Coach's Corner

Our mission is to promote the sport of folkstyle wrestling with a direct focus on participation; improving general physical condition, strength, and coordination; practicing proper sportsmanship; learning basic wrestling skills; and gaining confidence and friendships.

Drew Rentschler

Nick Cook


***All coaches are required to pass a background screening(good for 2 years) and be Copper Certified***

Directions for becoming Copper Certified
---Go to www.themat.com (it can be linked from our links page)
---Click on the "Coaches Corner" tab at the top
---Click on the "Copper Online Certification" tab on the left
---Go to bottom of page, Click on Blue Button "Online Course With Print Materials"
---Click on "Add to Cart", Then it will make you log-in or register as new user.
---After the course is purchased, You will receive a book, video, & a password in the mail (one-time cost is $40 plus S&H).
---Once you receive your password, you can go back into the same site and take the Copper Certificatin test.
---Once you pass the test, you will receive a Copper Certified certifate via e-mail.

Directions for Background Screening & purchasing Coaches Card
---Must be Copper Certified first.
---Returning coaches will need to get your USA Wrestling ID & Password from me.
---Go to www.themat.com (it can be linked from our links page).
---Click on the "Membership" tab at the top.
---Click on the "Login to My Account" tab on the left side. (New members click on "Join USA Wrestling")
---Sign in using your ID & Password issued by Missouri USA Wrestling. (New members will create a new ID & password)
---Go to add coach. In this process, there should be an option to do your background check. ($17-Background Check, $44-Coaches Card)
---Once all of this is completed, you will be able to print your Coaches card. It must be worn at all USA Tournaments.