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Background Check

WRESTLING LEADERS must pass a $30 background check in order to receive a coach's card. ALLOW 5-7 BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS

 

if you have any question relative to your background, please contact NCSISAFE.


NCSI: https://www.ncsisafe.com/Contact-Us/Default.aspx

NCSI PH#1-866-833-7100 or email [email protected]

SAFESPORT: SafeSport Courses


Copper and Bronze clinics

https://www.usawmembership.com/ncep_courses

cost for certification will depend on courses select. 

*Please note that a USAW Coaches Membership from www.usawmembership.com is required to attend all Copper and Bronze Clinics! 

NO ONSITE COACHES CLINICS WILL BE OFFERED!


National Coaches Education Clinic's and Cards

USA Wrestling’s National Coaches Education Program is a multi-tiered educational program for excellence in coaching the sport of wrestling. It is designed to be an integral component of USA Wrestling’s mission to possess the most powerful and comprehensive wrestling program in the world. USAW offers four levels of certification.

Copper Level Certification-The NCEP Copper level is designed for the beginning coach or wrestler’s parent. The intent is to help USAW volunteers to provide a fun and safe atmosphere for young wrestlers. It consists of a 2 to 4 hour clinic. A Copper certified NCEP Coaches card is issued upon successful completion. Note: All coaches must be minimum Copper certified in order to be at matside and coach at all ISWA State Final events.

In addition, all coaches must hold a minimum Copper certification and a current USA Wrestling Coach’s membership card in order to be at matside to coach at all USA Wrestling Kid’s (6U-12U) regional or national event 

Bronze Level Certification-The Bronze level clinic is a comprehensive education program for wrestling coaches who are committed to expanding their knowledge in the art and science of the coaching of wrestling. It is the first of a three part advanced coaching education program with the ensuing two parts being Silver and Gold level certification. It consists of a 4-6 hour clinic and includes USA Wrestling’s Coaches Guide to Excellence, a Certificate of Bronze certification, a Bronze level certified NCEP Coaches card, and a Bronze level Coaches shirt is issued upon successful completion. Note: All coaches must be minimum Bronze certified and hold a current USA Wrestling Coach’s membership card in order to be at matside and coach during any USA Wrestling Cadet and Junior regional or national event.






 

Coach Resources Links

COACHING MAT SIDE AT STATE FINALS

A Coaches wrist band is required to be at matside to coach your wrestler. Coaches wrist bands will only be issued to those individuals who hold a current  USA Wrestling Coaches Card AND are a minimum USAW/NCEP Copper Certified coach.  If you wish to save time in line upload a photo on your Wrestling Leader Profile.

Congratulations to our Indiana coaches who have met the highest levels of NCEP USAW Coaches Certification: 

GOLD COACHES

  • Danny Struck
  • Darren Petty

SILVER COACHES

  • Cale Hoover
  • Jim Tonte
  • Rex Peckinpaugh
  • James Phillips
  • JD Minch
  • Charles Hurley
  • Tyson Skinner
  • Jonah Odum
  • Jim Rhoads
  • Thomas Pompei
  • Paul Radamacher
  • Tanner Boman
  • Thomas Hall
  • Ryan Parrish

Indiana State Wrestling Association

Proudly Supporting Indiana Wrestling Since 1978

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide all youth of Indiana an opportunity for personal, physical, and social growth through their participation in the sport of wrestling. 

VISION STATEMENT: To be a highly regarded sport organization using the Olympic ideals to assist all in achieving their maximum human potential. 

WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU AS PART OF OUR SPORT. 

Contact Us

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Beech Grove, Indiana 46203

Phone:317-780-1885
Email: [email protected]

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