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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REGISTRATION​
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REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER 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
Our Staff
Intermediate
Head Coach: Dustin Smith (Roanoke '25)
Assistant Coach: Nate Yetzer (Edinboro '05)
Assistant Coach: Jake Hooker (VMI)
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The Roanoke College Wrestling Staff + Team
Advanced
Head Coach: Matt Hand (Iowa)
Assistant Coach: Jim Parker
Assistant Coach: Reed Carpenter
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The Roanoke College Wrestling Staff + Team
College
Co-Head Coach: Blake Rosenbaum (Ferrum)
Co-Head Coach: Collin Gerardi (Virginia Tech)
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Board of Directors
President: Dr. Rob Swanson
Vice President: Steven Bush
Secretary: Matt Manbeck
Treasurer: Hollie Wingate
Member-at-Large: Dr. Andrew Henritze
NIL Director: Adam Williams
Marketing Director: Hollie Wingate
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!