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OUR PROGRAMS

From a wrestler's very first day on the mat to varsity competition, Mt. Lebanon has a program for every age and every level. Pick the group that fits your athlete.

K–6
Youth Groups
7–8
Junior High
9–12
High School
Grades K–6

YOUTH WRESTLING

Our youth groups run from late October through February. Parents and coaches use discretion to move wrestlers between groups for the best fit.

Little Devils

Little Devils

Pre-K & Kindergarten

A 6-week introduction to the sport. We build coordination, balance, and tumbling while learning wrestling through games — sumo, shoelace tag, gaga ball and more. Standout wrestlers can move up to the Blue group with coach approval.

Saturdays · 2:00–3:00 PMOctober 24 – December 6
$100
Mt. Lebanon HS Wrestling Room
Capped at 40 wrestlers
Blue Group

Blue Group

1st – 6th Grade

Two practices a week covering fundamentals, basic rules, strength and age-appropriate technique. Wrestlers get low-pressure competition within the program plus optional tournaments, finishing at the South Hills League Tournament.

Mondays & Wednesdays · 6:00–7:30 PMNovember 3 – March 12
$175
Howe Elementary Gym
Capped at 60 wrestlers
Gold Group

Gold Group

1st – 6th Grade

Two sessions a week — 3 hours of mat time — with faster-paced instruction that builds on the fundamentals with advanced skills. Includes South Hills League competition and optional open tournaments.

Tuesdays & Thursdays · 6:00–7:30 PMNovember 3 – March 12
$175
Howe Elementary Gym
Capped at 60 wrestlers
Girls Group

Girls Group

1st – 6th Grade

Women's wrestling is an Olympic sport, a college sport, and the fastest-growing high school sport in the country. Our girls may also attend coed Blue or Gold practices at no extra charge — and our program has produced multiple state place-winners, a state champion, and national champions.

Fridays · 6:00–7:30 PMNovember 6 – March 12
$175
Howe Elementary Gym
Advanced Team — SHWA

Advanced Team — SHWA

Experienced Wrestlers

For wrestlers comfortable with the fundamentals and ready to commit to 90-minute to 2-hour practices. The team competes in open-division tournaments beyond the South Hills League and prepares for Regional and State Championships in March.

November – March
See southhillswrestling.com
South Hills Wrestling Academy · Bethel Park
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LEARN TO WRESTLE — FREE

Two free nights to try the sport with no commitment. Kids are moving the whole time — tumbling, balance and coordination work, and games like sumo, shoelace tag and gaga ball that teach wrestling before anyone realizes they’re learning it. Our coaches are on the mat teaching the fundamentals the entire session. No experience and no equipment needed.

Tuesday, October 20
6:00 PM–7:30 PM · Mt. Lebanon High School
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Wednesday, October 28
6:00 PM–7:30 PM · Mt. Lebanon High School
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Grades 7–8

JUNIOR HIGH

JUNIOR HIGH

The junior high season runs from November 14 through late February. All teams practice and host home matches at the high school. Registration is completed through Family ID, along with a current physical and health history form.

Boys Junior High

Open to grades 7 and 8 at Mellon and Jefferson schools, practicing and competing through the winter season.

Matt Kocher · mkocher@mtlsd.net Denny Lebec · dennylebec@yahoo.com

Girls Junior High

Girls wrestle at the junior high level alongside the team. There is not currently a girls-only junior high squad — reach out and we will get your wrestler placed.

Amanda Lebec · alebec@mtlsd.net
Grades 9–12

HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL

Varsity wrestling for Mt. Lebanon. Every 9th grader starts the season with the varsity squad, and the coaching staff determines final placement. Wrestlers compete within weight classes, ensuring fair competition for every athlete. Register through Family ID with a current physical and health history form.

Boys High School

Varsity high school program competing through the regular season into the postseason in late February and early March.

Tyler Daffinee · tdaffinee@mtlsd.net

Girls High School

Girls varsity wrestling — part of the fastest-growing high school sport in the country, with a clear path from our youth and junior high girls programs.

Amanda Lebec · alebec@mtlsd.net
Season Registration Open

FIND YOUR
GROUP

Register your wrestler today — spots fill fast. Once you register you get access to our parent portal, where you can connect with coaches and other families, learn about wrestling through our interactive educational guides, download practice plans, templates, and more!

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