Legacy Forged
Poway Wrestling: Building Champions, Embracing Legacy
Poway Wrestling nurtures champions through tradition and innovation, fostering resilience and excellence on and off the mat.
Honor The Legacy. Empower The Future
Built on the shoulders of giants. Poway Wrestling is one of the greatest high school sports and youth sports programs in the country. The legacy runs deep. We honor it. Titan style. Building leaders on and off the mat.
You can honor the legacy and empower the future by joining the Winner’s Circle today.
Titans
The flagship high school wrestling team that competes at the state and national levels, showcasing the talent and dedication of Poway’s athletes.
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Slammers
A program designed for young wrestlers, ages 6 to 14, focused on skill improvement and developing a commitment to the sport.
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Elite Youth Wrestling
An opportunity for experienced young wrestlers to train and compete at higher levels, with participation based on proven skills and a strong desire to excel.
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why choose us
About Poway Wrestling
“The season started in 1978.” Famous words of the coach who started this legacy. Wayne Branstetter, pulled 9th graders from PE classes and from the halls to recruit kids to enlist in the program that would change their lives forever.
Built on the shoulders of giants. Poway Wrestling is one of the greatest high school sports and youth sports programs in the country. The legacy runs deep. We honor it. Titan style.
Holding the record for the most dominant team in California, with the most points scored at California State Wrestling Championships in history (290.5 – 2024), the most successful freestyle and greco youth Olympic training center program (most points scored at Freestyle/Greco Nations by a single high school program), and countless successful alumni off the mat (doctors, lawyers, social workers, engineers, founders, service members, bankers, and community leaders), Poway Wrestling knows how to build and empower leaders on and off the mat.
Core Values
Foundation & Triumphs
Emphasizing the balance between foundational principles and the pursuit of excellence, Poway Wrestling champions both character and achievement.
Training Philosophy
Poway Wrestling’s philosophy emphasizes comprehensive athlete development, blending physical prowess with mental and emotional resilience, underlined by dedication and teamwork.
Community and Inclusivity
Poway Wrestling champions inclusivity and community, creating a supportive environment for boys and girls at all levels to thrive and grow together.
Achievements and Recognition
With a storied history of league, CIF, and state titles, Poway Wrestling’s achievements underscore its longstanding excellence and competitive spirit.
