2026 University of Illinois Regional Training Center Coaches Convention

Sponsored by Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association and Lincoln Way West High School

2026 Date To Be Announced

Location: To Be Announces

Sample Schedule, Clinicians, Topics and Cost from 2025:

• Saturday, October 26
  • Session 1: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • 11:00am Lunch (provided)
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Coaches Convention Clinicians/Presenters:

• Michael Poeta - University of Illinois Head Coach, 2x NCAA Finalist, 2x Big Ten Champion, 3x NCAA All-American
• Jeremy Hunter - University of Illinois Assistant Coach, NCAA Champion, 3x All-American
• Austin O’Connor - University of Illinois Assistant Coach, 2x NCAA Champion, 4x NCAA All-American, 4x Illinois State Champion
• Eric Schultz
• Bryan Medlin - Illinois RTC Head Coach, World Team Coach, 2014 IWCOA Head Coach of the Year, 2X IHSA Dual Team Champion Head Coach
• Christian Kanzler

Topics:

• Technique, Drills, Practice Ideas, Philosophies and Program Management

Cost:

• Saturday:
  • $50 per coach / $175 for entire staff (up to 6 coaches)