Eric Akin

Iron Sharpens Iron Camp

July 23 -  28

Camp Focus: Eric Akin’s  extensive wrestling background both in competition and in coaching, along with his energy level will make this a “high energy” camp.  His  camp will focus on high percentage scoring techniques from all positions. Eric will concentrate on proven methods for scoring from neutral, top, & bottom positions.  Eric Akin’s coaching style will break down technique into systematic steps to help you to perfect techniques to score on your toughest opponents. Throughout the week, as new technique is added, we will continue to work on and drill technique presented earlier. This will ensure a fundamental understanding of the technique learned to take you into next years season.  He will  emphasize a physical style of wrestling along with presenting  drills to perfect your technique as well as integrating mental conditioning exercises all designed to give you a competitive edge against your opponent. He will also teach you drills and , conditioning and training tips, that if followed, will help you to bring your wrestling to the next level. If you have a youth wrestler, this is the camp to send them to because we have two South Dakota teams bringing a number of their better 4th-6th grade wrestlers besides their Jr.-Sr. High wrestlers.

Typical Daily Schedule: (Activities will vary from day to day around wrestling technique, group activities and team competitions)

6:45 AM - Wake-up Run and workout log

7:30 AM - Breakfast

9:00 - 11:30 PM - Wrestling Technique

12:00  - 1:30 PM - Lunch

1:30 - 4:30 PM - Wrestling Technique and / or Group Activities

5:00 - 6:00 PM - Dinner

6:30 - 8:30 PM - Technique Review, Live Wrestling, Group Activities

9:00 - 10:30 PM - Events, Recreation, Group Discussions

11:00 PM - Lights Out

Training Camp - July (23 - 28)

Age: 6th - 12th grade (Exceptions with petition)

Arrival: Sunday July 23 , 2:00 to 4:00 PM Registration

Departure: Friday July 28, 12:00 to 1:00 PM

Cost: Campers $ 435 Coaches $ 275, Coaches bringing 8  wrestlers attend free,  * * Team discount = teams bringing eight or more wrestlers receive a $ 10/wrestler discount.  Brother discounts $ 10/wrester