Wrestling
Registration for our summer session and camp open! Please click the button above to register your account for a free trial class or purchase programming. Once your account is registered, you can drop in for your free class on any scheduled programming day or attend regular programming.
Our summer session runs through August 27. Tuition will be automatically prorated at checkout based on registration date. In addition, when registering multiple athletes, a 20% sibling discount will also be automatically applied at checkout. Programming is available for boys and girls.
The facility features three full-size wrestling mats, allowing us to schedule all skill levels at the same time. This layout provides the flexibility to move athletes between groups as needed. If your athlete plans to attend the camp, we also encourage him or her to register for our summer programming.
Schedule
Monday: 6-7:30 PM
Wednesday: 6-7:30 PM
Thursday: 6-7:30 PM
Coaches
Jacob Halsey, Director and Coach
2x MHSAA State Placer
MHSAA State Finalist
HM Dream Team
Former D1 Wrestler at Michigan State University (2022-2023)
NCWA National Qualifier
Caeleb Ishmael, Coach
3x MHSAA State Placer
MHSAA State Finalist
Former Wrestler at Southwestern Michigan College
Former Wrestler at Montana State University Northern
NJCAA All American (2024)
Brock Thumm, Coach
2x MHSAA State Champion
3x MHSAA State Placer
5-Year College Wrestler, Chadron State College (NCAA D2)
NCAA National Qualifier
Two Years coaching, West Liberty University (NCAA D2)
Michael Gancer, Coach
MHSAA State Placer
Former Wrestler at Olivet University (NCAA D3)
Yazan Avery, Coach
Spotlight Athlete: Week of July 5
Bryant Jennings, St. Joseph High School, 11th Grade
What do you enjoy most about wrestling? The thing I enjoy most about wrestling is how difficult it is. Wrestling isn’t something you can just pick up and immediately know and thrive in, but it’s something that takes hard work and serious dedication.
What has been your biggest challenge when wrestling, and how have you overcome it? Similar to the athlete before me [Grayson Sutton], I’ve only been wrestling for 3 years, so it’s a challenge to go against those who have had far more mat experience than me, but that’s why I’m here at GLTC, to get better.
How do you prepare mentally before a match, or do you have a pre-match routine? My pre match routine this year was to calm myself down, tons of wrestlers stress and get nervous before their matches, and so do I. But I like to pace myself back and forth, and really think about how I should go out there and do my best.
What's one thing your teammates would say about you? I believe my teammates would definitely consider me a jokester in the room, but if you asked what they thought of me, all of them could tell you how dedicated I am to being one of the best.
What motivates you every day? My biggest motivation in wrestling are my teammates. During my freshman year of high school I had an amazing class of seniors who taught me most things I know today about this sport, and they’ve immensely grown my love for wrestling.
Outside of wrestling, what hobbies or interests do you enjoy? Outside of wrestling I really enjoy the performing arts, and spending quality time with my friends and family.
Bryant also shared his own suggestion for a question, which was wonderful: “How has your experience at GLTC been?” I’ve had a lovely experience here, from the warm welcomes before practice starts, the exhausting drilling with my amazing practice partner, and our great coaches who want nothing but the best for us.