Who we are........
Disrupter Wrestling club is a safe environment that is open to.....and welcoming of... ALL humans!
EveryBODY belongs..... Community is our Purpose
As educators, Coach Ruby and I witnessed the first hand the devastating effects the pandemic had on our youth & young adults. The impact went way beyond academic learning loss and struck a blow to their individual core, greatly increasing overall anxiety, depression and the darkness feeling of isolation.
Now, in 2023, we are not “all in the same boat” but we are in the same post-pandemic storm, holding on to whatever we have to stay afloat and navigate. Metaphorically speaking, some youth have boats to float in, others have canoes or paddle boards to hold onto. However, a lot of youth just feel like they are drowning and need holistic support.
Disrupter Wresting creates an environment of belonging, through positively lifting each other up and providing community. Focusing on the individual gifts and talents each wrestler brings to the room, we leverage each other's strengths for the overall betterment of the community.
You belong here!
Coach Megan
Why the name "Disrupters"?
The Club name happened naturally at the 2023 HS State Competition at Virginia Beach. Coach Ruby was talking with 2 of the amazing Albemarle Wrestling Team captains, Ben and Tufan, discussing the vision and mission of a wrestling club. Coach Ruby, switching into "teacher mode" started talking about his desire to "disrupt" the post-pandemic culture through creating a club focused on community, belonging and using a growth mindset. After listening to Coach Ruby, the captains said, “Coach, that should be the team name- The Disrupters”. The rest is history……
Neurodiversity Ally
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