From Local Mats to Fargo: Inside Team Illinois Women's Wrestling

Coach Sarah Doty of Edwardsville Wrestling Club and head coach of Team Illinois walks through her journey into wrestling and how Team Illinois supports girls across the state.

The episode covers freestyle vs. folkstyle, how athletes qualify for state, regional, and Fargo Nationals, the Duals experience, travel logistics, costs, and fundraising options.

Sarah also explains typical training cycles, camps, avoiding burnout, finding local clubs, and the state’s goals for building a competitive, connected program nationally.

About: Sarah Doty, 3x WCWA All-American, Head Women's Coach at Edwardsville Wrestling Club, Head Women's Coach for Team Illinois, Coach for Southern Illinois Regional Training Center, Former Associate Head Coach at Missouri Baptist U, Instagram @sarah_doty_

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