling. Athletes learn technical wrestling and develop championship skills like goal setting, anxiety management and confidence building with an emphasis through hard work.  Every camper and clinic attendee will receive a ‘Wrestle Like A Girl’ handbook, which will support the learning of nutrition, hydration and sport psychology.