My name is Stash Merritt and I am the Modified Wrestling coach here at Victor. If your athlete is not currently planning on trying out for a winter sport, I would encourage you to have them take a look at wrestling. If they are trying out for another sport and if for some reason they do not make their team, I would also encourage them to try wrestling. 

Wrestling is a sport that focuses on improving strength, balance, coordination, and most importantly, individual accountability. Everyone that is on the team is a "starter" and we do not cut. Our season starts on 12/2 and ends on 2/1. Once the season starts we have 2 - 3 matches a week, with some events on Saturday mornings. We do not compete or practice over break and are considerate and flexible with the busy schedules of our athletes. 

On Monday 12/2 I will meet the team at the end of sports study hall to bring them to my classroom. Practice will end at 5:00pm in the JH Gym. All athletes interested should come prepared for the first day of practice with a clean t-shirt and pair of shorts free of metal zippers. Wrestling shoes will eventually be required, but are not for the first few weeks. 

Any questions can be directed to me at

Thank you, 

Coach Merritt