About AWDI

AWDI is a nonprofit organization created to support wrestling across Arkansas. We work alongside clubs, schools, coaches, and families to raise the overall standard of the sport through consistent development opportunities and education.

Founders/Coaches:

Austin Keal

Tanner Mendoza

Both of us have been around the sport of wrestling for a long time and have spent time around some of the best coaches in the country. We have developed training philosophies and methods that we would love to share with the rest of the state. We are both the developmental coaches at the Arkansas RTC and will be available to coach athletes at summer competitions.

What we are: a statewide development initiative that supports athletes and coaches

What we aren’t: a replacement for local clubs or school programs

Values:

  • Discipline

  • Development

  • Accountability

  • Toughness

  • Humility

Arkansas state flag with red background, blue diamond, white border with stars, and the word 'ARKANSAS' in the center.