09/15/2026
Getting ready to graduate next spring and thinking about wrestling in college? With more women’s college wrestling programs than ever before, female athletes have a lot more options to sort through when it comes to academics, coaching, division, cost, team culture, and overall fit.
We put together a new blog breaking down how to narrow those choices down, what questions athletes should be asking, and what sports psychology research tells us about burnout, athlete retention, and long-term success after high school. If college wrestling is on your athlete’s radar, this is a good place to start.
A practical guide for female wrestlers narrowing down college programs, including academics, coaching, division, cost, burnout risk and long-term athlete success.