YOUTH CLASSES
The Edge offers Youth Classes for grade school children. This is the entry-level class into our program. These classes are designed for students to learn, improve, and have fun. The primary objective is to begin the development of basic fundamental skills needed for success at every competitive level. The curriculum is designed toward the long-term success of the athlete and not simply winning now. The program has a twenty- year proven track record of success that is arguably second to none. All of our most outstanding wrestlers have come from our youth programs. The development of good habits at an early age is extremely important. It is also important to teach young wrestlers that learning skills can be fun. This philosophical approach to wrestling has made The Edge what it is today. One of the most highly respected and quality youth programs in the country. The minimum age requirement for students in this class is seven years old. The maximum age is defined by the athlete’s entry into high school, or when the athlete is deemed ready for the high school class.
PERSONAL INSTRUCTION
The Edge offers it’s members Personal instruction in addition to the standard group classes students participate in. Students seeking more personalized service and attention have several options to choose from. Bundled lesson packages are available at a discounted rate for students looking for this type of instruction on an on-going basis. Arrangements for lessons should be made through our main office. The duration of a lesson is for one hour. The following table illustrates the available options and the pros and cons of each.
Personal Instruction Options
Type of Lesson |
Group Size |
Pros |
Cons |
Private |
1 |
Full hour of time exclusively for the student. Best for video analysis. Best for dealing with psychological or mental issues. |
No compatible partner to perform skills on. No partner for coach to demonstrate techniques on. Must absorb total cost for the full hour alone. |
Semi-Private |
2 |
Have a compatible partner for both performing skills and demonstration purposes. Benefit from partner’s instructional period giving student full hour of instruction. The cost of the hour is split between two people. |
One half the time dedicated to personal needs. Less time to thoroughly review film of matches and still have time to cover what was reviewed. Not the best situation to discuss personal or psychological concerns. |
Small Group |
3 - 4 |
Have a compatible partner(s) for both performing skills and demonstration purposes. Benefit from partner’s instructional period giving student full hour of instruction. The cost of the hour is split between 3 or 4 people. |
Less the time dedicated to personal needs. Virtually no time to thoroughly review film of matches. Not the time or conditions to discuss personal or psychological concerns. |
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