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Edinboro, PA  ·  Geneva, OH

Train with Division I coaches. Right here at home.

Gold Schopp Wrestling Club — youth through high school, boys and girls. Five practices a week. Full membership, once a week, or drop in.

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3×
NCAA D1 All-American
133–17
Career record at Edinboro
~10 yrs
D1 coaching · Big Ten & Big 12
5
Practices every week
The Gold Standard

Built for the long game

Top-tier technique, mindset and lifestyle. We want wrestlers who love the sport, keep improving, and stay in it for years — not burn out after one season.

01

Have fun

Wrestling is a hard sport. We keep the room fun while holding a high standard, so kids want to come back every week.

02

Stay positive

Forward-thinking, grateful, and focused on what’s next — on the mat and off it.

03

Work hard

There’s no shortcut. Rough roads make tough wrestlers, and we put in the work together.

Club Schedule

Five practices. Pick your plan.

Every practice is open to every age group, youth through high school, boys and girls.

Mon

6:30 – 8:00 PM
McComb Fieldhouse · Edinboro, PA

Edinboro
Tue

6:30 – 8:00 PM
SPIRE Academy · Geneva, OH

Spire
Wed

6:30 – 8:00 PM
McComb Fieldhouse · Edinboro, PA

Edinboro
Thu

6:30 – 8:00 PM
McComb Fieldhouse · Edinboro, PA

Edinboro
Sun

8:30 – 10:00 AM
SPIRE Academy · Geneva, OH

Spire
McComb Fieldhouse — 455 Scotland Rd, Edinboro, PA 16444 · Get directions SPIRE Academy — 5201 SPIRE Circle, Geneva, OH 44041 · Get directions
Once a Week
$50 / month
  • One practice per week
  • Any practice day, either location
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Drop-in
$20 / practice
  • Pay per practice
  • No monthly commitment
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Team discounts available. Coaches, reach out to me to set up your team. All sign-ups and payments are on GymDesk.

No kid left out

If cost is a barrier for your family, reach out to me directly. I’d love to work with you on pricing — I don’t want any kid to miss out on the chance to wrestle. — Coach A.J. Contact me

Coach A.J. Schopp

From the top of D1 to your kid's practice room

A.J. Schopp is the founder and head coach of Gold Schopp Wrestling and an RTC coach at Edinboro. A Tyrone, PA native and 2010 PIAA state champion (42-0), he became a three-time NCAA Division I All-American and three-time EWL champion at Edinboro, finishing 133-17 with a school-record 67 pins.

He then coached nine Division I seasons in the Big 12 and Big Ten, two at South Dakota State and seven at Purdue, helping develop NCAA champion Seth Gross, NCAA finalist Matt Ramos, and multiple All-Americans. He has also trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu for almost two years.

  • 3× All-American
  • 2010 PIAA Champion
  • Gorriaran Award
  • South Dakota State
  • Purdue
  • Edinboro RTC
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Testimonials

What athletes, coaches & families say

From NCAA champions and All-Americans A.J. coached in the Big 12 and Big Ten, to the coaches he’s worked with and the families in our club.

“AJ Schopp had a huge impact on my career and was a big reason I became an NCAA champion. He’s got an incredible eye for the small details that make a move work, and he knows how to coach into your strengths so you can get the absolute most out of yourself.”

Seth Gross
NCAA Champion (D1, ’18), 2× NCAA Finalist, Senior World Team Member, and Senior U.S. Open Champion.

“Training with Coach AJ Schopp was a game-changer. His techniques,guidance, and competitive edge helped me achieve All-American status and become a national finalist. I’m grateful for the skills and mindset he instilled in me.”

Matt Ramos
NCAA Finalist (D1, ’23), World Champion (Cadet), and Senior U.S. Open Champion

“Coach Schopp was instrumental in my development as an athlete and a man. He believed in me while I was still trying to find my identity as a wrestler. I owe much of my success to the time and energy Coach Schopp put into me. I am proud to call AJ a mentor and friend. I would trust Coach Schopp with the training and development of my children.”

Parker Filius
NCAA All-American (D1, ’23) at 141 lbs and 4× NCAA qualifier

“It is easy for me to say A.J. is the best technician I have ever been coached by. But more than that, he was a life coach. He taught me that living right and being mentally, physically, and emotionally strong were all equally important to being successful on the mat. I would not have been an All-American my senior year without him. I wish I could have had him as a coach sooner. My only advice to anyone looking for coaching is don’t take him for granted. It is a true privilege to have him as a coach.”

Alex Kocer
NCAA All-American (D1, ’17) and multi-time NCAA qualifier.

“What set my training with Coach Schopp apart was the intense focus on mastering the things in our control. This made accountability the catalyst for my results. This mindset was translated to all areas in my life, and continues to this day. Not only did I become a more confident and driven athlete under Coach Schopp, but I also developed into a better man. Our relationship was always beyond wrestling, which has become less common in the results-based world we live in.”

Nate Rotert
Big 12 Champion (’18), 4× NCAA qualifier (D1), and Senior U.S. Open Champion

“Coach Schopp is a coach that will go all in to help you pursue your dreams. Whether it was 6:00 am technique sessions, cutting weight, or play wrestling he was always willing to go the extra mile to help me. Even as a 197 pounder, he helped me to develop a ride when that was by far the weakest part of my “game”, drilled with me when I didn’t have a partner, and invested in me from the start.

More important than that, Schopp is a coach that cared about me as a person, not just a wrestler. He cared about me and pushed me when I was a back up as a red shirt, when I was having success, when I was injured, and when my career was done.

I greatly appreciate all he’s done for me both as a coach on the mat and how he modeled that you can be committed to wrestling and still prioritize the more important things beyond the mat like your faith and family.”

Tom Penola
3× NCAA qualifier (D1) at 197/285 lbs and Big Ten place winner

“Coach Schopp was instrumental in getting myself and the kids I coach into nearfall kings. The kids I coach are near the top of the list or at the top of all nearfall points in our state year after year.”

William Morrison
High School Coach in South Dakota
From our club families

“Great club my boys are all growing and learning from the best. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for great technical instruction for their wrestling team.”

EJ SPAROW 123
Club parent · Gold Schopp Wrestling

“It’s a great club with high level coaching and a lot of solid training partners.”

jon roland
Club parent · Gold Schopp Wrestling

“We’ve been going for almost a year and my son loves the Club – wonderful instructors; deep technique focus with an emphasis on growing character alongside their wrestling ability. Would highly recommend to anyone.”

Jason Fezell
Club parent · Gold Schopp Wrestling
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Youth through high school · Boys and girls · Full Membership $90/month · Once a Week $50/month · Drop-in $20

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