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Welcome<\/h6>\n

Our Philosophy<\/h2>\n

Our purpose is to develop young men and women into responsible adults who can handle adversity. Wrestling is not an easy sport. The life skills instilled from the journey they endure are discipline, commitment, sacrifice, hard work ethic, responsibility, and mental toughness during times of adversity.<\/p>\n

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There’s always ways of motivating yourself to higher levels. Write about it, dream about it. But after that, turn it into action. Don’t just dream.<\/p>\n

Dan Gable<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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What We Offer<\/h6>
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Competition<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Have the unique opportunity to compete at the nations top events<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Opportunity For All Age Levels<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

VA Elite offers training for all ages and levels of experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Private Lessons<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Get one on one training with coaches that have trained and competed at the highest level<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Year Round Training<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Staff<\/h6>

Our Coaches<\/h3>
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Tim Miles<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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20 years of coaching experience, 2x State Champion, multiple time USA Wrestling All-American<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Hunter Bolen<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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VA Elite alumni, 3x State Champion, 2x NCAA Division I All-American<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Jake Hart<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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Former Virginia Tech wrestler, 2018 South Carolina State Champion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Andy Smith<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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VA Elite alumni, State Champion at Christiansburg High School, Former Virginia Tech wrestler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2x Division I All-American, competed as a member of Team USA’s Men’s Freestyle Team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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