It conducts national camps and clinics and provides for coaches' education through numerous programs. USA Wrestling boasts an active international exchange program, which gives athletes of many age levels the opportunity to compete against foreign teams. On the developmental level, USA Wrestling fosters grassroots expansion of the sport. This is facilitated by the sanctioning of age-group tournaments and the chartering of wrestling clubs. National championships are held for wrestlers older than 14 years of age.
Regional competitions are open to athletes who are nine years or older.
Leadership of USA Wrestling USA Wrestling is overseen by a Board of Directors composed of wrestling leaders. These experts in the sport set the policies and direction for wrestling nationwide. Larry Sciacchetano of Baton Rouge, La. is the current President of USA Wrestling. Sciacchetano has been a leader within USA Wrestling and the international wrestling scene for many years as a coach and team leader. N.C. James E. Scherr is the Executive Director of USA Wrestling.