Rock Wrestling Club

"Wrestling is a fantastic sport built on the foundation of grit, pride, heart, and community. There are many clubs in the greater Austin area who are passionate about wrestling and the type of adults that wrestling makes. My family of 6 has built relationships with many of the nearby clubs. Each of them has taught us something and has become part of our family. What Chris Hopkins taught us was that fragile egos and those looking to build “elite teams” for their own ego and not for the betterment of the community, are dangerous. I was told by him that my son should not attend other clubs because the Bible says you should not “serve two masters”. His actions have repeatedly shown me that his ego will cause harm to anyone who does not fully follow him and only him. If you have questions, or would like more details I’d be happy to share if it means saving others from the experience we and many others have had. I wholeheartedly believe in the sport of wrestling and at one time, I believed in Chris Hopkins. It was a mistake I will never forget and neither will our family."

"Our son has wrestled with Rock Wrestling Club for two years now, and it’s one of the best things we’ve done for him. Coach Hopkins is the kind of educator who changes kids’ lives — the kids do far more than wrestling every practice. This program teaches discipline, teamwork, integrity, and hard work, and you can tell that Coach has a true passion for building character as much as he does wrestling. We’re thrilled with our experience in this club and look forward to our younger son joining when he’s older. Cant recommend this club enough!"

"I am beyond impressed with this wrestling club! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was buzzing with positivity and enthusiasm. The coaches are not only experienced but have a genuine passion for teaching the kids. They instill discipline, respect, and the value of hard work in every session. My child not only learns wrestling techniques but also gets fantastic exercise, building strength and endurance. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a supportive environment where their child can grow both physically and mentally!"

"I can’t say enough good things about this awesome program! My high school daughter has been involved in this club for the past two years. She’s been pushed to her limits and thrives in the culture & atmosphere this club provides. The coaches are positive, motivational, and encouraging which helps motivate wrestlers to be driven internally not just externally. A wrestler that follows their coaching in technique while catching their vision and purpose will be unstoppable on the mat. Kids’ self esteems are built up through the encouragement and character development that happens on and off the mat. They are also reminded to have good sportsmanship and humility rather than arrogance after a match is won. My daughter (without any previous wrestling experience) went to UIL State and also placed third in Freestyle State within one and a half years of being in this wrestling club."

"Youth wrestling club located at Round Rock High School. My son has been wrestling here for a couple of years now - we love it here. Coach Hopkins is here for the kids - this is not a program that seeks to makes money. His goal is to build a powerhouse High School wrestling program here in Round Rock and turn kids into productive citizens. In order to construct such a program it is imperative to also build a youth program that can feed into Round Rock High School Wrestling. If you are reading this review - you are looking for something for your son or daughter. Maybe you want them to be more active. Maybe you want them to learn the discipline and fortitude that is necessary to be successful in life. Maybe you want them to experience the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. This is a gym with core values - discipline, respect, integrity, determination. Check the ego at the door - All levels of wrestlers respected - from brand new beginners to those that compete at tournaments every weekend. My son went from a geeky newbie a couple of seasons ago to a 24-1 record last season. He has grown up in this program and learned a lot about what it takes to be successful in a highly competitive world. He loves Coach Hopkins and Coach Moreno and we are super excited about the 2023-24 Folkstyle season. If you live in Round Rock or anywhere close - I highly recommend you check it out."