Florida Wrestlers Building Florida Wrestling
Florida Pride Wrestling Camp 2025
About Florida Pride
Florida Pride started in 1990 by Glenn Goodman with the mission of Florida wresters building Florida wrestling, and 30 years later the mission continues. Many of the staff were once students at the camp and all have a great sense of pride in the camp experience. The camp is an overall experience of great instruction, competition, and off mat activities which build camaraderie and friendships that last a lifetime.
Camp Features On The Mat
-Instruction for all levels ,beginner to advanced
-A dedicated instruction group for advanced wrestlers
-Training to include review drilling to enhance retention
-College coaches and college wrestlers to train with
-Live wrestling
-Camp Tournament with awards
Florida Lady Pride June 12-15
This camp is for Female wrestlers. Girls wrestling is on the rise and so to ensure proper space and the best environment the girls will have their own week. The Girls can look forward to female college coaches and female college wrestlers to train with along with featured clinicians. Beginner to advanced technical groups will be provided along with live wrestling.
Meet some of the coaches:
Briana Kellin:
Briana who has led the camp the last two years , and is just an amazing coach and an inspiration for Girls wrestling. A 4-time state champion in Florida and a collegiate all-American Briana also excels in MMA!
Clare Boo:
An Amazing wrestler from Florida, Clare recently won the U20 Pan Am Championship! She was also a 2 time Jr National Champion ( Fargo) , a 2 time Florida State Champion, 2 time Super 32 Champion!
And we will have more High School coaches and college wrestlers to complete the staff.
TESTEMONIAL:
We received this very nice unsolicited note from a girl student - part of it is below:
"I had an absolutely wonderful time at the camp. The experience was incredibly enriching, both on and off the mat. I was fortunate to receive top-notch coaching that has significantly improved my skills and techniques. One particular highlight was learning a new way to run my arm bar, a technique that I believe will be very helpful in my future matches.
The coaches were fantastic, offering personalized feedback and encouragement that pushed me to improve every day.
Beyond the technical skills, the camp provided an amazing opportunity to make new friends and bond with fellow wrestlers who share the same passion for the sport. The camaraderie and support among us were truly inspiring.
This experience has been pivotal for me, not just in terms of my wrestling career, but also in personal growth. I am excited to continue training hard and striving for excellence."
Off The Mat Activities
Florida Pride is about an overall experience and there are action pack activities between wrestling sessions! A Favorite is Black Light Dodge Ball and its a blast. Although this feature may be at the boys camp only, depending on availability, the girls camp will also have organized off the mat activities.
Throughout the week students have access to the swimming pool as well as basketball, volleyball, corn hole and more in a social center where the students mix. Camp is a great atmosphere for team building and meeting new friends.
Featured Clinician for '24 camp was Jared Frayer
Thank you Jared fo being such a big part of Florida Pride!
Jared Frayer…presently the associate head coach at Virginia Tech where Jared has helped develop that program into an NCAA Division 1 power house. Jared Frayer’s accolades are long and many but is topped off by being Olympian in 2012. As a high school wrestler Jared was a 3-time Florida State Champion and a National champion. Jared wrestled at Oklahoma University where he was an all-American with an NCAA runner up and a freestyle University National Champion. Jared’s Coaching resume includes coaching at top programs including Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Iowa, and Harvard! Moreover, Jared Frayer's love and passion for the sport parallels his fathers: the legendary coach David Frayer. Jared grew up running around the mats at Florida Pride where he was a student, college counselor, and featured clinician where he will be agin this summer. Jared exemplifies what Florida Pride is all about and he will make this summer camp special!
Camp Director
Glenn Goodman...started and has run Florida Pride for 30 years with the mission of developing Florida wrestling. As a competitor Glenn set many first time accomplishments in Florida; a 4 time state champion, and a u16 national champion and world champion. On the SR. level Glenn was a member of the US national team and a gold medalist in the Pan American championships. Glenn's passion for Florida wrestling was the reason the camp was named Florida Pride!
Camp Location Webber International University
Located in central Florida, Webber University is the perfect location for an overnight camp . The students are housed in the dorms and will eat at the cafeteria. This beautiful campus is located on a scenic lake away from distractions. Students will have use of the swimming pool and other off-mat activities.
Address
1201 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park FL 33827
FAQ
Do the students need extra money?
Although three meals are provided students will have access to a snack service and can purchase pizza in the evenings - so a little extra spending money would be nice.
What is the youngest age that may attend Camp?
Camp ages are 10-18 at on the first day of camp. If a student is younger then age 10 the student may attend with a parent attending as chaperone (see chaperone below):
What is a chaperone at camp?
An adult who is not part of the coaching staff but wants to be at camp to be responsible for a student(s). The fee is $200 and covers the adults room and food.
What is Group enrollment?
A group of 10 or more that enroll together. A group does not necessarily have to be form the same school. There must be a group leader who gathers all the names on the group form (email floridapridewrestlingcamp@gmail.com to get the form)
The group must have a leader at check in to register the group at one time. Group enrollment receives a discounted price per student.
What is a commuter and what is the rate?
Commuters are day campers and do not stay overnight at the camp. The price is $250 and they receive lunch and dinner. Between sessions they can rest in the lounge area and enjoy the pool. It's for people who live close or in some cases with younger kids, parents grab a hotel room for a week and have them come as day campers.
Can we select roommates?
Yes - on the individual application there is a pace for roommate requests.
What does the daily schedule look like?
Each wrestling session is around 2 hours. Between sessions are the meals and time for pool or other off the mat activities.
First day will have 2 sessions after check in
2nd - - 4th day will have three sessions each day.
The last night will feature black light dodge ball = its a blast!
The last day is the camp tournament starting at 9 and ending around noon.
Enrollment and Pricing
To enroll in the camp - click the buttons on page 1:
Pricing:
Boys camp June 8-12 $395
Girls (Lady Pride) June 12-15 $360
For group enrollment:
Contact Glenn 727-283-6269
Or
floridapridewrestlingcamp@gmail.com
Enrollment is open to any and all entrants limited only by capacity and age.