Development model for RHYW is grounded in foundational principles:

For new and younger wrestlers - 

• We will progressively move through core skills applicable to wrestling including: Gymnastics and tumbling, jumping and explosion, agility, foot speed, coordination, core strength, wrestling skill-based movements, along with fun live wrestling exercises. 
• This will be done in with fun drills and games consistent with USA Wrestling Curriculum for Drills and Games (https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Coaches/Core-Curriculum/Wrestling-Drills-and-Games

For advancing and older wrestlers:

• For advancing wrestlers, we will use the solid foundation of abilities and interest established with our younger wrestlers to increase their skills for competition. 
• Again, approach is based on the necessary skills identified in the USA Wrestling Curriculum, including stance, positions, offense, defense, and counter offense. 
• We are building strong wrestlers that can excel against any competition. 

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We start our wrestler at age 5, but wrestlers can start at any age or grade. 

Lessons and competition are aligned with comparable skill level to promote growth and fun. 

We believe in the benefits of competition but do not push it for our youngest athletes.

Per USA Wrestling’s Athlete Developmental Model - Competing in the sport too early can be detrimental to a wrestler’s appreciation for and success in the sport. We do not require that our youth wrestlers compete in tournaments. We believe that a kid should compete when he or she is psychologically and physically ready. This can be determined by the wrestler, parents, and coaches.