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The Den Philosophy: Wrestling Training With Purpose

The Den’s core philosophy is that a great wrestler cherishes the journey. Coaching will prioritize growth over short-term wins and losses, creating a judgment-free environment where athletes can continue learning, improving, and competing without defining their entire experience by a single result. The long-term objective is to find each individual's maximum potential, ultimately producing collective competitive success.

Coaches

Max Maylor Coaching Photo

MAX
MAYLOR

Former Division I Wrestler & Coach, NCAA Qualifier, Big Ten All-American, NCAA Scholar All-American

Brandon Brunner Coaching Photo

BRANDON
BRUNNER

Former Division I  Wrestler at SDSU, 3x TSSAA State Champ, Powerade All American, Coached over 40 TSSAA State Champs

Jason LaBuff Coaching Photo

JASON
LABUFF

Iowa Wrestling Native, Former Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, 8+ Years Club Coaching Experience, Brentwood MS Wrestling Skills Coach

Our coaches bring years of competitive wrestling and coaching experience to every session, with a shared commitment to developing technically sound, confident, and resilient wrestlers.

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