Website: https://nlwrestlingclub.com/
Next Level Wrestling Club (NLWC) is a year-round, all-ages wrestling club serving the greater Nashville, Tennessee area. The club describes itself as “the premier all-ages, year round wrestling club serving the greater Nashville area” and offers practices for boy and girl wrestlers of all ages and skill levels. Its stated mission is that “NLWC is dedicated to helping wrestlers reach their goals,” and the club aims to develop great wrestlers both on and off the mat. The organization frames its broader ambition as wanting to “dominate Tennessee and become one of the top youth wrestling clubs in the nation.”
Services
NLWC runs a main practice program for wrestlers ages 8 to 18 and older who have a few years of experience and are looking to further develop their mental, physical, and technical wrestling skills. The club practices every Monday through Thursday from 6 to 7:30pm. During spring and summer, sessions run together unless enrollment requires splitting them into separate groups.
For younger athletes, the club offers a “Pups In Training” program designed for ages 4 to 7. This program is built to develop a solid athletic base, flexibility, and wrestling techniques, and, as the club puts it, “most importantly the love for the sport.” The club additionally references private lessons, an off-season program, and an Upper Cumberland club location, and competes at local, regional, and national levels.
About
The club is owned and led by head coach Jake Williams, who brings 20 years of coaching experience. As a competitor, Williams was a New Mexico State Champion and an NHSCA Senior Nationals All-American. He placed 8th at NAIA Nationals while at Concordia University Nebraska, and at Cumberland University he placed 6th as a sophomore before winning back-to-back national titles in his final two seasons, compiling a 140-38 record.
Williams’ coaching background includes Mt. Juliet High School, Cumberland University, and Brother Martin High School in Louisiana, where the club notes he won back-to-back Louisiana state championships and coached nine state champions. He has also held coaching positions in Arizona. The club’s overall philosophy centers on developing wrestlers mentally, physically, and technically.
Location & Contact
Next Level Wrestling Club is located at 700 Norwood Dr, Nashville, TN 37204. The club can be reached by phone at 505-610-6605. Membership fees are not listed on the website. The club is active on social media, with a presence on Facebook and on Instagram as @nextlevelwrestlingclub.
Additional Information
The club emphasizes a development-focused approach for both newcomers and experienced wrestlers, pairing technical instruction with athletic-base building for its youngest “Pups In Training” participants. Programming spans the full calendar year, with combined spring and summer practices and an off-season option, and the club participates in local, regional, and national competition as part of its goal to build a nationally recognized youth program.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (nlwrestlingclub.com).