I have sent my kids to Tony Purler camps and taken my high school team, too. These guys know what they are doing and there is nothing in the world that can help kids better than clean reps at their skill sets. Instead of big name clinicians showing a few signature moves, you get the Purlers who are experts at training champions and they make sure that you drill the common positions and stay in good position to be successful. If you are going to spend money to train your kids, go to Purler camps.
— Tate, Wrestling Parent
I have people in the wrestling world who I pick up the phone and call when I want to bounce something off them, Tony is on that list for me. Would my son or daughter wrestle for him, absolutely!
My parents drove me 4-5 hours round trip to go to Tony’s practices once a week for only 2 hours of practice. That 2 hours though was very beneficial and improved my wrestling skills beyond belief. Tony’s ability to teach the small differences in technique that make huge impacts in a match is what allowed me to succeed at the state and national level in both high school and college. Without his instruction I would not have had the success I did especially since my wrestling style was based on having great technique.
Purler wrestling academy taught me how to wrestle, instead of just teaching me moves. I learned how to wrestle with good position and how to break my opponents good positioning. Without wrestling with Purler, I would not have received a college scholarship, because the average coach does not teach you how to wrestle, but just shows moves and expects you to learn the sport on your own. One night a week at Purler made a tremendous impact on my wrestling career.
My son is a second year wrestler who virtually skipped the novice division and started competing in open after his first month of wrestling. He was winning some open matches based on athletic ability alone, but he really had no technical knowledge of the sport. After the season, we looked for camps that could help him build those skills that he was lacking. He started attending weekly PWA sessions in the spring and went to Purler camps over the summer. It has been AMAZING! He is a completely different wrestler this year. Coaches and parents can’t believe he’s only approaching his second year of wrestling. Year-round Purler training has turned him into a skilled wrestler. He has placed in the top at every tournament he’s attended this year and is able to truly compete with some of the most elite seasoned wrestlers. Purler training has given him confidence, helped him build relationships with other wrestlers and really given him the technical skills to compete at the highest level.
The motto of PURLER WRESTLING still holds true, “Those who stay will be Champions.” You have a great program for kids. The moves you teach will work at all levels because I still see them working for Alan at MIZZOU. Thanks! Your program saved me about $100K in College tuition plus the added success Alan is still having.
I just wanted to send you an update on my son. We went to your camp in Andover when you worked on how to feel comfortable on bottom and score. We have been to 2 of your camps now and he has grown so much! I wanted you to know that the Saturday before the first camp we attended he went 0-5 not scoring any points wanting to give up to a fifth place finish at State! Thank you so much for what you give to our kids and to wrestling!
You are the man, Tony! I cannot believe how much my son has improved in just a short time with you. I’m so glad I finally got off my butt and got him to you. It’s been well worth the drive, and he loves the sport now.
My son started with Tony in January 2003. What a difference we have seen in Tyler in these past 3 years, not only in wrestling but in everyday life He has a great confidence level in his wrestling ability, school work and everything he does, he never doubts that he can do anything. I feel we owe a lot of that confidence to Tony. Anyone who has attended a practice or camp that Tony has held will tell you that every wrestler there respects him and he gives that same respect right back to them. No yelling, no putting kids down and great level of patience with every wrestler while teaching them technique and how to find it in themselves to get mentally prepared for their matches. We have sent Tyler to a lot of camps and clinics over the years, but last year he told us we were wasting our money if Tony wasn’t running it. Since Tyler has started with Tony he has taken 2nd at Missouri USA State in 2003 & 2005 both his down years, he took 1st at Missouri USA State in 2004. He also took 4th at Liberty Nationals in 2005 & 3rd at Liberty Nationals in 2006. We would just like to say Thank you Tony for being a great role model and coach to our son.
In the last three years, Tony has helped my son not only improve on his technique, but find a way to win on a consistent basis. Since joining, he has become a multiple state and national tournament placer. Tony works on the mental side of wrestling as much as the technical. His instruction is second to none and his focus on getting the kids prepared for tough matches is unbelievable. He always has time for extra one on one instruction. I would recommend Purler Wrestling Academy to any wrestler who is ready to take it to the next level.
I would like to take this time to thank you for all you have done for my two sons in the sport of wrestling. They have been working with you now for the past 3 years. One of my sons is a sophomore at PHHS and the other one is still working with you as an 8th grader. Your constant assessment of their abilities and performance has been invaluable. You have a unique ability to assess each competitor as they practice with you and as you coach them in tournaments and provide a personalized analytical view with sound advice for improvement. Your calm demeanor and firm advice on improving performance is amazing. You are exceptionally effective with your wrestlers. You provide them with the tools they need to be their best and you do it with tremendous confidence, respect, and firmness. Many people can coach, many can teach but to be able to do it with the effectiveness and respect that you do is most unique. Both of my sons have been highly successful in the sport of wrestling and I believe that you and your program has been one of the biggest factors in their success. My sophomore as a youth wrestler was a state placer 3 times and held championships in Freestyle and Greco. His freshman year in high school he started as the 103 lb varsity wrestler. This year as a sophomore he placed 5th in the State Tournament. My 8th grader has been state champion four times, was runner up at state twice and this year has become a leader in the National tournaments throughout the US and is on his way to receiving the Dominator Award. Thank you for caring about each and every kid you coach and even those you don’t. You have certainly dedicated your life to building not just good, not great, but exceptional wrestlers with your program.