Discover the pinnacle of youth wrestling in North Carolina at Triangle Wrestling Academy! Sharpen skills and pursue excellence at our premier club located in Apex, NC. Become a student of the sport and join our community today!
WE’RE BUILDING AN ELITE WRESTLING CLUB DEVELOPING ATHLETES ON AND OFF THE MAT.
Our club was founded in 2024 by two lifelong friends from Latrobe, PA, who connected through the same youth wrestling program. With experience training in elite clubs and competing at the Division 1 collegiate level, they are now passionate about creating opportunities and developing athletes in North Carolina to reach their fullest potential.
NHSCA Dual Champions
Disney Dual Champions
MEET THE FOUNDERS
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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
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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
Our practices and competitions are designed to develop athletes for success on and off the mat. We focus on technical growth, mental toughness, and a relentless work ethic within a competitive and supportive environment. Our coaching reinforces commitment, gratitude, strength, and doing the right things on the mat, in the classroom, and in everyday life. Through hands on instruction and high level coaching, we develop confident, disciplined wrestlers prepared to handle any challenge.
Gratitude
Commitment
Strength
SERVICES
COACHING STRATEGY
TWA provides coaching for beginner, intermediate, and advanced wrestlers in a structured, high-energy environment. Our approach emphasizes offense-minded wrestling while building strong fundamentals that carry across all levels. Athletes are challenged both technically and mentally while being surrounded by positive role models who reinforce discipline, accountability, and confidence. Our focus is on maximizing performance while developing habits and mindset that support long-term growth on and off the mat.
GUEST COACHES
We strengthen our training environment by regularly bringing in accomplished athletes and coaches from across the wrestling community. Guest coaches expose our athletes to different styles, techniques, and perspectives through clinics, camps, and special training sessions. These experiences expand technical understanding, raise standards, and reinforce what it takes to compete at higher levels. Learning directly from elite competitors and mentors helps athletes build confidence, adaptability, and a deeper connection to the sport.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Our strength and conditioning program enhances athletic performance through structured, wrestling-focused training at our connected fitness facility, Triangle Fitness Academy. Training emphasizes strength, speed, and body control while reinforcing proper movement and technique. Weekly sessions are designed to complement wrestling practice, build durability, and give athletes a physical and mental competitive edge.
