A fun, positive environment that builds life and wrestling skills.
Practice: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 6:30–8:00pm
Lassiter High School Wrestling Room | 2601 Shallowford Rd, Marietta, GA 30066
"Once you've wrestled, everything else is easy."— Dan Gable, Olympic Gold Medalist & 2x NCAA Champion
John "Coach Stu" Stulak has been coaching and promoting youth wrestling in Georgia for more than 15 years. He currently serves as Director of Youth Wrestling for the Lassiter Junior Trojans, Assistant Coach with the Lassiter High School wrestling program, and a Board Member and IT Director for Team Georgia Wrestling.
A former wrestler at Brecksville High School in Ohio and graduate of Miami University, Coach Stu is passionate about helping young athletes develop confidence, discipline, resilience, and a lifelong love for the sport of wrestling.
Outside of wrestling, Stu remains an active competitive powerlifter and holds multiple world, national, and state records. He is passionate about health, fitness, and nutrition and enjoys helping athletes develop healthy habits that support long-term success both on and off the mat.
A former high school wrestler and lifelong athlete, AJ brings technical skill and enthusiasm. He focuses on fundamentals, sportsmanship, and mental toughness in a high-energy environment.
Coach Evan brings enthusiasm, strong technical fundamentals, and a passion for youth development — building confidence, respect, and growth on and off the mat.
With a focus on fundamentals, goal-setting, and character development, Coach Kyle cultivates mental toughness alongside physical strength so wrestlers develop beyond competition.
Coach Matt builds a growth-oriented culture where every athlete feels supported and challenged — on technique, mindset, and respect for wrestling and life.
Coach Patrick builds wrestlers who are technically sound, mentally resilient, and driven — emphasizing respect for self, coaches, and competitors.
Coach Ross focuses on wrestling mechanics, strategy, and conditioning — fostering a team environment where character and work ethic are as important as wins and losses.
Our practices are designed to develop well-rounded wrestlers — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Every drill, activity, and conditioning routine has a purpose.
We focus on about three core moves per position — Neutral, Bottom, and Top Referee's Position. Mastering these moves requires repetition and consistency. Our approach centers around developing muscle memory — training the body to automatically respond in competition without needing to think. When a wrestler's body reacts instinctively, they gain speed, confidence, and a distinct edge over their opponent.
Wrestling is 75% mental, 15% emotional, and 10% physical. We've seen less-experienced wrestlers win simply because they believed they could — and we've seen highly skilled wrestlers lose the moment they let emotions take over and forgot to wrestle. That's why our coaching goes far beyond technique.
Wrestlers need two of these three to win: Conditioning, Strength, and Wrestling Skill. The one advantage Lassiter wrestlers will always have is conditioning. We've seen countless matches won — not by the strongest or most skilled — but by the wrestler in the best shape, with the biggest heart, and the will to win.
Our commitment is to make sure every Lassiter wrestler is in top condition, technically sound, and mentally strong. If your wrestler is willing to put in the work, it will pay off — both on and off the mat.
We drill fundamentals until they become automatic. Repetition builds confidence.
Wrestling is demanding. Our athletes train to outlast opponents.
Games, challenges, and positive energy keep learning enjoyable and engaging.
Your $325 registration includes your wrestler's gear package, banquet, and program investment.
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Mon, Wed & Thu — 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Lassiter High School
2601 Shallowford Rd, Marietta, GA 30066
The wrestling room is on the first floor of the gymnasium behind the school (off Steinhauer Rd NE).
Wrestlers of any experience level. Could be year 1 or year 8. Competitive field designed to challenge and develop all wrestlers.
Exclusively for first-year competitors. Designed to build confidence by wrestling peers with the same level of experience.
Weigh-In & Start Times
| Division | Weigh-Ins | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| 6U / 8U | 6:30 – 7:15am | 8:00am |
| 10U & Girls | 9:30 – 10:15am | 11:00am |
| 12U / 14U | 12:30 – 1:15pm | 2:00pm |
Scoring Rules
3 points
2 sec = 2 pts
3 sec = 3 pts
4 sec = 4 pts
Instant win — both shoulders held for 3 seconds
Hello PARENTS, COACHES and most importantly, WRESTLERS:
Success isn't just about raw talent. It's about toughness, work ethic, and doing hard things when no one is watching.
Every time you step on the mat, it's just you and your opponent. The most protective gear you have is head gear, and maybe a kneepad. There is no one to pass a ball to. There is no one else to bail you out. Wrestling, like life, is the most brutally honest teacher you will ever have.
Wrestling teaches you how to push yourself farther than you thought you could go. It teaches you how to win with respect. But most importantly it will teach you how to lose with dignity, because failure will always be a part of life's journey.
In wrestling, just like in life, you don't always get what you think you deserve. You get what you earn. You get what you prepare for. You get what you fight for. And even then, you may fall short.
TO THE PARENTS — thank you for allowing us the opportunity to train your kids. The late practices, the early weigh ins, packed snacks, support for the teammates, and the love for your children, win or lose.
We aren't in the business of just building athletes. We are here to build resilient, respectful, and relentless young men.
TO THE WRESTLERS — some days you are sore. Some days you don't feel like practicing. And some days after all the hard work you have put in, it may go your way — it may not. But you continue to show up. That is what makes the difference in life! Those are the real victories.
So, whether you win by pin, by points, or not at all — you're still building something that lasts longer than a medal. You're building character. You're building courage.
And if you can face down another wrestler, after all the training, all the energy, all the sweat — and still walk off with your head high, then you can handle whatever life throws at you.
That's the heart of a champion!
Keep showing up. Keep grinding. Keep believing.
And you will all go into life prepared to do great things!
Our program has a proud tradition of producing Georgia Kids State champions and placers. These athletes represent Lassiter Junior Trojans Wrestling at its highest level.
John Stulak — Director of Youth Wrestling
lassiterjuniorwrestlingclub@gmail.com (814) 876-5267 · 814-TROJANS