Shenandoah Valley
Wrestling Club

In Hard Work We Trust! #svwcstrong

CURRENT SEASON OFFERINGS:
-Fall Training
-Winter Youth

MORE INFORMATION

Membership

MEMBERSHIP

WRESTLING 101

Fall Training

Fall Training will be from September 3, 2024 - November 27, 2024.

Practice will take place at our SVWC Training Center:

221 Old River Road, Bridgewater, VA 22812

Grades K-12

$350 for full season

Practice 4x a week

Monday-Thursday: 6pm-8pm

$250 for 2nd+ sibling

*Sibling discount applies to the 2nd+ child registered for a family, and is applied to the lesser or equal amount(s) of $ for season registrations.

Winter Youth Season

Winter Youth Season will be from December 3, 2024 - February 27, 2025.

Practice will take place at our SVWC Training Center:

221 Old River Road, Bridgewater, VA 22812

Grades K-8

$225 for full season

Practice 3x a week

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 6pm-7:15pm

$125 for 2nd+ sibling

*Sibling discount applies to the 2nd+ child registered for a family, and is applied to the lesser or equal amount(s) of $ for season registrations.

Calendar

SVWC CALENDAR & TOURNAMENTS

Upcoming Tournaments

Click here for a list of upcoming tournaments

COACHES

SVWC COACHES

HEAD COACH: JESSE WEST

Coach West has 38 years of wrestling experience as an athlete and coach. He was a 4x state finalist, 2x State Champion, and was named the #1 high school wrestler in the nation at 125 lbs as a senior by Amateur Wrestling News. Coach West went to Iowa State University as a scholarship athlete wrestling unattached his first year and a varsity starter his second under legendary coach Bobby Douglas. He transferred to the University of Missouri where he was also a varsity starter. As a freestyle wrestler, Coach West was an All-American at every USAW age group: Cadet, Junior, University, and Open divisions.

He has trained multiple high school state champions, national all-Americans, and collegiate wrestlers. He also officiates the International styles as a USWOA M1 and UWW official. In 2022 coach West captured the veterans Greco-Roman National championship and finished 2nd in freestyle.

ASSISTANT COACH: BEAU BAKER

Beau Baker started wrestling in 5th grade, within 2 years he was “all-in” and head over heals with the sport. Beau finished his High School career as a two time Virginia state champ, and the first for Turner Ashby. He won both state titles via technical fall, and to this day he remains arguably the best takedown wrestler in area history. Beau was inducted into the Turner Ashby Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013.

After High School, Beau received a wrestling scholarship to Southern Conference powerhouse, UT Chattanooga. While there he was a part of three SoCon championship teams. A few years after hanging up his wrestling shoes, he transferred his talents to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. After an undefeated amateur record, Beau became one of Virginia first professional MMA fighters, ending with a 10-5 record spanning 6 years.

Beau returned to SVWC, the club he started in, when his son Gable began wrestling in Kindergarten. He has helped coach and restructure the club in the 6 years since, and took the role of Head Youth coach in 2019.

Honors:

-4x Valley District Champion

-3x Region II Champion

-2x VHSL State Champion

-2x Greco Roman State Champion

-1997 Asics All American Selection

-112-8 Career High School Record – 93% winning pct.

-2x Cadet/Junior VA/USA National Team Member

About

ABOUT

NON PROFIT

SVWC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax exempt corporation governed by an elected board of directors.

MANAGEMENT

The officers of SVWC consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and two (2) at large members. All board members bring specific skills to the table that help our club to continue to strategically grow and encourage the advancement of amateur wrestling. The board meets monthly to discuss current and future activities of the club.

MISSION

The Shenandoah Valley Wrestling Club is dedicated to promoting the sport of amateur wrestling in the Shenandoah Valley. We strive to provide the highest quality instruction and training environment, while promoting good sportsmanship and developing well rounded young athletes. We believe that wrestling teaches our athletes the importance of self discipline, hard work ethic, education, self confidence, and the ability to overcome adversity through determination and dedication.

BLUE RIDGE WRESTLING LEAGUE

SVWC is a member of and competes in the Blue Ridge Wrestling League along with five (5) other clubs; Wilson Memorial, Riverheads, Waynesboro, Fort Defiance, and Stuarts Draft.