Hello Shahala Students and Families!

I'm Houston Dillard, and I am the head Wrestling coach this year. I invite all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students at Shahala to join our Wrestling teams this upcoming season! The season begins on TBD. No prior experience is needed. 

Wrestlers will only compete with others in their own weight class (70lbs to Heavy Weight). The only required gear is wrestling shoes, which you'll need to purchase. Everything else is checked out to the student for the season. If you wish to purchase your own gear, please order on our team store. This is optional, but please do so as soon as possible to ensure it's here in time for the season. To participate, students must have a current sports physical on file with the school and complete the online clearance forms. If you need assistance with this, please contact our ASB Office (360) 604 - 3815. Stay updated by following our wrestling team's website and Team App.

Students participating in boys basketball or girls soccer are welcome to join wrestling once their season ends. Please let me know so I can make a note!

Common Questions

• Do I need a mouth guard?
  No, unless you have braces. If so, your mouth guard must cover both the top and bottom braces. Anyone may choose to wear a mouth guard.
  
  

• Do I have to wear a singlet (one-piece uniform)?
  No! You can wear a two-piece uniform (MMA style), which includes a compression-style shirt and loose shorts. You have the option to purchase your own from our team store. 

• What should I wear for practice?
  A T-shirt, athletic shorts or sweats (no zippers), and wrestling shoes. If you don’t have wrestling shoes for the first few practices, please wear socks.

• When are practices?
  Practice is held every school day from 4:15 - 5:45 PM. An activity bus will be available to take students home if needed. However, it only runs Mondays-Thursdays and not on early release days. Sign up through the ASB Office asap! 

If you have any questions, please ask. We look forward to seeing you on the mat!

Houston Dillard

Head Wrestling Coach

Houston.Dillard@evergreenps.org