Thank you for taking the time to submit an application for the NWCA/SportsLife Wrestling Leadership Academy set for May 12-13, 2026 in Edwardsville, Illinois (you will fly into St. Louis or drive into Edwardsville on May 11th). For the applicant to be considered, please submit this application which includes two essay questions (Why the applicant should be accepted for the academy and the applicant's future coaching goals).
Applying to the academy means you understand the following:
1. You are required to pay a $400 Convention registration fee. This registration is for the 2026 Convention, but gets you the following: 3 nights lodging (shared room with another Convention attendee, unless you want your own room which you will pay half the cost) and flight reimbursement. This deposit is due before the SportsLife Wrestling Academy.
2. You are required to share a room with another attendee. If you want your own room, you will pay half the cost of the room.
3. An NWCA representative will book your room at the SportsLife Wrestling Academy.
4. Your travel will be reimbursed up to $450.
5. Meals at the Academy will be covered plus a $40 stipend given for extra meals, this will be given in the reimbursement.
Answer ALL questions even if NA must be entered.