Bravo Division
Youth · K–8
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Mon · Tue · Thu
First positions, first scrambles, first wins. Technique taught at a pace that keeps young wrestlers moving and competing.
Marianna, Pennsylvania
All in.
All the time.
Year-round wrestling for Washington and Greene County, coached by Division I athletes, state placewinners, and a WPIAL Coach of the Year.
Doors open
Sunday, August 30 · 11:00 AM
01 The Valor Standard
One mission:
your growth
At Valor Wrestling Academy, we are dedicated to helping young boys and girls grow in the sport of wrestling and, more importantly, in life.
We focus on building:
- Strong Basics
- High Level Technique
- Accountability
- Work Ethic
- Mental Toughness
Over 20+ years of experience. One mission: your growth.
Photo: Tony Rotundo
02 Learn from the best
Rocco Welsh
A returning All-American and one of the nation's top collegiate wrestlers, and an assistant coach at Valor. Rocco has trained alongside some of the best wrestlers and coaches in the world, and he teaches that same system here: elite technique, discipline, and a championship mindset.
- All-
American Returning - Big TenChampion
- 2×NCAA Finalist
- U23World Team
03 Training Groups
Two divisions.
One standard.
Athletes train with their own age and experience group three nights a week, then the whole club comes together on Sunday.
Alpha Division
Jr High & High School
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Mon · Tue · Thu
Season-ready work: hard drilling, situational wrestling, and live goes against partners who push you.
Sundays
Combined Group
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday · All ages
The whole room together: all ages, all levels, one mat. This is where the club culture gets built.
04 The Staff
Coached by people
who have been there
Division I athletes, state placewinners, and career high school coaches, all of them from right here.
Head Coach
Anthony Welsh
Head coach at Waynesburg Central. 149–30 at Beth-Center with a WPIAL title.
- WPIAL Champion
- 2× PIAA Placewinner
Assistant Coach
Rocco Welsh
Returning All-American, currently competing for Penn State.
- Big Ten Champion
- 2× NCAA Finalist
Assistant Coach
Mark Powell
15+ years coaching, including 10 seasons as head coach at Trinity.
- Powerade Champion
- 2016 Coach of the Year
Assistant Coach
Nick Whipkey
PIAA State Qualifier, now on staff developing the next group.
- State Qualifier
- D-II Recruit
MMA & Striking Coach
Mark Shrader
Two decades in martial arts, boxing, kickboxing and MMA.
- Golden Gloves
- 20+ Years
Recovery Coach
Maverick Sullenberger
Holistic recovery, nutrition and breath work for Valor athletes.
- CHEK Practitioner
- 8+ Years
05 Upcoming Events
What's coming up
Camps, clinics, and open mats at the academy.
Aug 20–23 · Preseason
Valor Wrestling Camp
Four days with Aaron Brooks, Sammy Sasso, Roman Bravo-Young and PJ Duke. $350 · capped at 65 wrestlers.
Camp Details
Sun, Aug 30 · 11:00 AM
Opening Day
The first all-ages practice of the inaugural season. Doors open, mats down, bring shoes and a water bottle.
See the Schedule
Any practice · $25
Drop-In Session
Not ready to commit? Drop in on any regularly scheduled practice and see the room first.
Drop-In Details06 Membership
Straightforward pricing
One monthly rate covers every practice your athlete's division offers. No contracts, no hidden fees.
Best value
Monthly Membership
$150/mo
Per athlete
- 16 practices per month
- 4 practices per week
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Coached by the Valor staff
Drop-In Session
$25/session
Per athlete
- Any regularly scheduled practice
- Great for a first look
- No commitment
Private Lesson
$50/hour
Per athlete, one-hour session
- One-on-one with a Valor coach
- Targeted position work
- Scheduled around your season
07 The Facility
One roof,
three programs
A dedicated mat room on Main Street in Marianna: full competition surface, clean, well-lit, and built around one purpose. Two more Valor programs are on the way under the same roof.
Valor MMA now offering
Striking classes with Mark Shrader: boxing, kickboxing, footwork and defense.
Valor Recovery
Training is only half of it, coming soon.
Facility illustration, build in progress
08 Join the club
Season one
starts Aug 30
Spots in each division are limited by mat space. Register now, or reach out with questions.
Not sure yet?
Drop in on any regularly scheduled practice for $25 and see the room before you commit.
See Drop-In Details