Monarch Knights Wrestling

About Us

Who We
Are

Monarch Knights Wrestling Booster Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the high school wrestling program at Park Vista Community High School and developing disciplined, resilient young athletes — on and off the mat.

Our mission is to provide every student-athlete in our program with the resources, coaching, and community needed to compete at their highest level. We fund tournament travel, equipment, training opportunities, and academic support, ensuring that no athlete is left behind because of financial hardship.

The booster club is run entirely by volunteer parents and community members. All donations are tax-deductible and reinvested directly into the program — into the kids, the coaches, and the experiences that build character that lasts a lifetime.

Leadership

President

Michael Goldin

Treasurer

Natalia Guzman

Secretary

Amy Ramirez

Legal & Tax-Exempt Status

Monarch Knights Wrestling Booster Inc.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

EIN: 41-4771447

For Parents

Why Wrestling
Changes Kids

Every parent wants their child to grow up confident, focused, and ready for life's challenges. Research consistently shows that wrestling delivers the mental and physical tools kids carry with them forever.

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Discipline & Focus

Wrestlers follow structured routines and must show up consistently. Hard work and preparation carry directly into the classroom and career.

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Goal Setting

Constant milestones build a goal-oriented mindset and self-esteem that comes from earned accomplishment. What you put in is what you get out.

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Mental Toughness

Wrestling is one-on-one. Kids develop accountability, self-awareness, and emotional resilience to face adversity head-on.

A loss becomes a lesson, not a defeat.

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Academic Performance

Studies of 5,000+ students found links between competitive sports and improved grades. Student-athletes are ~15% more likely to attend college.

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Bully-Proof Confidence

Wrestling creates kids who are less vulnerable to bullying. Physical prowess and self-confidence are natural deterrents.

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Community & Brotherhood

A 16-week program saw a 37% increase in team belonging scores. The bonds forged on the mat create lifelong friendships.

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Healthy Body & Habits

Full-body workouts with measurable gains in strength, agility, speed, and cardiovascular fitness. Healthy habits that stick for life.

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Keeps Kids on Track

After-school structure with purpose — a community that holds athletes to a higher standard and gives their time real meaning.

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A Sport for Life

Opens doors to championships, college scholarships, and Olympic aspirations. Every great journey begins on a mat just like this one.

Yes — youth wrestling has a very low injury rate of under 1%, or roughly 6 incidents per 1,000 wrestlers per year. Injuries are more common in older age brackets; at the youth level the sport is considered very safe when properly coached. The physical, mental, and social benefits consistently outweigh the risks.

At the youth level the focus should always be on healthy eating — not extreme weight cutting. A few simple guidelines go a long way:

Balanced meals with lean protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats
Stay well-hydrated on practice and competition days
Avoid junk food and processed snacks before practice
Eat enough to fuel full effort — undereating hurts performance

Any specific weight management concerns should always involve a coach and a physician together.

Mat burns and small cuts are common and easy to handle. Keep cuts clean and covered at all times with an appropriate bandage. Apply basic first aid promptly. Open, uncovered wounds are entry points for skin infections, so a wrestler with exposed cuts should not practice until the wound is properly dressed. Report anything that looks infected — redness spreading beyond the cut, swelling, or warmth — to a coach or doctor right away.

Good habits keep the whole team healthy:

Shower immediately after every practice and match using antibacterial soap
Use an antifungal shampoo a few times a week to prevent scalp infections
Do a quick full-body skin check daily — report any redness, rashes, or itching to a coach right away
Never share towels, razors, headgear, knee pads, or water bottles
Wash all gear after every practice — damp gear sitting in a bag overnight breeds bacteria fast
Use hand sanitizer before practice — studies show it reduces bacteria on hands by 73%

Mats should be wiped down before and after every single practice using a residual disinfectant cleaner (products like KenClean are specifically designed for wrestling mats). Studies show residual disinfectants reduce bacteria on mat surfaces by 76% compared to standard bleach or all-purpose cleaners. A clean mat is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of skin conditions across the team.

The sooner a skin condition is caught, the faster it's treated — and the faster the athlete is back on the mat. Most wrestling skin infections are highly contagious, and one unreported case can spread to the entire team within days, potentially shutting down the program for weeks. There is never any judgment for reporting. Catching something early is always the right call.

Because wrestling involves close skin-to-skin contact, a few skin conditions come up more often than in other sports. The most common ones to be aware of are:

Ringworm (tinea corporis) — a fungal infection, the most common of all
Impetigo — a bacterial infection causing crusty sores
MRSA — a more serious antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection

All of these are manageable when caught early. Good hygiene, daily skin checks, and prompt reporting are the best prevention. See the questions below for details on each.

Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm — it's a common fungal infection (tinea corporis) that spreads through skin-to-skin contact or shared equipment. It appears as a red, scaly, ring-shaped rash. With treatment it clears up in 2–4 weeks.

Treatment:

On the body: Over-the-counter antifungal cream (Lamisil, Lotrimin) applied twice daily
On the scalp: Topical creams do not work here — a doctor must prescribe an oral antifungal taken for at least 14 days

Always get a physician's clearance before returning to the mat. Referees check all wrestlers for skin conditions at competitions.

Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Staph or Strep bacteria. It appears as red sores that rupture, ooze, and form a yellowish crust — often around the face, arms, or any area with a small cut or abrasion. It spreads easily through direct contact. Treatment is topical or oral antibiotics prescribed by a physician. The wrestler cannot return to practice until a doctor clears them.

MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a bacterial infection that does not respond to many common antibiotics. It usually starts as what looks like a pimple or insect bite, then quickly grows into a painful, warm, swollen boil. It is serious — if left untreated it can spread and in some cases requires hospitalization.

What to do: If you see a lesion that keeps growing, feels warm, and is more painful than a typical pimple, see a doctor the same day. Do not try to drain it at home. Prevention is the same as for all skin conditions — shower immediately after practice, never share personal items, and keep mats clean.

Return-to-practice timelines vary by condition and are set by medical guidelines:

Ringworm (body): Minimum 3 days of medication, no new spots for 2 days, lesion covered with a dry bandage, physician note required
Ringworm (scalp): Full 14-day oral medication course completed — no exceptions
Impetigo: Physician must clear the athlete; typically after 48–72 hours of antibiotics with no new lesions
MRSA: Physician clearance required; no open or draining wounds

At all competitions, referees perform a skin check on every wrestler before they step on the mat. Written documentation from a physician — including diagnosis, treatment start date, and medication name — is required for athletes returning from any communicable skin condition.

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Changes Kids

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Built on the Mat.

Who WeAre

Leadership

Why WrestlingChanges Kids

Momentson the Mat

Health&HygieneFAQ

Join theProgram

Who We
Are

Why Wrestling
Changes Kids

Moments
on the Mat

Health
&
Hygiene
FAQ

Join the
Program