The Nike Wrestling Camps with Rulon Gardner bring together an elite staff of accomplished coaches to deliver high-level instruction across all styles of wrestling. Designed for athletes of varying experience levels, this camp provides a fun, competitive, and technique-driven environment where wrestlers can sharpen their skills, build confidence, and challenge themselves daily. Whether attending the younger clinic or full-day camp, wrestlers will experience the intensity, structure, and discipline that define championship-level training.
Olympic Level Instruction
Train under Olympic-caliber leadership and nationally recognized coaching expertise. Campers receive instruction inspired by Olympic champions and world-class competitors who understand what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.
Campers will gain exposure to:
- Collegiate-style technique development
- Freestyle and Greco-Roman fundamentals
- High-level positioning and mat awareness
- Mental toughness and competitive mindset training
Daily Drills & Technique Sessions
Each day is structured around focused technical development. Campers will break down positions step-by-step and refine core fundamentals through high-repetition drilling. Technique sessions will include neutral position offense/defense, top and bottom control, chain wrestling and transitions, situational awareness, scoring strategy, and conditioning integrated into skill work.
Live Wrestling
Technique is put to the test in controlled live wrestling sessions each afternoon. Campers will compete in situational live matches designed to simulate real competition while reinforcing lessons from earlier sessions. Live wrestling provides immediate application of techniques, competitive mat time, and coaching feedback in real time.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING
Please visit the camp pages below to explore all wrestling camps featuring Rulon Gardner:
- Nike Wrestling Camps with Rulon Gardner at Eastside United Wrestling Club
- Nike Wrestling Camps with Rulon Gardner at Club Apple
Highlights Include
- Elite technical instruction from Olympic Gold Medalists, World Champions, and Collegiate Coaches
- Comprehensive training across Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Folkstyle
- Coaches Meet & Greet session during full day camp
- Live wrestling sessions to conclude every day
- Every camper receives a Nike Wrestling Camp T-shirt