The Morrissey Advantage
The MAT Academy trains wrestlers from four years of age all the way through high school. Our philosophy is to teach the essential wrestling skills from the beginning—no matter the experience level. The basics of wrestling never change. Every wrestler must use speed, strength and leverage, blended with the experience, to reach their goals. We focus on positioning, angles, movement, level changes and explosive power in our instruction. Please give us a call at 800-992-3146 or email us to discuss our programs. We always enjoy talking about wrestling. Inside the MAT Academy
Careef Robertson, 2005 NCAA Division II National Champion, a former MAT Academy wrestler will also join Henson and Morrissey at this year's camp. We are currently accepting registration forms for the 2007 camp. Space is limited, so be sure to book your reservation early! NOTE: The 2007 MAT Academy Camp is full and we can no longer accept registrations. You can call Coach Morrissey to be placed on a waiting list in case a spot opens up. The number of campers is purposely set low in order to maximize the camper experience and maintain a low camper-to-instructor ratio. If you would like to be kept up to date on future events and camps, either call or email Coach Morrissey with your contact information. |
  Academy News MAT Academy Wrestlers Head to Dixie Duals Team Palmetto's 5th and 6th grade team is heading to the Dixie Duals in Birmingham, AL. MAT Academy wrestlers Jobe Sherard (60#), BJ House (65#), Clay Walker (70#), Charlie Conner (80#), Ellison Sanders (100#), Slade Lambert (130#) and Michael Fernandez (140#) will compete. Good Luck Wrestlers! Congratulations to Coach Bill Patterson, named SCAAU Coach of the Year! Mat Academy Wrestlers Place at 2007 State AAU Championships! The following MAT Academy Wrestlers had great showings at the 2007 State AAU Championships held at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. Ellison Sanders, Coleman Gary, Luke Bikulege and Jobe Sherard placed first in their weight class, while BJ House took home a second. Allen Thompson and Stan Bikulge stood on the podium with third-place finishes. More results to come... |
Testimonials "...since being under your program and philosophy he has managed to place at several, almost all, national tournaments he attended and more importantly being able to compete with the best wrestlers from anywhere. In fact, this past December he attended a National tournament and was faced with the number one seed from Michigan. I don’t have to say that most wrestlers from other states usually salivate when they see a SC wrestler. My son was able to pull out a victory and move on and place at the national event. Make no doubt, all the credit for my son’s improvement came from the experience he has had with Tim Morrissey." |
Led by National Champion and 3-time All-American Tim Morrissey, Morrissey Athletic Training (MAT) focuses on proven wrestling skills and techniques that can take you to the next level. The MAT Academy offers individual and small-group classes in Greenville, South Carolina, summer camps for wrestlers throughout the U.S. and is introducing a video-based match analysis program. The skills we teach go beyond the mat and reach deeper than wrestling. Wrestling develops physical and mental attributes that are keys to success in many future endeavors.
World Champion and Olympic Medalist Sammie "The Bull" Henson will be the featured guest clinician at the 2007 MAT Academy Summer Camp to be held June 13-16 at YMCA Camp Greenville. Campers will discover how he trains with world class intensity and get a feeling for the work ethic that has taken him around the world to earn the position of WORLD CHAMPION and OLYMPIC MEDALIST! Henson will work with campers and showcase the winning moves that helped him become a world-class wrestler.