About Us
Building champions on and off the mat since 2023
How It Started
Founded in 2023, WhiteStar Wrestling Club began with a small handful of athletes under Coaches Nick Herington and Duke Ramos. The coaches were inspired to start their own club when they saw the needs in the area, the success of their athletes, and changes needed to how the sport is approached.
Our goal is to give the Coachella Valley a dedicated wrestling club where the success of each wrestler is paramount. Today, lots of wrestling clubs are expensive, and some demonstrate little desire for the athlete to succeed. Many of these clubs are more concerned with their profits and attendance numbers, rather than being concerned with pushing the athletes to succeed and making them into quality wrestlers.
Challenge. Elevate. Compete.
To create an environment where wrestlers are challenged daily. Our club is focused on elevating the technical and physical attributes of each wrestler, and elevating the quality of wrestling in the local area overall. We aim to build each wrestler into the champion they are, both on and off the mat.
Tough Conditioning
Physical preparation that pushes wrestlers to their limits
Technical Excellence
Extreme emphasis on technique and proper fundamentals
Winning Mindset
Tuning mindset for success in competition and in life
Wrestling is Fun
This club is going to push the athletes like their own high school coach would; through tough conditioning, intense drill sessions, an extreme emphasis on technique and proper fundamentals, and tuning their mindset for success in competition and in life.
In competition, we like to remind our athletes that "wrestling is fun". While we certainly maintain a seriousness and intensity about the sport, we believe the fun of competing shouldn't be overlooked or taken away.
"If you go to the arcade and win a ton of prizes, that's a great day. If you go to the arcade and don't win anything, you still got to play and have a great time with the games. That's still a pretty good day."
— Jordan Burroughs, 7x World & Olympic Champion
While we push our athletes to better themselves and set high expectations, we never want them to forget that it's just a sport, and it's meant to be enjoyed.
Meet the Coaches
Coach Nick Herington
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Co-founder of WhiteStar Wrestling Club, Coach Nick brings years of wrestling experience and a passion for developing young athletes into champions.
Coach Duke Ramos
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Co-founder of WhiteStar Wrestling Club, Coach Duke is driven by a commitment to pushing athletes beyond their limits while making the sport enjoyable.
Contact Us
Have questions about joining WhiteStar Wrestling Club? Reach out and we'll get back to you.
Location
Coachella Valley, CA