At Westtown, we firmly believe that wrestling is a team sport, and we place emphasis on positive character, unselfish teammates, and reliable leadership. Beyond any individual wrestling accomplishments, our wrestlers are challenged to be scholar-athletes, leaders, and good citizens in our school community.

How We Train
Wrestling practices typically start with about 20-30 minutes of aerobic conditioning and stretching, followed by a review of tactical issues and accomplishments from the previous meet and a preview of strategies for an upcoming event. The remainder of practice time includes skills development, live wrestling, and aerobic conditioning drills. All wrestlers are expected to actively and continuously participate in every aspect of the two-hour practice. During the regular season, there are generally one or two dual meets on weekdays and wrestling tournaments (individual or dual) every weekend. Westtown Wrestling competes in the Friends Schools League (FSL) and the Pennsylvania Independent Schools (PAISAA) state and national-level tournaments. A 10-week fall preparatory wrestling program is offered before the regular season. After the winter season, wrestlers often attend a summer wrestling camp(s) during which they can learn folkstyle techniques and other styles of wrestling, such as freestyle or Greco-Roman.

Player-Focused Philosophy
Westtown Wrestling has been fortunate to have had over four decades of consistent wrestling coaching. With a coaching staff with decades of combined experience, the wrestling program has provided wrestlers with a consistent programmatic philosophy and clear expectations regarding participation, team ethos, and shared goal-setting. As a boarding school, wrestling coaches are also available to wrestlers on campus 24/7 to provide individual support and to offer team activities both in and out of season. Many of Westtown’s most successful wrestlers began their wrestling careers in high school. We develop wrestlers into state- and national-level competitors by a wrestler’s second or third season, especially if they bring a strong work ethic, positive goal-setting, and a courageous mindset to the sport.