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September 2023 by Kosta Koufalis
Empire Wrestling has changed my wrestling career for the better. Like many of my teammates I left GPS and it was one of the best choices I ever made. My brother and sister stayed at GPS for a year after me, but soon they saw my progress and how fast I was making gains and they too left for Empire and we all agree there is no comparison. Other clubs coach wrestling and that’s all but Empire has so much more. Empire regularly has Elite college coaches from Williams to NC State. EWA has had athletes go to prestigious schools to wrestle like Cornell, Harvard, Upenn, Princeton, Brown and Columbia as well as dozens and dozens of other amazing schools. EWA has a lots of great connections to coaches from top programs. This was so helpful in my recruiting process as many coaches know and respect John and the other staff. I can't say enough about how my entire life has changed for the better because of John and Empire Wrestling Academy. I truly recommend this club to all athletes who wish to make massive gains and be surrounded by a rich wrestling culture.
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August 2023 by Brian McLaughlin
An outstanding facility with world class coaches
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July 2023 by Joe Mastro
John has grown one of the premier training clubs over the last 20+ years. He cares about his athletes and facilitates their success on the mat and in the classroom at a higher level than anyone else. His level of commitment to the young men and women he coaches has led to success at all levels within the national and international scale. There is no better place to send your kid than to empire wrestling academy and their team of coaches.
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July 2023 by Krista Falardo
My Son is 5 and just started training at Empire! There were so many boys there training of all ages! I think it's great to have the little ones there training along side the older ones bc it gets them focused and serious about the sport! There was no fooling around and everyone there including the parents were dedicated to the sport! It's very professional and we are excited for our son to join such a great team!
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January 2023 by Woody Fisher
Cooooooooold!!!!!!!Watched volleyball games ( tournament) with coats and hats on. There were heaters above but clearly not on or enough. Woman complained that two toilets were not flushing and there was no basic toiletries ...soap nor hand towels.
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October 2022 by Angely Frdz
Everyone is very friendly and I love that they make classes fun for kids and they still learn valuable skills. Both of my boys love it, so I’m very happy!
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April 2022 by Jennifer Wendel
Our son has been going to Empire for 6 years. The improvements that have been made are incredible. He is now a state champion as a junior and has goals for his senior year. John has great clinics that are affordable and welcoming to all levels of wrestlers.He traveled with the team to PA last year and he can’t wait to go again this year. There isn’t any other place he’d rather do his non high school wrestling.
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April 2022 by Alex Leone
Easily the best club in the surrounding area. No other club has the history and results of not only making fantastic athletes that excel at the next level, but also fantastic people who end up doing great things after their wrestling careers are over. Wrestling at empire for over 4 years I wrestled met and learned from countless section champions, state champions, All-Americans at every level, national champions, and even world and olympic champions.
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April 2022 by Eric Grant
My son has been wrestling at Empire for a totalof 4 years. John Degl and his coaching staff has brought him up to an exceptional level of wrestling, John has not only shared his coaching skills and vast experience but has and continues to also teach him coping skills and lessons on life, teach him to be self accountable, traits that will be with him eternally. As a consumer I am a hard sell but I am extremely satisfied with the way EWA has paved the way for my son to perform at the highest level and continuing to prepare him for college. If I could give 10 stars I would and will tell anyone that wiling listen, In this sport the clock is always ticking and you are not wrestling at empire your wasting your time.
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April 2022 by Chris Weiner
empire is a awesome club coaches work work great with the elementary kids
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March 2022 by Max Valera
best decision of my wrestling career. these coaches are passionate about their kids and passionate about wining! life long memories
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May 2021 by Jude O'Grady
I switched to Empire Wrestling Academy from GPS wrestling in Armonk. Although I was not entirely sure about the change at first, I soon realized it was the right call. Between the large and open facility with plenty of space and the numerous coaches devoted to helping us improve as wrestlers, it was evident that Empire was the right choice. Head coach John Degl is personable towards and committed to all members of the club, and his experience and technical wrestle knowledge cannot be matched anywhere else.
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April 2019 by Rajah Khan
THE BEST OF THE BEST.. WHAT MORE CAN I SAY??
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October 2018 by Philip LiCastri
I can highly recommend John Degl and the entire coaching staff at Empire. My two boys trained there for years. My older son was totally prepared to wrestle at the next level in college and I'm expecting that my younger son will be ready when it's his turn to jump to the next level of wrestling as well. 5 stars for Empire Wrestling Academy.
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August 2018 by Patrick Lattimore
When I can get my son Mikey out there to train. He’s noticeably more confident. More disciplined. While getting to train with some of the best wrestlers in the country!!!! Thanks JOHN!!!!