Discover the pinnacle of amateur wrestling in North Carolina! Sharpen your skills and pursue excellence at our premier club located in Apex, NC. Unleash your full potential and become a student of the sport at The Wrestling Academy!

WE’RE AN ELITE WRESTLING CLUB WITH PASSIONATE COACHES TO DEVELOP YOUNG ATHLETES ON AND OFF THE MAT.

Our coaching staff consists of two childhood friends from Latrobe, PA, who bring a wealth of experience from their time in amateur wrestling clubs. Both coaches competed at Division 1 NCAA schools and have developed strong connections within the sport. They are now dedicated to creating great opportunities for the next generation of wrestling talent in North Carolina.

2013 NHSCA Dual Champions

NHSCA Dual Champions

Disney Dual Champions

MEET THE COACHES

  • Zack Zavatsky

    NCAA

    • 2x NCAA D1 All-American

    • 3x ACC Champion

    • 4x NCAA D1 Qualifier

    • College Record of 108-25

    • Virginia Tech Graduate

    High School

    • PA State Champion

    • Super 32 Champion

    • 2x Powerade Champion

    • AAU Disney Duals Champion

    • 2x NHSCA Duals Champion

    • High School Record of 166-18

  • Dom Scalise

    NCAA

    • U20 US Open Runner-Up

    • University of Virginia Graduate

    High School

    • PA All-State

    • National Prep All-American

    • Powerade Champion

    • 2x NHSCA Duals Champion

    • AAU Disney Duals Champion

    • High School Record of 146-32

MINDSET

At TWA, we’re constantly teaching kids the importance of “doing the right things” on and off the mat. We have a core foundation of values and character traits that we will share with kids. We established three pillars of character traits to embody and acknowledge when our athletes demonstrate them. Our perspective can inspire wrestlers of all ages to reach their fullest potential as athletes, but more importantly, lessons learned through our practices will prepare kids for success in life.

Gratitude

Commitment

Strength

SERVICES

COACHING STRATEGY

TWA provides coaching services for beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level wrestlers. Our coaching style emphasizes an offense-minded approach, introducing wrestling techniques effective across all levels while creating a positive, high-intensity environment to maximize performance and technical development. In our wrestling room, we surround kids with role models who inspire and challenge them to be the best version of themselves. Our mission is to provide opportunities for kids to accomplish their goals, receive scholarships, and further their education through their wrestling journey.

GUEST COACHES

Our goal is to create a dynamic training environment by leveraging our extensive network within the wrestling community. We plan to bring in accomplished coaches and athletes, both past and present, to bring them in as guests. These guest coaches will offer different wrestling perspectives and skill sets, enriching the training experience for our athletes. By utilizing our wrestling network, we aim to coordinate camps featuring high-level clinicians to create unique opportunities for our wrestlers to learn and grow.