Developing the Passion First
Welcome to Passion First Wrestling Academy, a year-round beginners program in Omaha, NE.
Specifically designed for kids interested in exploring wrestling, the academy is mandatory for beginners and highly recommended for those with one year or less experience.
Our system ensures a fun and positive experience, guiding athletes through a progression-based curriculum that emphasizes character development, health education, and fitness, all within the context of wrestling
Learn wrestling year-round on your schedule.
Now includes 2 practices per week!
- Kindergarten – 5th Grade
- Boys & Girls
- 2 Practices Per Week Included
- Year-Round Training
- Flexible Month-to-Month Enrollment
- Start, stop, or rejoin anytime throughout the year
EARNED REWARDS
Athletes will progress through the program based off of the testing criteria set forth for their current achievement level. As athletes advance through the program, they will receive a new shirt color to represent their current progress level.
Testing takes place at the end of each month after the last practice. Wrestlers will receive a notification card the week before, indicating their readiness for testing.
PROGRESSION BASED
Each level comprises lessons and training divided into four testing categories.
Cognitive: Character, Health, Wrestling 101
Fitness Skills: tumbling, balance, agility
Strength & Explosion: power, core strength
Wrestling Technique: fundamentals, set-ups, attacks, counter attacks, mat wrestling (referees position)
PASSION FIRST WRESTLING ACADEMY
$130/month | Year-Round Beginner's Program | Boys & Girls
Passion First Wrestling Academy introduces young athletes to the sport of wrestling in a fun, positive, and structured environment.
Our progressive, reward-based curriculum emphasizes fundamental wrestling skills, overall athletic development, confidence, discipline, and positive personal character.
Our goal is to help every wrestler develop a passion for the sport while building the foundation for continued success.
NOW INCLUDES TWO PRACTICES PER WEEK!
Passion First Wrestling Academy now offers two practices per week included with monthly enrollment, providing additional opportunities for wrestlers to learn, develop their skills, and build confidence.
Families have the flexibility to attend practices according to their individual schedules and needs. Attendance at both weekly practices is encouraged but not required.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Kindergarten–5th Grade
Two weekly practices included with enrollment
Year-round beginner's wrestling program
Progressive, skill-based curriculum
Positive, development-focused coaching environment
Opportunities to advance into WWC Folkstyle Wrestling
ENROLLMENT & MEMBERSHIP
Monthly Tuition: $130 per wrestler
WWC offers flexible, month-to-month enrollment with no long-term commitment.
Enrollment is available throughout the year.
Monthly payments are automatically recurring.
Families may cancel their enrollment anytime before their next scheduled payment.
Participation throughout the year is optional and based on each family's schedule.
An annual WWC Membership Fee of $35 is required for each wrestler.
The annual membership renews August 1 for active enrollments.
Updated tuition applies to all new and rejoining enrollments.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE: View Current Schedule
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: [WWC Membership Information](https://www.wrestlingwith
“WWC Wrestling and their Passion First program has been a blessing for our boys. The coaches show enthusiasm, knowledge, and a passion for wrestling.
My boys are so excited to go each week, and we enjoy watching them learn and progress. Super happy to have found this club!!”
“I am a huge fan of WWC Wrestling I have two sons who have completed the Passion First program and participated in Wrestling With Character.
The coaches are excellent and care a lot about the kids. Coach Murphy is an extraordinary coach. He has spent more time and effort than any other coach my boys have had in any other sport. He is teaching them to be good wrestlers and also to be good people and have good character.
I am very grateful my boys get to be a part of this outstanding organization!”
OUR APPROACH TO YOUTH WRESTLING
Focused on the Process
Wrestling is one of the most rewarding sports a young athlete can experience — building confidence, discipline, and character.
Unfortunately, many kids quit early for one simple reason: they aren’t having fun.
At Passion First Wrestling Academy, we’re changing the culture of youth wrestling by creating a positive, structured environment where athletes can learn, grow, and compete with confidence.
Our mission is to give every athlete a fun and rewarding experience while helping them develop outstanding character and reach their wrestling goals.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Curriculum
Our curriculum for teaching and evaluating is broken down into four areas of focus:
1. Cognitive (learning) - Athletes will be required to develop a baseline knowledge of wrestling terminology, rules, and strategies. In addition, we will introduce several general health concepts including our core CHARACTERistics curriculum.
2. Fitness Skills - Athletes will learn and demonstrate proper technique on a variety of base level tumbling, cardio and flexibility drills.
Examples: cart wheels, bear crawls, hand-stands
3. Strength and Explosion - Athletes will perform several exercises focusing on physical strength, muscle endurance and explosive movements.
Example: of a progression:
White shirt - squat jump
Orange shirt - push-up
Green shirt - burpee
4. Wrestling Technique - We will set our athletes up for success by breaking down and teaching essential, fundamental wrestling skills. Our kids have the opportunity to learn at a controlled pace, according to their individual readiness. Athletes will learn and perform new wrestling techniques in a progression that builds upon each previous level.
Technique Examples:
7 basic skills of wrestling
top/bottom/neutral positions
attacks and defense - all positions
