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Woodside Wrestling Clinic 2025
Grades TK - 8 Co-Ed
 
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB. 24

Get ready for top-tier wrestling instruction this spring! Join Coach and Upper School P.E. Teacher James Haddon*, a veteran with over 25 years of coaching experience (learn his background below), for an exciting wrestling clinic that is perfect for all Woodside School students from TK through grade 8.

Wrestling develops discipline, focus, and personal responsibility while teaching the physical demands of mind and body.  Wrestling class teaches the basic grappling movements of the first Olympic sport. This class includes learning basic takedowns, escapes, reversals, strategy, and point systems.  Sport-specific drills will be performed and practiced to learn and develop the art of grappling along with games that support the development of these skills. 
 
Timing: 3:15 - 4:45 pm
Location: WES Community Gym

Dates: 6 week session
Friday, April 18 (first day)
Friday, April 25
Friday, May 2
Friday, May 9
**No Wrestling Friday, May 16 due to Auction**
Friday, May 23
Friday, May 30 (last day)
 
 
Pricing: $100 Registration Fee
Roster: Max. 30 students (Grades Kinder-8th)

Staff: Mr. Haddon and 1 or 2 assistants
(dependent on number of participants)
 
Equipment:
Headgear is NOT required.
Mouthguards (WES supplied) are required.
Wrestling shoes optional (OK to train in socks or barefoot)


* As the Head Wrestling Coach at Skyline College over the past 20-plus years, Coach Haddon has guided athletes to success at all levels. He also founded the wrestling program at AFY K-8 school in San Francisco, where he coached for a decade, bringing his unique teaching methods to young wrestlers in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Coach Haddon’s wrestling journey began in 6th grade and includes notable achievements: High School State Placer, Two-Time Collegiate All-American, Roman Greco All-American, and a Four-Year Starter at Southern Oregon University. He finished his college career as the third-most-winning wrestler in program history and competed internationally against National Teams from Japan, Korea, Cuba, and Turkey.

This clinic offers age-appropriate, differentiated training that develops technical skills in a fun and supportive environment. Whether your child is new to the sport or aiming to take their wrestling to the next level, Coach Haddon’s expertise and passion will provide them with the tools to succeed.

Don’t miss out—sign up for our six-session wrestling clinic today and introduce your child to California's fastest-growing high school sport!