Yale Street Wrestling Club
About
Yale Street Wrestling Club in Newark, NJ offers training in mixed martial arts and wrestling, providing a comprehensive environment for athletes of all levels. The coaching staff, led by Donny, focuses on developing both physical skills and mental fortitude, with many members noting significant progress in technique and confidence within months of joining. The program emphasizes perseverance and success beyond the mat, instilling valuable life lessons alongside athletic training.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the transformative coaching at Yale Street Wrestling Club, with many noting significant physical and mental improvements in themselves or their children within months. Parents highlight how the program teaches perseverance and success beyond wrestling, with some athletes earning college scholarships through their training. Several reviews specifically mention coach Donny and his team as being instrumental in this development. However, one review describes disrespectful behavior from coaches during competitions, noting immature conduct despite subsequent apologies.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (4)
Paul Toms
a year ago
One of the best decisions I have made for my son is to allow Donny and his crew to train him. There was a noticeable difference within a few months both physically and mentally. I 100% recommend the commitment to train @ yale Street.
Mark
a year ago
Best wrestling school around, my brother went to this program and he ended up getting a full ride to college bc of this Yale st wrestling
Marcelo Tammaro
4 weeks ago
This club was the best decision I made for my son. The progress he made from year to year was amazing. Most importantly, the messaging to the kids about perseverance and having the mind set for for success beyond wrestling is truly something I will be forever grateful. Thank you !! and I will miss this :)
Helena Sims
4 months ago
the most entitled and disrespectful group of coaches i have ever had the displeasure of coming across. i got screamed at today as a score keeper. they may be good but they are obnoxiously rude. this is like the 7th or 8th horrible interaction i’ve had with these coaches and it is the first time they’ve felt compelled to apologize, once i publicly say something bad that threatens their business. not a coincidence! despite the apology, the man with all the adult acne still acted like his youngest wrestler on the mat. insanely immature and disrespectful to me. don’t let his apology fool you, he told me i wasn’t paying attention, not true!!!
Contact
1790 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM