The Hawkeye Wrestling Academy is a nonprofit organization founded by University of Iowas 4x All American, 4x Big Ten Champion, Hawkeye Wrestling Club member Alex Marinelli is where champions are made no matter win or lose.
The academy is committed to give one-on-one coaching to youth, middle school, and high school wrestlers. Instilling principles and values that allow our athletes to take on any challenge.
Our approach to our athletes is to never train alone and to build camaraderie. To hold each other accountable while pushing each other towards greatness. We strive to win at the HWA but we want to win the right way. Being a champion means more than just getting your hand raised.
Here at the HWA we have standards for academics, lifestyle and athletics that will never be compromised.
an enviroment to succeed
With our world class coaching and mentoring, the youth will be provided what best fits their needs. They will train in the same environment as legends have and still train in today.
Each wrestler in the HWA will receive the same support and guidance as each coach received during their time here at the University of Iowa.
where you will train
At the Hawkeye Wrestling Academy you will be utilizing two of the best facilities in the world. The Dan Gable Wrestling Complex located in Carver Arena and the brand new state of the art $31 million Goshke Family Wrestling Training Center.
With some of the latest technology, sports equipment and recovery rooms your athlete will have everything they need and more to succeed.
COACHING STAFF
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ALEX MARINELLI
University of Iowa (2016-2022)
4x All-American
4x Big Ten Champion
2021 NCAA Team National Champions
Graham High School (2012-2016)
4x Ohio High School State Champion
4x Ohio High School Team State Champions
2015 High School National Champions
2x Iron Man Champion (4x Finalist)
Youth Club: Team Jordan (Jeff Jordan)
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AUSTIN DESANTO
University of Iowa (2018-2022)
4x All-American
2021 NCAA Team National Champions
Drexel University (2017-2018)
NCAA Qualifier
2017 Pennsylvania High School State Champion
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KALEB YOUNG
University of Iowa (2016-2022)
3x All-American
2021 NCAA Team National Champions
2016 Pennsylvania High School State Champion
Super 32 Champion
Youth Club: Young Guns (Jody Strittmatter)
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KOLBY FRANKLIN
University of Iowa (2022-23)
Pennsylvania Prep State Champion
PIAA State Runner Up
Prep National Runner Up
2X Fargo Champion (Two-time finalist)
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MACEY KILTY
2025 NCWWC NATIONAL CHAMPION
TWO-TIME SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MEDALIST
TWO-TIME U.S. WORLD TEAM MEMBER
TWO-TIME U23 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MEDALIST
TWO-TIME JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MEDALIST
TWO-TIME CADET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MEDALIST
PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS GOLD MEDALIST
TWO-TIME U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS RUNNER-UP
U.S. OPEN CHAMPION
FINAL X CHAMPION
5X FARGO CHAMPION
WISCONSIN HIGH SCHOOL STATE RUNNER-UP IN THE BOYS DIVISION
SCHEDULE
Sept. 15th - march 8th folkstyle season
march 24th - july 9th freestyle/greco season
SUN. MON. WED. THURS.
No sunday practices starting March 24th through july 9th
Sunday:
Elite Youth/Elite High School
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center
Monday:
Elite Youth/Elite High School
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Carver Hawkeye Arena
Wednesday:
Elite Youth/Elite High School
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Carver Hawkeye Arena
Thursday:
Mini Hawks
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Elite Youth/Elite High School
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Carver Hawkeye Arena
free practice trial available
(email to inquire about our free trial)