Rick Slaughter
Father of Walker Slaughter, AZ State Champion 11’
“Walker has worked with many coaches during his wrestling career; many of them collegiate All-Americans and Olympians. But Coach Valdez’s approach is unique and excellent. He merges the technical and mental aspects of wrestling and competition more effectively than any other coach Walker has worked with. Walker is definitely a better wrestler because he is a student of Valdez Wrestling.”
Perry father of Chris Mecate
California State Champion, National All-American
“A friend/coach recommended to try and have Chris work with Coach Valdez, he said that his technical style and abilities would be a good fit for Chris. Chris was fortunate enough to work regularly with Coach Valdez since the beginning of his senior year. Coach Valdez was able to patiently and systematically make small adjustments, fine tune and add to Chris’s technique. He was able to compliment Chris’s style and build upon what his high school coaches were teaching him. Coach Valdez was a major part of Chris going from being a 2X California State placer to achieving his goal and becoming a California High School Wrestling State Champion. Thanks again Coach Valdez for all that you did in helping Chris to achieve his goal”
Thien Tran
2010 National High School All-American
“Coach Valdez has trained me to become one of the best and helped me reach my true potential. I have been to several wrestling camps and clinics, but none of them pinpoint and focus on the technique that is necessary to battle with the most elite wrestlers. I was no where near as confident on the mat as I am now because of all I have learned from Coach Valdez. He has helped my brother and me out so much and we are so grateful to have the opportunity to have him as a coach. Thank you so much Coach Valdez for believing in me and for pushing me every single practice.”
John Azevedo
Head wrestling coach, Cal Poly SLO
“Dane Valdez was one of the most focused, hard –working , and technically advanced wrestlers I have ever coached. To have and opportunity to be coached by Dane would be a huge benefit to any young wrestler trying to reach his potential.”
Kevin Jan
Coach, El Modena High School
“I highly recommend for any wrestler who wants to take his wrestling to the next level to join Valdez Wrestling School. Spreading the sessions over an extended period of time allowed for our wrestlers to reinforce the techniques and resulted in optimal improvement.”
