Kirsten 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 We're looking at moving to Kentucky this summer from south Florida. My son is 12, and is currently competing in grappling tournaments at the advanced/ expert level. He's interested in wrestling for middle/high school. We're looking in the Louisville and Lexington areas, and I was just hoping for some input on good locations as far as schools, coaches, gyms, and teams are concerned. I have two other boys playing high level baseball, but that seems easier to find than wrestling/grappling. Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8798 45 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 The River City Wrestling Club in Louisville, Kentucky is an excellent option. They are the 2014 and 2016 Middle School State Champions and their youth program has been runner-up the last two years. Their coaching staff has been awarded multiple High School and Middle School State Coach of the Year awards. Their website is http://www.rivercitywrestling.org. They also run top notch Spring and Summer programs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FalconWrestling 147 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Middle school programs in the Louisville area Moore (feeds into Moore Traditional School) Fern Creek (Fern Creek Traditional) Fairdale (Fairdale High School) River City (St. Xavier High School, private all-male) Shamrock (Trinity, same as St. X) Relentless Wrestling Club (Central High School) East Oldham Middle (One of the Oldhams, I think Oldham County) North Oldham (North Oldham High School) South Oldham (South Oldham High School) Oldham County (Oldham County High School) High School programs without Middle School feeder programs, although they often get kids who competed in middle school Southern High School Eastern High School Waggener Western High School Pleasure Ridge Park Doss Desales (private all boys) Seneca Iroqouis Shawnee Bullitt Central Bullitt East Bullitt North Valley Holy Cross (Private but don't know much about them) DuPont Manual (magnet school) Male High School (magnet school) In terms of the wrestling success of the programs St. X and Trinity have both been top 10 for ages and have a couple state titles between them. Fern Creek, Oldham County, Moore, North Oldham, and Male are usually competitive through out the state. Most of the other programs are fairly tough. Some have been powers in the past but have had trouble with roster size the past couple years such as Seneca and Eastern. I coach at Moore so I'm somewhat familiar with the Louisville area, not as well versed with Lexington 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirsten 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks. This is the best info I've gotten so far. I can find all manner of baseball information, but I keep coming up short on wrestling. I'll look into the schools and areas listed. I've read a bit about St xavier, as they have a good baseball program as well. I just don't think I could afford the price per year for 3 boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FalconWrestling 147 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 It's going to be a bit of a struggle finding the best balance of academic reputation, cost, program success, etc. I'm sure your boys will succeed wherever they end up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcx 11 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 I think River City gives discounts for more than one kid. Not real sure if their website is up to date with that info pricing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go Shamrocks 2 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 You should look hard at Oldham county (North, South, East, or Oldham)....arguably the best public school system in the state & nice programs for both wrestling and baseball. One thing to keep in mind is that middle school wrestling in KY is a hybrid school & club association. So club teams (river city & shamrock) don't have a destination school requirement.....e.g. kids can be destined for any high school. The school teams have more restrictions & kids must attend that school or a feeder elementry school. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nolans Dad 36 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Lexington area you want Carr academy... I believe Tate creek has a solid program...or move to Montgomery county and join us! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nolans Dad 36 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Montgomery County has a solid baseball program! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 4 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 We live in Jefferson County (Louisville), but I agree with North... If you want a balance of the best academics and athletics (including wrestling) in a public school setting, I think the schools in Oldham County outside of Louisville are at the top of the list in the state of Kentucky, particularly North Oldham middle and high schools. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
