Grand View Wrestling Room
About
Grand View Wrestling Room in Des Moines, Iowa offers specialized training in MMA and wrestling disciplines. The gym is led by a team of accomplished coaches, including Director Grant Henderson, a two-time national champion, and Elite Head Coach Aden Reeves, a national champion and senior freestyle All-American. Other notable instructors include Justin McCunn, a UWW Junior Greco national champion, and Jack Ervien, a Greco Junior World Team member, ensuring expertise across various wrestling styles. The coaching staff emphasizes detailed skill development and foundational techniques, creating a structured environment for athletes of all levels.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the coaches for their great passion, character, and technical expertise. Reviewers describe this as one of the more impressive wrestling rooms in the state, particularly noting how coaches ensure athletes understand and correctly perform every move rather than letting them scatter across the room after demonstrations. Parents highlight the detailed attention children receive within their groups and appreciate learning from current and former collegiate national champions. The training environment is characterized by structured guidance that helps athletes develop strong foundations and advanced skills.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (2)
Tony Kelly
a year ago
Coaches with great passion, character and technique. One of the more impressive wrestling rooms in the state.
kenneth Paulding
a year ago
Best place for your child to develop foundation and detailed skills, facilitated by current and previous collegaite national championship and wrestlers. Your child will be getting detailed attention within their groups, instead of having a drill explained and they scatter across the room while they can't remember the move shown. The GV coaches make sure they get it right every time.
groupCoaches & Instructors
Grant Henderson
Director of Viking Wrestling Club
2X National Champion (165lbs), 3X National Finalist
Iowa native, competed collegiately at Grand View University. Full-time Head Coach of Grand View University. Oversees Elite & Little Vikes programs.
Justin McCunn
Elite Coach
UWW Junior Greco National Champ, U23 Greco National Champ, 3X IAHSAA place winner
Highly influential in program growth. Strong Greco-Roman background. Member of Iowa USA National Team staff. Grand View University alum.
Paul Reedy
Little Vikes Director & VWC Coach
Member of three national championship teams (athlete), three state championship teams
Coached at Perry High School and Wartburg College prior to Grand View. Praised as one of the best coaches and mentors.
Jack Ervien
Little Vikes Coach
Greco Junior World Team Member (2019), 4X Washington State place winner
Talented and experienced wrestler. Great mentor for Little Vikes both on and off the mat.
Ty Harris
Elite Coach
3X Kansas High School State placer, Tulsa National Champion
Helped VWC grow substantially. Graduated from Grand View University in 2022. Great leader on and off the mat.
Aden Reeves
Elite Head Coach
National Champion (125lbs), Senior Freestyle AA, 2X IAHSAA State Champion
Iowa native, competed collegiately for Grand View University. Full-time Assistant Coach for Grand View University. Passionate about technical aspects.