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Cowboy Wrestling Camps

8 Day Intensive Camp
June 7th - 14th (TENTATIVE)
** 2020 CAMP DATES MAY CHANGE **
Resident: $925 / Commuter: $475

The Cowboy Intensive Camp is designed for the serious wrestler ages 12 and up. This camp will incorporate technique and live competition as well as strength and conditioning. The camp will focus on skill instruction and strength / conditioning exercises the first week, while the second week will be devoted to technique and live wrestling. Intensive campers will lift in our state-of-the-art facility that houses an 8600 square feet training area and they will be instructed by UW strength and conditioning staff members. An All-Star team* will be derived from the first camp tournament and these selected individuals will form a team that will compete for a dual team title during the second week. Campers will also train side-by-side with the University of Wyoming wrestling team and will learn the skills and training it takes to be the best.

All-Star Intensive Team

Using the first camp tournament results, an Intensive All-Star team will be created to compete in Team Dual competition. This designation is an honor and we expect our intensive campers to train and prepare to earn a spot on the All-Stars Team.

4 Day Technique Camp
June 7th - 11th (TENTATIVE)
** 2020 CAMP DATES MAY CHANGE **
Resident: $400 / Commuter: $275

The Cowboy Technique Camp is designed for wrestlers of all ages and skill levels. Our focus is building a solid foundation of technique for each camper. The majority of the time in this camp will be focused on learning wrestling skills as well as applying them in a live wrestling setting. Our outstanding group of clinicians includes Mark Branch, Teyon Ware, Ethan Kyle, McCade Ford and Bryce Meredith as well as a chance to see NCAA Champions, All-Americans and Olympians. UW Athletes will be serving as mentors and camp counselors. There will be an ATC certified trainer at each session for medical care.

4 Day Team Camp
June 11th - 14th (TENTATIVE)
** 2020 CAMP DATES MAY CHANGE **
Resident: $375 / Commuter: $250
Bulk Discounts:
$15 discount for 10-19 campers
$25 discount for 20 or more campers

The Cowboy Team Camp is designed for the high school wrestler and the serious wrestler preparing for High School (7th Grade and up). Your team will get top notch daily instruction from our nationally renowned staff. You will have the chance to work one on one with our clinicians to remedy problem areas your team may be facing. Coaches will have direct input to areas that will be addressed in the morning technique sessions. Two sessions of dual meet competition will help promote team unity and get your wrestlers valuable match experience. *Note-we prefer younger team campers to have adequate wrestling experience.

Age Requirements

Technique Camp:
  • 5-8 Year olds (Commuters only)
  • *You must be 8 yrs or older to stay in the dorms without a parent
  • 8 years - 12th Grade in high School (Resident)
Team Camp
  • 7th-12th Grade Only
    *we prefer younger team campers to have adequate wrestling experience.
Intensive Camp
  • 12 yrs and older
  • FOR ALL CAMPS...THE LIGHTER OR HEAVIER YOU ARE, THE GREATER PROBABILITY THAT YOU MAY HAVE LESS TRAINING PARTNERS.
    *Per NCAA rules seniors are allowed to attend Camp*

Typical Daily Schedule

6:30-7:30amMorning Run (Int)
7:30-8:00amBreakfast
9:00-11:00amTechnique Session (All)
12:00-2:00pmLunch & Recreation
1:00-3:00pmTechnique or Duals (All)
3:00-4:30pmIntensive Wrestling Session (Int)
5:00-6:00pmDinner
7:00-9:00pmTechnique or Live Wrestling (Tech/Team)
7:00-9:00pmWeight Lifting (Int)
10:30pmIn Rooms
11:00pmLights out
*Schedule subject to change

Am I a Resident or Commuter?

A Resident will receive meals and housing
A Commuter will not stay overnight or be provided any meals

What to Bring?

Bedding-pillow, towel, workout gear, wrestling shoes, shorts, shirt, singlet, toiletries. Washing facilities on site but you need clean clothes for each session.

Facilities and Housing

Camp will be held in the $13 million Indoor Practice Facility. The IPF is climate controlled and has plenty of space for our wrestling training and our conditioning exercises. Resident campers will be housed double occupancy in the UW dormitories and will eat buffet style meals in the UW cafeteria.

Meals

Three meals will be served on each full day of camp for resident campers. The first camp session is at 3 pm (after lunch) on the day of registration, therefore, the first meal will be served at DINNER on registration day. The last meal will be served at breakfast on the last day of camp before the camp tournament. Pizza orders will be taken each night for $10 and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at each session. Commuters are responsible for ALL of their meals. If a commuter want to purchase meals at the Washakie Cafeteria, please let us know.

Health and Insurance

Wrestling camps are designed to be physically demanding, and applicants should arrive at camp in good health and physical condition. While every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of each camper, injuries or illnesses incurred during the camp will not be the responsibility of Mark Branch’s Cowboy Wrestling camps or staff members. No refunds will be made. Each camper will be responsible to provide health insurance information before check-in and everyone will be required to sign a liability release form before camp begins.

Meet the Clinicians

Mark Branch

Mark Branch

Head Coach

2018 Big 12 Coach of the Year
2009 National Rookie Coach of the Year
2004 NWCA Assistant Coach of the Year
2X NCAA Champion 4X NCAA Finalist
5X NCAA Team Titles

Ethan-Kyle

Ethan Kyle

Associate Head Coach

3X MO State Champion
4 NCAA Team Titles

Teyon-Ware

Teyon Ware

Assistant Coach

4X NCAA All-American
2X NCAA Champion

Ford_McCade

McCade Ford

Director of Player Development

2013 Conference Champion
NCAA Qualifier

Bryce Meredith

Bryce Meredith

WWRTC resident Athlete

2018 Big 12 Champion
3X All-American
2X NCAA Finalist

Camp Counselors

Bridges_Montorie

Montorie Bridges

Altus, OK

2X State Champion
2018 NCAA All-American

Hastings_Hayden

Hayden Hastings

Sheridan, WY

3X State Champion
NHSCA High School All-American

Samuelson_Tate

Tate Samuelson

Castle Rock, CO

2X State Champion5X HS All-American

Andrews_Brian

Brian Andrews

Grapevine, TX

3X state ChampionJunior All-AmericanJUCO All-American

Verner_Cole

Cole Verner

Green River, WY

2X state ChampionJUCO All-American

Garcia_Brendon

Brendon Garcia

Pueblo, CO

4X Colorado State Champion
5X High School All-American

Greenwood_Job

Job Greenwood

Utica, NE

4X State Champion
NHSCA High School All-American

Buchanan_Stephen

Stephen Buchanan

Goddard, KS

2x State Champion
USAW High School All-American

Svihel_Jake

Jake Svihel

South Jordan, UT

3X State Champion

Swartz_Terren

Terren Swartz

Discovery Canyon, CO

3X State Champion
UWW Jr. 2017 Runner-Up
2018 NCAA Qualifier

Moody_Cole

Cole Moody

Sandpoint, ID

3X State Champion
USAW High School All- American
2017 NHSCA Sr. National Champ

Jensen_Jaron

Jaron Jensen

Livermore, CO

4X State Champion

Jeffries_Trevor

Trevor Jeffries

Gillette, WY

3X state Champion

** Camp staff subject to change at any time **

Directions

The IPF is the $13 million Indoor Practice Facility located adjacent to War Memorial Football Stadium off of Grand Avenue and 22nd street in Laramie, Wyoming.

Contact the Team

Mark Branch

307-766-5382
mbranch@uwyo.edu

Ethan Kyle

307-766-3888
ekyle1@uwyo.edu

Teyon Ware

307-766-3237
tware1@uwyo.edu

McCade Ford

307-766-3908
mford8@uwyo.edu

NCAA Regulations

Per NCAA bylaws, representatives of athletics interest (boosters) are not allowed to pay camp fees for any prospective student-athlete other than a family member. By registering for this camp you are verifying that all camp fees have/will be paid within NCAA regulations. If you have any questions please contact the UW Compliance Office at 307-766-4960 or 307-766-3795. Camp is open to any and all registrants.