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The Decatur Lakers Wrestling Club champions youth development through accessible wrestling, building character, confidence, and leadership for children in our community. Together, we will win: not immediately, but definitely.

• Founded in 2024 by Mark Glause, the Decatur Lakers Wrestling Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing youth through the sport of wrestling.
• Logo Symbolism: Our logo proudly features Lake Decatur, cradling the anchor to highlight a stunning feature of our city and symbolize stability through the use of the anchor.

We are committed to building a strong community of parents, athletes, and local partners, emphasizing:

• Respect and Teamwork
• Responsibility and Resilience
• Leadership and Self-Defense
• Nutritional Awareness
• Our core focus is on placing the child's personal growth above wins.

• We combine fun and effective training methods to make practices engaging and inspiring.
• Practices incorporate interactive drills and team-building activities to enhance skills and develop a lasting passion for wrestling.

• Our staff brings over 20 years of youth coaching experience, spanning three states and dating back to the year 2000.
• Every coach is officially certified through USA Wrestling (USAW).
• We are proud to have a USAW Teal certified coach on staff who specializes in working with female athletes.
• A certified personal trainer with a specialization in sport nutrition.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management.
• A Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.
• College wrestling experience.
• Fargo Nationals Wrestling Experience.

   This diverse expertise ensures a comprehensive and enriching experience for all participants. For verification, our USA Wrestling Organization ID is 2400149502.

   Join us in shaping well-rounded champions, both on and off the mat.

   For more information, email DECATURLAKERS@GMAIL.COM