Youth Wrestling in Clayton, NC
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About Us
Carolina Clovers Wrestling is a youth wrestling program based in Clayton, North Carolina. Our mission is to teach young athletes the fundamentals of wrestling, teamwork, and discipline while fostering a fun and supportive environment.
Our Goal for Every Wrestler
We aim to empower young wrestlers to discover their inner grit, grow roots of resilience, and bloom into confident leaders—both in sport and in life.
Meet Our Coaches

Brad Bullen
Head Coach
2003 National Prep All-American
2003 PAISWT Runner-up

Mikey Vernagallo
2x NC State Champ
D2 NCAA All-American

Brett Farina
NC State (2011-2014)

Gary Stewart
NCUSA 2x Greco-Roman State Placer
NCUSA Freestyle State Placer

James Sye
PA HS Wrestling
Collegiate Athlete

Greg Alford
ECU Club Wrestling
2x NCWAY All-American
Super 32 Competitor
Practice Schedule
Location: 406 Hospital Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Pre-Season Dates: September 3, 2025 thru October 29, 2025 (Monday and Wednesday)
Winter Season Dates: November 6, 2025 thru February 26, 2026 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Cost per wrestler: $100 for pre-season and $200 for winter season

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