YOUTH WRESTLING
Our Youth Coaching Philosophy
Canton’s youth wrestling program believes in the development and installment of wrestling skills and teams starting at a young age. We have passionate coaches who have been raised through our programs of tradition. We’re excited to have you a part of this journey.
Wrestling provides real-life experiences that build and strengthen the following characteristics:
- Self-reliance
- Mental toughness
- Work ethic
- Competitive spirit
- Responsibility
- Self-discipline
- Goal orientation
- Confidence
- Positive self-esteem
The Coaches
Dillon Swanson
Youth Wrestling Coach (2020-Present)
2008 Graduate of Canton High School
2008 State ‘A’ Champion
Cullen Rutten
Youth Wrestling Coach (2020-Present)
2020 Graduate of Canton High School
2020 State ‘B’ Champion
Brandon Jarman
Youth Wrestling Coach (2015-Present)
Graduate of Canton High School
Kelly Cawthorne
Youth Wrestling Coach (2022)
Graduate of Harrisburg High School
Parent Information
Online registration is CLOSED for youth wrestling. Contact us for more information.
Youth Wrestling Handbook
Practice Times
Schedule for Season:
Mondays: K-2nd Grade: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
3rd – 6th grade: 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Wedensday: 3rd – 6th Grade: 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Thursday: K-2nd Grade: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
3rd – 6th Grade: 7:00PM – 8:30PM
(Wednesday practices will be more towards live wrestling and intense drilling. If your child is a K-2nd grade wrestler and is going to come in, not be a distraction, and wants to get a 3rd practice in each week we would love to have them!)
Upcoming Youth Wrestling Tournaments
Click below to view Youth Wrestling Tournament information.