Welcome to LAB Wrestling

Update: The team store is closed. If you ordered custom Lab gear, we are hoping that it will be delivered mid-September.

🟦 Welcome to LAB Wrestling!

The Laboratory Wrestling Club (TLWC, The Lab) is a year-round program designed for athletes who want to sharpen their skills, learn the sport faster, and become more competitive. Coached by the DPHS staff and held at the DPHS wrestling room, we welcome wrestlers of all ages and experience levels. 

Here’s what you need to do to join the team and be ready for the season.

✅ Show Up to Practice

• Be on time, prepared, and ready to participate.

• No experience required. Just show up and give your best.

• All practices are in the Dos Pueblos High School Wrestling Room, located to the left of the gym lobby.

Practice Schedule

• Youth Practice (All Seasons): Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

• High School Practice:

  • Summer Schedule (Ends Aug 19): Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

  • Fall Schedule (Aug 20 - Oct 2): Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

  • High school Lab practices pause during the high school wrestling season and will resume in the spring. 

✅ Stay Connected with GroupMe

We use GroupMe to share important updates, reminders, and schedule changes. The Lab has its own GroupMe separate from the DPHS groups.

GroupMe is a free group messaging app (available on iOS, Android, and the web) that lets us communicate quickly with everyone in the team community. And, it lets everyone communicate quickly within their group.

When you join:

• Use your real first name and either your full last name or just the first initial of your last name.

• Parents may also put their child’s name in parentheses.

  • Example: John Smith (Ethan) or Mary S (Lucas)

Join the group below that applies to you (or both)

The youth program is led by Eric Rojas, a Dos Pueblos alumnus and PE teacher at Peabody Elementary. Coach Bernard, Coach Eric, and our dedicated staff welcome athletes of all experience levels. We focus on developing champions both on and off the mat, building skill, strength, character, and resilience. Rooted in hard work, discipline, and teamwork, we provide a supportive environment where every wrestler can thrive. 

To learn more about Coach Bernard, our coaching staff, our dedicated parents' club, and our program philosophy, visit our About Us page. Be sure to come back here—there’s plenty more important Getting Started information below.

✅ Team Policies & Expectations

We expect commitment, respect, and a positive attitude from all wrestlers. Everyone contributes - whether you're competing, practicing, or supporting teammates.

Attendance & Participation

• Practice Expectations – Be on time, attend regularly, notify coaches if absent.

• Unexcused Absences – Missing practices or events without a valid reason may lead to ineligibility for tournaments, required make-up training, a failing grade, or removal from the team.

• Tardiness – Habitual tardiness may lead to make-up training, reduced practice time, or impact eligibility.

• Notify a Coach in Advance - If you know you’ll be late or absent, let a coach know.

Effort & Attitude

• Team Mindset – Support and encourage your teammates. Be a good workout partner by providing constructive resistance—enough to challenge them without making it unrealistic or unhelpful.

• Effort – Give full effort in every drill and practice. Limit unnecessary breaks and avoid repeatedly stepping away for water or unnecessary rest.  You can do more than you think you can - just stay safe and check in with the coach when needed. 

• Stay informed – It’s your responsibility to stay up to date even if you are absent. Information is shared at practice, through GroupMe, the website, and occasionally by email or phone. 

What’s Next?

We know that getting started with a new sport can be a lot to take in. The information above provides a solid foundation, but as the season progresses, you'll naturally have more questions. We're here to help you every step of the way.