New applicants please review the following criteria for the 2026-27 season.
Sr Resident Program Structure (on /off campus)
Performance Standpoint
- Olympian
- 2024 Olympic Team Trials Qualifier
- 2022-2026 Senior World Medalist
- 2022-2026 Senior World Team
- 2026 Senior National Team
- 2024 Senior World Team Trial Finalist (55,59,65,72)
- 2026 NCWWC (NCAA) Collegiate Nationals Top 3 (Senior UWW weights)
- 2026 NAIA Collegiate Nationals Top 3 (Senior UWW weights)
- 2026 NJCAA Collegiate Nationals Top 2 (Senior UWW weights)
- 2026 U23 World Team
- 2026 U23 National Team - Top 3
- 2026 U20 National Team - Top 3
- 2022-2026 U20 World Medalist
Other criteria in review
- Can and will help USA World and Olympic teams in the future
- Can benefit from the structure and services that the OPTC offers
- Athletes that are good teammates and want to work within a team structure
- High caliber prospect selected and endorsed by the USA Wrestling WFS National Coaching Staff
EAP Program Structure (on /off campus)
The OPTC will serve primarily as a developmental stage for athletes in the U17 and U20 pathways. On‑site housing will be provided for a period of one year. Following that term, athletes who wish to continue training at the OPTC must submit a new application. Housing availability will be limited.
EAP Performance Qualifications
- 2025-2026 U20 World Championships top 5
- 2026 U20 National Team - Top 3
- 2025-2026 U17 World Team Trials- Top 2 (Senior UWW weights)
- 2026 USMC Junior National Champion (Senior UWW weights)
- 2026 USMC 16U National Champion (Senior UWW weights)
- Top 2 at US. Open (Senior Division)
- Senior National Team member
Other criteria in review:
- High school senior or gap year student-athlete
- High school seniors must be enrolled in an online program
- Age 17 years and older
- Can and will help USA World and Olympic teams in the future
- Can benefit from the structure and services that the OPTC offers
- Athletes that are good teammates and want to work within a team structure
- Have attended a USA Wrestling National Development camp or tour
- The final component of the evaluation focuses on an athlete’s overall fit within the program. Considerations include—though are not limited to—skill level, maturity, and work ethic. The WFS resident program is composed primarily of senior-level athletes, and its purpose is to prepare EAP athletes for long‑term success.”
Resident Program Facility Use Structure (off campus)
A facility-use athlete will have access to mat training. They will not have access to Team V services, including Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition etc. The cost to be a part of this program is $200 per year and the athlete must have a standard as follows:
Performance Standpoint
- Olympian
- 2024 Olympic Team Trials Qualifier
- 2022-2026 Senior World Medalist
- 2022-2026 Senior World Team
- 2026 Senior National Team
- 2024 Senior World Team Trial Finalist (55,59,65,72)
- 2026 NCWWC (NCAA) Collegiate Nationals Top 3 (Senior UWW weights)
- 2026 NAIA Collegiate Nationals Top 3 (Senior UWW weights)
- 2026 NJCAA Collegiate Nationals Top 2 (Senior UWW weights)
- 2026 U23 World Team
- 2026 U23 National Team - Top 3
- 2024-2026 U20 World Championships - Top 5
- 2025 U20 World Team Trials- Top 3
- 2026 Finalist at U17 World Team Trials (Senior UWW weights)
- 2026 USMC Junior Nationals- Top 3 (Senior UWW weights)
- 2026 USMC 16U Nationals- Top 2 (Senior UWW weights)
- All athletes must have approval from WFS National Staff to be a part of the program
Other criteria in review:
- Can and will help USA World and Olympic teams in the future
- Can benefit from the structure and services that the OPTC offers
- Athletes that are good teammates and want to work within a team structure
- High caliber prospect selected and endorsed by the USA Wrestling WFS National Coaching Staff
For more information on the US OPTC Resident Program, please email a USA Wrestling WFS National Team Staff coach.
For more information on the EAP Program, please email a USA Wrestling WFS National Team Staff coach.