Witchduck Training Facility

Welcome to Witchduck Training Facility (WTF), Virginia Beach's premier destination for wrestlers practitioners. Located in the heart of the Hampton Roads area, WTF is a top-tier training facility dedicated to elevating your skills to the next level.

Our facility offers a unique blend of group and private sessions, expertly crafted to enhance your wrestling abilities. Guided by expert coaches with years of experience in the field. WTF is committed to offering advanced training opportunities that go beyond the typical wrestling clubs.

Conveniently situated just off Virginia Beach Blvd and N Witchduck Rd, WTF offers easy access for athletes across the Hampton Roads region. Our central location ensures that you're never far from elite training opportunities.

Founded on the principle of providing a unique and essential service, we take pride in being more than just a gym – we're a supportive community of individuals who share a passion for wrestling.

WTF Team

Early is a seasoned wrestler, bringing over 10 years of experience to WTF. He wrestled for Old Dominion University (ODU) from 2016 to 2020. Passionate about wrestling, Early is deeply committed to helping athletes of all levels reach their full potential. With a focus on technique, strategy, and mental fortitude, he strives to empower his students both on and off the mat.
College Wrestling Accomplishments
- 2x NCAA All-American (Old Dominion University)
- ODU’s last wrestler to be named All-American
- 3x NCAA Qualifier
- U23 Freestyle All-American
- Awarded Johns Graham Outstanding Wrestler Award
- ODU Male Athlete of the Year
- 1st place at the 2016 App State Open
- Ranked #4 nationally in collegiate wrestling
High School Wresting Accomplishments
- Greco World Team Trials finalist
- Illinois high school state champion
- 3x Illinois state finalist
- 2x Junior National champion at Fargo (Greco and Freestyle)
- First 4x All-State Selection in Oak Park-River Forest’s history
- A part of Oak Park-River Forest’s 2x #1 in the National Finish
- Ranked #2 in the country

Richardson graduated from Old Dominion University (ODU) where he was Division I wrestler from 2012 to 2017. He earned the NCAA All-American in 2015. He started his wrestling career back in his hometown of Jersey City, NY.
College Wrestling Accomplishments
- 2015 NCAA All-American (Old Dominion University)
- 3x NCAA Qualifier
High School Wrestling Accomplishments
- 2012 New Jersey State Champion
- 2x NHSCA Champion
- 4x District champion
- 3x Regional champion
- Super 32 Finalist

Motley is a distinguished figure in the wrestling community. As a former Division I starter at Old Dominion University (ODU) from 2003 to 2008, Motley honed his skills on the mat at the highest collegiate level, laying the foundation for his future endeavors in coaching.
Motley served as the Head Coach at Oscar Smith High School from 2013 to 2020. Under his leadership, the team achieved the 2020 6A State Championship, Oscar Smith High School’s 1st team title in program history. Notably, all 14 members of the team qualified for the state tournament, a testament to Motley’s ability to cultivate talent and foster a culture of excellence.
Accomplishments
- Head Coach at Warmupgang Wrestling Club
- 2021 to Present - Current Head Coach at Kings Fork High School
- 2020 to Present - Virginia Wrestling Association Junior Director
- 2015 to Present - Serving on Virginia USA National Team Coaching Staff
- 2020 Billy Martin Sr. Coach of the Year
- 2020 NWCA Virginia Coach of the Year
- 2020 NWCA Section 2 (DE, KY, OH, PA, VA, WV) Coach of the Year
- 2020 All Sport Hampton Roads Coach of the Year
- 2020 As head coach, Oscar Smith High School achieved the Virginia 6A State Championship (1st Team Title in Program History), Entire Team (14) Qualified
- 2013 to 2020 Head Coach at Oscar Smith High School
- 2003 to 2008 Division I starter at Old Dominion University

Lexi, a native of Virginia Beach, has been dedicated to martial arts from the young age of five. With an impressive 14 years of experience in Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, she holds a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu and boasts 7 years of competitive wrestling.
Accomplishments
- 2021 1st Place at IBJJF Pan American Championship
- 2022 Virginia High School State Champion Wrestler
- 2022 2nd Place at IBJJF No-GI Pan American Championship
- 2024 1st Place in Adult Advance at Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Open Championship

Robert Davis wrestled at Patch High School in Stuttgart, Germany, from 2009 to 2010. As a junior, he placed 3rd at the European DoDs National Championships, and in his senior year, he became the 135 lb Champion. He went on to wrestle for the Naval Academy from 2011 to 2014 at 133 and 141 lbs, though he never broke into the starting lineup. After graduating, Robert served as a Naval Officer, with assignments in San Diego, Kansas, Mississippi, and Virginia Beach, including multiple deployments to the Middle East and one to Europe. He now lives on Witchduck Lake with his wife, Myrrhiah, and their dog, Blue.

Kevan Gentile is a seasoned wrestler from Pennsylvania, with a passion for the sport that began at the age of five. After high school wrestling career, Kevan was recruited to wrestle at the Division 1 level for Bloomsburg University. Following his redshirt year, he made the honorable decision to join the U.S. Navy, where he continued to excel in wrestling as a member of the All-Navy Wrestling Team.
In recent years, Kevan has been stationed in Virginia Beach, where he has dedicated his time to mentoring and coaching local high school wrestlers, helping them achieve their fullest potential.
Accomplishments
- 2016 Pennsylvania State Champion
- 2015 Pennsylvania Fourth Place Finisher
- 2x Southeast Regional Champion (3x Medalist)
- 2x District 11 Champion (3x Medalist)
- Super 32 Medalist
- National Ranking: #2 and #3 in the Country
- Career Record: 142 – 25 (81 Career Falls)