501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Glasgow Wrestling Academy and Fitness Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering urban and underserved youth in Metro Atlanta through the discipline of wrestling. We provide structured training, character development, and mentorship from experienced coaches to equip students with the physical, mental, and emotional tools needed to succeed on and off the mat. Our mission is to build respectful, confident, and resilient young leaders prepared for lifelong success.

As the founder of Glasgow Wrestling Academy and Fitness Inc., my mission is personal. I grew up understanding the transformative power of structure, discipline, and mentorship, and I’ve made it my life’s work to pass that gift on to the next generation. Wrestling gave me more than physical strength; it gave me purpose, resilience, and a mindset that has carried me through life’s toughest battles.

I established the Academy to create a safe, empowering space where urban and underserved youth could discover the same tools that shaped my journey: hard work, accountability, and belief in their own potential. Our program is not just about wrestling, it’s about building character, developing life skills, and creating a community that uplifts and supports one another.

Every coach, every mentor, and every practice session is an opportunity to redirect a young person’s path toward leadership, integrity, and success. At Glasgow Wrestling Academy, we’re not just developing athletes, we’re developing future leaders.

Many of the kids in and around our community can’t afford to fully participate in our proGram. The coaches and many of the parents help where they can, but they can’t do it all alone. This is where you can help. Your donation will help to provide scholarships to many of our teammates who otherwise could not afford to be a part of our proGram. Donations will help to do things like: buy wrestling shoes, uniforms, and other Gear for some of our wrestlers. Donations also allow kids to participate in our weekly wrestling tournaments and training sessions.

Each year, individual Givers are recognized on our website.  Generous business donors are acknowledged on our web site, in our Academy, and at special GWA events.