How to Choose the Right Wrestling Camp (So It’s Actually Worth It)
Every summer parents spend a lot of money on camps. Technique camps, college camps, overnight camps… the options are endless.
Here’s what I’ve learned after years of running camps and sending my own athletes to them:
The technique they learn is rarely the most valuable thing they bring home. The mindset and the intensity they experience are what actually stick.
What Makes a Camp Worth the Money
- Clear system teaching — not just random moves. Kids need to understand the “why” behind the technique.
- High-level coaches who can actually explain things simply.
- Live wrestling with good partners. Practice partners matter more than most people realize.
- A positive but hard culture. We want kids pushed and encouraged at the same time.
At Iron Faith we run camps with the same philosophy we use every day in the room: build a clear wrestling system, focus on the fundamentals that actually win matches, and create an environment where kids break through limiting beliefs.
Quick Checklist Before You Register
- Does the camp teach a system or just a bunch of moves?
- Will my child get quality live wrestling?
- Are the coaches the kind of people I want influencing my kid?
- Is there a clear plan for what they should work on after the camp ends?
If the answer to those is yes, the camp will be worth it — whether it’s in New England or across the country.
Want to see the camps we run at Iron Faith? Check out our upcoming camps here.
Best,
Coach Ebed
