--- title: Ken Chertow Official Website description: Join Olympian Ken Chertow at Gold Medal Training Camp to enhance your wrestling skills & technique. Limited spots—register now to train with elite coaches. image: https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/SQUARE%20-%20KEN%20(1)-1.png --- Champions aren’t born—they’re built through discipline and hard work! [![Ken Chertow Logo Transparent PNG](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ken%20Chertow%20Logo%20Transparent%20PNG.png?width=100&height=100&name=Ken%20Chertow%20Logo%20Transparent%20PNG.png "Ken Chertow Logo Transparent PNG")](https://kenchertow.com/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://kenchertow.com) - [About Ken](https://kenchertow.com/about-ken) - [Training Resources](https://kenchertow.com/training-tips) Show submenu for Training Resources - [Video Gallery](https://kenchertow.com/video-gallery) - [Training Tips](https://kenchertow.com/training-tips) - [Summer Camp](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026) Show submenu for Summer Camp - [Teen Boys Camps](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/boys-camps) - [Teen Girls Camps](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/girls-camps) - [Youth Camps](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/youth-camps) - [Coaches](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/coaches) - [FAQs](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/faqs) - [Work With Us](https://kenchertow.com/work-with-us) Register Now Close - [Home](https://kenchertow.com) - [About Ken](https://kenchertow.com/about-ken) - [Training Resources](https://kenchertow.com/training-tips) Show submenu for Training Resources - [Video Gallery](https://kenchertow.com/video-gallery) - [Training Tips](https://kenchertow.com/training-tips) - [Summer Camp](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026) Show submenu for Summer Camp - [Teen Boys Camps](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/boys-camps) - [Teen Girls Camps](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/girls-camps) - [Youth Camps](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/youth-camps) - [Coaches](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/coaches) - [FAQs](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/faqs) - [Work With Us](https://kenchertow.com/work-with-us) Register Now Olympian Ken Chertow's # Gold Medal Training Camp System We're bringing our summer camp to more locations this year!  **Pennsylvania: June 28 - July 10 **at [Spooky Nook Sports Center and Hotel](https://www.spookynooksports.com/manheim) in Manheim, PA.  **Ohio: July 18 - 23** at [Spooky Nook Sports Center and Hotel](https://www.spookynooksports.com/hamilton/about/) in Hamilton, OH. Train with Ken Chertow and elite coaches at Gold Medal Training Camp. Sharpen your technique, build strength, and gain the confidence to win. Interested in training year-round? Contact [**camps@kenchertow.com**](mailto:camps@kenchertow.com) to learn more about ongoing wrestling clinics.  [Learn More Click to Learn More](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026?hsLang=en) [Contact Us Click to Contact Us](https://kenchertow.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) [Info for Enrolled Campers Click to Info for Enrolled Campers](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/Camp%20Newsletter%202026.pdf?hsLang=en) [Info for Enrolled Campers Click to Info for Enrolled Campers](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/2026%20Camp%20newsletter.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Zain demonstrating wrestling moves](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ken%20New%20HP%20Banner%20(1).png?width=700&height=850&name=Ken%20New%20HP%20Banner%20(1).png "Zain demonstrating wrestling moves") ## Gold Medal Training Camps **4-day to 2-week camp options for boys and girls of all ages. Our 2-week Super Gold camps are great for serious wrestlers looking to dominate the mats next season.** [Register for Teen Boy's Camp Click to Register for Teen Boy's Camp](https://register.kenchertow.com/gold-medal-training-camps-for-boys-2026) [Register for Teen Girls' Camp Click to Register for Teen Girls' Camp](https://register.kenchertow.com/gold-medal-training-camps-for-girls-2026) [Register for Youth Camp Click to Register for Youth Camp](https://register.kenchertow.com/gold-medal-training-camps-for-youth-2026) #### Ages 13-18 ### Teen Boys Camps Elite training designed for male wrestlers to improve technique, strength, and mindset. [Learn more](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/boys-camps?hsLang=en) #### Ages 13-18 ### Teen Girls Camps High-level coaching tailored for female wrestlers to develop skills and confidence. [Learn More](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/girls-camps?hsLang=en) #### Ages 6-12 ### Boys & Girls Youth Camps A fun, structured program to build strong fundamentals in young wrestlers. [Learn More](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2026/youth-camps?hsLang=en) USA OLYMPIAN ## COACH KEN CHERTOW Ken Chertow is an Olympian and NCAA All-American dedicated to helping wrestlers unlock their full potential. With decades of coaching experience, he has trained thousands of athletes, building champions through proven techniques, discipline, and hands-on mentorship.  ✔️ Olympian & 3x NCAA All-American ✔️ Founder of Gold Medal Training Camps ✔️ Trained Thousands of Wrestlers Nationwide ✔️ Dedicated to Developing Future Champions [More About Ken Click to More About Ken](https://kenchertow.com/about-ken?hsLang=en) ![Head coach Ken Chertow wearing his USA Olympic jacket.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/zvpfvrdoeuxlheejiifr.webp?width=585&height=585&name=zvpfvrdoeuxlheejiifr.webp "Head coach Ken Chertow wearing his USA Olympic jacket.") Learn from the Best ## Meet The Coaches Train under Ken Chertow and an elite team of NCAA champions, Olympians, and other expert coaches dedicated to your success. [See the other coaches →](https://kenchertow.com/wrestling-summer-camp-2025/coaches?hsLang=en) ![Zain Retherford](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_6731.jpeg?width=300&height=300&name=IMG_6731.jpeg) ### Zain Retherford USA Olympian ![SQUARE - KEN (3)](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/SQUARE%20-%20KEN%20(3).webp?width=300&height=300&name=SQUARE%20-%20KEN%20(3).webp) ### Pat Glory NCAA Champion  ![SQUARE - KEN (16)](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SQUARE%20-%20KEN%20(16).png?width=1080&height=1080&name=SQUARE%20-%20KEN%20(16).png) ### Bekzod Abdurakhmonov Winner of the Bronze Medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games ![Sage Mortimer](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1203-1.jpeg?width=300&height=300&name=IMG_1203-1.jpeg) ### Sage Mortimer 2025 National Champion TRAIN. COMPETE. WIN. ## Gold Medal Moments – Image Gallery Experience the intensity, passion, and success of Gold Medal Training Camp. Browse moments from training sessions, competitions, and behind-the-scenes action. [![Kylie Welker, Zain Retherford, and Ken Chertow.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/35.webp?width=400&height=267&name=35.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/35.webp?hsLang=en) [![Kylie Welker and Zain Retherford at Ken Chertow's wrestling camp](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/29.webp?width=400&height=267&name=29.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/29.webp?hsLang=en) [![Kylie Welker, Zain Retherford, and another female coach.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/32.webp?width=400&height=267&name=32.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/32.webp?hsLang=en) [![Zain Retherford wrestling with a teen camper.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/24-1.webp?width=400&height=267&name=24-1.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/24-1.webp?hsLang=en) [![Two teen boy wrestlers sparring.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/38-1.webp?width=400&height=267&name=38-1.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/38-1.webp?hsLang=en) [![Wrestling on the mats.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/25-1.webp?width=400&height=267&name=25-1.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/25-1.webp?hsLang=en) [![Kylie Welker, Zain Retherford, and Ken Chertow.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/28.webp?width=400&height=267&name=28.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/28.webp?hsLang=en) [![Coaches for Ken Chertow's Wrestling Camps.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/33.webp?width=400&height=267&name=33.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/33.webp?hsLang=en) [![Youth wrestler wrestling with a coach.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/39-1.webp?width=400&height=267&name=39-1.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/39-1.webp?hsLang=en) [![Assistant coach giving a technical training talk on wrestling techniques.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/13.webp?width=400&height=267&name=13.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/13.webp?hsLang=en) [![Youth wrestlers sparring at camp.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/20.webp?width=400&height=267&name=20.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/20.webp?hsLang=en) [![All of the coaches at Super Gold Medal Training Camp.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/36.webp?width=400&height=267&name=36.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/36.webp?hsLang=en) [![Wrestlers sitting down for a discussion on wrestling techniques.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/16.webp?width=400&height=267&name=16.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/16.webp?hsLang=en) [![Zain Retherford and Ken Chertow.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/34.webp?width=400&height=267&name=34.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/34.webp?hsLang=en) [![Zain Retherford and Kylie Welker with other assistant coaches.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/15.webp?width=400&height=267&name=15.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/15.webp?hsLang=en) [![Beth Gross the camp administrator with Ken Chertow and Zain Retherford.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/37-1.webp?width=400&height=267&name=37-1.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/37-1.webp?hsLang=en) [![Two girls sparring at summer camp.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/47.webp?width=400&height=267&name=47.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/47.webp?hsLang=en) [![Beth Gross and an assistant coach for wrestling camp.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/40-1.webp?width=400&height=267&name=40-1.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/40-1.webp?hsLang=en) [![Zain Retherford, Ken Chertow, and Kylie Welker.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/30.webp?width=400&height=267&name=30.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/30.webp?hsLang=en) [![Assistant coach discussing wrestling techniques at camp.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/17.webp?width=400&height=267&name=17.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/17.webp?hsLang=en) [![Zain Retherford, Ken Chertow, and Beth Gross.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/27.webp?width=400&height=267&name=27.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/27.webp?hsLang=en) [![Teen wrestlers sparring at camp.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/21.webp?width=400&height=267&name=21.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/21.webp?hsLang=en) [![Zain Retherford posing with a camper and another assistant coach.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/26.webp?width=400&height=267&name=26.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/26.webp?hsLang=en) [![Ken Chertow and Ricky Bonomo.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/12.webp?width=400&height=267&name=12.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/12.webp?hsLang=en) [![Two assistant coaches at summer wrestling camp.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/41-1.png?width=400&height=267&name=41-1.png)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/41-1.png?hsLang=en) [![Kylie Welker with a youth female wrestler.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/31.webp?width=400&height=267&name=31.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/31.webp?hsLang=en) [![Women wrestlers grappling at summer camp.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/18.webp?width=400&height=267&name=18.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/18.webp?hsLang=en) [![Teen boys grappling at wrestling camp.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/21.webp?width=400&height=267&name=21.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/21.webp?hsLang=en) [![Two girls sparring at summer wrestling camp.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/19.webp?width=400&height=267&name=19.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/19.webp?hsLang=en) [![Teen wrestler grappling with an assistant coach at camp.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/46.webp?width=400&height=267&name=46.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/46.webp?hsLang=en) [![Head Coach Ken Chertow giving a speech to campers about how to prepare for tournaments.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/Images%20for%20Kenchertow.com%20(900%20x%20600%20px)%20(900%20x%20552%20px)%20(3).webp?width=400&height=245&name=Images%20for%20Kenchertow.com%20(900%20x%20600%20px)%20(900%20x%20552%20px)%20(3).webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/Images%20for%20Kenchertow.com%20(900%20x%20600%20px)%20(900%20x%20552%20px)%20(3).webp?hsLang=en) [![Two male teen wrestling campers.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/43-1.webp?width=400&height=267&name=43-1.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/43-1.webp?hsLang=en) [![Ken Chertow, Zain Retherford, and Beth Gross.](https://kenchertow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/webp/11.webp?width=400&height=267&name=11.webp)](https://kenchertow.com/hubfs/webp/11.webp?hsLang=en) > ### Champions are made when no one is watching. 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