Wrestling Big Man Camp
Dates and Ages
June 23 – 27, 2027
Grades entering 8th–12th and weigh 180 pounds or more. If you weigh less than 180 pounds, please register for the Norse Force Camp.
We have had many campers attend this camp to help them prepare for Junior Nationals in Fargo, ND
Cost to Attend Camp:
Full Resident:$650
Commuter:$550
Note: There will be a cancellation fee of $150 for those campers who cancel less than 7 days before camp. This cost is to cover the cost of meals that need to be secured one week before camp.
Registration Deadline is June 13, 2027
Check in will be June 23rd from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Dahl Centennial Union. The first session starts at 7:00 PM.
Camp is directed and founded by Coach Billy Huebner and is designed for wrestlers that want to learn, get better and do the extra in the sport of wrestling. Criteria for camp wrestlers from 8th-12th grades and weigh 180 pounds or more.
If you are under 180 pounds, register for the Norse Force Training Camp.
You will learn from the staff what it takes to be a great “Big Man” on the mat! Big wrestlers have different needs. The “Big Man’s” program will focus on the technical needs of larger wrestlers.
The camp has a lot of instruction and technique, so you will be very active at camp. Counselors will be current Luther upper weight wrestlers along with other college counselors. We emphasize modified technique for the Big Man. The camp includes daily instruction, supervised drilling, unique techniques, lifting sessions, wrestling warm up sessions, Big Man Tournament and several hours of daily mat time and ample match experience! Upper weights wrestle differently; let us give you the edge.
You will learn from the staff what it takes to get better and have the edge over your opponents on the mat! All wrestlers have different needs with improving technique. This camp will focus on a variety of wrestling techniques. You will get better by attending this type of camp!
All wrestlers will receive two workout t-shirts, shorts, water bottle, team picture, individual photo, swag bag, and a folder with workout plans from the camp lifting and warm up sessions. Also included:
- Compete in the Big Man Tournament
- Top 24 finishers get a medal and hat
- Sixty four man bracket for the champion along with a medal and plaque
- Walk out music of your choice for finals
- “Outstanding Wrestler” receives a plaque, medal and medallion
- Additional plaques awarded for:
- Most Pins
- Most Matches
- Hardest Worker
- “Dark Horse”
- Challenge mat matches and duals
- Lifting techniques and special wrestling warm ups
- “Parade of Champions” photo
- Stay in Luther’s residence halls and eat fantastic food in the cafeteria
- Experience the beautiful Luther campus and town of Decorah
- Evening pool activities
- Walk to local ice cream establishments
- When weather permits, relax in the creek
This camp is open to those who have the big man trait and attitude. We will show tips and techniques that allow upper weights and heavyweights to accomplish their goals.
Each day will consist of 4-5 hours of technique, instruction, drilling and training. Each session will be followed by a question-and-answer period and ending with technique session review where campers will be expected to take notes. There is a limited enrollment so each camper will have an ideal camper to clinician ratio (approximately 10:1) and receive plenty of individual instruction.
For challenge matches, wrestlers will be matched according to age and ability level. The Big Man Tournament will be seeded 1-24 and top 24 placement matches.
You will wrestle with others from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. In previous camps we have had wrestlers attend from other states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, California, Louisiana, Missouri, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Ohio and Texas!
WE WANT YOU AT THE BIG MAN CAMP! Learn effective technique, participate in a lot of matches, have fun, make life-long friendships, experience the Iowa lifestyle and make memorable moments on your journey.
- 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Strength and Conditioning
- 10:00AM – 11:30 AM | Technique Session
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch
- 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Activity
- 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Technique Session
- 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Matches/Wrestling
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Dinner
- 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM | Technique Review
- 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Activity
- 9:00 PM | Pizza and Time with Counselors
- 11:00 PM | Lights Out
For those who are flying in for camp or taking AMTRAK, there will be a shuttle provided from the Rochester, MN and LaCrosse, WI airports and the La Crosse train station.
Airport Options Close to Camp: Rochester, MN, La Crosse, WI and Minneapolis, MN. If you choose Minneapolis, you must make arrangements to take the airport shuttle to the Rochester airport. From Rochester, there will be a shuttle provided to Luther’s Campus.
For campers that are flying that may arrive a day before camp, there will be the option to stay in the dorm for a $43 charge. Same applies for campers who need to stay an extra night. Meals are not included in the extra stay, those will need to be paid for individually. If you need the shuttle service, please book your flights the day before and after camp. We cannot provide shuttle services on the days of camp.
Questions?
For more information about Norse Force Camp or for travel questions and arrangements, please contact Billy Huebner via phone or text at (563) 379-8575 or email: coachbilly@luther.edu
7:00-8:30 am: Breakfast in the Dahl Student Union
7:00-8:30 am: Clean Up Room
8:30-9:30 am: Hand in keys in the Gerdin Fieldhouse
9:30-10:00 am: Parade of Champions in the Gerdin Fieldhouse
10:00 am-12:00 pm: Finish Big Man Tourney/Challenge Matches in the Regent Center
10:00 am-12:30 pm: Check out in the Gerdin Fieldhouse Lobby
12:00 pm- 1:00 pm: Hand out awards/pictures in the Gerdin Fieldhouse
10:00 am 1:00 pm: Camp store will be open
Coach Billy Huebner
Phone: 563-379-8575
Email:Coachbilly@luther.edu
Coach Billy Huebner is a professional and dedicated coach. Huebner has been an assistant coach for nine NCAA trophy teams, six have placed in the top four and three placed top two at the National Tournament. Huebner also
coached 12 Consecutive Wisconsin Collegiate Conference Championships. Additionally, has coached 82 NCAA III All-Americans. Huebner has recruited and shaped many student athlete’s lives in his time as a coach. Additionally, Huebner has run close to 500 wrestling clinics at high schools across the country including Arizona, California and Louisiana. He has taught technique for all ages/skill levels.
Coach Billy Huebner is currently an assistant wrestling coach and recruiting chair for Luther College Wrestling in Decorah, Iowa. Decorah is one of the best towns in the United States and Luther College is one of the best campuses in Iowa.
Billy is a Political Science graduate of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He received his Masters from Winona State University (MN) in Professional Development. Huebner served honorably in the United States Military serving tours in the Middle East/South West Asia. Billy grew up in the farmlands of Central Wisconsin in Potato/Cranberry country.
As a coach, Huebner is looking for athletes that are good at listening, learning, and also having a disciplined and dedicated mind set.
For more information please email, text or call Coach Billy Huebner.