The Noke Wrestling regional training center
Noke Wrestling RTC is dedicated to developing the next generation of athletes by providing elite-level coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive community for youth and high school wrestlers. Our programs focus on building strength, technique, and mental toughness, ensuring wrestlers excel both on the mat and in life. With a commitment to fostering sportsmanship and discipline, we create opportunities for athletes to compete at local, regional, and national levels. Whether your goal is to learn the basics or prepare for collegiate wrestling, The Noke Wrestling Regional Training Center is your foundation for success.​
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club perks
We want to reward those who are full members (monthly auto renewal- not drop-ins) and continue their membership, even during times when they are doing other sports. Keeping in touch with wrestling pays off, even if it is only 1 day a week. Consistency is key to success in this sport.
Each "anniversary" needs to be consecutive
3 Month Anniversary: Club Tee Shirt + Invite to Awards Banquet
6 Month Anniversary: Recognition + Club Singlet
9 Month Anniversary: Club Sweatshirt
1 Year Anniversary: Recognition + Club Polo Shirt
As a Full Club Member, you still get access to:
Free ticket to the Match at the Mill Mountain Theater
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Free Meal and souvenir for the Kids Night Match
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Free admission to the Noke Team Camp (commuter only)
Free admission into any clinic sponsored by the club
Priority of club dual teams we put together
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wrestling room access for private workouts
rtc highlights
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13 Virginia National Team Members
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19 VAWA Folkstyle State Placers
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2 VAWA Freestyle State Champs
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17 VAWA Freestyle State Placers
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5 VAWA Greco State Placers
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14 VHSL State Champs
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43 VHSL State Placers
Coaching staff & Alumni
Reed Carpenter (Virginia Tech) Asst Advanced Coach
Collin Gerardi (Virginia Tech) Freestyle Co-Director
Matt Hand (Iowa) Head Advanced Coach
Jake Hooker (VMI) Asst Intermediate Coach
Justin McEntire (UNC-Pembroke) Asst Coach
Jim Parker Asst Advanced Coach
Blake Rosenbaum (Ferrum) Freestyle Co-Director
Jackson shumate (roanoke) mindset coach
Dustin Smith (Roanoke College) Head Intermediate Coach
Nate Yetzer (Edinboro University) Club Director
club rules
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Always give your best effort.
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Come to practice with a great attitude.
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From the time you enter practice throughout the entirety of the workout, please stay off your phones.
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Parents- only positive messages of encouragement. Please do not coach during the workouts.
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No stealing, lying, or bullying.
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Practice proper hygiene. Please take a shower as soon as you get home or at the facility if it allows.
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Things happen, we understand- but please make every effort to be on time and ready to go when practice begins
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Parents DO NOT coach your child during the practice session.
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DO NOT wear your sneakers on the mat and please have your child not wear their wrestling shoes outside. Wait until they are on the mat to put them on.
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Clean up after yourself.
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Have fun and compete hard!