Youth Club
Wrestling is a tough sport and it challenges those who participate to believe in themselves, to become disciplined and to approach difficult situations with a “quiet confidence.” In short, it teaches kids about life.  Our youth program focuses on several goals:

• Introduce kids to the sport of wrestling and provide them with fun activities appropriate to their age and development which promotes strength, flexibility, conditioning, and coordination.
• Teach wrestling fundamentals which stand the test of time.
• Drill perfect technique relentlessly! Practice makes permanent!
• Compete in tournaments which are age and experience-appropriate. 

The traditional wrestling season runs during the fall/winter months.  Several opportunities exist for kids to compete in beginner and experienced level tournaments. In order to compete in tournaments our club became a member of USA Wrestling, the sanctioning body for youth wrestling.  Although wrestling is a safe sport, our membership requires us to maintain insurance coverage.  Please view our policy here. Our coaches are all experienced wrestlers and are certified by USA Wrestling at the Bronze Level. Coaches also have current background checks on file.


Practice Days/Time: Sat 10-11:30 am, Tue 7-8 pm, Thur 6-7 pm.

Location: Wrestling Gym at the old Middle School in Eastman, GA

Age Group: 6-13 yrs old (not yet in High School)

What to wear: Sport-type shorts, t-shirt, socks, wrestling shoes, and athletic supporter (highly recommended).  Wrestlers with braces must wear a mouth piece.

Club Fee: First month $50 (unless you have ear-guard and singlet from previous year). $35.00 monthly there after. $5.00 discount for each additional sibling.  Make checks payable to DCWC. Fees are due by the 15th of each month during the season. Season runs from October - March.  

USA Wrestling Fee: Must have a USAW Card to join the club in order to meet the insurance requirements regarless if you plan to compete in tournaments or not. Approximately $35.00 annually. click here


If you can't find wrestling shoes at the local sports store we recommend trying these vendors: (order a half size larger than normal)
Takedown Sportswear
Sports Authority
Wrestling Gear
Stay up to date/join USAW
Team Georgia Wrestling!
Attention Parents!
DCWC Info & Reg Form. Please print and bring with you to practice.
Club Photos: 2009-2010
2009-2010 Team Tournament Results
Club Records & Awards
State Champion: Vincent Mannella, 8U, 57 (Mar 13, 2010)
Fastest Pin:  Vincent Mannella, 2 seconds (Dec 5, 2009)
Most Career Pins:  Aiden Greer, 89
Most Pins - Single Season (2009):  Vincent Mannella, 38
Most Career Wins:  Aiden Greer, 148
Most Consecutive Pins (2009):  Vincent Mannella, 15
Most Improved Wrestler (2009): Christian Grauberger
Matthew Burton Award (2009):  Ty Bellflower
AAU All-American Award: Aiden Greer, AAU Spring Youth Nationals
Outstanding Wrestler Award: Vincent Mannella, Falcon Fury Kick Off Classic

DCWC placed Second at the Lil Bull Dog Brawl in Toombs County, GA.  From L-R: Coach Grauberger, Jacob Danforth, Ty Bellflower, Christian Grauberger, James Rogers, Aiden Greer, Vincent Mannella, Josh Rogers, Porter Faulk, Coach Greer, and Coach Parks
DCWC placed Third at the Dublin Coke-a-Cola Classic in Dublin, GA.  From L-R: Josh Rogers, Jensen Rainey, Lance Rogers, Vincent Mannella, Joshua , CJ Rich, Wyatt Evans, Aiden Greer, James Rogers, Christian Grauberger, Ty Bellflower.
DCWC placed Third at the Michael Gay Memorial Tournament in West Laurens, GA.  From L-R: Porter Faulk, Josh Rogers, Vincent Mannella, Aiden Greer, CJ Rich, James Rogers, Christian Grauberger. Not pictured - Ty Belflower
2009 State Placer
Aiden Greer, 64 lbs
3rd Pl, GA Little Kids State
2009 State Placer
Vincent Mannella, 49 lbs
3rd Pl, GA Little Kids State
2010 State Placer
Joshua Rogers,
55 lbs, 3rd Pl, GA Little Kids State
Coach Grauberger demos one of his favorite moves!
Grauberger and Belflower drill during pre-season practice
Greer and Grauberger after the Halloween Classic.
Practice, practice, practice!
Team Pic: Harrison Top Dog Tournament - Anthony Mannella, Heath Sanders, Vincent Mannella, Aiden Greer, Crosse Bearden, Christian Grauberger, Jacob Danforth
Grauberger scores a reversalon his way to a 1st Place finish at the Halloween Classic.
Greer works to pin his opponent at the Milton Halloween Classic
Coaches demo moves to youth club wrestlers
Mannella and Greer drill the Switch at practice
High School and Youth Wrestlers gather for the 1st Annual Wrestling Awards Banquet at Dodge County High School
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We invite you to stop in and watch our practice sessions.  To view the Parents Guide to Youth Wrestling click here.
Greer and Sanders at the Tour of Georgia in Bremen.
Two Dodge County youth wrestlers recently attended the Gold Medal Training Camp hosted by Olympian Ken Chertow. Whitt Alexander and Christian Grauberger
DCWC placed second at the Tour of Georgia-Dublin Coka-Cola Classic in Dublin, GA. Wrestlers included Anthony Mannella, Beck Morgan, Porter Faulk, Jacob Danforth, Trey Mosely, Vincent Mannella, Crosse Bearden, Ty Belflower, Christian Grauberger, Heath Sanders, and Aiden Greer.
DCWC placed second at the Falcon Fury Kick-off Classic in East Laurens, GA. Wrestlers included Anthony Mannella, Beck Morgan, Porter Faulk, Jacob Danforth, Vincent Mannella, Crosse Bearden, Ty Belflower, Christian Grauberger, Heath Sanders, Whit Alexander, and Aiden Greer.
2008-2009 Team Tournament Results
Greer scores a pin in the opening round of the Dixie Nationals in Atlanta, GA
Alcoa VIP's visit wrestling gym. Alcoa donated much of the supplies to renovate the wrestling gym.
Coach Greer talks with Porter Faulk following his impressive victory at the TOG-Toombs Tournament.
Crosse Bearden and Whitt Alexander (Lil Canes WC) battle at the Falcon Fury Kick-off Classic.
Mannella brothers at the Jefferson New Years Classic.
Josh Rogers placed 1st and 2nd at the TOG-Toombs in his first tournament of the season.
Belflower, Greer, and Grauberger at TOG-Dahlonega.
Sanders displays his medal at the Bremen Blue Devil Tournament.
Greer at Kell Longhorn Classic.
Vincent, Aiden, and Anthony at Kell Longhorn Classic.
Christian and Crosse at Lowndes County Classic.
Dodge County Jr. Grapplers bring home the hardware and add another 2nd Place Team trophy to their shelf. Wrestlers competing were Anthony Mannella, Ty Belflower, Aiden Greer, Jacob Danforth, Trey Mosely, and Vincent Mannella. Great job boys!
2010 State Champion
Vincent Mannella,
57 lbs, GA Little Kids State