About Us

danny_halfThe Felix Wrestling Academy has quickly established itself as one of the premier places to train in the state. In only five years, The Felix Wrestling Academy has already produced some of the top talent in West Virginia, Maryland, and Western Pennsylvania. This includes multiple-time state championships and several state place winners as well as national champions and national place winners.

The Felix Wrestling Academy is a Morgantown-based youth wrestling organization, whose mission is to provide a positive experience in the sport of amateur wrestling.

Felix Wrestling Academy will challenge your child physically and mentally, while at the same time providing him/her with a safe competitive environment. Most importantly, your child will learn to embrace hard work and enjoy what he is doing.

“My goal is to help each and every wrestler to reach his full potential of being the best he can be.”

Felix Wrestling Academy
Coaching Team
Brandon DeFebbo
Tony Moenich
Cory Felix
Brian Walker
Larry Willett
James Abel
Phill Mandzik
Jay Morris
Danny Felix's Accomplishments

2023 Fargo Team PA Coach Cadet National Champions and Junior National Champions

2019 Fargo Team PA Coach Cadet National Champions

2008-2018 Assistant Coach at West Virginia University

2010 US Open Bronze Medalists

2010 Bronze Medalists Alexander Medved, Belarus Russia

2010 Member of The USA World Cup Team, Moscow Russia

2009-2010 USA Ranking #1

2009 USA World Team Member

2009 USA World Team Trials Champion

2009 Silver Medalists Dave Shultz International

2008 US Nationals Bronze Medalists

2007 Sunkist Kids International Champion

2004 USA Olympics Trials Bronze Medalists

2004 Dave Shultz Memorial International Champion

2004 US Nationals Bronze Medalists

2004 Regional Olympic Team Trials Qualifier Champion

2002 Pan American Championships Bronze Medalists

2001 USA World Team Trials Bronze Medalists

2000 US Nationals Silver Medalists

1999 Sunkist Kids International Open Silver Medalists

1998 University Nationals Champion

1996 University Nationals Champion

1995 US Olympic Festival Champion

1995 NCAA All American 7th Place Arizona State

1993 ASICS Tiger High School First Team All American

1992 Junior Nationals Champion

1992 Junior World Championships Bronze Medalists

1992 Junior World Team

1991 Cadet Double Champion Greco & Freestyle

1991 Greco World Championships

1991 Freestyle Cadet Nationals Champion

1991 Greco Cadet Nationals Champion

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A non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that gives back to the youth in our community. If you would like to contribute please contact Coach Felix for more information.

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