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Get Vertical

  • Ideal Preseason program to get your upcoming season started right!

  • LEARN how to get vertical at any time.

  • LEARN the importance of and how to keep weight off your hands.

  • LEARN how to master the 4 most important vertical body positions to become a successful stand-up expert.

  • LEARN how to control the top man’s hands. To defeat the wristlock, wrist rolls, cross wrist & body lock while standing.

  • LEARN how the 5 basic systems of down wrestling, (short sit, switches, arm rolls, grandby’s, and head spins) fit into the stand-up philosophy and concept.

  • LEARN how to create the winning 1st step off the whistle to beat your opponent every time.

  • LEARN how to handle, counter and win when your opponent hits you with a devastating leg ride. Learn how to stop or defend against the leg in Force ½, crab ride, spiral ride, both legs in, and leg turks.

  • This is a great opportunity for anyone that has struggled in the bottom position!

Who Should Attend?

About Coach Sprague

Any high school, junior high and advanced (only) youth wrestlers who want to learn championship technique to take them to the next level.

Coaches come and learn the fundamentals to unstoppable stand-ups--get your team VERTICAL and off the mat this season!

High school wrestlers: Bring your TEAM and get a jump on the season's November 12th start date with this great camp! Learn skills and drills you can practice all season to get you off the mat and escape your opponent.

Any coach or wrestler who wants to see High School/National-phenom Alec Ortiz. One of the country's best wrestlers, this outstanding, high school sophomore will join coach Sprague in Washington at the Get Vertical! camp.

Coach Marc Sprague
One of the most successful wrestling programs in the country, USA Cobra Oregon was started by Marc Sprague in 1972.

The program has developed four Olympians (Dan Mello, Oscar Wood, Anthony Amado, & Matt Lindland), ten World Champions, numerous successful college wrestlers, Junior National champions/placers, State champions/placers and more!

Coach Sprague's son Marc Jr. is the only American to win SEVEN (18 & under) World Championships.

Nationally respected, Coach Sprague's technique is unparalleled. You're sure to enjoy his upbeat training sessions and be amazed at his incredible teaching abilities.

Brent Chriswell

Many in Washington may remember Brent Chriswell from South Kitsap High School who stunned the state with his win over Tahoma's outstanding wrestler Michael Johnson in the State Finals in 2005. Above is a picture of Brent sporting his USA Cobra Oregon warm-ups on the floor of the Tacoma Dome, at Mat Classic!

Disclaimer:

Due to space and safety considerations we will limit this camp's numbers.



USA COBRA CAMPS

The outstanding coaching staff of USA Cobra Oregon, will host four camps each year in the Northwest (at Inglemoor High School). Wrestlers and coaches won't want to miss the outstanding technique of Coach Mark Sprague as these are rare Washington appearances.

FALL CAMP

November 9 & 10th
Get Vertical!

WINTER

A Winter holiday/Dec. date is being scheduled--stay tuned

SPRING CAMP

A Spring date is being scheduled--stay tuned

SUMMER

A June date is being scheduled--stay tuned