ST. FRANCIS ACADEMYPANTHERS WRESTLING
Cinematic campaign artwork based on the supplied SFA wrestler photographs

THE PANTHERS ARE BUILDING SOMETHING BIG.

UNLEASH
CHAOS.

Be the next name they remember.

Middle school wrestlers. High school boys. Girls ready to make history. One den. One mission: build the powerhouse.

I'M READY FIND MY PROGRAM

NO PRIOR TRAINING NEEDED. Just bring your willingness to work.

SFA WRESTLING / RECRUITING THE NEXT WAVEBLACK. GOLD. PANTHER PRIDE.
MIDDLE SCHOOLHS BOYSHS GIRLSNO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

01 / FIND YOUR PATH

ONE DEN.
THREE WAYS IN.

Every wrestler starts somewhere. Choose your path, get connected, and start building your own Panther story.

SFA Panther mascot surrounded by gold energy01MIDDLE SCHOOL

BOYS + GIRLS WELCOME

THE NEXT
GENERATION.

Start here. Learn the sport, find your confidence, and build the foundation for what's next.

SESSION FOCUS
  • Stance, motion & balance
  • Safe technique foundations
  • Partner drills & mat confidence
JOIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
St. Francis wrestler in a ready stance wearing an SFA singlet02HS BOYS

BUILD YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE

RAISE YOUR
STANDARD.

New wrestler or experienced competitor, put purpose behind every rep and train with a bigger goal.

SESSION FOCUS
  • Hand fighting & attack chains
  • Escapes, control & mat work
  • Match preparation & conditioning
JOIN HS BOYS
Two girl wrestler silhouettes with a gold question mark between them on an SFA Make History recruiting poster03HS GIRLS

MAKE HISTORY. BUILD THE POWERHOUSE.

YOUR MAT.
YOUR MOMENT.

Help build a powerhouse girls program. Bring your drive. We can help you learn the wrestling.

SESSION FOCUS
  • Beginner-friendly fundamentals
  • Technical reps & live application
  • Confidence, leadership & team culture
JOIN HS GIRLS

Session times, training groups, school enrollment requirements, and competition eligibility are confirmed by the coaching staff.

Two anonymous girl wrestler silhouettes with a centered gold question mark, a Panther backdrop, and Make History letteringSFA GIRLS WRESTLING / WHO WILL MAKE HISTORY?

02 / GIRLS, THIS IS YOUR INVITATION.

MAKE
HISTORY.

Let's build a powerhouse girls program.

Be a trailblazer for St. Francis Academy wrestling. Join our first recruiting wave, bring a friend, and help shape what this program becomes.

You don't have to arrive knowing how to wrestle. Start with the fundamentals. Find your strength. Build your confidence. Take up your place on the mat.

THE MOVEMENT IS GROWING.

Girls and women's wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. and around the world.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame ↗
I WANT TO MAKE HISTORY

Middle school girl? Choose the Middle School path above.

03 / BREAK IT DOWN. BUILD IT UP.

THE WORK
BEHIND THE HYPE.

High energy. Clear instruction. Reps with purpose. Coaches adapt the work to your age, experience, and readiness.

01

GET MOVING.

Warm up, build body awareness, and practice a strong stance and safe movement.

02

BREAK IT DOWN.

Learn the details of an attack, escape, or control position with step-by-step coaching.

03

STACK THE REPS.

Partner drills and age-appropriate practice help turn a new skill into a reliable habit.

04

BUILD THE ENGINE.

Conditioning, feedback, and a reset help you finish focused and ready for the next session.

Two St. Francis wrestlers ready to train beneath the Unleash Chaos wall

04 / START SMALL. THINK BIG.

TRAIN FOR THE
NATIONAL PREP
STAGE.

Your championship goal starts with today's work.

Set your sights on becoming a National Prep champion. Build the fundamentals, stay consistent, and work with the coaching staff toward the right competitive opportunities.

LEARN. Build the foundation.DEVELOP. Make every rep count.COMPETE. Bring your best to the mat.

Championships are a goal, not a promise. Participation and event eligibility require coaching-staff confirmation.

START MY PANTHER STORY
SFA Panther wrestling crest

THE COACHING STAFF

HEAD COACH
BRUCE PENDLES

LET'S TALK WRESTLING.sfawrestling.Panthers@gmail.com

Middle schoolers. High school boys. High school girls.
Beginners and experienced wrestlers welcome.

05 / SHOW UP. PUT IN THE WORK.

THE WEEKLY
PRACTICE PLAN.

Five days. Different focus. One purpose: keep building. All listed times are afternoon local school times.

DAYSESSION FOCUSPRACTICE TIME
MONDAYCardio & strength2:30-3:15 PM
TUESDAYFundamentals wrestling training2:30-4:30 PM
WEDNESDAYLive drilling2:30-4:30 PM
THURSDAYStrength training + fundamentals wrestling training2:30-4:00 PM
FRIDAYCardio & strength2:30-3:15 PM

Contact the coaching staff to confirm which sessions apply to your training group.

06 / YOUR MOVE

ENTER
THE DEN.

Tell us your program, grade, and wrestling experience. Leave student and parent or guardian contact details so the staff can follow up.

NO TRAINING YET? PERFECT PLACE TO START.

Enter 0 for wrestling experience. You don't need a background in the sport to express interest.

HEAD COACH: BRUCE PENDLESsfawrestling.Panthers@gmail.com
AFTER YOU SUBMIT

Your interest is saved for the staff. After a coach contacts your parent or guardian, your family can receive private invitations to review The Panther Standard.

Student interest form

Fields marked * are required. You can use a parent or guardian's contact details if you don't have your own.

YOUR PATH / THREE WAYS INTO THE DEN
01 / STUDENT

Provide at least one student contact, or check the box above.

02 / PARENT OR GUARDIAN

Your details are private and used by authorized coaching staff and the email delivery service for program communications. They are not displayed on this public page. Please do not include medical information.