Ken DeStefanis' teams have been a powerhouse in the New England and Northeast Region and have gained national recognition. This system that Ken has used will be taught at the Competitive Edge Wrestling Camp. Ken has taught at over 200 camps and clinics throughout the United States at levels ranging from elementary, Jr., Sr. High School, and College Level (NCAA Division I) including the National Wrestling Coaches Association's National Convention.

The nucleus of his staff has been working with the "Competitive Edge System" for a number of years and is one of the best staffs in the country. Our experts will examine every aspect of becoming a champion: technique, takedowns, escapes, reversals, pinning, freestyle, running for wrestling, strength training for wrestling on Nautilus and Free weights, nutrition, diets, tactics and philosophies for wrestling.

Our popularity has grown over the years as wrestlers from 15 states and 3 Countries each summer attend the Competitive Edge Wrestling Camp. Along with learning at camp, wrestlers meet others from different states and form lasting friendships. They often communicate with their new friends via e-mail.

4 Levels of Instruction

Ages 7-18. Our nationally certified staff will place wrestlers in appropriate level based on age, years of wrestling experience, size and weight.

* BEGINNER - All champions must have a basic background. Beginners and first year wrestlers will learn basics from our champions. This group will be closely supervised. Wrestling game activities will be incorporated during teaching to ensure a FUN learning environment while teaching concepts, principles and wrestling skills.

* INTERMEDIATE - Wrestlers with 2-3 years experience will be taught proper techniques and training skills by our outstanding staff at the correct pace.

*ADVANCED - Wrestlers with 4 or more years experience will progress at a faster rate with skills drills and strength training.

* INTENSIVE - Designed for wrestlers with 4 or more years experience who want an intensified program that combines technique, mental preparation, running, drilling, control positions, peaking for tournaments, nutrition, strength training in, during, and post season, goal setting and weight control. Wrestlers will learn methods of training by experiencing them.

* TEAM CAMP - Our team camp features DUAL MEET COMPETITION as well as all sessions in our regular camp including technique sessions, strength training, weight management, injury prevention, mental preparation, and camp tournament. During dual meets, wrestlers are paired by weight and experience. Dual meets will be followed by a critique session with your assigned team coaches. If you are interested in our team camp but are not with a full team, you can combine to form one or we will place you on a team.