Mocco Wrestling Academy
About Coach Mocco:
The Mocco Training System is influenced by Steve’s experience training under the strongest wrestling programs in the nation. Steve trained for the 2008 Olympics with Coach Terry Brands at the Olympic Training Center and earned his 2 NCAA Titles and 4 NCAA Finals appearances while training with Coach John Smith at Oklahoma State University and Coaches Tom Brands and Jim Zalesky at the University of Iowa. In High School Steve earned 4 Prep National Titles and 3 Junior National Championships while training under Coach Jeff Buxton at Blair Academy and Coach Roman Ruderman (4x Belarusian National Champ).
Before moving to Florida, Coach Mocco was an assitant coach at Lehigh University, where he coached Zach Rey to an NCAA National title. Through the Mocco Wrestling Club, he has coached athletes to state championships, national championships and even a world championship.
“My goal is to help kids develop a love of wrestling, so that they want to give back to the sport when they are done competing. I want to help wrestlers achieve their dreams, and help them develop the tools they need to take their wrestling to the highest level possible.”
Coach Mocco is also Head Wrestling Coach of American Top Team’s professional MMA athletes.
Training with Coach Mocco is training that should not be missed. He is a TRUE wrestler/coach in every sense of the word. The work he puts in with our guys has taken us to the next level. He preaches hard work and repetition and to always work on sharpening your edge. If you are looking to get to better in any facet of wrestling you should attend his camps/practices, you will not be disappointed.